Volunteer Community at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Volunteering at the Center is what made this place truly my home. It's how I have gotten to know so many amazing people, and it's given me a way to share my enthusiasm and talents. Before I volunteered, I hardly knew anyone, and I would just come on Sundays, enjoy the service, and leave. Now that I know people, this is my place! This is where I can be myself and contribute to something I love and believe in.

I volunteer at our Center because it is Love in action. I love people, our center, being involved, making a difference, empowering others and myself, and being connected to kind, caring, open-minded people that listen, share, love and appreciate people, life and all of creation. I truly believe in our global vision https://csl.org/spiritual-community/our-global-vision/ and I deeply want to be a part of making it come true. I cannot think of a better place to volunteer. Thank you all for this incredible life opportunity! Love, Steph

"When asked what I love about volunteering at the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa, what comes to mind first is that just being at the Center feeds my soul. Being in community and attending services at the Center is a very big part of my spiritual practice. When you add in volunteering...well it is like icing on the cake so to speak, or an extra helping of love. I have had the opportunity and experience of being a Board of Trustee, assisting with small and large events, and working (now managing) the bookstore among other adventures. It has all given me a sense of purpose in my retired years, a feeling of belonging to a loving community outside of my family and knowing that I am doing a little part in making the world a better place for all. I highly recommend it to feed your soul." -Alicia Carroll

"My Seva in Steppingstones Bookstore and in serving at special events is a sweet treasure in my life.  My Seva is a thrilling, open-hearted connection to the members of our community. My Seva gives me the chance to experience a joyous vibration in the flow of energy, ideas and creativity as we teach and learn from one-another--always sharing beginner's mind at all the steps in our spiritual journeys. CSLSR is my spiritual home, and my Seva makes me a full member." -Julia McClung

 "I love being a volunteer at the Santa Rosa Center for Spiritual Living because not only is it like a second family for me, it also gives me a chance to practice and contribute some of my video skills in a useful and positive way and do my part in creating a world that works for everyone. I am very thankful for this opportunity." With Love,  Steve DeLap

 "From the very first time I stepped into the Sanctuary 24 years ago (the choir was wearing Hawaiian shirts and singing a Beach Boys song), I knew, right then, in my heart, that I had found my spiritual home. With CSLSR being such a wonderful and engaging home, I have always wanted to give back by volunteering. It is a wonderful way to meet others and to give back to our community. The Center has spiritually supported my wife Patricia and I, and I feel gratitude each time I volunteer." -Jerry Huffaker