Youth Corps Community Internship
Gain on-the-job training opportunities in the social and community sector.
Last updated 11 September 2026
Looking for Internship opportunities with our Community Partners?
Youth Corps Community Internship (YCCI) is a 5-6 month developmental programme where youths intern with one of Youth Corps' Community Partners in the community and social sector, while attending Skills Training, Career Explorations, Learning Journeys and serving the community.
Level Up with YCCI (Leaders Track)
Looking to develop your leadership skills while interning? Join the YCCI (Leaders Track) to gain hands-on leadership experience, guided by dedicated staff and mentors. Upon completion, you will be conferred as a Youth Corps Leader.
What's in it for you?
Gain valuable skills and real-world work experience
Develop empathy and understanding of the social and community sector
Receive a monthly allowance of S$800 from the Host Organisation
Attend Career Explorations, Learning Journeys and Skill-based Trainings as part of your internship!
For Youths
Prior to application, please ensure that you fulfil the following criteria:
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident aged 17 to 25 years old;
Available for a 5-6 months full-time internship
Current student from ITE, Polytechnics, Autonomous Universities, or other educational institutions, or currently in a transition phase and keen in the social and community sector
Able to communicate with peers and actively participate in service sessions and group learning activities
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills, you can apply to the YCCI (Leaders Track)! Please note the following additional criteria:
Experience in a leadership position (e.g. CCA Exco), and/or volunteering track record
Not already a current Aspirant or conferred YCS Leader
Available for the entire programme period from March to September 2027
If you are keen to apply for internships between March 2027 to September 2027, please submit an application at http://go.gov.sg/ycci-youthapp (opens in new tab)from 9 December 2026.
Contact us at youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for any queries. Find out more (YCCI Cycle 16 Open Run Youth Factsheet)
For Host Organisation
Organisations can take in youths as interns to curate or expand meaningful projects and services that impact the communities they serve, with funding support to cover the monthly internship allowance.
Prior to application, please ensure that your company meets the following criteria:
Registered or incorporated in Singapore
In the community/social sector, including NGOs, NPOs, and social enterprises (public agencies are not eligible)
Secular and non-partisan;
Able to offer full-time internship(s) from 5 to 6 months with clear learning objectives; and
Able to provide a supervisor to guide the intern(s) throughout the internship
Host Organisation applications for Cycle 16 (March 2027 to September 2027) will open on 2 November 2026. Contact us at youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for any queries.
Find out more (YCCI Cycle 16 Run Host Organisation Factsheet)
#Testimonials
Working with the seniors helps me to be more compassionate and develop a deeper appreciation for my own life and loved ones.— Ilham Rushdle, Fitness Intern (Gym Tonic) @ Yong-en Care Centre
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The experience allowed me to broaden my service to the community and build on my leadership skills. Through the Youth Corps Community Internship (Leaders Track), I gained clarity on my career path in the social sector, and learned invaluable skills like quick-thinking, empowering others, and public speaking.— Bathar Nisha, YCCI (Leaders Track) Cycle 8
Available Internship opportunities
Youth applications for internships between March 2027 to September 2027 (Cycle 16) will open on 9 December 2026.