UNESCO Volunteers
Who can apply?
To be considered for the UNESCO Volunteer Programme, applicants shall meet the following requirements:
- Possess the necessary expertise, knowledge, competencies and skills
- Be at least 20 years old, and normally not older than 65 years (There is no maximum age limit for online volunteer assignments)
- Working knowledge of English or French
- Be legally entitled to reside in the country of assignment
The duration of a volunteer assignment is a minimum of two weeks up to 6 months, on a full time or part time basis. Volunteers are not considered as UNESCO staff members. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise, for volunteer services. Arrangements and costs for travel to a duty station, visas, health insurance coverage, accommodation and living expenses are under the responsibility of volunteers.
How to apply?
- Applicants should fill out an application form including a proposal for contribution, objectives and expected results
- Supervisors of Sector/Bureau will review the application(s) received and shall assess if the volunteer's profile and proposal for contribution are suitable for a volunteer assignment, and must ensure that references are obtained to verify it
- Supervisors will interview and evaluate potential candidates before making the final selection decision
- The supervisor will prepare a Description for Volunteer Assignment which will outline the role and duties assigned to the volunteer