Community
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
Karmê Chöling is a Buddhist retreat center and residential community in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. It takes a lot of people, with many different skills, to keep this place running.
Come Work With Us
Our staff and volunteers work together to welcome guests, support retreats, care for the land and buildings, prepare meals, and attend to the many things that make life at Karmê Chöling possible.
For those who live here, work is part of a larger experience of community life. There are opportunities for meditation, study, shared meals, and getting to know the people who make up our community.
We offer several ways to get involved.
Employment
Our staff fill a variety of roles in programs, hospitality, facilities, administration, and other areas. Some positions are residential, while others may be nonresidential.
Residential Volunteering
Our residential volunteer program offers an opportunity to live at Karmê Chöling, participate in community practice, and contribute to the daily work of the center.
Volunteers help in areas such as the kitchen, housekeeping, facilities, gardening, and guest services. Accommodations and meals are provided as part of the program.
Project-Based Volunteering
We also welcome people who want to help with particular projects or events. These opportunities might involve gardening, painting, building maintenance, preparing for a major program, or other work around the center.
Some volunteers live nearby and come for a day or two. Others travel to Karmê Chöling for a short period to contribute their skills and time.
Current Opportunities
Interested in joining us? Take a look at our current employment and volunteer opportunities.
Open positions and volunteer needs change throughout the year. Each listing includes information about the work, expected commitment, and how to apply.
If you don't see an opportunity that's right for you, you're welcome to contact us about your interests and skills.
Employment
There are no current Employment openings.
Residential Volunteer
There are no current Residential Volunteer openings.
Project-Based Volunteer
There are no current Project-Based Volunteer openings.
How to Apply or Get Involved
Interested in one of our current opportunities? Each listing includes information about the position and how to apply.
If you have skills or experience you'd like to offer but don't see a matching opening, we'd still love to hear from you. Tell us a little about yourself, what you're interested in, and how you'd like to contribute.