Young European Ambassadors Volunteer Programme
- Organization: EU NEIGHBOURS east
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: October 11, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) are a voluntary youth network run by EU NEIGHBOURS east, the EU-funded communication programme for the Eastern Neighbourhood. It connects young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, the EU and the UK to explain EU cooperation with the Eastern partner countries and to run civic activities in their own communities. The network turns ten this year and is recruiting its next intake. **What you get:** - A place in a network of almost 500 active ambassadors from over 30 nationalities - The chance to represent young people from your country at home and abroad, including meetings with EU officials and EU youth events - Volunteering, career building and youth leadership experience **What you'll do:** - Run social media campaigns, workshops, school visits, debates and other outreach on EU cooperation - Take part in online and dialogue-driven activities with ambassadors from other countries - Give at least 8 hours a month as a volunteer, with your mandate reviewed every year **Key dates:** - Call opened 15 September 2026 - Applications close 12 October 2026 (the form states 12 AM CET) - Interviews and special sessions follow; final results take about eight weeks after the call closes **More information:** - The application form takes about 30 to 45 minutes and asks for a motivational video of up to 2 minutes, preferably in English - Ukrainian applicants may apply from Ukraine or from wherever they now live in the EU - Young Belarusians living in the EU can join from wherever they now live; YEAs are no longer active inside Belarus - A CV is optional
