The YAV Experience
The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is an ecumenical, faith-based year of service for young people (ages 19–30) in sites across the United States and around the world. YAVs accompany local agencies working to address root causes of poverty and reconciliation. Alongside this work, volunteers explore the meaning of their Christian faith and accountability to their neighbors in the community with peers and mentors.

The YAV year occurs from August to August.

Program Benefits
Benefits during the year of service include a regular stipend, housing, all program-related transportation costs covered and student-loan assistance.

We also invite young adults to engage in world issues, commit to self-reflection, listen to those who are being marginalized and learn in a new way . This is an exciting invitation to “a year of service for a lifetime of change.”

*Read about available sites, current volunteers, Frequently Asked Questions, fundraising commitments and more(!) by clicking on the above tab-bars and options listed under “Learn More”*

Important Dates

Due to COVID-19 the 2020–21 service year has been modified.

2020–21 Virtual YAV Service Year
Ages 18–30 APPLY NOW THROUGH SEPT. 29!

Sept. 29, 2020
Application deadline

Oct. 5, 2020
Virtual year begins!

2021–22 In-Person YAV Service Year
Ages 19–30

Oct. 1, 2020
Applications open

Jan. 1, 2021
Round 1 — All sites available, early placement

March 1, 2021
Round 2 — Most sites available, final date to apply to international sites

June 1, 2021
Round 3 — National sites only, limited spots available, final date to apply to national sites

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