About the job
Seeking a Volunteer Opportunity that Aligns with Your Skills?
If you haven’t found a volunteer position that perfectly matches your expertise, we encourage you to submit your resume. Our team at Cuso International will reach out to you when a suitable opportunity arises. We are eager to connect skilled professionals with our partners worldwide. This application process assists us in aligning potential volunteers with roles that best fit their talents and experience.
Volunteer Opportunities Available In:
- Africa (English fluency required): Ethiopia, Tanzania
- Africa (French fluency required): Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin
- Latin America (Spanish fluency required): Peru, Colombia, Honduras
- Caribbean (English required): Jamaica, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- North America: Northern Canada
Key Requirements
- Eligibility: This opportunity is available exclusively to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents.
- Commitment: Minimum duration of 6 months.
- Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience, along with a relevant degree or diploma.
About Cuso International
Cuso International is a distinguished organization dedicated to international cooperation and development, based in Canada. Our mission is to create social and economic opportunities for marginalized communities. With over sixty years of impactful service, we tackle the root causes of inequality and address global challenges. Collaborating closely with our partners, we strive to enhance economic resilience, promote equity and inclusion, and drive meaningful progress in climate action. We believe that by sharing our skills, we can forge brighter futures together. Guided by our core values of courage, inclusion, sustainability, and accountability, Cuso employs innovative strategies and fosters enduring partnerships to effectuate lasting change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Support for Volunteers
Cuso International provides an extensive support package to ensure that volunteers can maintain a modest and healthy standard of living in alignment with local conditions. This package includes:
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance (including necessary vaccinations)
