United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development through volunteering around the world. The volunteer program uses the experience of professionals in projects focused on humanitarian aid and the support of human rights and democracy. It is based on values such as free will, engagement and solidarity.
The basic prerequisites for working at UNV are the required level of education, relevant professional experience and the required maturity, character and strengths required for UN volunteer tasks. Volunteers are divided by age into UN Youth and UN University volunteers (18 to 26 years), UN Specialists (27-80 years) and UN Experts (35-80 years). Contracts are concluded for a maximum of 4 years, with the exception of short-term electoral, humanitarian and similar operations. Volunteers receive a modest monthly allowance to cover basic personal needs. UNV receives funding from the United Nations Development Programme, from partner UN bodies and from donor contributions to the UNV Special Voluntary Fund.
This programme has special requirements, see here.
Examples of activities in areas: assistance to people at risk of poverty and hunger, provision of health care, education, clean water, hygiene and energy, support of economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure of cities and municipalities, support of peace and justice
Age range: 18+
Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Arab States
Duration: from 3 to 12 months with the possibility of extension by a maximum of 4 years (depends on the type of volunteer)
Fee: none
