Full-time Residential Vacancies *(Updated: 06/05/08)

Fundraising and Marketing Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Fundraising and Marketing Manager . You will be working with Nayaka (Centre Director) helping to develop fundraising and marketing strategies, and be responsible for the implementation of those strategies. This will include working with our established visual identity and image archive to produce a range of marketing and fundraising collateral, and liaising with printers and out of house designers and advisers. You will also be expected to do about 2 days a week reception and bookings supporting our Office Manager (Alasdair), and contribute to the general running of the retreat centre.

We are looking for someone who is

•  Positive, self motivated, and a good communicator

•  Able to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies

•  Interested in living and working as part of a Buddhist team in a retreat centre setting

Dhanakosa offers a comprehensive support package, as well as the opportunity to live, work and practice in the outstandingly beautiful environment of Balquhidder Glen. You will also be living and working as part of a community with a clear commitment to making work an effective spiritual practice.

Applications are invited from both men and women. We are particularly interested in hearing from members of the Western Buddhist Order

Closing date 1 st July 2008

For further information and an application form:

please contact Nayaka on +44 (0) 1877 384 213 or nayaka@dhanakosa.org

Volunteer Opportunities

We would also like to hear from people who are interested in helping out as volunteers. Volunteers are usually with us for one or two weeks at a time and work alongside members of the retreat centre team:

•  Cooks: come and spend a week working with out resident kitchen manager, learn the ropes and then join our pool of volunteer cooks.

•  Painting & Decorating: we are looking for volunteers to assist with redecoration and refurbishment of the retreat centre between the 13th & 30th of May 2008.

•  Building projects: If you are practically minded and enjoy physical work, or if you have trade skills, we periodically require additional workers for specific projects throughout the year.

To discuss the currently available opportunity please contact:

'Nayaka' on Tel: 01877 384 213

Or e-mail: nayaka@dhanakosa.org