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Tier 1
1 hour, any Sunday

One-hour drop-in

The easiest way to try seva. Show up, meet the team, help with a simple task, and stay for prasadam. No commitment.

  • Help set up or clean up Sunday Harinam
  • Greet guests at the Sunday feast
  • Staff the book table for an hour at NYU
Come this Sunday
2
Tier 2
2–4 hours a week

Weekly seva

Pick a day that works for your schedule. Weekly rhythm builds real friendship and lets you see the fruit of your service grow over weeks.

  • Govinda's kitchen — prep or serve dinner one evening a week
  • Teach a weekly youth Gita class at the temple
  • Help run the weekly book distribution at Jersey City
Join a weekly team
3
Tier 3
ongoing, part of the core team

Long-term stewardship

For devotees who want to help lead — running a festival, teaching a class series, or owning a program end-to-end with mentorship from senior devotees.

  • Lead the monthly Youth Festival crew
  • Own the Newport Friday class
  • Coordinate a retreat
Talk to us
Why seva

Why we keep asking

It's how you become the community, not just visit it

The people you meet at the Sunday feast are the same ones who cooked, cleaned, or taught that day. Seva is the quickest way from guest to family.

Scripture study without service stays abstract

The Gita says karma-yoga — action offered to Krishna — is essential. A few hours of seva teaches what pages of theory can't.

You don't need to know anything

Show up with willingness. Every role has someone who'll teach you the first time. No experience, no devotional background, no problem.

Ready to start? Just message us.

DM @gitalifenyc on Instagram with which rung interests you and we’ll connect you with someone on that team.

DM us on InstagramOr drop by a program