Before you apply
Uniterra volunteer positions are open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 70, and be in good medical condition.
Uniterra volunteers are recruited for their professional skills and experience, and the strength of their character. They are motivated to donate their time and expertise to our projects by a desire to contribute to the cause of development. The volunteer is characterized by his or her simple life, ability to adapt and interpersonal qualities. He or she displays clear professional behaviour and openness to different mentalities and lifestyles.
Volunteer postings last from 1 month to two years. Volunteers are not remunerated for their services. They do, however, 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 programme. In addition to the living allowance, Uniterra covers the volunteers’ travel costs to and from the country of posting, and provides the volunteer with an insurance policy.
How to ApplyThe Uniterra program is a collaboration between CECI and WUSC. These two organizations have specializations in different sectors and countries.To apply for the position that interests you, scroll down to the bottom of the posting. Under the heading “Please Apply”, click on the link entitled “Fill the Online Application Form”. This link will bring you at SYGESCA.
SYGESCA is a candidacy management system for CECI and Uniterra. This system enables you to create and update your candidacy profile as well as manage your applications. The information posted can also be shared by CECI and Uniterra's human resource services
The Selection Process - Step-by-StepAfter an application has been submitted, it will go through the following selection process:
1. After the application deadline, applicants selected for an interview are contacted. Those who are not selected will not be contacted.
2. The candidates are interviewed, either by Uniterra staff members, or a team of past volunteers.
3. The HR Program Officer in charge of the position submits the profiles of the short-listed candidates to the partner organization in the field.
4. The partner organisation does the final selection.
5. Approximately two to four weeks after the interviews have been held, the successful candidate will be offered the assignment. If the candidate accepts, s/he will receive an information kit and documents detailing the next steps to complete her/his application and get ready for the assignment.
6. The candidate will attend a five day pre-departure training session.
7. Following the pre-departure session and once medical and insurance clearances have been obtained, the volunteer will sign his/her contract and travel dates will be established.
Please note that we will not accept applications sent by email. The date of departure indicated for each posting is approximate and could be subject to change depending on the availability of the selected candidate.
For other questions, please see the FAQ section.