US Festival is a wonderful example of kind-hearted people coming together in a peaceful way to accomplish something. Almost the entire festival runs on the volunteerism of the people attending it.
Volunteering is part of the practice of giving – when we freely give our time and energy to benefit others joyfully, without any expectation of acknowledgment or reward. And yet there are huge rewards because we see directly through our actions how cherishing others is the source of not just their but also our own happiness.
Wherever we look at US Festival, from our initial arrival at the parking lot, to registration, accommodation, meals, the Temple – and just about every other aspect of the Festival, we see kind volunteers.
All of them demonstrate through their actions Venerable Geshe-la’s vision of a society based on kindness and cherishing.
Many opportunities
For those who are able to offer some volunteer time, there are many opportunities from undertaking major tasks to contributing in small ways.
Often volunteer teams are organized by local Kadampa centers before the Festival begins, and throughout the Festival there is a volunteer desk where you can go whenever you have some available time.
Please contact your local center for more information if you want to join their volunteer team.
Come Early or Stay on After the Festival and Do a Volunteer Visit: If you wish to volunteer before arriving at the Festival please use the button below to add your details.