Cuso International : International volunteering

Cuso International volunteers are skilled professionals who donate their expertise for up to two years to participate in a Cuso International program overseas. Volunteers provide strategic, technical and professional support to Cuso International's development partners in Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. They facilitate social justice work with organizations and networks in Canada and overseas. Cuso International volunteers benefit by enriching their experience, skill and knowledge--particularly language skills and cross-cultural skills--and learning from partner organizations while on placement. Volunteers are recruited in North America for placements in Cuso International's partner organizations in the global South, but some volunteers are also recruited locally in the South.

Requirements

Duration
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
21
Maximum age
0
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • Undergraduate degree
Application process
Volunteer Profile: - Belief in volunteer work as a contribution to global social justice - Humility, sensitivity and ability to work respectfully in a cross-cultural environment - A positive, collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues - Patience and ability to cope creatively with change and ambiguity, to learn and adapt - Excellent communication skills - Excellent health - The appropriate language skills where required (French for Francophone Africa, Spanish in many posi

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare
  • Entrance fees
  • Orientation

Organization details

Cuso International is a Canadian organization that promotes sustainable development through international volunteering. They work with developing world organizations and governments to identify areas of greatest need, and then collaboratively develop strategic volunteer positions.

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