Volunteering is a simple way of getting more involved with the LBC. Many people volunteer to support one of the evening class teams. You can volunteer to help in the office or work on reception and we always need people to help with housekeeping at the LBC. If you have any other skills that you would like to offer, or to find out more about volunteering contact our Volunteers Co-ordinator, Maitrivajri on 0208 709 9973 or maitrivajri@lbc.org.uk.

Helping on reception

The LBC reception is covered from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers managed by Maitrivajri.
Below is a brief outline of what is involved - please email maitrivajri@lbc.org.uk if you are interested or would like more information.

Reception shifts:

There are two shifts: Morning: 9.45am to 1.30pm, Afternoon: 1.15pm to 5.00pm

Working on reception involves:

Welcoming people to the Centre
Answering the phone
Room bookings and Centre use
Answering public enquiries
Taking booking for retreats, courses and events
LBC bookshop
In quiet times, keeping reception tidy, helping with data input, mailouts etc

You will need the following:

A current knowledge of the London Buddhist Centre activities
To enjoy meeting the public
Good communication skills
To be computer literate
Able to make a regular commitment

Training given in the following:

The telephone system
Computer training
MBCT awareness training
Communication skills