Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
The StarlitePhi Administrative Assistance role is seeking organized, dependable volunteers who feel inspired to support the smooth functioning of our nonprofit operations.
Administrative duties are essential to keeping StarlitePhi’s committees coordinated, informed, and able to carry out their work with clarity and efficiency.
Volunteers in this role help manage correspondence, schedule meetings, maintain records, and ensure that information flows reliably between committees and leadership.
Additional responsibilities may include preparing documents, assisting with forms, updating internal files, and supporting specialized tasks based on the evolving needs of the organization.
This position reports directly to the Secretary of the Board of Directors and plays a key role in helping StarlitePhi maintain accurate documentation, timely communication, and well‑organized systems.
If you have experience with administrative work, office coordination, digital organization, or simply a steady and detail‑oriented approach to managing information, your contribution would be deeply valued. By supporting the administrative backbone of StarlitePhi, you help every committee function more effectively and strengthen the foundation that allows our mission of compassion, healing, and mindful living to grow.
The StarlitePhi Communications & Public Relations Committee is seeking volunteers who feel inspired to help share our mission with clarity, compassion, and integrity.
As our community grows, thoughtful communication becomes essential for welcoming newcomers, supporting current members, and presenting StarlitePhi’s values to the wider world.
We are looking for individuals who enjoy writing, editing, messaging, or organizing information, as well as those comfortable with public outreach, community engagement, or representing StarlitePhi in a warm and professional way.
Volunteers may assist with newsletters, announcements, event communications, social media updates, public statements, or helping refine the tone and consistency of our messaging.
This committee also plays a key role in building relationships with local organizations, media contacts, and community partners who share our commitment to compassion and mindful living. If you have experience in communications, public relations, community outreach, or simply a steady, thoughtful approach to how information is shared, your contribution would be deeply valued. By helping StarlitePhi communicate clearly and compassionately, you support a mission that brings healing, wisdom, and connection to the broader community.
The StarlitePhi Development and Fundraising Committee is seeking dedicated volunteers who feel inspired to help secure the financial resources that sustain our mission and programs.
This committee plays a vital role in ensuring the long‑term stability and growth of the Southeastern Buddhist Retreat Center by developing and implementing thoughtful fundraising strategies rooted in integrity, compassion, and community engagement.
Volunteers assist with planning and executing donor cultivation efforts, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring proper stewardship so supporters feel valued and connected to StarlitePhi’s work.
The committee also organizes special events, coordinates fundraising campaigns, and contributes to grant writing and reporting to expand opportunities for support. Additional responsibilities include managing committee operations and collaborating closely with the Finance Committee, IT, and Marketing & Advertisement and Communications committees to ensure that all fundraising initiatives are well‑coordinated, transparent, and aligned with StarlitePhi’s goals.
If you have experience in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, grant writing, or simply a heartfelt desire to help StarlitePhi grow, your contribution would be deeply appreciated. By supporting this committee, you help build the financial foundation that allows StarlitePhi to offer healing, learning, and community to all who seek it.
The StarlitePhi Finance Committee is seeking reliable, detail‑oriented volunteers to help ensure the financial integrity and long‑term stability of our organization.
This committee plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for IRS‑registered nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers assist in conducting and overseeing quarterly financial reporting, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Budget‑vs‑Actual reports.
The committee also supports essential functions such as accounting, bookkeeping, audits, budgeting, tax preparation, and banking coordination.
By helping maintain accurate records and transparent financial practices, the Finance Committee ensures that StarlitePhi operates responsibly and sustainably as we work toward building a compassionate Buddhist retreat center.
If you have experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, nonprofit compliance, or simply a steady and analytical approach to managing financial information, your contribution would be deeply valued. Your work helps safeguard StarlitePhi’s resources, supports informed decision‑making, and strengthens the foundation that allows our mission of healing and mindful
The StarlitePhi IT Committee is seeking dedicated volunteers who want to use their technical skills to support a compassionate Buddhist community. As we continue building a center grounded in healing, mindfulness, and service, our digital presence plays a vital role in connecting people, sharing teachings, and welcoming newcomers.
We are looking for individuals with experience in social media, content creation, content updates, WordPress, web design, user experience or general IT problem‑solving who feel inspired to contribute their expertise. Whether you enjoy posting in social media, refining website layouts, improving accessibility, optimizing performance, managing integrations, or helping implement practical technology solutions, your skills can make a meaningful difference.
Our committee works collaboratively, blending creativity with clear systems and thoughtful design to ensure StarlitePhi’s online spaces reflect the warmth and clarity of our mission. Volunteers may assist with website maintenance, security, digital communications, documentation, or developing tools that support community engagement.
If you have a steady, reliable approach to technology and a desire to help a growing nonprofit thrive, we would be grateful to have you join us. Your contribution helps create a digital foundation that supports every aspect of StarlitePhi’s work and extends compassion into the wider world.
