What kind of volunteer assignments are there?

Australian Volunteers for International Development is aligned with the broader aid program delivered by AusAID, the Australian Government’s international Development agency. 

Volunteer assignments are divided into sectors, with some of the most commonly requested by overseas partners including Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, and Governance.  Other assignments are sourced depending on the priorities and needs of the host country.

To view the full list of current available assignments, click here.

Agriculture and Veterinary 

Media, Communications, Public Relations and Fundraising

Education, Training and Library

Natural Science and Environment

Community and Social Development

Health

IT and Knowledge Management

Sport

Business, Marketing, Tourism and Art Design  

Disaster and Emergency Management

Engineering and Architecture

Finance and Economics

Law and Justice

Management, Human Resources and Administration