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Volunteering opportunities overseas
You might not think that your skills are likely to be in great demand when it comes to changing the world. Think again. VSO has a growing need for experienced professionals with skills in areas such as change management, business /staff development and strategic planning, fundraising, community
and social work, natural resource management to help strengthen organizations in some of the worlds poorest countries.
Volunteering overseas with VSO is one practical way that you can take action to tackle poverty and injustice throughout the developing world. By sharing your management, finance and fundraising skills to build capacity in countries such as Nepal, Namibia, Mongolia and Tanzania, you can also develop your own career. Living and working alongside local communities and
in partnership with local organizations, you will put your experience in change management, strategic planning, financial management and fundraising to good use. Key tasks might include creating management systems, developing
the skills of local staff or devising strategies for income generation. You will be working with limited resources and need to garner the support of a wide range of stakeholders. So your higher order management skills will have every opportunity to grow.
You will get a free return air ticket, free accommodation and a modest, but comfortable living allowance. But most valuable of all is your chance to forge new friendships, discover hidden talents and gain a unique view of the local community... an experience you will never forget
But before you apply, make an honest assessment of your suitability to volunteer:
Would you enjoy spending a full two years overseas?
Are you the kind of person who thrives in an unfamiliar environment?
Are you looking for a challenge where you will gain as much as you give?
Could you live on a modest income?
Are you flexible and someone who values human relationships?
Skills needed:
NGO Management: Skills needed in organizational development, strategic planning and staff development. Some placements have an emphasis on a particular sector of management, for example human resources management, but a broad range of transferable skills will be required.
IT Training: Involves teaching and/or training colleagues in a secondary or vocational school setting or could involve IT specialist roles such as network maintenance, programmers, website and database design or volunteer may be asked to review and introduce new software/hardware.
Micro finance and Small Business Advice: Help develop a range of business advice and training for small businesses. For a limited number of placements this involves the development of small business loans schemes.
Fundraising: Help maximize income-generating strategies by assisting with development of fundraising strategies, identifying new funding opportunities and developing promotional materials.
Community and social work: Work with the communities, help them organize themselves, work through partner organizations in community mobilization.
Natural Resource Management: Building capacity of Community groups and organization to manage their natural resources.
For all the above positions the volunteer should have an academic or professional qualification and have considerable experience (More than 2 years) and transferable skills.
Application Process: If you are interested to become a volunteer then visit www.ivoindia.org to get more information about the program. And then you can send us your CV at
ivo@mitra.org.in
You can also contact us at iVolunteer, D-134 East of Kailash, New Delhi -110065
Last date for sending CVs is: 20th May 2005
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Ready to volunteer online?
Visit NetAid to get involved in development projects from your home or find volunteers for your organisation.
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Resources and tips for online volunteers
Are you ready to be an online volunteer? Find out using the self-evaluation tools on the Virtual Volunteering Resources site. Also learn how to find volunteering opportunities and other general tips.
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Guide to online volunteering information
A question-and-answer guide on how to sort information on the Net about community service organisations, volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved in your community.
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