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If you are ready to make a difference, then take these steps and apply to YCI!

1. Determine your eligibility and suitability:
    Make sure you meet all the following eligibility criteria
  1. You must be 18 to 30 years of age;
  2. An American or Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant to Canada or the United States. YCI welcomes international applications, however, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis;
  3. Capable in English - both verbal and written;
  4. Physically able to deal with our field conditions
But also make sure you fit the following profile:
  1. Motivated to make a positive change
  2. Interested in seeing the world
  3. Seeking an opportunity to live and work with a small team, larger group or individually within a local host organization
  4. Available for a 5 to 10 week project
  5. Able to fundraise or contribute funds to YCI’s Global Youth Development programs
   
Got a question? Find an answer on our FAQ list.


2.   Submit an application:
   
Submit an online application
  Download and submit it by mail, fax or email
     
3.   Have a telephone interview:
    Once you have applied, we will contact you within 1 to 2 days to book a phone interview. It is important that you call for your phone interview as scheduled, as we receive 4 applications for every volunteer placement available. But don't be intimidated - we just want to make sure you have the personal attributes necessary for the program.
     
4.   Start preparing:
    Once you have been selected, it's time to start preparing! There's lots to do, but we make it easy for you by providing a predeparture manual and other preparation resources.