African Union Youth Volunteer Corps
A continental development program that recruits and works with youth volunteers across all 55 African Union member states to promote Pan-Africanism and drive development through meaningful service.
Program Overview
About AU-YVC
AU-YVC is a continental development program that recruits and works with youth volunteers, to work in all 55 countries across the African Union.
AU-YVC promotes volunteering to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key participants in the delivery of Africa's human development targets and goals. It brings people together to share skills, knowledge, creativity and learning to build a more integrated Continent and by implication strengthen Africa's relevance in the globalized world.
The concept is in line with the African Youth Charter as well as the Decision of AU Head of States and Governments in Assembly/AU/Dec.274 (XVI) January 2010, to set up a continental Volunteer initiative.
Key Facts
Program Objectives
AU-YVC seeks to transform Africa through youth service and leadership development.
Youth Engagement
Engage Africa's Youth in the Continent's development through meaningful youth participation by providing Service for their Continent.
Professional Development
Provide opportunities to Young Africans to serve and gain crucial professional experience, soft skills, social competence, international exposure and leadership skills.
Pan-African Values
Promote shared values and Pan-Africanism among the upcoming generation.
Areas of Focus
AU Youth Volunteers serve primarily in the following key development sectors:
Education
Health and HIV/AIDS
Peace and Security
Information and Communications Technology
Business and Youth Entrepreneurship
Agriculture and Environment
How It Works
A transparent and comprehensive process from application to deployment.
Application
Aspiring volunteers who fulfill all requirements should fill out the online application form and upload their CV.
Organization Request
Organizations wishing to deploy youth volunteers are required to fill out the online request form or send their request to youth@africa-union.org.
Screening
Volunteer Applications and Volunteer Requests are screened for completeness through a vigorous and transparent process.
Matching & Selection
Applications of nominated volunteer candidates are matched with available vacancies and organizations make final selections.
Training
Prior to deployment, volunteers are trained for 2-3 weeks to enhance their professional, interpersonal and life skills.
Deployment & Assessment
Selected volunteers sign tri-partite agreements and provide regular progress reports on their activities.
Ready to Serve Africa?
Join thousands of young African leaders making a difference across the continent through the AU Youth Volunteer Corps.
Keep an eye on the AU Careers page for upcoming application opportunities.