Allies in Youth Development is currently establishing an innovative program for the Russian Federation aimed at facilitating civic and social responsibility by providing educational opportunities through volunteerism. The programs primary vision centers around increasing volunteer participation at area orphanages by training college students and improving the social network of area orphans. The entire local community will be enhanced by the positive societal impact on the younger generations. Raising civic awareness is a vital key to the success of the program, which has the potential to influence entire generations to assume more responsibilities as mature adults. The Allies in Youth Development program is designed to benefit the local community through building volunteerism within its own ranks.