YMCA Macedonia is calling for vibrant, dedicated volunteers to join the staff of our Summer 2026 flagship camps, core events within our youth leadership program: Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) and Young Men’s Leadership Program (YMLP).

YMCA has implemented these camps, which have existed for more than 20 years with the support of Peace Corps volunteers and local alumni.

If selected, you would undergo orientation and pre-camp staff training before the 4-day camps begin:

Friday, April 24

Staff Orientation
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Monday-Tuesday, June 29-30

GLOW Staff Pre-Camp Training

Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-4

GLOW Camp
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Monday-Tuesday, July 6-7

YMLP Staff Pre-Camp Training

Wednesday-Saturday, July 8-11

YMLP Camp

Why Lead GLOW & YMLP?

By joining the camp staff in Bitola and Pelister National Park, you become a vital part of a mission to empower the next generation of active community leaders. It’s also a solid base for your own leadership journey.

Volunteering offers transformative benefits:

• Refine Your Leadership: Gain hands-on experience in experiential education, team management, and youth transformation
• Build Your Professional Portfolio: Develop highly transferable skills in program development, counseling, communications, and logistics
• Join a Diverse Network: Work alongside Peace Corps Volunteers and local camper alumni, fostering cross-cultural connections and lifelong friendships
• Personal Growth & Wellness: Immerse yourself in nature while practicing mindfulness, creativity, and resilience
• Make a Lasting Impact: Be the mentor who helps a young person discover their inner courage and potential

Your Role in the Adventure

YMCA is seeking locals (18+) and Peace Corps Volunteers to lead in these areas:

• Programming: Design activities in leadership, environmentalism, civic responsibility, career development and personal growth
• Counseling: Mentor and guide groups through high-energy camp experiences
• Communications: Capture the magic of storytelling through social media and PR
• Logistics: Master the inventory and facilities that keep the camps running smoothly

Recruitment Timeline

• February 16: Application Deadline
• March 2: Virtual interviews begin (not all applicants will be interviewed)
• March 16: Notification of Decision
• April 24: Staff Orientation in Bitola

APPLY HERE: Locals (18+) and Peace Corps Volunteers

Download the full info packet.