How can I apply to serve at the National Center and House of Worship?

Application for service can be done through accessing the forms for service from the official website
and filling them out.

What is required from people serving at the National Office and House of Worship?

The National Office and the House of Worship are spiritually charged arena aimed at promoting the
work of the Faith and thus the general conduct of volunteers should be in accordance with the
teachings of the faith.

Are there any language requirements for service at the National Office and House of Worship?

English is the official language used for communication at the National Office and House of Worship.
This entails that one should have a basic level of proficiency in the language.

What is the duration of service offered at the National Center and the House of Worship?

Service at the National Office and the House of Worship starts from a period of one month to twelve
months. So, duration depends on how long one has applied to serve.

I offered to serve before and was not invited, should I offer again?

Yes, after a lapse of 12 months from the last communication time, you are welcome to apply again.

Are non-Bahá’ís allowed to serve at the National Office and House of Worship?

No, service is only allowed to the Bahá’ís since the status of service at the National Office and House
of Worship is that of religious volunteers.

How long does the process of applying to serve generally take?

The process varies depending on the need for volunteers. The more the need the faster the process
for application takes.

Can I come to serve at the National Office and the House of Worship during my summer holidays if
I pay my own way?

Yes, one could apply and serve during summer holidays.

What do we need to bring?

Should one be offered service, one carries with them personal necessities that one finds essential to
them.

What are the working hours?

Work usually starts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and while there is a minimum work week of 44 hours,
the spirit of sacrificial service to the Cause of God largely determines one’s hours of service.

Is transport and airfare to and from the National Office and the House of Worship paid?

No, persons looking at serving at the National Office and the House of Worship should cater for their
own short term and long-term transport expenses

What is the dress code for the volunteers serving at the National Center and the House of
Worship?

While some positions at the House of Worship have official attire, volunteers are generally required
to dress in a decent and appropriate manner that befits the environment at the National Office and
the House of Worship.