EMAIL: sangha@gardrolma.org or call 252-2220
AVAILABLE
JOBS
ONE-TIME JOBS during Winter Retreat
- Prepare Lunches for Lamas at Jamtse House
- Prepare Dinners for Lamas at Jamtse House
- Tea Service for Lamas
- Tea & Snacks Service for Commons Area
- Temple Cleaning after retreat
- Temple Cleaning during retreat
GAR BUCKS FAQ
How does the program work?
For every hour you work, you will receive a $10 Gar Bucks note. The Gar Bucks earned are redeemable in lieu of cash, and are payable toward the cost of events, programs, or membership*. All Gar Bucks Program jobs will be posted and regularly updated on this website.
What if I want, but want only to donate my time?
The Gar Bucks program has been expanded to include more jobs and have a provision for those who want to help out. If you do not need your Garbucks, we will put them in a general scholarship fund to distribute to those in need of financial assistance at the time of retreats.
Are there other ways to receive financial assistance
Yes. Our policy at Gar Drolma is that if you are currently receiving public assistance, such as Ohio Direct, OWF or SSD, we will waive your entrance fees for RETREAT EVENTS. Please contact sangha@gardrolma.org if you are eligible and wish to make a waiver request. However, we encourage volunteering or working a Gar Bucks Program job for all those who can.
Will the Gar Bucks credits expire?
Gar Bucks do not have an expiration date.
How do I sign up?
Please contact sangha@gardrolma.org or call 252-2220 to request more information.
WINTER SESSION, 2010
updated December 20, 2009
WHAT is the Garbucks Program
The Gar Bucks Program is a way for individuals to serve gar Drolma while earnign internally recognized compensation which can then be applied to retreat fees. We have initiated the Garbucks program as a way to both accomplish our operations goals and support the full participation of everyone in our community. Garbucks positions are created for all of the work related to Core Programming at Gar Drolma Buddhist center.
WHO can participate?
Our Garbucks jobs are open to both members and non-members of Gar Drolma. Out-of-towners are also welcome to participate.
HOW does the program work?
For every hour you work, you receive $10 in Garbucks credit. The Gar Bucks you earn are redeemable toward the cost of events, programs, or membership. The office keeps a running account balance of the Garbucks accumulated by each participant. We fill the positions based on first response, skill set, and the availability of the participant.
Garbucks Scholarship Fund
If you do not need to apply your Garbucks toward the cost of events, programs, or membership, we will put them in a general scholarship fund. In this way your hours have are doubly effective. First, you are able to help out Gar Drolma and second your contribution to the scholarship fund will make it possible for others to attend special events at Gar Drolma.
There are 4 types of Garbucks jobs
It is important that in choosing to participate in the program you choose a job that suits your schedule and availability. There are 4 types of jobs: one-Time Jobs; 6-month positions; 12-month positions; board Appointed positions.
The Garbucks Cycle
- Select a job
- Apply for the job some jobs will require submitting references or resume
- Begin the job and receive training
- Prepare to leave the job at the end of your term
- Assist in training the next person to hold the position for more complicated jobs only
Is the Garbucks Program Set in Stone?
Nothing at Gar Drolma is set in stone. The Board will be evaluating the viability of the Garbucks program on an ongoing basis. The criteria for making changes in the program will be based on an evaluation of the following:
- Our desire to have as many people participate in the program as possible
- Our ability to afford the program financially
- Participant response
ONE-TIME JOBS: We want to make all of the Garbucks positions open to as many individuals as want to participate. Therefore, many jobs are designed on a one-time or event-related basis. At the end of the job, it will again become available to the entire community. If the position remains unfilled, individuals are welcome to sign up for the position again.
