In-country volunteering

I've applied. What next?

Discover the next steps and indicative timelines once your application has been submitted

Recruitment process

There are several stages in the recruitment process once you have applied.

  1. Screening: Applications are reviewed. Applicants will be contacted via email or phone within a week of the application closing date.
  2. Shortlisting: Applicants with skills and experience matching the position will be invited to participate in interviews with an Australian-based recruiter and to complete a mental health assessment. This is generally within two weeks of the application closing date.
  3. Interviews: Applicants will be invited to a subsequent interview with in-country staff and/or the partner organisation within three weeks.
  4. Reference checks: Reference checks will be conducted after the interview with in-country staff.

You will receive updates as you progress through these stages, including prompts for when to complete your compliance documentation, such as:

  • Australian Federal Police check: If you have lived outside of Australia for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, you will also need an international police clearance.
  • First Aid Certificate: Level HLTAID011 Australia or equivalent is a mandatory requirement for acceptance on assignments longer than six weeks.
  • Commitment to comply with the Volunteer Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.

Before you apply

Understand what will be expected of you when applying for an in-country volunteering role.

How to apply

Learn how to approach your application

I've applied. What next?

Discover the next steps and indicative timelines once your application has been submitted

Before you start your assignment

Everything you need to do to prepare for your assignment

On assignment

Life on assignment will be an adventure, discover what you can expect

Returning home

Home can seem different after an assignment, we offer support to help you settle back into life in Australia