Thinking about becoming an
International Youth Ambassador?
The International Youth Ambassador (IYA) will become immersed in South African culture, gain valuable experience to help foster compassion and inner wisdom and make lifelong friends across the world. LoveLight will support the training in volunteering and international service through respected adult leaders and organizations as the IYA becomes part of a dynamic team.
The IYAs will become immersed in South African culture, gain valuable experience to help foster compassion and inner wisdom and make lifelong friends across the world. LoveLight will support the training in volunteering and international service through respected adult leaders and organizations as the IYA becomes part of a dynamic team.
Requirements:
- Be between 18 and 21 years old on September 1, 2019
- Must have attended IYOU at least once within the past three years or an approve YOU Regional event including 2019
- Available to travel between September 18, 2019 – October 3, 2019
- Attend an IYA planning weekend – June 21-23 2019 at The Light Center 1542 Woodson Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006
- Participate in zoom video calls to prepair for the trip
- Have (or obtain) a valid Passport for international travel with at least 2 blank pages for visas
Cost:
While in South Africa, the International Youth Ambassadors will have their costs covered by a LoveLight scholarship, including: ground transportation, housing accommodations, meals, special events, and guides (worth approximately $2,000 per person).
Ambassadors are responsible for their own roundtrip airfare to Cape Town, South Africa, approximately $1,500 to $2,000, as well as snacks, souvenirs and additional unforeseen expenses such as medical or dental expenses while on the trip. Airfare non-refundable deposit of $400 will be due by August 1, 2019. Airfare must be paid in full by September 1, 2019.
How to Apply:
Applicants must read the LoveLight Volunteer Manual. In submitting the application, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
about the International Youth Ambassadors are available here
Notifications
about applying will be sent to the email address used to register for IYOU.
If you have questions, contact martin@lovelight.info