Join a Short-Term Volunteer Team

About Short-Term Volunteers

As part of the VETS (Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions) program, short-term volunteers support the objectives of the VETS Program through mobilizing Canadian volunteers to strengthen capacity of local partners. Through targeted program activities and relevant workshops and training sessions, short-term volunteers aim to increase potential for local partner organizations to create sustainable and healthier communities. Upon completion of their assignments, short-term volunteers share about their volunteer experience with the Canadian public to improve awareness and understand of VWB/VSF’s international cooperation efforts. 

Applications are now closed.

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Short-Term Volunteer Details

• Fully-funded, 3-week volunteer placements in January/February 2024
• Volunteer together with other professionals in Kenya or Ghana 
  
• Build connections and cross-cultural relationships
• Participate in pre-departure orientation 
  
• Engage the Canadian public after your placement to raise awareness about Canada's involvement in international development
  
• Volunteer eligibility:
  
  • Able to commit to the duration of the placement
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Relevant background and experience to carry out volunteer assignment objectives (see below)
  • Vaccination against COVID is recommended by WUSC. International volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per airline or assignment country requirements and must be able to provide proof should the airline or assignment country immigration authority require proof of vaccination.