KSC Volunteer Teams and Leaders
Board of Directors, Co-Presidents: Laura Parrish, Sue Kretschmann
The Board of Directors implement KSC’s programs and projects, oversee center operations, fiscal stewardship, as well as lama and sangha care. They meet quarterly.
Bookstore, Team Leader: Beth Falkenstein
The Bookstore Team orders and maintains inventory and helps out in the bookstore as needed during special events and after Sunday meditation practices.
Building Maintenance, Team Leaders: Janet Rantz and Tony Kerwin
The Building Maintenance Team assists the team leaders with the upkeep and repair of the KSC Building to keep it safe, beautiful and functional for both the near and long-term future.
Ceremonial Arts, Team Leader: Sara Smith
This group receives special training in Ceremonial Arts and supports larger events and lama Sundays.
Cleaning, Team, Leader: Yana Jacobson
The Cleaning Team meets monthly to clean the shrine room, kitchen, offices, bathrooms, etc.
Dharma Kids, Leaders: Akash Totain and Adam Back
Dharma Kids’ volunteers assist the leaders in providing an enriching program for children during Calm Abiding and Tonglen Sundays.
Embracing Conflict, Leader: Alison Laughlin
The Embracing Conflict Lead gives resources for working with conflict from a Buddhist perspective.
Events Management, Leader: Martha Willhelm
The Events Management team makes sure that events run smoothy and all are welcomed.
Fundraising
Volunteers help to ensure that KSC can meet its operating budget goals for the year and continue to offer dharma teachings without obstacles.
Gardening and Landscaping, Leader: David Kennedy
The Gardening Team meets monthly to tend to the landscape grounds of the temple.
Health and Safety “MAG” Medical Advisory, Leaders: Sara Smith and David Teegarden
This team provides current health information and keeps medical supplies updated.
Library, Leader: Bette Semple
Library volunteers work to make the library welcoming and accessible, answering questions and recommending books.
Publicity
Volunteers assist with various duties and may include: creating ads, posting events on community calendars, creating and/or posting event flyers.
Retreat, Leader: Nell LeFebvre
The Retreat teams helps sangha members to have a deep and rich experience when on retreat.
Security, Leader: David Teegarden
The Security Leader implements and manages the building security plan.
Lama Sundays Support, Leaders: Mary Greto Pierce and Barbara Mathieson
This team welcomes atendees to Lama Sundays and makes sure that everything runs smoothy so that the sangha can enjoy the teachings.
Sound and Tech, Leaders: Sue and Roland Kretschmann
This team makes sure the sound and tech is updates and functioning properly when there are events in the shrine room. Volunteers are trained and supported.
Volunteer Organizing, Leaders: Mary Greto Pierce and Barbara Mathieson (temporary)
These leaders coordinate volunteers by checking online volunteer forms, matching them with appropriate teams, and keeping a database of volunteers.
Zoom, Leader: Cathy Kreisman
The Zoom Team receives training to be Zoom Hosts for online teachings and events.
Auction, Leaders: Beth Falkenstein, Jhenna Lewis, Leandra Swendt
The auction team presents an annual online auction as a fundraiser for KSC.
Wednesday Sit, Leaders: Cathy Masch, Willow Denker
Volunteers open the building and welcome visitors to the silent meditation on Wednesdays, noon - 1:00 pm.
Special Projects, Leader: Leandra Swendt
This team accomplishes a variety of tasks throughout the year.
Contact: Volunteers@kscashland.org