Volunteering at the Truc Lam Bao Chi Zen Buddhist Temple offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to give back to the community, gain meaningful experiences, develop professional skills, and enhance your college applications.
Teach Vietnamese to youth or English to new immigrants, guiding students through language skills to support cultural and linguistic integration. As a teacher, you’ll develop communication, planning, and leadership skills while making a real difference in the lives of students, whether helping them connect with their cultural heritage or empowering them with essential English skills.
Contribute directly to the community by ensuring a serene, clean space for visitors, helping foster mindfulness and pride in shared sacred spaces. Foster mindfulness through the act of care, contribute to the aesthetic and upkeep of the temple, and feel a sense of pride in maintaining sacred spaces.
Help plan and execute fundraising activities, reach out to potential donors, and assist with campaigns to support the temple financially. Develop fundraising and communication skills, make a direct impact on the temple’s future, and gain experience in nonprofit support.
Promote temple activities and events through social media platforms, newsletters, flyers, and other communication channels. Gain digital marketing and communication experience, contribute creatively, and enhance the temple’s visibility in the community.
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various temple activities and ensure all volunteer roles are filled and well-organized. Develop leadership and people management skills, engage with various facets of temple operations, and build a sense of community.
Help maintain the temple’s gardens, taking care of plants, flowers, and the overall landscaping to create a beautiful, tranquil environment. Connect with nature, contribute to the temple’s aesthetic, and practice mindfulness through hands-on work.
Organize and lead activities for children and teenagers, including cultural programs, religious teachings, and community service projects. Build mentoring and leadership skills, positively impact the lives of young people, and foster cultural and spiritual education.
We warmly invite you to visit our current temple grounds to experience the tranquility and warmth of our community. Whether you join us for daily chanting, a meditation session, or simply wish to reflect in the quiet of our garden, our doors are always open.
Your support is essential in helping us transition from our current house to a dedicated temple. Learn more about our Future Temple Project and discover how you can contribute to this meaningful journey.
Whether you’re skilled in gardening, cooking, teaching, or simply want to lend a helping hand, your time and talents are invaluable to our mission.
