Information for Volunteers
Introduction
Welcome to RID’s volunteer sign-up page for Buddhist activities!
We are excited to have you join us in our mission to make a difference in the Buddhist community. We have a variety of tasks and events that require your help, and we would be grateful for any time you can spare.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
RID’s Commitment
Refuge In Dhamma is committed to these fundamental principles of volunteering:
Opportunities
Children’s Chanting Class
The Children’s Chanting Class instructs kids aged 7 and older in chanting the “Long Discourse on ways to attend to mindfulness (Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta).” This particular class necessitates the highest number of volunteers due to its larger size. Volunteers have the option to assist with photography/videography, taking attendance, or offering general support.
Advanced Chanting Class
The Advanced Chanting Class instructs children in mastering the chanting of the “Long Discourse on ways to attend to mindfulness (Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta)” with the ultimate aim of creating recordings and/or participating in public performances. Volunteers have the option to assist with photography/videography, taking attendance, or providing general support.
Youth Leadership Programme
The Youth Leadership Programme educates students from Secondary 1 and beyond in Buddhist Studies, Leadership Skills, and Event Planning, aiming to cultivate future leaders capable of organizing Buddhist events. Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to teaching, photography/videography, and/or taking attendance.
Meditation Retreats
RID will host meditation retreats at least twice a year, which involve participants staying on-site for the entire duration. Typically scheduled over weekends, from Friday evenings to Sunday evenings, volunteers are expected to stay-in for the whole retreat duration and contribute to maintaining order during the retreat, preparing the meditation hall and dining area, assisting with wake-up calls, and cleaning.
In-charge
Bhikkhu Varañāṇo will be the person in-charge of these activities and volunteer tasks.
Guidelines
All volunteers are expected to:
Activities’ Location
Schedule
Every Saturday at the following dates:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 13 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 |
| 20 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 18 |
| 27 | 23 | 25 | ||
| 30 |
Due to uncertainty of class facility, the following dates are tentative. Confirmed dates will be sent to volunteers once class facility is secured for 2nd half of 2024.
| Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 24 | 26 | |
| 29 | 31 |
Registration Period
From 12 December 2023 onwards
Information for Registration
Task Sign Up
Name
Names can be submitted using English or Chinese characters.
Use an email address that you use frequently and has access to because all correspondences from this course will be sent by email.
After submitting your registration, you will receive a verification email. Please check your email account and click on the link provided in the email to verify the authenticity of your email address. After successful verification, another email will be sent to you with the course information included.
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Handphone
Include the country code for your handphone number. Example: +65 81234567
If you don’t include the country code and you are from overseas, it will be difficult to contact you on Whatsapp for task matters.
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Data protection
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Please read our terms & conditions and privacy policy to find out how your personal information will be stored and used. If you agree, check the box to allow RID to use your personal information.
If you do not agree and do not check the box, you will not be able to submit the registration as RID will not be able to use any of your information to process the registration.
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