Share your engineering 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, 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 how you can become an Australian volunteer. Assignments are suited to skilled volunteers who are willing to share their skills and knowledge, be flexible and adaptable, and contribute to build capacity in the local context.

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

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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 our latest engineering assignments.