Job Title:
JAN 2010 RETREAT WITH GARCHEN RINPOCHE:
LUNCH Meal PrepARATION for MONASTICS
| GARCHEN RINPOCHE VISIT | Date | Hrs | Gbucks | Job |
| TUE 1/19 | 11am-1pm | 2 | reserved | |
| WED 1/20 | 11am-1pm | 2 | $20 | reserved |
| THU 1/21 | 11:30am-1:30pm | 2 | $20 | reserved |
| FRI 1/22 | 11:30am-1:30pm | 2 | $20 | reserved |
| SAT 1/23 | 11:30am-1:30pm | 2 | offering | open |
| SUN 1/24 | 11:30am-1:30pm | 2 | $20 | open |
| MON 1/25 | 11am-1pm | 2 | $20 | open |
| TOTAL | 14 | $140 |
JAN 2010 RETREAT WITH GARCHEN RINPOCHE:
DINNER Meal PrepARATION for MONASTICS
| DATE | TIME | Hrs | Gbucks | Status |
| TUE 1/19 | 2 | $20 | reserved | |
| WED 1/20 | 2 | $20 | open | |
| THU 1/21 | 2 | $20 | open | |
| FRI 1/22 | 2 | offering | reserved | |
| SAT 1/23 | 2 | $20 | reserved | |
| SUN 1/24 | 2 | offering | reserved | |
| MON 1/25 | 2 | $20 | open | |
| TOTAL | 14 | $140 |
Work with the General Manager, Sandra Coomer in meal planning, preparation and service for 10 visiting monastic(s) and guests during retreat. Meals will prepared and served at Jamtse House. {2 minutes by foot from the temple} Each meal will be for aproximately ten people. Cook must be willing and able to prepare both meat and vegetarian meals. Cook is not expected to pay for groceries. If you do not need to apply your Garbucks toward the cost of events, programs, or membership, please put them in a general scholarship fund. A scholarship fund box will be available at Jamtse House **You must sign up for these Garbcuks by January 10th. After you have signed up, you will receive your bucks in the mail prior to the retreat. Please email us at sangha@gardrolma.org to sign up for this job. Duties include:
- Assist in planning a menu for meal
- Prepare meals for service
- Serve meals
- Clean up kitchen and dining room
- Dish washing
- Be available to return emails or phone calls from Gar Drolma within 24 hours
Job Title:
JAN 2010 RETREAT WITH GARCHEN RINPOCHE:
Tea ServicE FOR ORDAINED SANGHA
| DATE | TIME | HRS | Gbucks | |
| WED 1/20 | prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open |
| prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open | |
| THU 1/21 | prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open |
| prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open | |
| FRI 1/22 | prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open |
| prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open | |
| SAT 1/23 | prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open |
| prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open | |
| SUN 1/24 | prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open |
| prepare & serve tea 8-9 am & 1-2pm |
2 | $20 | open | |
| TOTAL | 20 | $200 |
- Monitor and replenish tea service for ordained sangha and translator
- Prepare tea for monastic(s)
- Serve tea to monastic(s) before teachings
- Replenish tea for monastic(s) during events
Job Title:
JAN 2010 RETREAT WITH GARCHEN RINPOCHE: DAILY HOUSEKEEPING
| DURING RETREAT | TIME | Hrs | Gbucks | Name |
| WED 1/20 | 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved |
| 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved | |
| THU 1/21 | 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved |
| 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved | |
| FRI 1/22 | 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved |
| 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved | |
| SAT 1/23 | 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved |
| 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved | |
| SUN 1/24 | 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved |
| 8-9am and/or 5-6pm | 1.5 | $15 | reserved | |
| TOTAL | 10 | $100 |
Job Description & QUALIFICATIONS: Reports to Office Manager, Sandra Coomer. You will be trained on this job before the first retreat.
No prior experience necessary. **You must sign up for these Garbcuks by January 10th. After you have signed up, you will receive your bucks in the mail prior to the retreat. Please email us at sangha@gardrolma.org to sign up for this job. Duties include:
- Housecleaning:
- Clean restrooms and kitchen daily
- Wash, dry, and store teacups
- Restock tea & snacks
- Empty and remove all trash
- Vacuum the commons area daily
- Turn off unnecessary lights, and check that all unused equipment is off
- Close the center to visitors and lock all exterior doors
- Be available to return emails or phone calls from Gar Drolma within 24 hours
- Supplies:
- Get list of supplies, snacks and tea from General Manager
- Purchase these items and deliver to temple during week of January 11th
- Monitor tea, sugar, milk, snack and paper supplies during retreat.
- Prepare snacks on a daily basis during retreat.
- Purchase extra supplies if necessary during the retreat
BOARD APPOINTED POSITIONS: The following jobs require a significant weekly time commitment and prior experience. The time committment is 15-32 hours a week. However, at times these positions necessitate more hours. Although some of the work can be done from home, most of it must be done at the Gar Drolma Office. Currently, these jobs are appointed by the Board. If you are interested in filling one of these jobs now or in the future, please (!) contact sangha@gardrolma.org
Job Title: BOOKKEEPER
Hours: 5 per week
Compensation: events & membership dues waved
Status: filled, Pam Stayman
Job Description: Maintain basic operations for the Gar Drolma including:
- pay bills
- maintain filing for bills
- send bulk mail
Job Title: GENERAL MANAGER
Hours: 1200 per year
Compensation: events & membership dues waved
Status: filled, Sandra Coomer
Job Description: Maintain basic operations for the Gar Drolma including:
- Maintain Regular Office Hours at Gar Drolma Center
- aprox. 1 day per week of work
- Maintain the Garbucks program
- Supervise Community Program Development
- Sort Mail
- Supervise the PR Manager
- Develop membership programs
- Collaborate in developing Core weekly programming
- Collaborate in developing Core events programming
- Maintain communication with other Centers
- Maintain communication with Lama and other Teachers
- Be available to return emails or phone calls from Gar Drolma within 24 hours