Spiritist centers operate independently, though some are affiliated with larger associations or federations that bring various centers together for events and special initiatives related to the dissemination of Spiritism.  The centers are often (though not always) named after a historical pioneer of Spiritism, a mentoring Spirit, or sometimes a charitable quality, etc. ̶  for example, Allan Kardec Spiritist Center, Andre Luiz Spiritist Center, Love and Fraternity Spiritist Center, etc.

Centers are often run by a board of directors, but these are elected positions. Such positions, as well as those involving the other work that goes on in managing the center and organizing and running its activities are non-paid positions. The people who work in a Spiritist center and fulfill those roles do so as volunteers.

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