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Global Y Trainee Programme 2025

09-01-2025

Global Y Trainee Programme 2025

SAY YES TO AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER INTERNSHIP JOURNEY! 

 

【Introduction】 

Through offering overseas service internship opportunities, the Global Y Trainee Programme has served over 1,000 students since it was first launched in 2004. The Programme has continually received positive feedback from students. To expose yourself to foreign cultures, unleash your potential to serve the overseas community and expand your horizon, do not hesitate and apply for the Programme now! 

 

By joining this Programme, you are expected to: 

  • Gain overseas working experience and develop positive working attitudes; 

  • Enrich your global outlook and explore your potential; 

  • Strengthen your leadership, communication skills and sense of responsibility, enhancing your employability in future careers; 

  • Build precious friendships with people from different backgrounds.

 

【Programme Features】 

  • 4-10 weeks service internship at a designated overseas YMCA service centre/campsite 

  • Joint-U & non-academic  

  • Valuable cultural exchange opportunities 

  • Well-structured pre-departure trainings 

  • One-on-one support from staff of University & College YMCA Department and overseas YMCA 

 

【Programme Details】   

Eligibility: Full time local students aged 18-29 with valid University & College YMCA membership (Membership application is open all-year-round. CLICK HERE for membership application.)

Internship Period:  June to mid-August 2025 (4-10 weeks) 

Scope of work: Youth & Children Service, Camp Service, Teaching or Administrative Supports etc.   

Internship Duties:  

  • Plan and provide activities in centres or campsites for children and youths;  
  • Organise creative or cultural programmes for service targets;  
  • Provide administrative / logistics / back-end support for centres and/or campsites; and  
  • On-site job assignments by local supervisors. 

 

Internship Locations:  Please refer to the INFO PACK for more details. *

Americas 

USA, Colombia 

Europe 

Portugal

Asia 

South Korea, Taiwan, The Philippines, Laos

Programme Fee: $6,500 up (varies with the internship locations) + $1,000 deposit 
* The destination options will be updated from time to time. Please stay tuned! 

 

【Additional Expenses to be paid by Trainees】   

  • Round-trip flight tickets 

  • Travel insurance 

  • VISA application fee (if any) 

  • Local transportation & other personal expenses 

  • $1,000 deposit# 

 

#The $1,000 deposit will be forfeited if the trainee fails to complete the followings by 12 September 2025 :  

1. Attend all pre-departure training and post-trip activities (if any) and the evaluation meeting; 

2. Submit a progress report of not less than 100 words in both Chinese and English with 3 working photos in the middle of the internship period; 

3. Submit the Overseas Supervisor Feedback Form; 

4. Submit a reflective journal of not less than 500 words in English, the online self-evaluation form and at least 10 working photos after the internship; 

5. Prepare a 10-min presentation to summarise your internship experience for the evaluation meeting; and 

6. Complete the Programme with satisfactory performance and full attendance. 

 

【Programme Schedule】 

 
 
 
 
 
 

6 Jan - 4 Feb 2025 

 
 
 
 
 

Application Period of Global Y Trainee Programme 

 
 
 
 
 

By 7 Feb 2025 

 
 
 
 

Interview invitation email to applicants  

*Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview   

 
 
 
 
 

11-12 Feb 2025 

 
 
 
 

Interview (F2F) 

 
 
 
 
 

14 Feb 2025 

 
 
 
 

Result Announcement 

 
 
 
 
 

17 Feb 2025 

 
 
 
 

Acceptance of Offer (1st round) 

 
 
 
 
 

14 Mar 2025 

 
 
 
 

Acceptance of Offer (2nd round) 

 
 
 
 
 

12-13 Apr 2025 

 
 
 
 

Pre-Departure Training Camp (Overnight) 

 
 
 
 
 

May-Jun 2025 

 
 
 
 

Online Briefing Session conducted by overseas YMCAs (if any) 

 
 
 
 
 

Jun-Mid Aug 2025 

 
 
 
 

Internship Period (Summer) 

 
 
 
 
 

By 12 Sep 2025 

 
 
 
 

Evaluation Meeting with staff of University & College YMCA Department 

 

【Application Methods】   

Online Application Form
Application deadline: 4 Feb 2025 (17:00) 

Enquiry: 2431-1173 / [email protected]