Local and Remote Volunteering at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London

What is a local volunteer?

A volunteer is someone who springs into action to benefit others. At Jamyang Buddhist Centre London our local volunteer team are community members who offer service by volunteering their time and skills at the Buddhist centre. Often the volunteers are London based or local to Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, and the activities they are involved in are on-site on a weekly basis.

What is a remote volunteer?

Our remote volunteers are often people who have a connection with Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, through our online programmes. The remote aspect of their volunteering means they offer service with offsite activity, this could be anything from proofreading and copywriting, to surveys and research or video editing and social media support.

Local Volunteer:

Gardening

Jamyang Buddhist Centre London has a beautiful potted courtyard garden and smaller walled garden too. Lively hedgerows and wisteria add to the greenery, and our indoor plants create a sense of natural calm. Our plants require tending on a weekly basis, and we welcome volunteers with green fingers.

Local Volunteer:

Ritual 

This is a rare and sacred opportunity to connect deeply with Buddhist ritual practice and the living traditions of a Dharma centre. As a Ritual & Puja Support volunteer, you’ll help prepare and care for offerings such as water bowls, food offerings, and shrine items, supporting pujas and deity practices. This role offers a unique behind-the-scenes insight into how temples function and how devotion, precision, and mindfulness come together in ritual. Daytime availability is required, and training is provided. 

Local Volunteer:

Kindness Cafe

Be part of the heart of our soon-to-open café; a place of connection, nourishment, and community. As a Café Volunteer, you’ll help create a welcoming space where people meet before and after teachings, share conversations, and feel at home. You’ll support day-to-day café operations, offer sustainable and thoughtful food and drink options, and receive full training. It’s a joyful, people-facing role that puts you right at the centre of community life. 

Local Volunteer:

Tech / AV Support

Our teachings reach students across the world — and Tech / AV volunteers are the lifeblood that makes this possible. In this role, you’ll support Zoom hosting and in-person audio-visual set-ups, helping ensure teachings run smoothly both online and onsite. You’ll be present at teachings, working calmly and reliably behind the scenes, and playing a vital part in making Dharma accessible to many. A good level of comfort with tech and the ability to stay grounded under pressure are key — the merit is immeasurable.

Local Volunteer:

Cook

Cooking and offering food to our residential team, including our monastics, is joyful and meritful activity. Local volunteers are invited to come and get creative in the vegetarian Jamyang kitchen and to join the team for lunch too.

Local Volunteer:

Hospitality

With a varied array of evening and weekend activities on the schedule at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, our hospitality team provide a welcoming smile and helps create the family feeling that’s so important to the Buddhist centre. The hospitality team also look after the Dharma and bookshop and help to set up for events.

Local Volunteer:

Housekeeping

We run a busy Guesthouse at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and the centre is open to the public six days per week. Our housekeeping team works effortlessly behind the scenes making sure the rooms are ready for guests and the centre is looking its best ready for all who knock on our door.