KMC Fort Lauderdale is run by volunteers.
Care to join us?
Volunteer Spotlight
Maria is an awesome volunteer! In addition to her behind-the-scenes work in social media and bookkeeping, she also shows her creative and beautiful mind through making lovely torma offerings and ritual preparations. KMC Fort Lauderdale is so much richer and stronger with Maria on the volunteer team.
As a non-profit, we rely completely on the efforts of many kind and generous volunteers. Through the meaningful effort of many people we are able to help South Floridians learn ways to develop true happiness and lasting inner peace – and you can be a part of this wonderful goal!
“By working to improve and organize a Dharma center, we are working for all living beings and we are practicing offering happiness to others.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Everyone is welcome to volunteer! You don’t need a special skill or experience. We have many volunteer opportunities which can be undertaken by anyone without training, or minimal training. If you do however have a special skill you’d like to contribute, please let us know.
Benefits of Volunteering
• It’s a fun way to share our talents and interests!
• We help the center flourish – for everyone’s benefit.
• We meet and get to know other Dharma practitioners.
• We learn how to apply Dharma teachings to daily life.
• We generate merit that aids in our spiritual growth.
You can volunteer in many ways.
We love to practice giving!
Class Assistant Volunteers
• Check-in desk assistants
• Greeters and announcement makers
• Sound desk assistants
Shrine Volunteers
• Making the daily water offerings
• Providing or sponsoring puja offerings
• General cleaning of meditation hall
Hospitality Volunteers
• Donate cooking or sponsor meals & snacks
• Prepare and set out coffee, snacks and food
• Clean kitchen area and trash disposal
• Clean community room and bathrooms
Marketing Volunteers
• Graphic design
• Social media
• Website design and maintenance
• Flyer distribution in your local area
Administration Volunteers
Administration Volunteers• Accounting and banking assistance
• Bookstore assistants
Maintenance Volunteers
• Building maintenance – painting, gardening, cleaning windows, etc.
• Specialty services – plumbing, electricity, etc.
Count me in!
What do I do next?
Thank you for your interest in promoting peace in South Florida!
Please email the following information, or speak with one of the volunteers during your next visit.
Email: KMCFortL@gmail.com
1. Name
2. Preferred contact information
3. Areas of interest
4. Days and times of availability
Here are just a few volunteers in action.
Are they not cool!?
Volunteer Spotlight.
KMC FTL volunteer rock stars!
Thanks for all you do Maria!
Maria is an awesome volunteer! In addition to her behind-the-scenes work in social media and bookkeeping, she also shows her creative and beautiful mind through making lovely torma offerings and ritual preparations. KMC Fort Lauderdale is so much richer and stronger with Maria on the volunteer team.
| • | “The dharma center is my safe place. No matter what happens in life, if I’m attending or not, I know when I come I will always be received by someone’s kindness and that comforts me. It is the nourishing and caring of a mother that always makes you feel good and protected.” |
| • | “It’s the place I go for wisdom and to learn about myself and others. Even if I’m in disagreement with people in the center, a wise sangha member once told me that people make mistakes and are full of flaws, but the teachings are pure wisdom and everyone is trying and doing their best. Maybe he/she (myself) didn’t get it this time, but we are all trying.” |
| • | “The dharma center is the place I am learning to be a better person. Plus, giving is part of the practice and it accumulates so much merit. We need to keep the center open to spread dharma and make people as happy as I am after learning the teachings.” |
| • | “Although I appreciate the thought and recognition, I have to remind myself that this is also an opportunity for practice and not feed into my self cherishing mind thinking “oh I’m important”. I’m as important as a person that comes in for the first time. The only difference between us is that I know which cupboard cups and plates are.” |
| • | “I thank KMC Fort Lauderdale Center for the opportunity to give, purify negativities and set out basis for a better future life.” |
Thanks for all you do Mitch!
Mitch is one of our most active volunteers and is always happy to help out with whatever needs to be done. He combines his enthusiasm with a friendly heart towards everyone whether they are a long-time member or a brand-new person.
| • | “Volunteering is my gift to help the center. And I gather the abundance of virtue. I love the opportunity to make offerings; it is precious to me to be in the presence of the Buddhas and to get their blessings.” – Mitch |