Volunteer Opportunities
United Nations Volunteers Programme (UNV) The United Nations Volunteers Programme (UNV) is the volunteer arm of the United Nations. It was created by the UN General Assembly in 1970 to serve as an operational partner in development cooperation at the request of UN member states. It reports to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and works through UNDP's country offices around the world. For more information about becoming a UNV volunteer (national and international) as well as how to apply with UNV and other volunteer organizations in your country click here.
UNICEF Australia
Volunteers are called upon on a needs basis to assist in UNICEF Australia's Sydney office with fundraising work. UNICEF Australia volunteers do a variety of tasks, mainly basic administrative and reception work in the office as well as working in the shop from October to December, to sell UNICEF’s Christmas cards and gifts. Occasionally employment opportunities arise with UNICEF Australia - primarily in the marketing and fundraising areas. Positions are advertised in major newspapers and on the Australian Council for International Development website. For more information on volunteering with UNICEF Australia please contact UNICEF on unicef@unicef.org.au or for other opportunties please click here.
Recruitment for UNICEF volunteer and paid positions overseas is arranged through UNICEF Headquarters, based in New York. For more information regarding UNICEF's employment opportunities click here.
UNIFEM Australia UNIFEM Australia always welcome volunteers and it currently has a number of projects and events which require volunteers. Please look at the volunteering information below if you would like to volunteer for a local UNIFEM event or project. Please browse the events page to see what is happening in your area, or contact Kate O'Connell at volunteers@unifem.org.au for further information.
FAO Volunteer Programme The FAO volunteer programme is designed to expand FAO's human resources capacity by providing opportunities for individuals to contribute their services on a voluntary basis to FAO. Those selected for the volunteer programme will be utilised in areas according to their qualifications and the needs of the Organisation. No financial assistance is available from FAO. Candidates should preferably have an academic interest in the mandate and subjects of the Organisation. Assignments under the FAO Volunteer Programme are not designed to lead to a staff position within the Organisation. For further information on general requirements, remuneration, conditions of service and to apply cick here.
AWID The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international membership organisation connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights. Volunteers are important to AWID: on one hand, they can help AWID to advance its work in gender and development and women's rights, while also bringing AWID one step closer to reaching its objectives by providing a space for individuals to increase their own capacity and strengthen their commitment to gender equity and social justice. People choose to volunteer with AWID because it provides an opportunity to: gain experience in the field of gender and international development and women's rights; develop strong research and writing skills; learn about international women's issues and initiatives; access resources on women's issues; and acquire reference and letters of recommendation. For further information view the AWID volunteer website.
Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) is Australia's newest international volunteer program. VIDA places skilled Australian volunteers in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region. VIDA volunteers work with local counterparts to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development in the communities in which they work through skills exchange, institutional strengthening and capacity building. VIDA is funded by the Australian government’s International Aid Agency, AusAID, as part of the Australian Volunteer Program. A range of assignments are available across sectors that include Education, Environment, Governance, Health, Infrastructure, Rural Development and Trades. VIDA is currently sending volunteers to PNG, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Nauru, East Timor, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Soon, it will also be sending volunteers to Burma, China, Mongolia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Assignments can be 1 month to 3 years in length.
Who can become a VIDA Volunteer? Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 18+ are eligible to apply. Financial assistance including airfares, living and accommodation allowances, comprehensive insurance, in-country support and pre-departure training are provided to successful applicants. To register your interest online and apply for a specific volunteer assignment click here. For further information, freecall 1800 995 536. |
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