Volunteer overseas in media and design

Contribute your media and design skills to support 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, supporting them to achieve locally led development goals.

Australian volunteers work with partner organisations on media and design programs and 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 media and design assignments and discover the right fit for you. 

Can't find the right assignment? We add assignments regularly - sign up to our monthly Assignment Alert to be reminded to view our new assignments.

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.

‘It was definitely a two-way street in terms of the sharing of knowledge'

Nas Campanella, National Disability Affairs reporter with the ABC, shares her experience volunteering in Fiji. Nas, who is blind, volunteered to strengthen media capacity at the Spinal Injury Association of Fiji.

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Skills we're looking for 

Volunteers support locally led media and design projects in a range of organisations. Help strengthen the capacity of professionals working in the public and private sector. As well as technical skills, we're seeking volunteers who can showcase:

  • Adaptability
  • Resilience
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Relationship-building

If you think you have the right skills, experience and attitude, check out our latest assignments in media and design.

Find your perfect assignment

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

Explore our current assignments
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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

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