Why Volunteer?

KPC operates on volunteer power. On a daily basis, volunteers maintain the temple and grounds, manage fund raising and finances, make lunches for the homeless, and generally keep things running.

Giving our time and effort to help others can feel wonderful. We get to see the immediate impact of our efforts. and we enjoy the smiles of the people we help and work beside. Volunteer experience strengthens any resume, and the professional networking website LinkedIn even includes a section for highlighting your volunteer work.

What Are the Benefits?

Studies have asked the question, can volunteering help our health.  The answer might be yes! Research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health indicates that “people who volunteered spent 38 percent fewer nights in the hospital” than non-volunteers, and other findings say that volunteers of all ages enjoy better health, more stamina and lower stress levels. At KPC, you’ll find plenty of those satisfying moments that make volunteering such a spiritual uplift. Sometimes volunteers get the opportunity to undertake special projects, such as building a stupa or renovating the wetlands.