*Returning volunteers need to apply again and receive renewed approval.
Volunteering at Yoga Mela
A space to give, grow, and belong
Each year, Yoga Mela is brought to life by a group of volunteers who come not only to participate, but to contribute. Volunteering is at the heart of the festival. It is how Yoga Mela becomes more than an event: it becomes a shared experience, created together.
In this spirit, serving becomes a way of participating beyond personal interest. You offer your hands, your presence, and your time, not primarily for your own benefit or reward, but as a way of being part of something meaningful.
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And often, it is in these simple moments — chopping vegetables, setting up a space, supporting your team — that a sense of profound joy and belonging begins to unfold. What begins as simple tasks often becomes something more deeply felt: strangers become friends, tasks become moments of presence and lived meditation, and the festival becomes a place that feels like home.
You will be part of a team, supported and guided, sharing responsibility and a daily flow with others. Together, you help create the atmosphere that so many come to experience: a space of peace, care, and a conscious way of living.
Volunteering at Yoga Mela is not separate from the festival; it is at the very heart of it, as a lived expression of yoga and spirituality in action.
Practical Details
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Arrival
July 7
3 days before festival
Departure
July 18
After 8 festival days
Arrive for preparation days (8 & 9 July), then volunteer through all eight days of Yoga Mela.
Your Contribution
- 5 hrs per festival day
- 8 hrs during preparation days
What is Included
- Festival ticket for free
- 3 meals per day
- Free camping spot
- Time to attend the program
Apply by choosing a Volunteering Area
Your volunteer preference will be taken into account as your primary area of engagement; however, the festival team may assign you to an additional role based on overall needs.
Children's Camp Volunteer
Help create a safe, playful space for young participants — lead yoga, art, games & creative workshops.
- Lead age-appropriate activity sessions
- Guide dance, yoga, art & games
- Support set-up & preparation
- English + one additional language preferred
Ideal if you have experience with children, teaching, or youth work.
Full role & detailsCafé & Barista Volunteer
Serve warm drinks, juices, rawfood & more at our cafés — the social heart of the festival.
- Prepare & serve café items
- Keep café spaces clean & welcoming
- Barista or café experience a plus
- Friendly, service-oriented mindset
Ideal if you love hospitality, café culture, or simply enjoy serving people.
Full role & detailsAll Rounder Volunteer
Flexible and versatile — support where the festival needs it most. Great for those open to varied daily tasks.
- Assist across multiple festival areas
- Setup, logistics & guest support
- Adaptable and team-oriented
- No prior experience needed
Ideal if you are flexible, enthusiastic, and happy to jump in wherever needed.
Full role & detailsApplications will be opened in 2027
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“At Yoga Mela, togetherness is the core of everything. Everybody was very active in co-creating the festival, helping with serving the food, cleaning and dish washing and no one behaved like a guest. I heard so many times participants say: ‘I feel so at home’.
“An incredible energy was created through so many people helping one another and sharing one vision. Throughout the festival, it was just amazing to witness the collective peace and innocent joy that was experienced.’’
– Shelley Halstead, from London
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Why volunteering?
- Get a discounted Festival Ticket!
- Free time to attend concerts, yoga classes and workshops during the festival.
- Share your passion, make a positive difference and be part of the festival family
- Learn, grow, and exchange skills with other volunteers
