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Your skills in engineering & construction can support locally led development in the Pacific, Asia & Africa.

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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, supporting them to achieve locally led development goals.

Australian volunteers work with partner organisations on a range of engineering projects. If you’re interested in cross-cultural exchange, experiencing new opportunities and challenging yourself, learn more about becoming an Australian volunteer. Assignments are suited to skilled volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge, be flexible and adaptable, and contribute to strengthening capacity in the local context.

Whether you're looking to volunteer in-country or remotely, explore our current engineering, architecture & construction assignments and discover the right fit for you.

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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 in-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.

Changing lives in Cambodia through sanitation

Meg Cummins volunteered as an environmental engineer to 'prototype and build and design toilets alongside communities' with her counterparts at Engineers Without Borders Australia, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

A man and a woman sit next to each other in an office environment, both holding and looking down candidly at a toilet prototype. The prototype is made of bright blue plastic and a pipe.

Skills we're looking for

Volunteers support locally led engineering projects in a range of organisations. Help build the capacity of engineering 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, experience and attitude, check out the latest engineering and construction assignments.

Find your perfect assignment

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

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How we support engineering & construction 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