Volunteer

The path of karma yoga is a path of selfless action. Karma yoga is apparent in acts of seva, selfless service. The act of volunteering, for example, captures the spirit of karma yoga and turns it into a visible behavior.

abhyāse ’py asamartho ’si mat-karma-paramo bhava
mad-artham api karmāṇi kurvan siddhim avāpsyasi BG 12.10:

If you cannot practice remembering Me with devotion, then just try to work for Me. Thus performing devotional service to Me, you shall achieve the stage of perfection.

Volunteer opportunities:

  • Temple cleaning
  • Helping in the kitchen for Prasadam
  • Organizing shoes during events
  • Helping place chairs and tables before/after events
  • Serving during events
  • Leading major events
  • Decorating for various events
  • Dieties shringar