Seva means selfless service performed with humility and without expectation of recognition or reward. At Dukh Bhanjan Gurmat Center, volunteers help support classes, events, Langar, administration, maintenance and community programs.
You do not need special experience to begin. A sincere willingness to help is valuable.
Langar Seva
Preparing ingredients, cooking, serving food, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, organising supplies and setting up the dining area.
Teaching Seva
Supporting Gurmukhi, Gurbani reading, Santhiya, Kirtan, tabla, Sikh history, youth mentoring or classroom activities.
Event Seva
Helping with setup, registration, seating, welcoming guests, children’s activities, sound, photography, stage coordination and cleanup.
Administrative Seva
Assisting with registration records, calls, emails, scheduling, website updates, posters, announcements, accounting support and outreach.
Cleaning and Maintenance
General cleaning, organising classrooms, restocking supplies, outdoor cleanup, minor maintenance and preparing spaces for programs.
Youth Seva
Supervised, age-appropriate opportunities that help youth develop responsibility, confidence and connection with the Sangat.
Teaching and Youth Safety
Teaching and youth-related roles may require an application, interview, references, background screening or training, depending on the responsibilities involved. The center may also limit certain roles to approved volunteers.
Become a Volunteer
When contacting us, please provide your name, phone number, email address, general availability, area of interest, relevant skills or experience, preferred language and any physical or scheduling limitations. A coordinator can contact you when a suitable opportunity is available.