get involved
Join our community of volunteers, partners, and changemakers bringing yoga to those who need it most.
Yogahood Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing accessible yoga and wellbeing to the wider community. We deliver free yoga outreach programs across Melbourne, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, supporting individuals who may otherwise miss out. There are many ways to make an impact and support our mission:
Share your yoga expertise and bring accessible classes to communities in need.
Offer your professional or personal skills to help our organisation thrive.
Explore the opportunities below to see how you can get involved and make a meaningful difference.
Become a Yogahood Volunteer Teacher
Share your love of yoga and make a direct impact in the community. As a volunteer teacher, you’ll deliver free classes to at-risk and underserved individuals, helping them build resilience, connection, and wellbeing. Get started today and be part of a program that transforms lives.
Volunteer Teacher Requirements
To ensure we best serve the community and support our volunteers, all yoga teachers wishing to volunteer with Yogahood Australia must have the following requirements:-
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Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
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Current first aid qualifications
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Completion of Yogahood Australia’s Yoga Outreach Training via an approved pathway
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Meet one of the below pathways.
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Completed 200-hour yoga teacher training
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Taught a minimum of 50 hours
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Completed 200-hour yoga teacher training
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Extensive experience teaching yoga to children, OR
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Qualified Yoga Therapist, OR
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Accredited Yoga Therapist (Yoga Australia, IAYT, or equivalent)
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10+ years teaching experience, OR
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Specialised qualification (e.g. trauma-aware yoga) OR
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Certified through 300 hour Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTCY) program or Yoga for Humankind (other equivalent qualifications may be considered), OR
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Allied health professional (e.g. counsellor, psychologist , mental health practitioner) with significant industry experience
Partner with us
We’re always open to new collaborations with organisations that share our vision for equity, accessibility, and community wellbeing. Together, we can make yoga a powerful tool for resilience, healing, and connection. Contact us today to join our network of partners and help expand the reach of free yoga to at-risk communities.
donate
You can make a difference by volunteering your time or making a financial contribution. Your support allows us to continue our free yoga outreach programs for at-risk and underserved communities. Contributions help us:
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Support our volunteers through regular wellness sessions
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Provide equipment and supplies for classes and programs
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Run Outreach Training for Volunteers
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Promote and market our services to the wider community
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Administer our yoga outreach programs in the community
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Cover other essential items fundamental to running a high-impact non-profit
become a volunteer
Yogahood Australia is always on the lookout for passionate and skilled people who want to contribute their time, knowledge, and energy to support our work.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and are always keen to connect - even if there isn’t a specific role advertised. We're happy to explore how we can make a role work for you and fit around your schedule. Our goal is to create meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences, while staying flexible to suit individual availability and commitments.
If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you. You can apply online, keep an eye on our Instagram or LinkedIn for opportunities, or simply reach out to start a conversation about how you can be part of Yogahood Australia.
