General Application
Can't find a volunteer placement that matches your skills?
You can submit your resume and we will contact you if something suitable comes up in the future. We’re looking for skilled professionals to work with our partners around the world. This application to Cuso International helps us fit potential volunteers with positions that best suit their skills.
Where you can volunteer:
- 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
Requirements
- Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
- Duration of 6 months
- At least 2 years of work experience is required, as well as a degree or diploma
About Us
Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Projects: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)
Caribbean Organizations for a Resilient Environment (CORE)
Volunteer Support and Requirements
Support Package
Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
- Ongoing local support
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement
Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:
- Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
- Provide two professional references and one personal reference
- Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
- Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
- Comply with anti-terrorism checks
- Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct
Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.
Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!
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