Setup of the space
RecurringLay out the mats and cushions, set up the altar area and get the hall ready before people arrive.
- When:
- Before every weekend satsang
- People wanted:
- 2 hands still needed
We are building the centre together, one item and one hour at a time.
Serve (seva)
Two hours in the kitchen means everyone who walks in on Sunday eats. An evening of setting up means the satsang starts on time.
The work runs on people who turn up. Below are the areas of service and what is needed right now. A couple of hours counts. You do not have to promise more than that.
People should not give only money; volunteer service is very important. A volunteer must affirm mentally: “I will take this up. I will do this.”
Weekend satsangs
The hands that make each satsang happen, from the first mat to the last plate.
Cleanup of the space
RecurringPut everything back, sweep through and leave the hall the way we found it.
- When:
- After every weekend satsang
- People wanted:
- 2 hands still needed
Annadanam and prasadam
RecurringCook, serve and share the meal so everyone who walks in on the day eats.
- When:
- On satsang days, morning and early afternoon
- People wanted:
- 2 hands still needed
Pantry help
RecurringKeep tea and coffee going, wash up, restock and keep the pantry tidy.
- When:
- During weekend satsangs
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Photography
RecurringTake a handful of honest photos we can share afterwards. Your own camera or phone is fine.
- When:
- At weekend satsangs and festivals
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Livestream management
RecurringStart the stream, keep an eye on sound and picture, and close it down at the end. Festivals and special programmes are streamed so people who cannot travel can still join.
- When:
- At weekend satsangs and festivals
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Renovation and repair
One-off jobs at Helmstraat 9. Bring your tools and a few hours.
Painting the main door
One-offSand, prime and paint the main door so the first thing people see looks cared for.
- When:
- At Helmstraat 9, on a date agreed with the trustees
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Flooring for the storage room
One-offLay flooring in the storage room so it can be used properly.
- When:
- At Helmstraat 9, on a date agreed with the trustees
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Shoe and jacket rack
One-offBuild a rack in the storage room for shoes and coats, so the entrance stays clear.
- When:
- At Helmstraat 9, on a date agreed with the trustees
- People wanted:
- 2 hands still needed
Storage cabinets
One-offBuild cabinets in the storage room so puja items and supplies have a proper home.
- When:
- At Helmstraat 9, on a date agreed with the trustees
- People wanted:
- 2 hands still needed
Vendor and contractor coordination
RecurringFind and compare vendors and contractors for the renovation, request quotes, keep a simple comparison sheet and stay in touch with the trustees while the work runs.
- When:
- Flexible, mostly from home with the occasional visit to Helmstraat 9
- Time needed:
- About 2 to 4 hours a week, in your own time
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Subsidy research and coordination
RecurringResearch subsidies and funds the centre can apply for, such as DUMAVA and municipal or provincial schemes, check the conditions, prepare the paperwork and track the deadlines.
- When:
- Flexible, from home
- Time needed:
- About 2 to 4 hours a week, in your own time
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Social media
Help people find us and see what happens at the centre. Work from home.
Flyer design
RecurringDesign invitations and promotion flyers for gatherings and festivals.
- When:
- Flexible, from home
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Video content creation
RecurringCut short videos from what happens at the centre, for sharing online.
- When:
- Flexible, from home
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Social media management
RecurringPost, share and answer messages so people know what is coming up.
- When:
- A little each week, from home
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Website
Keep this site clear, current and welcoming.
Website design
RecurringHelp improve layout, images and how the site feels to use.
- When:
- Flexible, from home
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
Website content writing
RecurringWrite and update pages in clear Dutch or English, and keep the news current.
- When:
- Flexible, from home
- People wanted:
- 1 hands still needed
None of these fit?
Tell us which areas interest you and how much time you can give. We'll come back to you.
Three ways to support the centre
Money, things and hours. The centre needs all three, and none of them is the small one.
We keep your name, email, phone and availability so a coordinator can reach you about seva. Nothing else, never sold, and removed whenever you ask. Write to info@sgsbenelux.nl.