I've bought a ticket and will be attending the Teachings, can I still help before or after the event?
With pleasure. Fill in the Volunteering to Assist form on our website and we will contact you.
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What is the minimum age required to be a volunteer?
You must be 18 years of age or over before the commencement of the visit on the 1st December 2009.
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Do I require any specific skills or experience to become a volunteer?
No, we only require enthusiasm, goodwill and courtesy. However, certain skills may be useful in particular roles, so therefore be sure to mention them when filling out the volunteer form.
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Will volunteers be required to attend pre event training?
Yes, as per previous years, Dalai Lama in Australia will provide training for all volunteers before each event. These training sessions will be held in each city His Holiness is visiting, and it will be a requirement for all volunteers to attend at least the final venue training, usually held either the day before or on the day of the event.
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Do volunteers receive free meals and drinks?
Dalai Lama in Australia will provide each volunteer at the public talks with refreshments only. Volunteers assisting with the Teachings will receive refreshments and a snack.
Food and drinks will be available for sale at the venue or you may bring your own, but please note that it is highly unlikely that there will be refridgeration or heating facilities in the volunteer rooms.
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Will I get to be in the room where His Holiness will speak?
It depends on the role you undertake for us.
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Will applicants be contacted and asked to volunteer?
Yes in most cases, but depending on the number of applicants, we can't guarantee a role for everyone. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with you.
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