Learn with the experts from an organization that has dedicated for over 42 years to transforming lives across the globe
Cultivate the skills, harness the experience, and ignite the confidence within you to lead with purpose, deliver impactful results, and take bold, inspired actions that make a difference.
Hone your skills and receive immediate feedback in a nurturing and uplifting environment. Here, you can grow and learn at your own pace, surrounded by supportive peers and mentors.
Meet the confident, inspired, you.
We all have a why — a reason, a motivation, a hope. Yet sometimes fear, confidence, or skill level stand in the way. And that’s why we’re here! The Volunteer Training Program equips you with the skills and experience to move ahead empowered, beyond obstacles, on a journey to fulfill your why. And all with the support of mentors and leaders throughout the country. Let’s begin. Choose to thrive, and help others thrive too.
Unlock your potential
Expand your horizons with life-enhancing wisdom, self-development, and transformative practices to access deep inner strength
Be real-world ready
Emerge as a meditation facilitator ready to organize, structure, and lead Art of Living introductory meditation sessions.
Be inspired
Discover the importance of service leadership and community engagement, and feel more connected to those around you.
Develop skills
Gain the knowledge and confidence (whatever your current fear level!) to become a dynamic speaker and the leader you were always meant to be!
Gain practical experience
Practice and integrate your new transferable skills and knowledge, with real-time feedback, in an inclusive, uplifting environment—with great community spirit!
Connect to community
Become part of an ever-growing and supportive nationwide community of volunteers, mentors, and instructors to grow and volunteer with.
The Art of Living is one of the largest volunteer-run non-profits in the world that’s transformed the lives of millions—and continues to develop inspired, skilled, and confident volunteers that make a difference.
With an ever-expanding global network of over one million volunteers, you join a community making an impact, dedicated to uplifting individuals and building empowered communities. Welcome!
You’ll walk away with the skills, experience and courage to engage and empower your community.
Lead
Learn how to facilitate a 1-hour meditation session, complete with social connection exercises, breathing techniques, mindful awareness, and guided meditations.
Organize
Gain tools on how to organize Art of Living introductory 1-hour meditation sessions, as well as the 3-day SKY Breath Meditation courses.
Master
Master the techniques, tips, and tricks for clear and concise communication, public speaking, service leadership, and community engagement.
Experience
Integrate and gain practical experience of the new tools and techniques so they’re fully embedded, enriching you with the confidence and assurance—I can do this! Plus, you’ll gain real-world experience via engagement with a service project.
The Volunteer Training Program (VTP) is the prerequisite to attending the Art of Living Teacher Training Program (TTP). Once you have completed both the VTP and TTP, you will be able to teach SKY Breath Meditation.
Yes! You’ll emerge as a confident meditation facilitator ready to lead the guided meditation taught in the Volunteer Training Program, complete with social connection exercises, breathing techniques, and mindful awareness..
Yes, it is mandatory to attend all program sessions to complete the training.
To maximize your experience of the program (and life!), we recommend a daily meditation practice, but it is not a requirement for the Volunteer Training Program.
Following the training, it is recommended that you organize or volunteer to lead at least three introductory sessions and three meditations using the skills and support you gained from the Volunteer Training Program. It allows you to fully integrate your newly acquired skill set and continue to develop your newfound confidence.
