Development Intern
Hosh Yoga, a not-for-profit, pay what you wish studio in Brooklyn, islooking for a part time development intern (10-15 hrs/week) to assist in the implementation of a new fundraising program.
Tasks will include:
- Identify and coordinate outreach within the local community with the help of studio founders
- Assist with special events and monthly studio socials to raise the profile of the studio within the neighborhood and the local yoga community
- Identify and research grant applications for the upcoming fall cycle
- Assist with creating a grassroots, individual giving program suitable for the size and breadth of the studio
The ideal candidate should have an understanding of traditional development practices and the ability to think creatively outside of the box. Previous experience in fundraising is highly desirable, particularly with start-up organizations. This position is ideal for students of fundraising, philanthropy or those with an interest in non-profit management. Love and practice of yoga a must.
Those interested should send a brief cover letter detailing their interest and background and a resume to info(at)hoshyoga.org
Position is unpaid with the potential for future employment. Academic credit is available for those who apply.
For Yoga teachers
Hosh Yoga is a donation-based non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the love of yoga regardless of income level or skill level. In the spirit of karma yoga, Hosh offers vinyasa-style yoga by talented teachers committed to the concept of selfless action. Hosh is always looking for fellow teachers to lend a helping hand and to learn in exchange. Some of the important points to take into account before contacting Hosh are.
- All of the teachers at Hosh are volunteer their time in the path of Karma yoga.
- We strongly encourage all of our regular instructors to teach at least two classes, schedule allowing, with absolute minimum of one class per week teaching and one class practicing to keep the involvement in the community.
- To be on a teacher sub list you should teach and practice at least twice per month, again for keeping yourself connected to your community.
- Hosh helps teachers to share their love of teaching while not overextending themselves (large community of teachers to help, less commute, flexible hours to allow making some green to pay the bills, etc).
Hosh is grassroots project through and through. It has been started, built and grown solely through volunteer efforts and limited funds of its founders and local community. We welcome you to become a part of this amazing project and help to make yoga accessible to everybody willing to try it.
For other Volunteers
**Right now Hosh is seeking volunteer(s) to help with the daily upkeep of the studio on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sunday nights after the last class. If you like to practice on Tuesday or Thursdays at 8pm or take meditation or restorative on Sunday at 6:30pm, and are rich in time, this is a great opportunity. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more.
Hosh always needs your help. This non-profit project is possible only through generous help of its volunteers. You do not have to be a teacher to help—running a yoga studio, especially solely community effort based one like Hosh involves much more than just instructing yoga. To list just a few points, we always need help with:
- Upkeep of the studio to continue to create clean and safe environment—Saucha—for people to practice yoga.
- Spreading the word about Hosh through word of mouth, blogging about/posting reviews online and placing our advertising material in other establishments.
- Representing/Promoting Hosh Yoga at public/private events, companies, organization, schools, educational establishments and any other publicly accesible sources of information.
If any of this interests you please write us a note at info (at) hoshyoga.org. You can find out more about us by looking through our website, yelp, facebook, etc. We ask that you be a certified instructor if you would like to teach, new or seasoned. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I see the light in you that is the light in me -aka- Namasté
Hamid and the rest of Hosh sanga
