An Invitation

Quaker Center is not just a beautiful place – it is a living community that seeks to “put into practice the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, honesty, equality, peace, and right stewardship,” in the words of our mission statement.

You are invited to be part of this community by participating in the care of Quaker Center with your contributions of time, talent, and treasure. It takes many kinds of gifts, large and small, to keep Quaker Center vital – is there an opportunity below that speaks to you?

FRIEND IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

We are welcoming applications from members of monthly meetings to serve terms from 6 weeks to 6 months. We are open to slightly fine-tuning the time period and responsibilities for a Friend who might have a different interest. We need people who are generally physically fit and open to the ever-changing schedule of Quaker Center with the comings and goings of rental groups each weekend and sojourners midweek. The Friend in Residence will act as an elder for our morning worship, lead a weekly Quaker-themed reading and discussion, help with hospitality, participate in community shared-work and meals each week, and share on-call duties with resident staff. In return, the Friends in Residence will have the opportunity to live in the one-bedroom apartment adjacent to the office, receive reimbursement for food costs, attend any onsite Quaker Center programs during their residency, and the time and serene atmosphere in which to do personal spiritual work. Applicants should send a letter of interest, and a letter of recommendation from their monthly meeting, as well as the contact information for two individual Friends, to the Co-Directors at Quaker Center. We believe this new position can offer participants a marvelous respite from the stress of everyday life “in the world” and an opportunity to spiritually recharge in our community among the redwoods, while simultaneously serving Quaker Center.

GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT

• Board Service – Join our board and/or one of it’s committees and engage with Quaker Center’s mission, programs, and facilities through Friends’ practices in a non-profit business setting.
• Crafts – carpentry, electrical work, painting, sewing
• Computer skills – website maintenance, data entry and database management, etc.

GIFTS OF TREASURE

• Financial contributions of all sizes are always welcome! Cash, checks, gifts of appreciated stock, etc. can be sent to us directly.
• Sturdy furniture, linens, and other items in good condition are often needed for the facilities. We are currently in need of clean twin size mattresses, sturdy vacuum cleaners, and large area rugs in good condition. We can provide a receipt for your gift for tax purposes.
• Name Ben Lomond Quaker Center in your will. Talk to your financial planner about the best way to ensure your support for Quaker Center.