Our exceptional WLC volunteers implement a world-class leadership experience for high school-aged students from around the globe. If you can help us achieve that goal, you’re in the right place!
Please review this website to learn more about volunteer roles and expectations. If you’re not sure that you can volunteer yet, consider applying as an alternate. We look forward to seeing your application!
2026 WLC Leadership Team
– Mallory, Blake, Leah, Matt, and Sarah
Friday, December 5, 2025:
Volunteer Application opens
Sunday, January 4, 2026:
Round 1 applications due: All Director roles and Junior Staff Manager
Applications must be submitted application by 11:59 PM (local time)
Sunday, February 1, 2026:
Round 2 applications due: All other roles
Submit your application by 11:59 PM (local time)
Monday, December 15, 2025: Optional Volunteer Team Information Session at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday, January 21, 2025: Optional Volunteer Team Information Session at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT
Our goal is to give the 2026 WLC team even more time to work on building an outstanding experience for our ambassadors. In an effort to move efficiently and meet this goal, we’re asking for some help.
If you plan on applying for a Round 1 position, it’s possible that we may want to speak with candidates to ensure that there’s a good fit. Please try to hold availability between January 7th and 13th, 2026.
If you’re applying for a Round 2 position, we ask that you do your best to hold availability between February 9th and 22nd, 2026.
Mid-to-late January:
All Directors appointed and ready get started!
Mid-to-late March:
All roles appointed and ready to get to work!
Would you be surprised to learn that many WLC roles don't require you to have previous WLC experience?
While some roles do require volunteers to have context of how the World Leadership Congress has worked in the past, fresh perspectives and new ideas are what make it possible for this volunteer-run organization to impact ambassadors year over year.
So please, throw your hat into the ring! Apply, and encourage any other remarkable people to join us!
VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL DATES
All Leadership Team members must arrive to the WLC by Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
All Directors must arrive to the WLC by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The majority of all other roles must arrive to the WLC by Thursday, July 23, 2026.*
*The following roles must also arrive to the WLC by Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
Food & Beverage Manager, Housing & Facilities Manager, Procurement & Inventory Manager, and Special Projects Manager
VOLUNTEER DEPARTURE DATES
All volunteers depart campus on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
For week-long volunteers, HOBY covers room and board, program expenses, and all meals beginning with dinner on your scheduled arrival date through breakfast on your departure date.
Week-long volunteers seeking financial assistance will have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance. Depending on the volume of applicants and funds, volunteers may qualify for up to 100% reimbursement.
If you're flying, no need to restrict yourself to budget airlines that charge you for anything beyond a postage envelope's worth of clothes. But to maximize the number of and degree to which we're able to reimburse volunteers, aim for the lowest cost ticket that get you to the WLC with a carry-on bag by your role's arrival date.
For day volunteers, food will be covered during volunteering; however, housing and travel stipends will not be provided.