Volunteer with us

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At Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM), volunteers are the driving force behind our vision to empower, educate, and uplift young people affected by displacement. Whether you’re a student, professional, artist, or advocate, there’s a place for you in our community.

By volunteering with us, you become part of a growing movement of changemakers committed to creating meaningful opportunities for refugee youth to learn, lead, and thrive.

Why Volunteer With RYCM?

Volunteering at RYCM means using your time and skills to:

  • Support education and mentorship programs in refugee camps and host communities

  • Facilitate workshops, podcast sessions, or digital literacy training

  • Help coordinate events, summits, and outreach activities

  • Contribute to content creation, storytelling, and advocacy efforts

  • Strengthen operations, fundraising, or communications behind the scenes

Whether you’re available for a few hours a week or looking for a deeper commitment, your contribution makes a real impact.

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome individuals who are:

  • Passionate about refugee rights, youth empowerment, or social justice

  • Open-minded, compassionate, and committed to equity

  • Based in Africa or able to support remotely from anywhere in the world

  • Skilled in areas such as education, media, communications, IT, research, or youth work

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and serve with humility.

How to Get Started

Send us an email at info@refugeeycm.org and one of our team shall get back to you.