Deadline: varies depending on chosen program | Apply here
Eligibility: The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old, however, there are specific requirements for various categories: UN Youth Volunteers, including University Volunteers, must be aged 18-26, UN Volunteer specialists must be at least 27 years old, and UN Expert Volunteers must be 35 years of age and above.
Location: worldwide
UN Volunteer Program
You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact and be a significant force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!
Who is the program for?
All UN Volunteers must display a commitment to the values and principles of volunteerism and the mandated activities of the United Nations and the UN Charter, and an ability to work in a multicultural environment and with local partners and communities.
UN Volunteers should be professional, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Depending on your chosen program, you should be prepared to adjust to difficult living conditions in sometimes remote locations.
Join the changemakers
International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe, while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations.
They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring a wide variety of perspectives and approaches.
Your international UN Volunteer assignment will enable you to make a lasting impact. It can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate results of your efforts.
As an international UN Volunteer, you will learn about different cultures and languages, expand your networks and gain unmatched professional and life experiences.
Interested in becoming an UN Volunteer? Register your participation by following the application link and taking the suggested steps.
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