Supporting the Centre
Atisha Buddhist Centre is a registered Canadian charity maintained and run by the local community members, the people who attend our courses and classes.
Atisha Buddhist Centre is home to a spiritual community; young and old, lay and ordained, living and working harmoniously together and striving to put Buddha’s teachings into practice in our daily lives.
The Centre is supported by the kindness of volunteers. Members of the community volunteer their time to provide all of the facilities which the Centre offers, including a full range of Buddhist study and meditation programs throughout the year. These range from short general program classes to week long meditation retreats and large national festivals.
By dedicating time performing virtuous activities for the community, and helping to make Dharma flourish, we are creating the causes to have a peaceful and happy life.
We always need help, both skilled and unskilled, to maintain and run our Centre. If you have a couple of hours to spare we always appreciate your help! If you have any particular skills you can offer, please contact us.
Volunteer Opportunities - September 2011
This month we're looking for volunteers in all areas, in particular:
Publicity and Communications. You'll be fully involved with creating and implementing our publicity strategy. Volunteers needed for everything from distributing publicity to working on our social media and web communications.
Event planning and coordination. You'll learn about setting up classes, workshops, and other events. Volunteer positions are available for roles that involve a small commitment of just 30 minutes of week, to more extensive and creative duties.
Volunteers for Atisha Fundraising Dinner committee.
Every year Atisha organizes a fundraising dinner which is very important for Atisha Buddhist Centre. We've had great success with Our "Nights in India," and the fundraiser at the Japanese Cultural Centre last year. This year will be even better (dinner in April 2012). Many volunteer positions available, from planning to tasks on the day of the event. You'll be working with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Deborah Corrigan, on this committee.
Greeting and stewarding at Ontario Dharma Festival. Sept. 9 - 11
If you're going to the Ontario festival, we need some volunteers to help with greeting and stewarding during the festival. A small contribution of your time will make the festival even more meaningful for you.
If you're interested in any of the above opportunities, please contact Tom Sepp atisha.epc@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer. It'll be fun and you'll learn new skills and make new friends - guaranteed!
Supporting the Centre
You can help us establish a strong financial basis, essential for being able to continue with our work, by purchasing a Centre Card membership ($40 per month). This allows you to attend all General Program classes and gives a discount of 25% for all workshops. Application forms are available at the Centre. Further, because we are a registered Canadian charity, any donations to the Centre are tax deductible.For more information please contact the Education Program Coordinator or call 416.694.5300.