The UN Online Volunteering Program offers an incredible opportunity for individuals around the world to make a real difference without ever leaving home.
This prestigious volunteering platform, managed by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program, allows passionate global citizens to support impactful projects remotely. Whether you’re writing, designing, teaching, or translating, your skills can contribute to sustainable development and humanitarian work across the globe.
Program Summary
- Host: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
- Eligible Countries: Worldwide (Fully Remote)
- Category: Volunteering | Online Volunteering | Remote Opportunities
- Eligible Country: All Countries
- Reward: UN Certificate | Global Experience | Flexible Schedule
- Deadline: No fixed deadline (Opportunities available year-round)
Program Details
The UN Online Volunteering Program offers a flexible remote volunteering experience ideal for students, professionals, and changemakers who want to contribute to global causes, enhance their CVs, and gain meaningful work experience.
With no cost to participate and no travel required, this is a golden opportunity to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from anywhere in the world. Volunteers collaborate with UN entities, international organizations, and civil society groups on tasks like content writing, graphic design, research, translation, and more—all fully online.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the UN Online Volunteering Program, applicants must:
- Be 18 years old or older at the time of application
- Be open to applicants from any country in the world
- No specific academic qualifications are required
- Commit up to 20 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
- Have strong motivation to help others and contribute to social good
- Understand that no financial compensation is offered; the focus is on experience, skills, and impact
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the UN Online Volunteering Program will receive:
- Gain hands-on experience in international projects
- Connect with professionals and organizations globally
- Develop valuable skills such as communication, teamwork, and digital proficiency
- Receive a UN certificate recognizing your contribution
- Volunteer remotely on your own schedule—no travel required
- Enhance your CV and career profile with global experience
- Help advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Join a global network of changemakers and volunteers
- Learn from diverse cultures and perspectives
- Work on tasks like content writing, translation, graphic design, data research, social media, and more
Required Documents
To apply for this program, applicants must prepare to submit:
- A completed online profile on the UNV website
- A brief description of your skills, experience, and interests
- Optional: Portfolio, resume (CV), or relevant certifications (depending on project)
How to Apply
To apply for the UN Online Volunteering Program:
- Visit the Official UNV Website: https://www.onlinevolunteering.org
- Create a Profile: Register and build your online volunteer profile by entering your personal details, skills, and areas of interest
- Browse Assignments: Search for available projects across various categories and causes
- Apply to Projects: Click on assignments that match your expertise and submit your application directly
- Wait for Selection: The project team will review applications and select suitable volunteers
- Start Volunteering: Once selected, you will collaborate with the organization remotely for up to 12 weeks
- Receive Your Certificate: After successful completion, you’ll get an official certificate of appreciation from the United Nations
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