Volunteers throughout the YFU international community participate for many different reasons, including the opportunity to:

  • Expand horizons beyond their individual lives and community;
  • Gain new personal and professional skills and perspectives through regular trainings in interpersonal communication, leadership, conflict resolution, marketing and others;
  • Share their culture and learn about others;
  • Directly impact the lives of young people, their families and communities;
  • Improve cultural awareness and international understanding;
  • Make new friends with other YFU volunteers, staff, educators and participants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

For more information on becoming a YFU volunteer, click the map link below to visit your country’s website.