The United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Programme announced new volunteer opportunities for various assignments in different countries and online.
Positions
Opportunities are available across multiple fields, including (but not limited to):
- Humanitarian assistance
- Peacebuilding and peacekeeping
- Public health
- Education
- Climate change and environmental protection
- Information technology
- Human rights
- Community development
Volunteer Categories
- International UN Volunteers
- National UN Volunteers
- UN Youth Volunteers (18–26 years)
- UN Specialist Volunteers
- UN Expert Volunteers
- Online (Remote) Volunteers
Countries Where They Are Hiring
Assignments are available in:
- Africa
- Asia and the Pacific
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Europe
- Middle East
- Online / Virtual (global access)
Eligibility Overview
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Education: Technical diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (role-dependent)
- Experience:
- Youth & University Volunteers: 0–3 years
- Specialist Volunteers: 3–15 years
- Expert Volunteers: 15+ years
- Language: English, French, or Spanish
- National assignments require nationality or legal residency in the host country
Duration
- Assignments typically last 6–12 months
- Renewable based on performance and funding
- Maximum service period: 4 years
Benefits
- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA)
- Health and disability insurance
- Travel and relocation support
- Settling-in grant
- Family allowance (for eligible assignments)
- Pre-departure support for international volunteers
How to Apply
Find all open volunteer assignments on the official UNV portal at https://app.unv.org/
Interested candidates should Only register and apply through the UNV Global Talent Pool. Applications are reviewed continuously, and shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by UN host agencies.
You can find all job details and application procedures at: app.unv.org/