Before you apply
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Uniterra volunteer positions are open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants only. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 70 and in good health.
Uniterra volunteers are recruited for their professional skills and prior experiences, as well as the strength of their character. They are motivated to donate their time and expertise to our projects with a desire to contribute to development efforts. Volunteers are characterized by their simple lifestyle, ability to adapt and interpersonal qualities. Volunteers must display professional behaviour and openness to different mentalities and lifestyles.
Volunteer Conditions
Volunteer postings last from one month to two years. Volunteers are not paid for their services, but they receive a basic living allowance that is determined according to the cost of living in the host country. For long-term assignments, Uniterra will increase the allowance according to the number of dependents accompanying the volunteer and recognized as such by the program. In addition to the living allowance, Uniterra covers travel expenses to and from the country of assignment and buys insurance for all volunteers.
How to Apply
The Uniterra Program is run jointly by CECI and WUSC. Both organizations have specializations in different sectors and countries. Uniterra postings reflect these areas of expertise.
To apply for a position that interests you, open the posting description and follow the instructions in the section called “TO APPLY” at the bottom of the page.
The only way to apply for a Uniterra posting is through SYGESCA, our application management system. Once you have created a SYGESCA account, your file will be kept permanently in the system. Make sure to keep your password in order to access your file. This will allow you to modify your profile and apply to other postings. Do not create a new account if you apply for a second posting.
The Selection Process: Step-by-Step
1. After the application deadline, we will contact tose applicants who are selected for an interview. Those who were not selected will not be contacted.
2. Candidates are interviewed by Uniterra staff members.
3. The Recruitment Officer in charge of the position submits the profiles of the shortlisted candidates to the partner organization in the field, and the partner organization makes the final selection.
4. The Recruitment Officer informs the candidate selected by the overseas partner. If the candidate is still interested, s/he will receive an information kit on how to complete his or her file and prepare for departure.
5. The candidate will attend a five-day pre-departure training. This compulsory training is part of the selection process.
6. After successfully completing the training and completing their administrative file, the volunteer signs his or her contract and receives an itinerary and his/her medical insurance and allowance.
Please note:
Only applications submitted through SYGESCA will be considered (we do not accept resumes sent by email).
The departure date indicated on the posting description is tentative and subject to change.
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