Meet the confident, inspired YOU
Videos & Interviews
Learn with the experts—an organization dedicated for over 42 years to transforming lives across the globe
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Secret to Giving and Sharing
An Interaction with Former Prison Inmates
The Power of Curiosity
Founder of the Art of Living
Your impact in the world matters. You matter.
Your toolkit for inspired action
Online program: two weekends + one week in service
Volunteer Training Program
Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually
Overcome personal barriers; expand to your full potential
Feel inspired, confident, connected
Transformational education
Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to lead, deliver, and take inspired action
Suitable for all
LIVE Online program
Guided by highly-trained instructors and mentors over two weekends, plus a week of service-learning
Support & guidance
Practice your skills and get real-time feedback within a supportive, positive setting
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.
Practical tools, real experience
Unlock your potential
Expand your horizons with life-enhancing wisdom, self-development, and transformative practices to access deep inner strength.
Unlock your potential
Expand your horizons with life-enhancing wisdom, self-development, and transformative practices to access deep inner strength.
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!
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!
Be inspired
Discover the importance of service leadership and community engagement, and feel more connected to those around you.
Be inspired
Discover the importance of service leadership and community engagement, and feel more connected to those around you.
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!
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!
Be real-world ready
Emerge as a meditation facilitator ready to organize, structure, and lead Art of Living introductory meditation sessions.
Be real-world ready
Emerge as a meditation facilitator ready to organize, structure, and lead Art of Living introductory meditation sessions.
Connect to community
Become part of an ever-growing and supportive nationwide community of volunteers, mentors, and instructors to grow and volunteer with.
Connect to community
Become part of an ever-growing and supportive nationwide community of volunteers, mentors, and instructors to grow and volunteer with.
Meet the experts
Hayley Gigi P.
“My experience was extremely profound”
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Kaitlin S.
“I've been set free of my fears”
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Sam N.
“Inspired to tackle any problem in the world!”
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How lives are transformed
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!
The ultimate purpose of life is to be of service.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
LIMITED TIME OFFER
VTP Online: $375
Eligibility: Completion of Art of Living Part 1 and Sahaj Samadhi Meditation™️
Eligibility: Completion of SKY Breath Meditation and Sahaj Meditation
Eligibility: Completion of Art of Living Part 1 and Sahaj Samadhi Meditation™️
I feel like I've been set free of my fears. One of the most impactful things I've ever done in my entire life!
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Kaitlin S.
You’ll walk away with the skills, experience, and courage to engage and empower your community.
You’ll walk away with the skills, experience, and courage to engage and empower your community.
Practical tools, real experience
LEAD
Learn how to facilitate a 1-hour meditation session, complete with social connection exercises, breathing techniques, mindful awareness, and guided meditations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
What will I learn in the Volunteer Training Program?
You’ll expand your horizons with life-enhancing wisdom, self-development, and transformative practices to access deep inner strength and become a dynamic leader professionally, personally, and spiritually. You’ll also learn how to facilitate a one-hour meditation session, complete with social connection exercises, breathing techniques, mindful awareness, and guided meditations—plus, learn how to lead introductory talks. With these new skills, you’ll empower your life and community.
Transformational education
Learn with the experts—an organization dedicated for over 42 years to transforming lives across the globe
Suitable for all
Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to lead, deliver, and take inspired action
LIVE Online program
Guided by highly-trained instructors and mentors over two weekends, plus a week of service-learning
Support & guidance
Meet the confident, inspired YOU
Practical tools, real experience
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!
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.
The ultimate purpose of life is to be of service.
Your toolkit for inspired action
Online program: two weekends + one week in service
Practical tools, real experience
Empower your life and community with new leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Practice your skills and get real-time feedback within a supportive, positive setting
• Learn more about the Volunteer Training program
• How it can help your personal, professional & spiritual growth
• Understand the course options, commitment & logistics
Attend an info call to learn more