New Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer Application Form

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Full Name (First & Surname)*
Email*
example@example.com
Confirm Email*
example@example.com
Areas to choose from*
• Any area, no preference (If you choose this option you will be assigned to any of the areas).

• Art Studio (sanding and finishing Buddha statues and Temple adornments). Please note not suitable for people with sensitivity to dust!

• Building and general maintenance (repairs for both inside and outside the building). For those with experience only. 

• Cafe (serving customers, food and drink preparation, coffee making, cleaning).

• Gardening (not in winter time).

• Household (Preparing rooms for guests, laundry, cleaning...).

• Kitchen (helping to cook for the community, cleaning and food prep, helping with special events).

• Kadampa Internet (only occasionally needed: photography and video production, social media and marketing, wordpress, programming, webdesign etc).

• Painting and decorating (refurbishing rooms, updating decor and fixing paintwork). For those with experience only.

• Tharpa Publications and Distribution (only occasionally needed. 

• Temple and Educational assistant (cleaning the meditation room, doing offerings, putting publicity out in town...)
Please note

Please note we cannot guarantee your choices, so please be flexible regarding the different areas you will volunteer in.
What areas would you like to volunteer in?*

Any areaKitchenHouseholdBuilding & MaintenanceArt StudioGardeningCafeTharpa PublicationsKadampa InternetTemple hosting & Education
What area would you like to Volunteer in? Please note we cannot guarantee your choices.*
2nd Choice (if your 1st choice is not available)*
Have you been on a volunteer visit at Manjushri KMC or any other Kadampa Centre before?*

YesNo
If you have been previously on a volunteer visit at a Kadampa Centre before, please specify when and where
e.g. Manchester Centre / December 2022
Gender (for Dorm Allocation)*
COUNTRY of your Passport *
Passport Expiry Date

MonthDayYear
Please note

We DON'T receive volunteer visits on the following dates: 13 May to 02 June & 15 July to 18 August unless you're coming for festival set-up or take-down OR you intend to work in the Kadampa Art Studio where there may be a limited number of spaces
Choose your dates

Check carefully the dates you wish to arrive. Our volunteering program only starts on Sunday.
Arrival Date (Sundays Only)*

DayMonthYear
Date
Departure Date (Sat or Sunday) (2 Weeks Minimum)*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date Flexibility? Or any other info about your dates.
ONLY for festival participants

Ignore this if you're NOT booking to come for an international festival - it is multiple choices by the way.
Are you booking and paying for Spring Festival?

YesNo
Spring festival set-up or/and take-down?

May 13 - 19 (arriving on 12th)May 20 - 24 (arriving on 19th)May 30 - June 2 (arriving on the 29th)
Are you booking and paying for Summer Festival?

YesNo
Summer festival set-up or/and take-down?

July 15 - 21 (arriving on 14th)July 22 - 26 (arriving on 21st)August 10 - 14 (arriving on the 10th)August 10 - 18 (arriving on the 10th)
Diet*
What is your occupation?*
eg. Student, Dev...
Please describe any specific skills you have*
eg. Kitchen skills, Gardening, Painting..
Why would you like to do a Volunteer Visit?*
Please keep it short
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Your age on Arrival*
Nationality*
UK, UK Pre-settled or Ireland Passport Holder?*
Important information

If you are not a UK or Irish Passport holder you will have a limit to the days you can volunteer or undertake paid work while in the UK. The maximum days you can do paid or unpaid on a tourist visa in the UK is 30 actual working days.

Please note: If you are travelling on a TOURIST VISA which will be automatically given if you haven't applied for a specific visa, you are only able to volunteer for a total of 30 days during your stay in the UK.
What visa are you using to enter the UK on this trip*
e.g. tourist visa
I confirm that I have checked the conditions of my visa, and that I am within those conditions to volunteer. By volunteering at Manjushri KMC I will not be exceeding my total 30 days of paid or unpaid work in the UK.*

Yes, I confirm
When will/did you enter the UK on this trip?
How many days volunteering or paid work have you done on this current visa in England BEFORE arriving at Manjushri KMC?*
e.g. 0 days
When does your permission to stay in the UK end?
How are your English language skills on a level 1 - 10 (10 being the highest)*
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty / State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Emergency Contact Details*
e.g. John (Family) / 044012345672
Your Health and fitness level*
Tell us if you have a condition, please
Reference Name (referencia de trabajo)*
A previous Manager, Employer, Volunteer Coordinator, Teacher, Supplier or Customer. We don't accept a reference from a familiy member, friend or co-worker.
Reference's Job Title*
A previous Manager, Employer, Volunteer Coordinator, Teacher, Supplier or Customer. We don't accept a reference from a familiy member, friend or co-worker.
Reference's Email*
example@example.com, please don't put your own email address but the one of the reference
Criminal Convictions*
How did you hear about us*
Please tick if you accept the Community Life*

I will respect the Community Life - We ask that all our volunteers follow some basic principals of living within a Buddhist community, namely; not to drink alcohol, take drugs, smoke, vape, or eat meat/fish on the premises. We also ask you not to play musical instruments, and to listen to music out loud. During my visit I agree to comply with the Centre's rules, particularly concerning the supervisors, working hours and my behaviour.
Please tick if you accept the terms and conditions*

I understand that Manjushri KMC reserves the right to end the voluntary visit if the above conditions are not met and I accept that I will have to leave the Centre on a short notice, if this happens.
Any observation?
Add a portrait photo of yourself*

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Volunteer Application Form

Please note

Please note

Choose your dates

ONLY for festival participants