Volunteers at Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a number of ways: assisting with daily temple duties, welcoming visitors, supporting festival events, helping with communication and outreach, or working behind the scenes in administration, building upkeep and fundraising.

Whether you have time each week or just a few hours at special events, your involvement helps keep the temple vibrant, inclusive and sustainable for future generations. If you’re drawn to working within a multicultural faith-community, want to learn more about Hindu spirituality, or simply enjoy being part of a welcoming team, we’d be delighted to welcome you.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

-Gardening Volunteers:
• Help maintain the temple gardens and outdoor areas (planting, watering, weeding, tidying).
• Create a welcoming and peaceful environment for visitors.
• Support with seasonal tasks such as preparing flower decorations for festivals.
• Work with other volunteers to keep the temple grounds beautiful and safe.

‍-Social Media Volunteers:
• Help manage the temple’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Create and share posts about events, festivals, and community activities.
• Capture photos and videos (where appropriate) to showcase temple life.
• Support with online promotion to reach a wider community.

‍-Skilled Volunteers – Community Engagement & Planning
• Support planning and organisation of cultural and community events.
• Develop strategies to engage local groups, students, and families.
• Build partnerships with other organisations to strengthen community ties.
• Help make the temple an inclusive hub through events and outreach.

‍-General Temple Support Volunteers:
• Help with day-to-day running of the temple (welcoming visitors, setting up for events, light cleaning/tidying).
• Support during festivals and community events (Diwali, Holi, Navratri).
• Assist with serving refreshments or guiding visitors.
• Provide a warm and inclusive welcome to people of all backgrounds.

‍-Benefits to volunteers:
• Gain experience in community service
• Learn about Hindu culture and traditions
• Meet new people and be part of a welcoming community
• Flexible times to help
• Certificate of volunteering /reference for work or study

For more information or to express interest, please contact Dr Madhuri Thakur, Volunteer Liaison at email: ahttaberdeen@gmail.com or telephone: 07595662084