Karmê Chöling - Summer Volunteer Program

Summer Volunteer Program at Karmê Chöling

The Summer Volunteer Program (SVP) is the perfect way to spend all or part of your summer! SVP is open to any individual who has a connection to or interest in the Shambhala Buddhist teachings. Join the core staff of Karmê Chöling for the opportunity to practice and study in this rich tradition, at one of the oldest Buddhist land centers in the United States. The program runs from May through September.

How it works:

As a participant in the SVP you will have the opportunity to work in several different capacities throughout the summer. Based on your particular skills and the needs of Karmê Chöling departments, you will be assigned to a variety of jobs and departments over the course of your stay. The majority of assignments will be in the following departments: Operations, Program Support, Groundskeeping, Kitchen and Administration. Join us for this rich opportunity for study, work, practice and community life.

Program details:

You commit to:

- One month or more of volunteering
- Working 30 hours per week with 3-5 hours of additional community work

You receive:

- Room and board (shared tents from June-September)
- Free classes within the Shambhala Buddhist tradition led by senior teachers
- Several hours each day for practice and study
- Contact with a Meditation Instructor to discuss your practice
- Program credit, which may be used to attend Karmê Chöling programs, accrued at a rate of $150/month
- The opportunity to apply for core staff positions as they become available

Interested?

Fill out the application below. Under the question that asks what position you are applying for, please specify "SVP". Someone from Karmê Chöling will contact you very soon!

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the Head of Personnel: personnel@karmecholing.org

To apply, complete the online application below, or download an application and mail, fax or email it to us.

Our address is:

369 Patneaude Lane
Barnet,Vt. 05821
Phone: (802) 633-2384 ext 161; fax (802) 633-3012

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Gender (for housing purposes):	Female Male
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Are you a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US?	Yes No
Have you ever been to Karmê Chöling?	Yes No
If yes, when?
What position(s) are you applying for?
When would you like to come to Karmê Chöling?
How long do you wish to stay?
Have you ever worked or volunteered for any Shambhala Organization?	Yes No
If yes, please provide details:

The following questions are not to determine if you are eligible for employment, but rather to give us information about your practice and training background as you enter our residential community. New and experienced Shambhala Buddhist practitioners are equally encouraged to apply.

Do you have a meditation practice?

Yes No

If yes, please describe what you practice, how long you have been meditating and what your daily/weekly time of practice is:

If no, please tell us why you wish to live and work at a meditation center:

Have you completed any Shambhala Training levels?

Yes – What is the last level you completed?
No, I have not taken any Shambhala Training levels

Have you taken any Shambhala Buddhist Classes?

Yes – What classes have you completed?
No, I have not taken any Shambhala Buddhist classes
I have attended Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary

What year did you attend?

What Shambhala Center are you affiliated with?
I am not affiliated with a Shambhala Center

Please describe your center activities or other dharma work, including if you are an MI, AD, SG or a member of the Kasung:

The following questions pertain to your education and training, work history and experience (including volunteer positions), and interests, hobbies and special skills.

You are welcome to email your résumé to personnel.

Most Recent Employer
Name:

Address:

City, State Zip:

Phone Number:

Supervisor:

Type of Business:

Dates of Employment:

Describe duties as they pertain to the position you are applying for:

May we contact this employer? Yes No

Employer 2
Name:

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Phone Number:

Supervisor:

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Describe duties as they pertain to the position you are applying for:

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Employer 3

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Education and training (degrees, majors):

Special skills, hobbies, attributes you wish to share:

The following questions pertain to issues which may have an impact on our residential community:

Do you have any physical limitations we should be aware of?
Yes – Please describe:

No

Do you have or have you had any mental health illnesses?
Yes – Please describe:

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or placed on probation?
Yes – Please describe:

No

Do you have or have you had a substance abuse problem (including alcohol)?
Yes – Please describe:

No

Please answer the following questions:

What is your inspiration for coming to Karmê Chöling?

What do you feel you have to offer? What do you feel you have to learn?

Please comment briefly on one of the following slogans:
“Daring to let go, the warrior is great in friendliness.” OR
“Whatever you meet should be immediately joined with meditation.”

We ask for a minimum of three references, with at least one in each of the following categories:

Meditation Instructor or Spiritual Friend
Employer
Personal

Please list references that we may contact below. (If you prefer, you may download a Reference Request Form and ask your references to complete it and return it to us directly.)

Name, address, phone, email, relationship to you:

Thank you for your interest in working with us!
Someone in personnel will be contacting you shortly.

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