The Buddhist Education for Victorian Schools program is auspiced by the Buddhist Council of Victoria (BCV) and has the support of Religions for Peace (RfR) Australia. The Education Committee of the BCV is composed of representatives from different Buddhist traditions and cultures, with expertise in education and project planning. Communities involved in the initial steering committee included members of the Vietnamese, Chinese, Laotian, Cambodian, Sri Lankan, Tibetan and Anglo Australian ethnic groups from Theravadan, Mahayanan and Vajrayana traditions.

Volunteer teachers are drawn from local Buddhist communities. They require a sound knowledge of Buddhism and be recommended by a senior Buddhist teacher. Voluntary teachers must complete the 15 hour teachers training course including school visits and class observations, and pass the Victorian Government Work With Children Check.