Volunteering as Spiritual Practice
Assaya runs on 100% women volunteer power, in the spirit of Seva, the Buddhist path of selfless service offered with compassion and without expectation. Volunteering is not only a way to support the community, it’s a form of practice—nourishing both the sangha and the one who serves.
We depend on community members lending their time, expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to accomplish all that we offer, and we welcome your help. It’s a great way to get connected and support the sangha.
Ways to Serve
Open Volunteer Roles
Short-term Volunteer Roles (project based and temporary)
- Monday Night Setup and Breakdown
- Resident artist - Contributor
- Daylong Retreat Support Coordinator
- Daylong Retreat Support
- Postcard Writing Coordinator
Long-term Volunteer Roles (year +)
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Communication Agreements Lead
- Resident artist - Contributor
- Community Outreach
- Facilitators for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Young Adult, Mothers meet ups
- Website Review
- 501(c)(3) Coordinator/Facilitator
- Pro Bono Legal Assistance
Share Your Gifts

Got a little time and a big heart? We’d love to have you join us as a volunteer—your unique gifts can make a real difference.
Fill out a short form to let us know what area of service you are interested in. Our volunteer sister will be in contact with you to help find the perfect fit.
Volunteers
Eve Adams
Lynn Baskett
Judy Elkin Michel
Jude Pollack
Jeanie Bunker
Lynne Prather
Nadine Cohen
Sharon Haase
Mary Stein
Barbara Alperin Hooks
Kip Walsh
Maureen Anderson
Francisca Perez Saenz
Jenny Hayes
Tanja Schlosser
Yan Li Wang
Lisa Martin
Nicole Meyer
Deb Todd
Wendy Kupsaw
Natalie Brain
Heather Walls
Aya Nagano
Diana Corbin
Linda Currie