United Nations Online Volunteering Opportunities

United Nations Online Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity Overview

Remote, task-based volunteer assignments with United Nations entities and approved civil society organizations worldwide.

At a glance

Opportunity Details / Quick Facts

Status

Rolling

Opportunity Type / Category

Volunteering

Organization / Sponsor

United Nations Volunteers

Location / Venue

Remote / Worldwide

Application Deadline

Rolling; deadlines vary by assignment

Discipline / Field

Computer Science

Official Source

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Who can participate

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• There is no single required professional background; each assignment sets its own skills and language requirements.
• Volunteers can apply from anywhere, provided they have the technology and availability required by the assignment.

Assignment conditions

• Online assignments are generally limited to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 12 weeks.
• Online Volunteers are not employees and do not receive financial compensation.
• Organizations may issue an electronic certificate of appreciation after successful completion.

How to apply

Create or update a profile on the UNV platform, search for online assignments, and apply to tasks that closely match your skills. Read each assignment’s deadline, workload, expected outputs, and language requirements before applying.

Additional Details

The United Nations Volunteers Online Volunteering service connects volunteers with UN entities and eligible organizations for remote, task-based assignments. Opportunities can involve research, writing, translation, data, design, technology, outreach, teaching, and programme support.