The ICYF Youth Volunteer Camp 2025 provides an opportunity for young and emerging leaders to learn advanced methods to address escalating social and humanitarian crises. In collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, ICYF is hosting the ICYF International Youth Volunteer Camp, titled "Psychosocial Well-being of Young Volunteers Facing Challenges," from April 23 to May 5, 2024, in Antalya, Turkey. At this funded volunteer camp in Turkey, participants learn how to respond effectively to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, is organizing the ICYF Youth Camp 2025. What distinguishes this funded volunteer opportunity in Antalya is that separate days are allocated for volunteer activities for men and women. Each group can identify its strengths and weaknesses in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Furthermore, the procedures followed in this internationally funded youth leadership volunteer camp are theoretical and practical, including simulation sessions and workshops.

ICYF's volunteer camps empower youth by providing training in disaster preparedness, leadership development, and teamwork. Youth volunteers play a pivotal role in providing psychosocial support during humanitarian crises, boosting morale, and strengthening community resilience. Their innovative and dynamic approaches contribute to post-disaster recovery and promote mental health.

The 2025 OIC Youth Forum International Volunteer Camp highlights the Islamic values ​​of compassion and social responsibility and brings together youth from across the OIC region. The camp focuses on developing practical volunteer skills and strengthening the global network for humanitarian relief efforts. It also encourages participants to share experiences, build shared cultural bonds, and contribute to solving humanitarian challenges in their communities.

Youth Cooperative Union Youth Volunteer Camp 2025 in Türkiye:

Host country:

• turkey

Host Organization:

• Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF)

ICYF Summer Camp Location:

• Aladdin Keykubat Youth Camp, Kepez, Antalya, Turkey

ICYF Event Dates:

• For Youth: April 28 – May 3, 2025
• For young girls: May 5 – May 10, 2025

Benefits of the ICYF Youth Volunteer Camp:

• Local transportation costs will be covered by the organization.
• Food and accommodation costs will be covered by the organization.
• International shipping costs will be covered up to $250.
• Participants will be given a city tour at the host organization's expense.
• The organization will send invitation letters to participants to assist them in the visa process.
• A certificate of participation will be issued to all participants by ICYF and program partners.

Eligibility criteria for the 2025 IYF Youth Volunteer Camp:

• Participants may be from OIC Member States, from an OIC Member State, or representatives of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State.
• Participants must be able to communicate in English.
• Only individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible.
• - Participants must have distinguished experience in humanitarian and volunteer work.
• Participants must be able to provide evidence of volunteer work.
• Participants must be able to attend the full camp training program.

How to apply for the ICYF Youth Volunteer Camp 2025:

• Candidates must apply online.
• Candidates must first register themselves to open the next page of the application form.
• Candidates are required to upload all required evidence in the application form.
• Make sure to answer all questions marked with *.
• Answer the entire question within the specified word limit.
• If the selection committee selects a candidate, they will be called for an interview, so provide your exact contact details.

ICYF Camp Application Deadline:

• The last date to apply for the ICYF 2025 International Volunteer Camp in Türkiye is March 13, 2025.