In order to expand its global operations, the United Nations created the United Nations Volunteers, a Global Opportunities platform for young, talented, and experienced professionals to contribute to development activities on the frontlines.
Candidates’ profiles and areas of interest are used to match them with available assignments all over the world. Do you want to start your UN career by volunteering? Apply right away!
What exactly are UN Youth Volunteers?
The United Nations Youth Volunteers are a subset of United Nations Volunteers that was established in response to the United Nations Secretary-call General’s for greater volunteerism among the world’s largest generation of people under 30.
They assist the United Nations, one of the world’s most important intergovernmental organizations, in carrying out its mandate. These young volunteers are assigned to host UN agencies to work on the front lines of political, development, and humanitarian field operations.
They are young people aged 18 to 29 who want to participate in global development and peace initiatives.
Opportunities to Volunteer
The United Nations publishes a selection of volunteer opportunities on a regular basis. To apply, candidates must first create a profile in the United Nations Volunteer Global Talent Pool through our Unified Volunteering Platform.
Some positions are not published because they are filled by candidates whose profiles are directly matched from our Global Talent Pool. Some sponsored assignments may have additional eligibility requirements, which will be listed in the PDF file linked to the special call.
UN Youth Volunteers are young people aged 18 to 29 who work with UN agencies on the front lines of political, development, and humanitarian operations.
Criteria for Eligibility
- The educational background and experience required vary by assignment, but no more than two years of work experience is expected.
- No less is expected of UN Youth Volunteers because the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program has built a reputation for recruiting and fielding the best volunteers the world has to offer. Volunteers must meet the following qualifications:
- Committed to international peace and development.
- Motivated and ecstatic.
- Capable of quickly adapting to new cultures and situations.
- Prepared to devote six to twenty-four months to the volunteer assignment.
- An asset to volunteer projects.
Advantages of the Scholarship
United Nations Volunteers are given a basic living allowance that allows them to live in a healthy and safe environment in their assigned area. The host agency pays for return airfare or land transportation (as applicable) and some other basic costs for those who live outside their home area.
Before and after your assignment, you will receive orientation and training.
Mode of Application
All United Nations Volunteer opportunities to volunteer abroad are listed on the official website (under Special Calls for Volunteers). Please visit the Calls page and review the specific eligibility requirements to determine your suitability before applying.