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Volunteer roles
Volunteer programs place people with nonprofits, events and humanitarian organisations, from a few hours a week to a year abroad. Coordinators select on reliability, relevant skills and availability more than on credentials.
9 open listings, each checked against its official page.
- RollingAmeriCorps National ServiceAmeriCorpsUS national service network offering full- and part-time service terms (State and National, VISTA, NCCC, Seniors) with nonprofits and public agencies; members receive a…living allowance (varies by program) · Segal AmeriCorps Education AwardUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
- RollingAustralian Volunteers ProgramAustralian Government (DFAT), managed by AVIGovernment-funded program matching skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia and Africa on in-country, remote or hybrid volunteer…financial support during assignment · wellbeing supportAustralia · remoteDetails and how to apply
- RollingCity Year AmeriCorps MemberCity YearA year of full-time service as a City Year AmeriCorps member supporting students in US public schools as tutors, mentors and role models, while earning a stipend and…living stipend · AmeriCorps education award eligibilityUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
- RollingEuropean Solidarity CorpsEuropean UnionEU-funded scheme letting young people volunteer abroad or at home, alone or in teams, or run their own local solidarity projects, with costs covered through funded host…funded volunteering placements in Europe and beyond · solidarity project grants for youth groupsDetails and how to apply
- RollingOut in Tech Digital CorpsOut in TechVolunteer teams of developers, designers and writers build free websites for LGBTQ+ activists and grassroots human-rights groups around the world.portfolio-worthy pro bono projects · collaboration with queer tech volunteersRemote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
- RollingPeace Corps VolunteerPeace Corps (US Government)Two-year international service (plus three months of training) living and working with communities in 60+ countries on agriculture, education, health, environment…Monthly living allowance plus a USD 10,000+ readjustment allowance after serviceOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
- RollingVolunteer with VSOVSO InternationalSkilled international volunteering with VSO in development programmes across Africa and Asia, where experienced professionals share expertise in health, education and…comprehensive placement support · international development experienceOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
- See cycleJICA Volunteer Program (JOCV)Japan International Cooperation AgencyJapan's long-running overseas volunteer program that dispatches Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and skilled volunteers to developing countries, after pre-departure…pre-dispatch training in Japan · placement with partner organisations abroadJapanRecruitment twice a year (spring and autumn); short-term volunteers four times a year.Details and how to apply
- See cycle大学生志愿服务西部计划 (College Graduates Volunteer to Serve the West)共青团中央、教育部、财政部、人力资源社会保障部由共青团中央等四部门组织的国家项目，招募高校毕业生和在读研究生到中西部基层开展一至三年志愿服务，提供工作生活补贴、社会保险，并在升学、就业等方面享受政策支持。A national program sending Chinese graduates to volunteer at grassroots posts in western…中央财政按地区给予补助（含工作生活补贴、社保等）新疆, 西藏, China每年春季网上报名（2026年为3月至5月），夏季派遣；服务协议一年一签。Details and how to apply
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