Together, We Build WYD Seoul 2027! You Can Be Part of It!

World Youth Day (WYD) is a global celebration of faith founded by Pope John Paul II, bringing together young people from all over the world.

World Youth Day Seoul 2027, taking place in Seoul in August 2027, will be a historic event—the second WYD to be held in Asia and the first in a non-Christian cultural context. We need your help in preparing this journey to which the Holy Father invites young people from around the world.

WYD is a global event built together by young people and volunteers.

Volunteers are a vital part of World Youth Day. At every WYD, they have contributed to every stage of the event—from planning and preparation to operations. Thanks to their dedication, young people are welcomed into an experience of hospitality, participation, and growth.

Be part of the journey to WYD Seoul 2027 and help welcome one million people to Seoul, Korea!

1. Volunteer Requirements  

Applicants are expected to:

- Respect the purpose and values of World Youth Day (WYD) and be willing to serve with commitment and responsibility.

- Be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with people of different nationalities, languages, generations, religions, and backgrounds.

- Be born between 1961 and 2007 and currently reside in the Republic of Korea.

- Be available to volunteer primarily at the WYD Seoul 2027 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) office in Myeongdong, Seoul.

- Be comfortable communicating in either Korean or English.

2. Volunteer Opportunities

Long-Term Volunteers

1) Long-Term Full-Time Volunteers

Long-term full-time volunteers serve during regular working hours at the WYD Seoul 2027 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) office and commit to at least 20 hours per week, providing administrative and operational support.

Areas of Service
*Please refer to the attached document for detailed descriptions.

-  Administrative support (document preparation, research, responding to inquiries, etc.)

- Logistics support (transportation, accommodation, and related operations)

- Communications support (translation and interpretation, public relations, design, etc.)

- Volunteer support and formation for domestic and international volunteers

- Counseling services for long-term volunteers (minimum two years of counseling experience required)

- Full-time volunteers must be able to perform computer-based office work.

2) Team Volunteers

Team volunteers participate in designated teams preparing for WYD Seoul 2027, primarily during evenings and weekends. They help plan and carry out programs and support activities for the event. As young people are at the heart of WYD, priority will be given to youth applicants.

Areas of Service
*Please refer to the attached document for detailed descriptions.

- Event planning and operations

- Communications

- Education and formation

- Environmental campaigns

- Legal advisory services

- Support for persons with disabilities

- Video production and editing

- Academic and research activities

3) Other Volunteer Opportunities

Applicants with professional expertise or specialized experience relevant to WYD, as well as those who can support the LOC on an occasional or remote basis, may also apply.

International Long-Term Volunteers

- International long-term volunteers are currently selected through recommendations from Bishops’ Conferences at the request of the LOC.

- Depending on future needs, the LOC may open applications for a limited number of international long-term volunteers applying individually. A recommendation from the relevant Bishops’ Conference will still be required.

Please follow the official WYD Seoul 2027 website and social media channels for future announcements.

Short-Term Volunteers

- Short-term volunteers serve during the main WYD events taking place throughout Seoul from August 3 to August 8, 2027.

Recruitment will begin through the volunteer registration system, scheduled to open in October this year.

Parish Volunteers

- There is no age limit for parish volunteers.

Individual parishes will recruit parish volunteers at a later date to help welcome pilgrims staying within their parish boundaries.

3. Application and Registration Process

1) Application Period

June 6–26, 2026

2) How to Apply

Apply online: https://forms.office.com/r/KtZ47k7Qcn

Applicants should select either Full-Time Volunteer or Team Volunteer when completing the application form.

3) Selection Process

① Application Submission (by June 26)

② First-Round Review Results (by July 10)

③ Recommendation Letter Submission (by July 24)

④ Interview Scheduling → Interview (by August 21)

⑤ Final Results (late August)

⑥ New Volunteer Orientation (August 27 or August 29)

⑦ Service Begins (September)

Please note:

- Submission of an application does not guarantee volunteer registration. Selection depends on the needs and capacity of the LOC.

- If the number of applicants exceeds current needs, the LOC may contact applicants at a later date when volunteer opportunities become available.

- Recruitment for team volunteers may close early depending on the number of applications received.

- Applicants who are not selected during this round may apply for future long-term volunteer opportunities or serve as short-term volunteers during WYD Seoul 2027.

- Selected volunteers must attend one of the New Volunteer Orientation sessions scheduled for August 27 or August 29.

4. Contact

For Inquiries:  volunteer@wydseoul.org

For the past 40 years, World Youth Day has been made possible through the dedication and collaboration of tens of thousands of volunteers. One of the greatest gifts of WYD is the willingness of so many young people and faithful around the world to offer their time and talents in service.

Volunteering is both a response to God's abundant grace and an offering of ourselves. Through service, we witness to the mission entrusted to us and help build a culture of encounter, faith, and hope.

As we give thanks to God for the gift of hosting WYD Seoul 2027 and remember with gratitude the prayers and legacy of Pope Francis, may we prepare this journey together with joy and enthusiasm.

Apply now. Let's make history together!