Four hours a week, for six months
That is the shape of it. We would rather have a small commitment somebody keeps than a large one that quietly stops.
Volunteer With Us. Make a Meaningful Impact. Join the Asia-Pacific Youth Culture Foundation (APYCF) and contribute to scientific research, education, community development, and public welfare. Collaborate with researchers, professionals, and community partners worldwide while gaining practical experience and developing valuable skills.
Most volunteer opportunities are fully remote and flexible, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world. Connect with international colleagues, expand your professional network, and participate in meaningful projects across research, publishing, and community initiatives.
APYCF offers official volunteer service certificates and, for eligible volunteers, personalized recommendation letters for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD applications, as well as academic and employment background verification. All documentation is based on verified contributions and performance. Explore our seven volunteer opportunities below and become part of our global community.
Where we need people
Seven areas. Say which one fits and what you can actually commit to.
Research Assistant Volunteer
Scientific Research & Academic Publishing
Support literature reviews, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and academic publication. Gain hands-on research experience, develop essential academic skills, and contribute to meaningful scientific projects. Ideal for students and aspiring researchers pursuing master’s, PhD, or academic careers.
Operations & Planning Volunteer
Schedules, activities and follow-up
Plan activity calendars, coordinate schedules with partners and volunteers, take meeting notes and follow up on agreed actions.
Human Resources Volunteer
Recruitment, onboarding and handover
Look after volunteers from first contact to handover. You’ll answer enquiries, match people with suitable roles and keep rotas and records up to date.
Marketing, Communications & PR Volunteer
Social media, newsletters and outreach
Write social media posts, newsletters and website updates that share our programmes’ stories with supporters and partners.
IT & Data Support Volunteer
Tools, spreadsheets and data
Maintain the shared drives, forms and tools our remote team relies on. You’ll organise programme data and offer friendly technical help.
Journal Writing & Publishing Volunteer
APYCF Journal
Support the APYCF Journal from submission to publication, from screening manuscripts to liaising with authors and copy-editing.
Local Partnerships Volunteer
Partner liaison and development
Build relationships with local partner organisations, understand community needs and make sure agreed actions are followed through.
The formal volunteer role
Alongside those areas there is one defined position, with a named supervisor, a term and set hours.
Programme Volunteer
- Engagement
- Volunteer
- Where
- Remote
- Commitment
- 4 hours a week, for six months
- Reports to
- Programme Coordinator
- Support youth programme sessions and participant communications
- Help prepare public-facing programme materials
- Assist with event logistics for regional dialogue activities
How to start
Tell us the area that fits, the hours you can hold to, and anything you have done before that is relevant. We will say yes or no rather than leaving it open. Quick apply takes about two minutes; if you would rather use mail, [email protected] reaches the same place.