Volunteer Yoga Instructor

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Yoga Instructor to lead community-based sessions that support physical and emotional wellbeing. You’ll deliver inclusive, beginner-friendly yoga classes in a warm, welcoming environment – often working with people who are older, isolated, or new to movement and mindfulness practices.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about using yoga as a tool for connection, confidence and community healing.

Locations: Redbridge, Newham, or Waltham Forest (in-person sessions)

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Plan and deliver gentle, accessible yoga sessions for diverse community groups
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive atmosphere
• Modify poses and sequences to suit all abilities
• Encourage mindfulness, relaxation and body awareness
• Set up and pack away any equipment used (e.g. mats, chairs)
• Engage with participants in a warm, respectful manner
• Communicate any concerns or needs to the programme coordinator

Benefits to volunteer 

• Share your passion for yoga and holistic health in a meaningful way
• Gain teaching experience in community and wellbeing settings
• Connect with people and help build confidence and resilience through movement
• Be part of a welcoming team that values inclusion and care
• Receive support and supervision from staff, plus access to training or CPD where available
• Use your skills for good – making a real difference to people’s health and happiness

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

• Confident and caring yoga teacher with a calm, encouraging style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to adapt sessions to suit a range of physical needs
• Respectful of different cultures, abilities and backgrounds
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Minimum: Yoga teaching qualification (e.g. 200-hour training or equivalent)
• Insurance to teach (public liability) – or willingness to obtain it (we can advise)
• Experience teaching in community, group, or therapeutic settings is a bonus but not required
• First Aid certificate (preferred but not essential)
• Own transport may be helpful depending on location
• Yoga equipment (e.g. your own mat and props); we may be able to provide extras for participants
• Insurance: You’ll need your own teaching insurance (we can help you source low-cost cover)
• DBS check – required for working with vulnerable adults (we can arrange this)
• Agreement to our safeguarding and wellbeing policies
• Commitment to providing safe, respectful and inclusive sessions

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.