Applications are open for a wide range of volunteer opportunities through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, offering individuals the chance to contribute to sustainable development, humanitarian action, public health, climate action, education, governance, and digital innovation across the globe.

UNV supports peace and development by connecting skilled volunteers with UN agencies, governments, and civil society organizations. Opportunities are available both online and onsite, enabling volunteers to apply their expertise while gaining international experience and expanding their professional networks.

Available Opportunities

Current volunteer assignments include positions with several UN agencies and partner organizations, including:

• Research on AI & Digital Public Infrastructure for Climate-Smart Agriculture (UNDP – India)
• Media Monitoring and Analysis of Geopolitical, Security and Safety Developments (UNDP – Türkiye)
• Support Research on National Climate Policies (UNFCCC Togo)
• HR Support for Longlisting African Youth Portfolio Applications (UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa)
• Programme Assistant – Population and Development (UNFPA – Mozambique)
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Data Specialist (UNFPA – Timor-Leste)
• Education Officer (UNICEF – Morocco)
• Programme Officer (UNICEF – Kenya)
• Finance Assistant (UNICEF – Mozambique)
• Logistics Associate (UNICEF – Nigeria)
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (UNICEF – Venezuela)
• Community Participation Specialist (UNICEF – Venezuela)
• Bundibugyo Virus Disease Preparedness Officer (WHO – Tanzania)
• Programme Officer – System Developer (WHO – Bangladesh)
• Policy Review and Safeguarding Documentation Support Volunteer (Rescue Mission for Street Life – Uganda)
• Water for Dignity: Rainwater Harvesting & Menstrual Health Project (New Generation for Change – Uganda)
• Official Trainer – GAME CHANGERS COALITION (AGETIC – Bolivia)
• Multiple logistics, procurement, finance, IT and field monitoring positions with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Bolivia.
• Several governance, legal, sustainability, gender and institutional development assignments with UNDP in Colombia.

Online Volunteering Opportunities

Individuals interested in flexible remote engagement can contribute by:

• Conducting research
• Data analysis
• Policy research
• Content writing and editing
• Translation services
• Graphic design
• Social media management
• Communications support
• Project development
• Digital innovation
• Administrative support

Online assignments allow volunteers to collaborate with organizations worldwide while working remotely.

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary depending on the specific volunteer assignment. Interested applicants are encouraged to review individual opportunities and submit their applications before the respective closing dates.

Applicants can browse available online and onsite volunteer assignments and submit applications through the UN Volunteers platform: