Yoga Instructors for Young Yogis Program

Volunteer Yoga Instructor – Young Yogis

Project S.A.V.E is seeking volunteer yoga instructors to support Young Yogis, a youth wellness program serving children ages 6–13 in under-resourced communities. Volunteer instructors will lead age-appropriate yoga, breathing, mindfulness, movement, and relaxation activities designed to help children develop healthy coping skills, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive wellness practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead engaging, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness sessions for children ages 6–13.
• Adapt activities to participants’ developmental levels and abilities.
• Teach breathing, stretching, movement, and relaxation techniques.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Reinforce healthy coping and stress-management strategies.
• Communicate with Project S.A.V.E staff regarding participant engagement and program needs.
• Follow organizational policies related to safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and working with youth.

This is a volunteer position. Yoga instructors should have appropriate yoga training/certification and experience working with children is preferred.