A Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) is a young adult, typically between the ages of 19 and 30, who serves for a year in a faith-based service program through the Presbyterian Church (USA). YAVs live in intentional community, engage in meaningful work with local partners, and focus on spiritual and vocational discernment. The program has both national and international sites, with placements in areas focused on social justice, poverty alleviation, education, and church ministry. YAVs commit to simple living, cross-cultural learning, and growing in their faith while serving others. It’s a transformative experience that challenges participants to deepen their understanding of justice, service, and their own calling in the world.