Volunteer & Temple Wish List

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Materials Donation Wish List

  • For the library: Clear Serenity, Quiet Insight (3 volumes) by Paul Swanson
  • Insulation (we need to fill the place with it! We have hollow walls and underside exposed floor in the zendo)
  • Kitchen / back porch cabinets
  • Concrete for patch work
  • Small storage shed for porch or garden area
  • Another water efficient toilet and install for resident students’ restroom

Volunteer Opportunities

We often hold special events and fundraisers which everyone is encouraged to help with. Our building is over 100 years old and there are continually new maintenance and repair projects, and we always appreciate help in the garden. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

Building

  • Ceiling and wall patch work: zendo and here and there second and third floor
  • Painting: zendo and living room and common upper floor areas
  • Carpet clean main and second floors or replace carpet would be ideal
  • Insulation installation (once we get some to install)
  • kitchen and porch cabinets and shelves install
  • cement patch work stairs and front yard enclosure
  • Zabuton and zafu cleaning

Garden

  • General gardening maintenance
  • Building HIV memorial corner area
  • Water sealant on wood of back deck
  • Finishing a brick path in garden
  • Creating new level ceremony or dining area at base of stairs.
  • Stain deck and small fence around memorial marker
  • Ongoing weeding, tidying & trimming

Events

  • Publicity work
  • Printed fliers
  • Fundraising efforts and expertise

Electrical Work

  • new outlet installation (main floor)