1. Volunteerism for
PEACE and Development

2. 10% Latin America & the Caribbean
UN Volunteers
6,590
156
Nationalities
Average age
126 36
Countries of assignment
45% Female
55% Male 30
UN partners
61% International
39% National
10% Latin America & the Caribbean
12% Asia & the Pacific
5% Europe & CIS
83%
16% Arab States
From the Global South
57% Sub- Saharan Africa

3. Professional areas in demand
Legal and related fields
Health
Political science
Technical
Programme
Human rights
Child Protection
Refugee Protection
Judicial Affairs
General & Specialized Medicine
Public Health (HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, epidemiology)
Clinical psychology (counselling)
Midwifery and nursing
Laboratory technicians
Civil affairs
Political affairs/ reporting
Electoral support
Peacebuilding
Governance
Engineering (civil engineering, mechanical, electrical)
Water and sanitation
Information Technology
Vehicle Mechanics
Programme/project management, monitoring & evaluation
Environment/Climate Change
Community development
Youth
Gender

4. who are UN Youth Volunteers?
Motivated young people who wish to gain more field experience, to diversify their skills and increase their employability.
years old
- Less than two years work experience
- Serve for one to two years
- Open to some University students

5. Who are Specialist UN Volunteers?
Professionals looking to meaningfully apply their skills and experience
Seasoned professionals taking a stimulating career break
Retirees seeking to contribute as volunteers
- Minimum 25 years old
- Two years work experience
- Serve for one to four years

6. Monthly Living Allowance Resettlement Allowance
Volunteer Entitlements & Benefits
Travel
Learning / Training
Monthly Living Allowance
Settling in Grant
Well-Being
Security
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Resettlement Allowance
91% satisfaction rate

7. HOW CAN VOLUNTEERS REGISTER?

8. onlinevolunteering.org VOLUNTEERING ONLINE? Development Online
Volunteers
Development
organizations

9. More information: www.unv.org