The Australian Volunteers Program works with Australian Partner Organisations and in country Host Organisations.

What are Australian Partner Organisations?

The Australian Volunteers Program provides the opportunity for Australian organisations (Australian Partner Organisations or APOs) to strengthen relationships with organisations in Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (Host Organisations or HOs), or to create new long term partnerships.

Australian Partner Organisations can be Australian government departments, non-government organisations (NGOs), educational institutions and private companies that have or wish to establish links with organisations working in development in Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

APOs currently involved with the Australian Volunteers Program are listed on the right

What are Host Organisations?

HOs can be government departments, NGOs, INGOs, educational institutions and private companies based in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

HOs are required to provide volunteers with an appropriate workspace and any resources required to fulfil their assignment. Any work related travel expenses will also be covered by the HO (including accommodation, travel and per diems). HOs designate a supervisor for the Australian Volunteer and/or counterpart(s) with whom they work directly.

All HOs undergo a site inspection by the In-Country Manager to assess their suitability and capacity to host volunteers.