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Share you business expertise overseas

Name: Bright Labs
Price range: $

Contribute your skills in business 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 to support them to achieve their own development goals.

Australian volunteers support hundreds of organisations through in-country, remote and hybrid assignments, assisting with business, finance and human resource 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 current assignments in business, finance and human resources and discover the right fit for you.

'Even after all these years, my relationship with the organisation continues to thrive.'

John Lalor has supported a range of partner organisations, including as a Business Development Mentor. John shares his experience of volunteering remotely.

Meet John

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Skills we're looking for

Volunteers support locally led business programs in a range of organisations. We regularly have a wide range of assignments in the business sector, including in human resource mentors, policy reviews, business development, finance and accounting support, and more. Available assignments depend on the current priorities of our overseas partner organisations.

Help build the capacity of business, finance and human resource 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.

Contact us if have questions about current volunteer opportunities in marketing and communications.

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.

Find your perfect assignment

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

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How we support business volunteers

Financial support

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Safety & security

Understand how we support volunteers to remain safe and secure.

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Learning & development

Discover the learning and development support we provide to volunteers.

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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

Business development in rural Indonesia

Pemberdayaan Perempuan Memerangi Kemiskinan (PPMK) is a partner organisation of the Australian Volunteers Program in Indonesia. With an Impact Fund grant from the program, PPMK ran a skill-building workshop to support women to start and run their own business.

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Share you business 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.