Vacancies and Volunteering at the Centre

At Mahamudra Centre, service is not separate from practice — it is practice.

Like many non-profit organisations, we rely on the kindness, skills, and dedication of individuals who wish to contribute to the flourishing of the Dharma. Whether through volunteering or paid roles, your involvement directly supports the preservation of the Mahayana tradition and the benefit of countless beings.

We warmly invite you to become part of our spiritual community.

🌼 Volunteering at Mahamudra

Offering service at Mahamudra is an opportunity to practice generosity (Dānapāramitā) in action — supporting a holy environment while deepening your own path.

The Benefits of Service

Opportunities for Dharma Practice & Study

Access to Teachings
Throughout the year, we welcome highly qualified Tibetan and Western teachers who offer precious teachings on mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy.
FPMT Education
Volunteers may participate in our structured education programmes through Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, including the two-year Discovering Buddhism programme.
Supportive Spiritual Community
Join a warm and experienced community of practitioners who are happy to share their insights and support your journey.

Enhancing Your Spiritual Environment

Access to our Dharma library, meditation hall (Gompa), and holy objects for circumambulation and merit-making.
A peaceful retreat setting shared with guests attending retreats and overnight stays.
A daily rhythm that supports mindfulness and reflection.

Volunteer Commitment & Practical Details

Service Activities
Typical volunteer roles include:

Cooking
Housekeeping
Gardening
Maintenance
Guest services

If you have particular skills (administration, marketing, building, IT, finance, etc.), please mention them in your application — we love matching people with roles where they can truly flourish.

Hours of Service
4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
We view this as Karma Yoga — practice in action.

Minimum Stay
Two weeks, to allow meaningful integration and continuity.

Application Timing
Please apply at least one month before your desired arrival date.

🌿 Current Vacancies

Alongside volunteer opportunities, we periodically offer paid positions that are essential to the long-term stability and growth of the Centre.

These roles require individuals who:

Understand the value of lineage and preserving the Mahayana tradition
Appreciate the importance of merit and service
Can combine professional skill with spiritual motivation

When positions are open, they will be listed below.

Specific roles we are looking for now:

Centre Manager

Permanent Position | Start ASAP

Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity is seeking a dedicated and practical Centre Manager to help oversee the daily life of our retreat centre on the Coromandel Peninsula.

This hands-on role combines hospitality, administration, event coordination, volunteer support, and general centre management. It is a meaningful opportunity for a Dharma-loving person who wishes to serve in a leadership capacity while supporting retreats, teachers, and guests in a peaceful rural environment.

Accommodation, meals, and a weekly wage are provided.

👉 View full job description & apply

Spiritual Programme Coordinator (SPC)

2-Year Contract | Start ASAP

We are looking for a motivated and heart-led Spiritual Programme Coordinator to help care for the spiritual life of the Centre.

This role includes overseeing the Gompa and retreat programme, supporting teachers and retreatants, coordinating courses, and helping maintain the devotional and educational integrity of our offerings within the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition tradition.

Accommodation, meals, and a wage/stipend are provided. Visa support may be possible for the right candidate.

👉 View full role description & apply

Specific volunteers we are looking for now:

Residential Centre Volunteers

Join us for a few weeks or months and enjoy all the centre has to offer while offering your skills to care for the centre buildings and gardens – inside and out.

Property/Maintenance Volunteer

The centre needs dedicated volunteers to work in various and varied jobs around the grounds and property.

Fundraising Coordinator

We would like to find a volunteer with skills, to help the Centre raise funds and coordinate various fundraising projects – in collaboration with the Director.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles, or simply want to find out more, then please either email us or fill out the enquiry form below

The kinds of things we generally need help with:

Preparing for a Lama Visit

Preparing the lama room – cleaning room and windows
Preparing the lama lounge and bathrooms
Preparing Offerings
Arranging flowers and offerings.
Cooking for the lama
Offering sangha support

Helping to facilitate the various Programme events we have on our calendar

Setting up our gompa and other venues for events
Running the sound, video and recording system
Serving refreshments when needed
Tidying up the venue at the end of an event.

Caring for the Centre - inside and outside - including ...

Gardening
Sweeping/raking paths and grounds
Cleaning, tidying the Courtyard
Cleaning and maintenance of our holy objects
Painting
Helping with repair work

Assisting with the various Centre functions ...

Dining area:
- Cooking, kitchen hand, cleaning
Giftshop
- Serving, shop display, cleaning
Accommodation:
- Meeting and greeting, room preparation, cleaning, laundry.

If you feel that you are interested in participating in any of these areas, we would love to hear from you.

Direct involvement in one of our projects ...

Prayer Wheel – construction and filling

Prayer wheel house and landscaping

Please email us or, alternatively, complete the form at the bottom of this page and we will set up a meeting time for you to come for a chat and a cuppa and we can work out the details from there.

Fill in this participation enquiry form and we will be in touch soon