The StarlitePhi Program Committee is seeking thoughtful, dedicated volunteers to help design and guide the programs that support retreatants on their path of learning, healing, and mindful living. This committee plays a central role in shaping the heart of StarlitePhi’s offerings by identifying the specific needs of our community and developing curricula that respond with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Volunteers assist in recruiting and training presenters, reviewing qualifications, and ensuring that all programs meet StarlitePhi’s standards for safety, accessibility, and integrity. A key responsibility of this committee is cultivating interagency relationships—seeking out, developing, and maintaining partnerships with organizations, agencies, and community groups whose missions align with StarlitePhi’s values. These collaborations help expand program offerings, strengthen community impact, and create supportive networks for retreatants.
The committee also identifies any required waivers, contracts, or fees, and works to negotiate facility costs and logistical needs within StarlitePhi’s budget. Additional responsibilities include selecting program locations, setting dates, and coordinating closely with Marketing & Advertising, Communications, and IT to produce, promote, and support each offering.
After programs are delivered, the committee evaluates attendance, participant feedback, and overall effectiveness to ensure that each experience aligns with retreatant expectations and StarlitePhi’s mission. If you have experience in program development, curriculum design, event coordination, partnership building, or simply a thoughtful and organized approach to creating meaningful learning experiences, your contribution would be deeply valued.
The Property Acquisition Task Force (PATF) is seeking thoughtful, detail‑oriented volunteers to help StarlitePhi identify and evaluate potential properties for our future retreat center.
This committee plays a crucial role in shaping the long‑term vision of StarlitePhi by researching locations that align with our mission of compassion, healing, and mindful living.
Volunteers assist in developing a clear set of criteria for the property we hope to obtain, including land features, accessibility, zoning considerations, environmental suitability, and the potential for sustainable development. The task force also identifies candidate properties for lease‑option or purchase, gathering essential information and helping assess each location’s strengths and limitations.
In addition, PATF works closely with StarlitePhi’s financial leadership to determine realistic financing requirements and ensure that all options fall within the organization’s current financial capacity.
If you have experience in real estate research, land evaluation, planning, budgeting, or simply a steady and analytical approach to decision‑making, your contribution would be deeply valued. By helping StarlitePhi find the right property, you support the creation of a retreat center that will serve generations to come and provide a sanctuary for practice, community, and healing.
The StarlitePhi Secretarial Committee is seeking detail‑oriented volunteers who feel inspired to support the Board of Directors through clear communication, accurate record‑keeping, and dependable administrative coordination.
Volunteers in this role assist with essential clerical tasks such as preparing and distributing Board meeting agendas, recording and organizing minutes, managing official correspondence, and maintaining StarlitePhi’s document retention systems. These responsibilities ensure that records remain accessible, secure, and well‑organized for leadership and committee use.
The committee also supports remote participation by coordinating online access, links, and technology for Board meetings so all members can attend fully and reliably.
In addition to clerical support, the Secretarial Committee plays a vital role in upholding the integrity of StarlitePhi’s governance. Volunteers help monitor compliance with all governing documents, including the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Board Policies, Committee Charters, Operating Manuals, and official resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors. The committee also maintains accurate internal databases and ensures that Board members and committees have timely access to the documents, records, and information they need to operate effectively and in alignment with StarlitePhi’s standards.
If you have experience with administrative work, documentation, organizational systems, or simply a steady and reliable approach to managing information, your contribution would be deeply valued. By supporting both the administrative and governance functions of StarlitePhi, you help ensure that our mission is carried out with transparency, accountability, and compassion.
The Volunteer Administration Committee (VAC) is seeking dedicated individuals who feel inspired to support StarlitePhi by helping coordinate, organize, and care for our growing community of volunteers.
As StarlitePhi expands, the need for clear communication, thoughtful onboarding, and reliable administrative support becomes essential. VAC volunteers help ensure that every person who offers their time feels welcomed, informed, and connected to meaningful opportunities.
We are looking for individuals who enjoy organizing information, managing schedules, maintaining volunteer records, or assisting with communication between committees.
Experience with spreadsheets, forms, email coordination, or general administrative systems is helpful, but the most important qualities are reliability, clarity, and a warm, supportive approach.
Volunteers may assist with tracking volunteer hours, updating contact lists, preparing orientation materials, coordinating sign‑ups for events, or helping match volunteers with roles that fit their skills and interests.
By supporting the structure behind StarlitePhi’s volunteer program, you help create a stable foundation for every committee and every community activity. If you enjoy bringing order to moving parts and helping people feel supported and informed, your contribution to VAC will make a meaningful difference in the life of our growing Buddhist community.
Guides the organization’s technology use, ensuring it aligns with the mission and goals of the StarlitePhi. Supports effective, secure and responsible use of technology; advises the BOD on IT matters; strategic planning; infrastructure and security; software and applications; support and training; budget and resources; risk management; policy; vendor management; communications.
Contact Us to Volunteer!
Please reach out to us using the form below, or email us directly at info@starlitephi.com, letting us know which volunteer opportunity you’re interested in.