Sunrise Yoga Event Support

Our Opportunity:

Sunrise Yoga Assistants work with yoga instructors to provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for yoga attendees. Assistants set up, tear down, and check attendees into the event. Volunteers may also share information about Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s mission, upcoming community events, and how to get involved as a member or volunteer. In the event of inclement weather, volunteers will be notified the day before of any potential cancellations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

18 or older (younger applicants with parental/guardian approval may be considered). As representatives of Gateway Arch Park Foundation, volunteers must adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct as outlined in the volunteer handbook provided prior to or during training.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• A desire to interact with the public and fulfill the mission of GAPF
• Experience and knowledge in teaching a health and wellness class(es)
• Enthusiasm, friendliness, and a positive attitude
• Respect for confidentiality of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s volunteers, partners, members, and donors
• Willingness to take initiative, and voice ideas

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time

Commitment:

Sunrise Yoga will be every Tuesday from May 5th – September 29th, from 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Volunteers are asked to participate in at least four (4) Sunrise Yoga shifts during the season.

Location:

Kiener Plaza at 500 Chestnut St.

Training and Supervision:

• Training will be conducted by volunteer supervisors or seasoned volunteers on the first day of each volunteer’s shift and will vary depending on the position, supervisor, and personal learning styles.

Volunteer Perks:

• Contribute to a national monument, Gateway Arch National Park!
• Annual volunteer recognition event
• Free parking if needed during volunteer hours

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this position and feel it is a good fit, please contact the Volunteer Manager at grace.teofilo@archpark.org or (314) 881-8881 to schedule an interview.

Thank you for wanting to be a part of our team. We could not serve the community of St. Louis without you!

About Gateway Arch Park Foundation

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, its grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions are a vital, active, and welcoming, well-supported resource to the community and nation for generations to come. The Foundation is part of an alliance that helps meet this mission, which includes the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Great Rivers Greenway, Jefferson National Parks Association, and the City of St. Louis. For more information, visit www.ArchPark.org.