Volunteer
Volunteer at PIMC
“Work is love made visible” - Kahlil Gibran
Preparing the center to reopen after construction.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Portland Insight Meditation Community.
The efforts of our volunteers are the heartbeat of this community and create a loving space for Dharma instruction, meditation practice, and the forming of deep interpersonal connections. With your generosity, you are helping to manifest future opportunities for others to participate in the liberation offered by the eightfold path.
Here at PIMC we have many opportunities for karma yoga. We strive to offer volunteer positions that aid them on their path. There are weekly, monthly, quarterly, and one time tasks; whatever your ability to contribute, we have an opportunity for you to participate.
Overview of Volunteer Program
Weekly or Monthly Sevice
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Opener / Greeters – Open the center, set up the Dhamma Hall for Sunday morning sits, welcome people as they arrive.
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Hospitality – Set up/clean up for snacks and social time after Sunday Dharma talks.
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Landscaping – Keep the lawn and gardens beautiful and cared for.
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Library – Help the PIMC Librarian on an as needed basis with organizational tasks.
Quarterly or Twice Yearly Service
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Karma Yoga Parties
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Housekeeping, landscaping, maintenance
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Other one time projects
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Specific Asks
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As needed "Handy Person" – Helps with plumbing, electrical, building repair, painting, gutter cleaning and other maintenance as needed.
If you would like more information about the volunteer opportunities, please complete this short questionnaire and we will be in touch. You can also email Doug O'Dell (at dougman57@comcast.net) directly to get involved.