Community Kitchen (Bhog)
Cook, serve, clean, and coordinate our weekly Sathvik Bhog community meals.
- Cooking
- Serving
- Cleanup
- Bhog Coordination (scheduling & supplies)
Sundays, 3–4 hours
Add to My ProfileJETNJ · Volunteer Se:va:
Serve All Beings as Service to God
Se:va: — selfless service — is the heartbeat of every Vedic community. Pick the areas that resonate with you, and we will reach out to you. For specific dates, sign up directly on an upcoming event below.
Thirteen Areas of Se:va:
Choose Where You'd Like to Serve
Each card lists the activities under that category. Click Add to My Profileon the areas that interest you — we'll reach out to you.
Culture
Lead our musical and cultural offerings — bhajans, classical dance, and instruments.
- Music (bhajans, kirtans, Carnatic vocal)
- Dance (Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi)
- Instruments (mridangam, harmonium, violin, cymbals)
Weekly + festival days
Add to My ProfileEducation & Youth
Teach Sanskrit and Telugu, run Sunday Pathshala, mentor kids and teens through camps.
- Sanskrit Classes
- Telugu Classes
- Sunday Pathshala
- Kids & Teens Camps
1–2 sessions / week
Add to My ProfileEvents & Festivals
Make festivals happen — from decor and parking to check-in and post-event reset.
- Setup & Decor
- Parking & Traffic
- Registration & Check-in
- Logistics & Coordination
- Post-Event Cleanup
Event-based
Add to My ProfileFundraising
Power the temple's sustainability — campaigns, fundraising events, donor care, and grants.
- Campaign Outreach (consecration, festival sponsorship)
- Organize Fundraising Events
- Donor Stewardship (thank-yous, year-end receipts)
- Grants & Matching Gifts
Monthly + campaign sprints
Add to My ProfileGrounds & Garden
Care for the Tulsi yard, gardens, and seasonal yard work that keeps our grounds sacred.
- Tulsi Yard Care
- Garden & Landscaping
- Seasonal Yard Work
- Outdoor Cleanup
Seasonal, 2–3 hours
Add to My ProfileHospitality & Care
Welcome visitors, support visiting acharyas, and care for our elders and families.
- Welcome Desk & Visitor Orientation
- Acharya Hospitality (travel, lodging, meals)
- Senior & Family Care (rides, hospital visits, meal deliveries)
Event-based / on-call
Add to My ProfileJET Circle
Grow our recurring patron community — enroll new members and care for existing ones.
- New Member Enrollment
- Patron Care & Renewals
- Tier Upgrade Outreach
- Monthly Newsletter / Updates
Monthly
Add to My ProfileOutreach — VT Se:va:
Carry seva into the wider community — food drives, blood drives, hospital visits.
- Food Drives
- Homeless Outreach
- Blood Drives
- Hospital & Nursing-Home Visits
Monthly events
Add to My ProfileSathsang
Organize sathsangs in and around New Jersey — bringing the sangam together for shared parayana, bhajan, and study.
- Bhagavad Gi:tha Parayana
- Bhagavatam Parayana
- Sri: Vishnu Sahasrana:mam
- Hanuman Chalisa
- Bhajans & Kirtans
Weekly / monthly groups
Add to My ProfileTechnology, Media & Archives
Run livestreams, capture our story, maintain the website, and preserve sacred texts.
- Livestream & AV
- Photography
- Videography
- Website & Social Media
- Newsletter & Email
- Library Digitization & Translation
Flexible / remote-friendly
Add to My ProfileTemple Operations
Keep the daily rhythm of Sanjeevani — pooja support, prasadam, alankaram, and weekend coverage.
- Daily Pooja Support
- Weekend Coverage
- Prasadam Coordination
- Alankaram (deity dressing, garlands)
- Sannidhi Cleaning & Maintenance
2–4 hours / week
Add to My ProfileVolunteer Coordination
Route new volunteers to the right team, run the store and mailings, and keep the sangam communicating.
- Volunteer Onboarding & Orientation
- Scheduling & Shift Assignment
- Recognition & Se:va: Hours
- Store & Merchandise
- Mailing & Fulfillment
- Volunteer Communications
Weekly
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Upcoming Volunteer Events
Specific shifts and recurring slots open right now. High school students: community service hour documentation is provided for every shift.
Recurring
OpenWeekend Se:va: — Ongoing Temple Support
Regular weekend volunteers help keep the temple grounds, kitchen, and operations running. Drop in for any Saturday or Sunday shift that fits your schedule.
09:00–13:001–4 hrsAll ages
Every Saturday and Sunday — sign up once, and we'll reach out with shift options.
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Recurring
OpenFestival Day Volunteer Pool
Sign up to be on our festival-day team. We'll reach out for the next major festival — Janma:shtami:, Diwali, Navaratri, and more — with shift options.
08:00–18:002–8 hrsAll ages
Pool sign-up — we'll match you to upcoming festivals based on your availability.
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Sun, May 17, 2026
ClosedSpring Yard Work — Se:va: at the Temple
Join us for a meaningful afternoon of service. High school students especially welcome — earn community service hours while beautifying our sacred outdoor spaces.
12:00–17:001–5 hrsHigh school student / College student / Adult
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