The Applications are invited to apply for the ICYF Volunteer Camp in Turkey 2021 for international students. A Fully Funded all Expenses Covered Summer Exchange Program for Young Men and Women to Spend a Week in Antalya, Turkey. This Camp will bring the International Young Students from different countries to work collectively and support each other during these difficult times where help is needed the most.

Financial Coverage for ICYF Volunteer Camp

As Stated Above, the ICYF Young Volunteer Camp is a Fully Funded Program for all the participants which will cover the following Expenses given below:

• Travel: Round trip travel expenses from his/her country of residence to the camp venue in Samsun will be covered. Also participants’ visa, medical and travel insurance.
• Visa Fee: Also Participants’ Visa Fee is Covered.
• Medical: Medical & Travel insurance will be covered.
• Accommodation, Local Tour & Further Cost: Host organizers will cover domestic transportation, accommodation, food and other relevant costs related to local hospitality.

Eligibility Criteria for ICYF Volunteer Camp

• Ability to communicate in English
• Age between 18–30
• Previous experience in humanitarian and volunteer work
• Ability to work in teams.
• Media background (study, work experience or interest)
• Involved in/or have coordinated media related project
• Active in the service and development of the community
• A leader with an impact in his/her local community

Eligible Countries

Citizen of an OIC Member State or representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State. Check 57 OIC Member States

The objective of the Camp

ICYF Young Volunteers Camps targets to Achieve the Following Specific objectives:

• ​To empower youth lead organizations on volunteering management
• ​To enhance young volunteers capacities through interactive training
• ​To promote the human rights of volunteers during humanitarian crises with civic and human rights education.
• ​To raise awareness of youth on the universal values of volunteerism
• ​To provide a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learned and reflections on youth volunteerism and its impact.
• To share best examples of successful youth volunteerism initiatives