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Share your education expertise overseas

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Contribute your skills as an educator in support of locally led sustainable development.

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The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals.

Australian volunteers support hundreds of organisations through in-country, remote and hybrid assignments, assisting with education projects to advance locally led goals.

If you’re interested in sharing your skills overseas and experiencing new opportunities and cultures, we encourage you to learn more about what support is available through the program and how you can apply today.

Whether you're looking to volunteer in-country or remotely, check out our education assignments and discover the right fit for you.

Practical support so you can focus on your assignment

Volunteers receive an accommodation allowance and a living allowance for daily expenses like food and internet. We also cover flights, insurance and more.
We provide extensive support including 24/7 emergency assistance, psycho-social support, comprehensive travel insurance and on the ground support from our country teams.
We support volunteers' professional development, cultural awareness, and international connections with learning opportunities at all stages of the volunteer journey, including a comprehensive pre-departure briefing.

Contributing education expertise in Laos

Bill Gilpin volunteered for 12 months as a Teacher and Teacher Trainer (ESL) at Souphanouvong University, Laos after more than 35 years working at the Victorian Department of Education.

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Skills we're looking for

Volunteers support locally led education programs in a range of organisations. We regularly have a wide range of assignments in the education sector, including in English teaching, special education, academia and research, sport education, curriculum planning, and more. Available assignments depend on the current priorities of our overseas partner organisations.

Help build the capacity of education professionals working in the public and private sector. In addition to technical expertise, we look for volunteers with skills such as:

Adaptability and resilience
Cultural sensitivity
Relationship building

If you think you have the right skills and experience for a role, check out our latest assignments for educators.

Contact us if have questions about current volunteer opportunities in education.

Find your perfect assignment

Our partners are always looking for skilled volunteers, and roles change regularly.

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How we support education volunteers

Financial support

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Safety & security

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Learning & development

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to ensuring that volunteers and partners can safely and equitably participate in the program, regardless of their identity. Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer.

Learn about our commitment to inclusion

'We managed to upgrade the curriculum to the next level'

Discover how Sosefina Fineanganofo contributed her education expertise in Tonga. 'Having spent 10 years of my career teaching hospitality,' she reflects, 'I felt my skills and experience were worth sharing with the youth of Tonga.'

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Share your education expertise overseas

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals.

Practical support so you can focus on your assignment