Uniterra Volunteers
Cooperate with Uniterra and work in partnership with various organizations, both in developing countries and in Canada. TVolunteers share their experiences with their community, encourage international solidarity, and help shape policies towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
With Uniterra, you can volunteer for a posting of two weeks to two years, depending on the needs of local cooperation initiatives. Canadian volunteers for Uniterra must be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status . Uniterra also offers the possibility for local resources from different program countries to participate in the initiatives and cooperation projects of partner organizations. These volunteers ensure long term follow-up and the maintenance of knowledge and skills acquired via the Uniterra Program.
To become a Uniterra volunteer:
- Read the section before applying
- Consult the list of current postings and submit your application online
Educate: Share your Story as a Volunteer
If you are currently overseas with us, share your experience as a volunteer with the Uniterra programme.
- Volunteers’ stories
- Volunteers’ photo gallery
New for our Current Volunteers - Your Volunteer File
Last year, our volunteers reached over 40 000 Canadians to let them know about international cooperation. In order to fully appreciate the value of your actions and be able to measure our collective impact as a pan-Canadian network, we have created an online volunteer file for our volunteers. Your user name and password will be sent to you shortly. Your online file will our volunteers to share their public engagement activities. All your actions, big and small, will help us achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
To contribute a personal account, photographs or an audiovisual clip, complete the online form or contact us at julievc@ceci.ca, being sure to include your name, country, and area of expertise.
Advocate : Take Action in Canada
- Stay in touch
- Tell people you know about current postings.
- Share your experience with family, friends, work colleagues – and let us know whenever you do!