International Volunteer Year 2026
Be Part of a Worldwide Volunteering Movement in 2026
International Volunteer Year 2026
Join Youth for Seva for #Mission1Million as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the UN’s International Year of Volunteers. Experience the joy of giving and help us deliver one million hours of Seva for our communities and nation.
Together we build, together we serve!
Join #Mission1Million Now
What is International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026?
2026 marks the UN’s global celebration of volunteering—the 25th anniversary of the inaugural International Year in 2001!
We join this global movement with #Mission1Million, a national initiative to bring together 10 Lakh volunteers to contribute one million hours of service.
This is your chance to be part of India’s largest volunteer wave!
Seva Sab Ke Saath: There’s Something for Everyone!
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a corporation, you can make a difference. Find the path that’s right for you.
For Individuals & Communities
Seva Champions
Be the heartbeat of change. Volunteer across villages and rural communities (Tier I & II areas) to drive sustainable growth at the grassroots.
Sadhanapath
Elevate your leadership journey. This transformative fellowship nurtures learning, growth, and collaboration to create meaningful change.
Large Scale Volunteering
Join thousands of volunteers in major national campaigns and be part of a movement that drives real, large-scale change.
Seva Parivar
Once a part of the YFS family, always a part of it. Re-join the seva journey with us.
For Students & Campuses
Campus Change-Makers:
Lead the movement of youth-led impact. Become the next generation of compassionate leaders by bringing the spirit of service to your college.
For Corporations & Organizations
Fueling Philanthropy
Strengthen India’s volunteer ecosystem by supporting YFS to bridge gaps in infrastructure and resources through purposeful engagement.
Corporate Seva Partnerships
Collaborate with us. We co-create lasting social impact through CSR initiatives, employee sabbaticals, and mission-driven programs.
Why Volunteer with YFS?
Impact that Matters
We focus on sustainable community transformation, not just logging volunteer hours.
Trust & Transparency
Honesty drives our mission. Accountability is assured in all our actions.
Living Seva
Volunteering at YFS is about passion, empathy, and authenticity—every single day.
Our Community & Reach
Ready to Join the Movement?
Your time, talent, and energy can drive transformation. Seva is waiting for you.
Ready to shake up the world? Join us to take action and rise as a leader.
Bring volunteering into your organizational DNA. Collaborate on CSR, employee engagement, and legacy-building programs.
Want to donate to our campaigns? Register as a donor today!