Volunteer with us

We match skilled Australians with our partners to support them to achieve their development goals.

The Australian Volunteers program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities. If you can see yourself volunteering alongside one of our partners in the Pacific, Asia or Africa, supporting them in developing capacity, providing mentoring and sharing expertise, read on to learn more about this Australian Government-funded program. 

Current 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.

What's it like to be an Australian volunteer?

Across the Pacific, Asia and Africa, Australian volunteers are working alongside local partners to drive meaningful change. From Mongolia to Lesotho, Solomon Islands to Vietnam, Tanzania to Laos, get a taste of what it means to be part of the Australian Volunteers Program.

Find your perfect assignment

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

Explore our current assignments

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

Where we operate

We work with partners in 26 countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa.

Learn where we work
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