AFS Youth Assembly is inviting its alumni to apply for Impact Coordinator roles in a new phase of its Alumni Impact Network. The volunteer positions are regional leadership posts that last two years and include a full scholarship to attend the 2027 AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The roles are aimed at former Youth Assembly participants who can help connect alumni, support youth-led projects, and strengthen regional collaboration.
Key facts
- The Impact Coordinator role is open only to people who have previously participated in the AFS Youth Assembly.
- Selected coordinators will serve a two-year term supporting alumni in their own geographic region.
- The role includes a full scholarship to the 2027 AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
- AFS says coordinators will also receive training support and an AFS Global Competence Certificate.
- Applicants must live in the region they want to represent and be proficient in written and spoken English.
What does this mean for students and young alumni?
For Youth Assembly alumni, the opportunity turns prior participation into a leadership pathway. Selected coordinators are expected to help other alumni develop ideas, connect with mentors and resources, and move projects from concept to action within regions including Africa, Asia and Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, and North America.
The practical value is twofold: it offers hands-on experience in mentoring, project coordination, communication, and community building, while also providing funded access to the 2027 Youth Assembly in Geneva. AFS says applicants should already have experience working with young people, a successful project or social venture, and knowledge of resources relevant to social-impact work.
- Who can apply: Youth Assembly alumni only.
- Where applicants must live: the region they want to represent.
- What they receive: a full scholarship to Geneva 2027, training support, and a Global Competence Certificate.
- What they need: a computer, stable internet, time to commit, and strong English skills.
What is the role designed to do?
AFS says Impact Coordinators will help organize alumni engagement, encourage collaboration, promote projects, and track progress across the Alumni Impact Network. The position is meant to connect regional alumni communities and help promising ideas develop into practical initiatives with wider visibility.
The network itself is intended to keep Youth Assembly alumni connected after the event, with mentorship, expert connections, project support, and possible access to seed funding among its support mechanisms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to former Youth Assembly participants. AFS also requires applicants to live in the region they hope to represent, demonstrate commitment to social impact and the Sustainable Development Goals, and show experience in youth work, project development, or social ventures.
Applicants must be able to work independently and collaboratively, use social media and digital tools, and communicate effectively in English. Personal access to a computer and stable internet is also required.
Why is AFS recruiting now?
The recruitment follows the 31st AFS Youth Assembly held in Geneva in August 2026. AFS says the Alumni Impact Network is entering a new stage and needs regional leaders to help coordinate alumni engagement and project activity across six geographic regions.
In that setup, Impact Coordinators serve as a bridge between the global network and alumni-led initiatives, helping projects gain momentum and visibility while keeping AFS informed about progress in each region.
What should applicants expect next?
The role is a volunteer appointment, but AFS presents it as a substantial leadership opportunity because of the two-year term, the scholarship to Geneva, and the training and certificate attached to it. The most immediate next step for interested alumni is to assess whether they meet the region, participation, and skills requirements before applying.
