This month’s celebration of our 10 year anniversary highlights a few of our amazing volunteers. We so appreciate all of you who help keep the Dharma Center clean, beautiful and financially viable. Our volunteer base is well more than 20 strong from Board members, Committee members, and practitioners who show up to care for the space. On average, volunteers put in about 150-200 work hours a month and save the BDC over $100,000 annually with their efforts.
We asked our volunteers to reflect on why they donate to the Bozeman Dharma Center. Here are some of the responses.
From Linda Young, Fundraising Committee Volunteer: I wanted to volunteer on a committee to learn more about the BDC, and to feel connected to the people on the committee, knowing that in itself would support my practice- and it has. I totally enjoy the people, and better understand the history, challenges and successes faced by the sangha. That connection is important to me.
From Beth Renick, longtime Wednesday noon bellringer: I have loved volunteering at the Dharma Center since we were in the building on the east end of Main Street. Being part of such a wonderful group of people and meditating at the center has contributed to my personal growth and life balance. I am blessed to be part of the Bozeman Dharma Center!
From Casey Cassidy, bellringer, retreat host and many other tasks: I feel it is a privilege to offer time and financial support to the Bozeman Dharma Center, and teachers, considering how much they and the community enriches my life and practice! By offering what I can I feel I am contributing to the benefit not only to the Bozeman Dharma Center – but also the other members of our dharma community, and as a ripple effect, our Bozeman community, and our world. Thank you for being there, and all you do!!
From Marilia Librandi – Flower and Library volunteer: When I take care of BDC flowers and books I learn about transience and permanency altogether. It is a gift of kindness, calm, and self-observation.
If you missed the conversations with the founders and the board, you can find links to them below!
Conversation with the BDC Founders
Conversation with the BDC Board