Volunteering

At the North London Buddhist Centre we are looking to develop a completely different way of being together. One based purely on open handed giving just for the meaning and connection that comes with it.

Giving is the natural, unforced interchange of one’s energy with that of others. In this sense real giving is receiving. — Sangharakshita

We’re reaching out to invite extra support from our community to help the NLBC continue to flourish.

Our core team is currently quite stretched. While we remain deeply committed to offering classes, courses, retreats, and events that so many benefit from, continuing at this pace will become increasingly difficult without more support from our wider community.

Could you offer some of your time, practically, creatively, or behind the scenes? Even a small regular commitment can make a real difference.

Here are a few ways to get involved:

Drop‑In Volunteering Session

  • Wednesdays 10.30–11.30 am

  • Fridays 2.15–4.15 pm

Help with cleaning, tidying, restocking, and small practical projects in a friendly, informal setting. No commitment required, just drop in whenever you can.

Volunteer Roles We’re Recruiting For:

Reception Support

  • Weekday lunchtimes and Saturday morning - (weekly or Adhoc)

  • Welcome visitors, assist with front-desk tasks.

Shrine Keepers

  • Around 1-2 hours/week

  • Maintain and beautify our shrine spaces.

Library Support

  • Approximately 4–6 hours/month

  • Assist with organising and caring for the Centre’s Buddhist book collection, and support users of the new library.

Bookshop Support

  • 5+ hours/month

  • Help manage our shop - particularly greeting cards, rupas, malas, candles, and incense.

Maintenance & DIY Help

  • 3+ hours/month

  • Assist with odd jobs—fixing doors, drilling, and general upkeep.

Instagram Volunteer 

  • 1-2 hours/week

  • Curate and schedule posts, engage with followers, share Centre highlights.

Communications & Admin

  • 3 hours+/month (flexible)

  • Support with areas like copywriting, web updates, design, social media, general administration —on-site or remotely.

Courses Support (Monday/Thursday Evenings)

  • Arrive early to help set up, serve tea, welcome participants, etc

Day Retreats & Festivals Support Team (Sundays)

  • Arrive early to help set up, serve tea, welcome participants, etc