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"I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that when developed and cultivated entails such great happiness as the mind. The mind when developed and cultivated entails great happiness.”
~ The Buddha
AN 1:9

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Volunteer Opportunities

Ways you can help out


There are many ways you can be of service to the Bhavana Society. The following are specific things that are needed. If you think you could help out in some way, contact us at . If we know before you visit then we can get materials ready for you.

Driving monastics

From time to time monastics need transportation from Bhavana to the airport or Washington, D.C.

Driving retreat participants

Please always check the list of people who need rides to our retreats and see if you can offer them assistance.

Video production and editing

We would like to make a video of Bhante Rahula's basic yoga class. We need people who are experienced in video production and/or have the ability to do post production editing.

Skilled Carpentry

There are always projects around Bhavana that need to be done. Some are repair work and some are new construction.

Skilled Electrical

We are in constant need of people who really know what they are doing when it comes to electrical wiring projects. This is an area where we don't want to make mistakes.

Transcription and Editing

We need folks to transcribe audio talks off the website as well as edit them into publishable material. See our Download Page for a listing of talks. Select a talk and see if it lists a need to be transcribed or edited. Let us know what you would like to work on and you are on your way. We now have a paid position for a cook and kitchen manager. More information is here.
Updated: Nov 09, 2006