Volunteering

Learn about the different ways you can volunteer. We offer remote, in-country and hybrid volunteer assignments.

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The Australian Volunteers Program matches a broad range of skilled Australians with partner organisations to support them to achieve their own development goals. International volunteering is an incredible experience, it gives you the opportunity to share your skills and make a tangible difference to communities in the Pacific, Asia and Africa. We offer three volunteering modalities, in-country, remote and hybrid, which provide a range of opportunities for volunteers to support our partner organisations.

Who can volunteer?
  • Australian citizens or holders of a Permanent Residency Visa for Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV).
  • Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and there is no upper age limit
  • People with relevant experience
  • People from diverse backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives and identities
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Why in-country volunteering

Live, work and travel in one of the 25 countries we support as an in-country volunteer.
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Why remote volunteering

Through remote volunteering support organisations overseas to achieve their development goals anywhere, anytime.
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Why hybrid volunteering

Through hybrid volunteering, your assignment responds directly to a partner's needs by working both remotely and in-country.

Volunteer journeys

Supporting you

Financial and well-being support is provided. That way volunteers can focus on what matters most - their assignment.

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Support

We provide a range of support services to help you make the most out of your assignment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our extensive list of FAQs covering remote and in-country volunteering and more.

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Contact us

Call or email us to learn more about the right volunteering options for you.

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