We are a global youth exchange organisation

We empower young people to experience different cultures, make new friendships and build skills, while actively contributing to social and environmental justice.

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Volunteer with ICYE

Short-Term volunteering

From 4 to 16 weeks for global solidarity, social justice, and peace. For anyone aged 18 and above.

Long-Term volunteering

From 6 and 12 months to immerse, to contribute, and to transform our society. Open to young people aged between 18 to 30.

What are our priorities?

Our actions are guided by the priorities of young people

Decolonisation

Diversity and Equality

Climate Justice

Intercultural Learning

Our priorities

Volunteer’s words

“I will be more sensitive towards foreign people in my country, I am more open to them and have a clear idea what and how in justice can be for the people.”

Marie Theres Piller Switzerland to India

“ICYE gave me a lot interesting experiences. I thank ICYE programme. I think ICYE need to let more people know about this programme.”

Byung-Min Kang Korea to Germany

“Help someone, it doesn’t matter where, whom or when, what matters is what you’ve done.”

Mu-Jen Wang Taiwan to Germany

“It’s so good that the ICYE staff it’s not only there to help you or prepare you, it’s also there for be your friend.”

Karla Bolaños Costa Rica to France

“I’ve seen how spoilt we Europeans are, but we haven’t found happiness in all these things. I have met happy people who share the little things they have. That makes life better.”

Nicole Lanz Switzerland to Kenya