United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Programme – Global Volunteer Opportunities 2026

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/

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