Young European Ambassadors Volunteer Programme

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

• Citizen of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, an EU Member State or the UK
• Aged 16 to 26
• Good level of English
• Interested in EU affairs and the partnership between the EU and your country
• Interested in public diplomacy and outreach, and ready to share knowledge and information
• Motivated to contribute to the development of your community and country
• Able to dedicate at least 8 hours a month to volunteering