Are you passionate about creating a more just and peaceful world? This leadership role offers you the chance to inspire young people, strengthen our community, and advance CISV’s mission of peace education across the United States.
Every year, over 6,000 children from around the world go to CISV camp and family-exchange programs to have the time of their lives. That’s where you come in!
As a CISV leader, you will help children try new things, make new friends, learn new skills, eat new foods, and even travel. It’s non-stop, challenging, and no two days will be the same!But you’ll have an experience you will never forget – an experience that will shape the rest of your life.
Learn more about being a leader.
Leaders must be 21 or older.
Leaders must attend Local Leadership Training (date and location TBA) and National Leadership Training (time and location TBA). Carpooling with other leaders is preferred.
CISV Pittsburgh covers all training and travel costs. In addition leaders will receive a stipend:
- Approximately $250 per program week,
- $1,000 for Village
- $500 for Youth Meeting
- $750 for Step Up
Important Dates
- Selection Interviews: December 6, 2026 and January 10, 2027
- National Mini-Camp (Pittsburgh, PA: April 9-11): Applicants are encouraged to attend all or part of this event. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the CISV magic firsthand since you haven’t yet led a program.
- National Leader Training: (Brandywine Valley, PA: April 24-25 or Chattanooga, TN: May 7-9) Attendance required at one of these trainings for all selected leaders.
| CISV Pittsburgh Leader Application Instructions |
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2) Fill out the following forms online: |
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3) Submit 2 Reference Forms: |
https://forms.gle/JjJuKf1KPYRpJdM59 Request that the references be completed as soon as possible and submitted online. |
| 4) Complete Background Check Form | Clearance Check Form |
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5) Schedule an Interview |
Email pittsburgh@cisvusa.org to schedule |