Closed Closed — the 13th-cohort call ran from 26 March to 26 April 2026 (11:59 pm East Africa Time)
African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) — 12 months of funded service in another AU member state
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The next call's dates are not published yet. The AU says calls are advertised on the AU Careers page and its official social media.
At a glance
Where
Another AU member state (placed by the AU)
Duration
12 months
Age
18–35
Deadline
Closed 26 Apr 2026; next call not announced
Apply
AU Careers portal
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
The 2026 call was open to qualified young Africans across the continent and the diaspora; the programme deploys young professionals from AU member states. Tunisia is listed among the AU's 55 member states on au.int.
Stated
Age
18 to 35 years; applicants must still be under 35 when their 12 months of service end (2026 call).
Stated
Education
A post-secondary certified qualification: TVET, bachelor's or master's degree (2026 call).
Stated
Experience
Relevant professional work experience and verifiable volunteering experience (2026 call).
Stated
Commitment
Available for 12 months of professional volunteer service and willing to live in another AU member state.
Stated
Funding and what it does not cover
Volunteers receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, a separation allowance on successful completion, an AU Service Passport and an economy return ticket to the place of deployment. The AU does not publish the amounts.
