Volunteer Application

Yücel Cultural Foundation has been providing opportunities for eager young people aged 16–29 to develop themselves without discrimination since 1969. The foundation aims to help youth discover their talents and become beneficial individuals for society and humanity by using modern technology and available resources. It also seeks to bring young people from different cultures together through social and cultural activities, strengthening intercultural communication and promoting personal development.

For more information: https://www.yucelkulturvakfi.org

As of 2025, a fun and engaging process awaits all volunteers at the foundation under the actions of “Act - Learn - Transform,” offering opportunities for interactive learning both online and offline.

Volunteering Period

From October 2025 to August 2026

Application Deadline

📅 Monday, August 11, 2025

💡 What Can You Do?

Support cultural and artistic events
Help organize workshops and seminars
Create digital content
Contribute to social media and communication activities
Take part in project development and implementation

🟢 Volunteer Selection Process

Application Form: Take the first step by filling out the form.
Experiential Volunteering Phase: Selected candidates will join a short observation and experience period.
Orientation and Training: Candidates who complete the process will receive an introduction to the foundation, role definitions, and basic volunteer training.

🎯 Who Can Apply?

Anyone aged 16 or older*
Interested in culture, arts, volunteering, and youth work
Motivated to create and open to teamwork

* Applicants aged 16–17 must have the consent of a legal guardian. Applicants over 30 may apply as long as they embrace a youth-focused and supportive volunteering approach.

Please read the information below carefully before filling out the application form at the bottom of the page.

What Is Volunteering at Yücel Cultural Foundation?

The foundation offers volunteers opportunities for personal development through trainings, workshops, and projects.
It supports volunteers in implementing their ideas.
It helps build self-confidence and self-expression.
It promotes creativity and encourages new project development.
It enhances teamwork skills and provides a new social network.
The relationship between the foundation and its volunteers is built on mutual responsibility.

What Volunteering Is Not

Volunteers are not treated as free labor.
Volunteers are never forced to do anything they are not willing to do.
Volunteering is not disorganized or unplanned work.

Volunteer Gains

Opportunity to contribute to solving social issues
New friends, networks, and environment
Fun and social activities
Positive emotions
Opportunities for personal development
Participation in national and international projects

How Can You Contribute?

Take part in local, national, and international events
Share ideas for youth-based projects
Support the planning and coordination of activities
Act as a facilitator in workshops or training sessions using your experience
Help build collaborations with organizations you are connected with

Volunteering Strategy

Although volunteering is based on the free will of individuals, the volunteering model at Yücel Cultural Foundation is based on the principle that every volunteer should benefit from their experience. Our strategy focuses on ensuring that volunteers gain meaningful outcomes from their contributions while fulfilling their responsibilities toward the foundation.

Volunteer selection is a two-phase process: First, the application form is evaluated. Then, selected candidates enter the "Act" phase—an experiential journey that includes full participation in four key training and orientation sessions. Those who complete both phases will become official volunteers of the foundation.