The 2026 United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program offers fully funded opportunities to work globally or locally. Volunteers can serve abroad, in their home country, or online, aiding in development and peace projects. Key areas include health, education, and humanitarian response. UN Volunteers are not "employees" and do not receive a salary, but are provided with a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA).
- Job Location: Global (International), Home Country (National), or Remote (Online)
- Programme Type: Volunteer (Fully Funded)
Volunteer Tracks
1. International UN Volunteers
- Serve in a country other than their own.
- Work outside their home countries, often in difficult environments.
- Offer specialized skills and expertise.
2. National UN Volunteers
- Work in their own country to help it develop.
- Collaborate with others who share a passion for accelerating national progress and promoting peace.
3. Online Volunteers
- Anyone can apply for online volunteering opportunities via the UNV's Unified Volunteering Platform (UVP) from anywhere in the world.
- No specific background is required to become an online volunteer.
- Organizations provide an electronic certificate of appreciation.
