Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Volunteer Programme

The FAO volunteer programme is designed to expand FAO's human resources capacity by providing opportunities for individuals to contribute their services on a voluntary basis to FAO. Those selected for the volunteer programme will be utilized in areas according to their qualifications and the needs of the Organization. Candidates should preferably have an academic interest in the mandate and subjects of the Organization.

Requirements

Duration
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
90
Student status required
Yes
Application process
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Minimum 18 years of age - Citizen of a FAO Member Nation - Have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment - Fluency in one of the working languages of FAO office of assignment - the FAO working languages are English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese HOW TO APPLY Provide a written proposal (maximum two pages) for an assignment, describing the objectives and the expected results of your voluntary work with FAO and submit a FAO Personal Histo

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a

Organization details

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information,...

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