Become a Volunteer Class Assistant

Once you experience a KMA yoga dance class yourself, you may wish to become involved with our organization at a deeper level by being considered for a position as a volunteer class assistant. This can be rewarding in many ways - including helping others to achieve their goals while learning valuable teaching skills.

If you are interested in becoming a KMA Volunteer Class Assistant, review the job description below and complete the Application Process. Please note: this is a selective process.

Job Description

Summary/Objective
The volunteer assistant position provides support by assisting students with movements and positions and helping the teacher maintain control of the classroom and class flow.

Essential Functions

  • Physically assist students

  • Demonstrate movements and positions for students

  • Verbally guide students

  • Work in tandem with the primary teacher and other volunteers to facilitate class exercises and flow

Requirements

  • Take a KMA Yoga Dance Class

  • Have prior experience doing yoga, dance, and/or gymnastics

  • Complete the full application process, which includes initiating a background check and filling out KMA waiver and releases

  • Attend a KMA volunteer orientation session, which includes training on Sexual Abuse and Molestation Issues

  • Volunteer in a minimum of 2 classes per month

  • Attend ongoing training (short sessions offered at regular intervals to learn techniques for assisting students)

This opportunity is ideal for persons who have received or are working towards a yoga teaching certification who wish to improve their teaching skills with hands-on teaching experience and/or need to complete a “Karma Yoga” hours requirement. This is also ideal for experienced teachers who want to diversify their student base and want to give back in a meaningful way.

 
“As a volunteer participant, I find KMA classes to be extremely valuable for both students and everyone else involved. There are not many movement/dance classes designed specifically for people with disabilities. Paul, with his extensive movement training and kindness & patience, tailors the classes to meet the needs of students with special needs. The classes are joyous, creative and has a wonderful sense of community. I see students leave the classes with smiles and I am glad I am part of the KMA community.”
— Joyce Starr, KMA Volunteer in the Special Needs Class

Application Process

  1. Email info@keonimovementarts.org with a short explanation of why are you interested in volunteering.

  2. Complete our online Keoni Movement Arts Employment and Volunteer Application.

  3. Complete our Release and Waiver Form.

  4. Take a KMA Yoga Dance Class to gain an understanding of KMA’s approach.

  5. Check our schedule and arrange to view a KMA class in action.

  6. Complete a background check.

  7. Complete our Sexual Abuse and Molestation Training.

  8. Attend KMA trainings in how to assist students in doing yoga, dance, and gymnastics.