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