Volunteer overseas

John Ramsey (Sri Lanka - Secure livelihoods)

CUSO-VSO is actively recruiting for overseas volunteer positions across a range of professional backgrounds.

Our volunteers come from across Canada and the United States, as well as from many of the countries in which we work. And they come from all age ranges, from young professionals to retired specialists. The majority of our placements are two years in length, though select short-term placements are available for those with specialized skills or a great deal of experience. You’ll work directly with our partners in developing countries. Almost all volunteer placements require an academic qualification plus two to three years of experience in that field.

Apply to be a CUSO-VSO volunteer

Think an overseas placement might be right for you? Review our list of skills in high demand or review a list of specialized placements we’re looking to fill. CUSO-VSO works on development in six key goal areas.

You can apply online and our volunteer advisors will assess the current demand for your skills.

CUSO-VSO is committed to an inclusive approach to international volunteering that enables people from a range of countries, backgrounds and ages to volunteer overseas. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and seek to enable you to fully participate in our volunteer assessment process.

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