VWB raises over $26,000 for animals and communities in need through Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest
VWB wrapped up its fifth Animals & Ales Pet Photo Fundraiser Contest in partnership with six breweries.
VWB was founded in 2005 to facilitate volunteerism in developing countries. Volunteers (national and international) continue to play an essential role in our work.
Do you want your personal and professional endeavors to have purpose? Do you want to use your time, energy, and talents to create a positive impact for the animals, communities, and environment we share? Become a VWB volunteer! We are always looking for passionate and purposeful people to work with us in Northern Canada and overseas.
Apply today for a volunteer placement and see where in the world your compassion will take you...
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Are you interested in volunteering with us? Simply click on any position title below to apply directly for that role.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out: volunteer@vwb.org
International | VETS Program
The Volunteers Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) program aims to mobilize more than 190 volunteers in Africa and Asia over an 8-year period (2020-2028). Learn more about VETS.
Current VETS volunteer opportunities are listed below. If you don't see one that fits your skills and experience, apply using our VETS General Volunteer Application. Our partners often require skills and experience which may not be expressed in a position below so there may be an opportunity to design a custom placement based on your skill set which is in line with a partner's needs.
ANIMAL HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY
COMMUNICATIONS, MONITORING & EVALUATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are also looking to have a pool of interested candidates (for future VETS program volunteer opportunities) who have skills/experience in the following areas:
- Communications
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Business Development
- Agriculture
- Animal Health (dairy, poultry, and/or small ruminants)
If you would like to have your information and CV on file, please fill out the general application form linked above, or email us with your CV at volunteer@vwb.org.
Northern Canada | Northern Animal Health Initiative
We are not currently recruiting for volunteers for NAHI clinics at this time.
But if you have questions or want to express interest for volunteering for future NAHI clinics, please send an email to northernprogram@vwb.org
Why volunteer with VWB?
There are many reasons to become a VWB volunteer. Here are a few:
Support local organizations: Volunteers support our partner organizations to make a positive difference in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Give and grow: Volunteers contribute to meaningful initiatives and gain personal benefits by sharing skills in complex and interesting contexts.
Be inspired: Volunteers often return to their lives and jobs inspired and refreshed, with a renewed sense of passion for animal welfare and international cooperation.
Expand your mind: Volunteers experience new countries and cultures, learning firsthand about the interconnected world we share.
What makes an effective volunteer?
Beyond the technical skills that are necessary for volunteer placements, we also are looking for volunteers with positive attitudes who are able to demonstrate the following competencies.
We have found that volunteers who possess these skills are both effective and successful in their roles:
- Self awareness and self-confidence
- Communication and collaboration
- Independence and pro-active approach
- Adaptability, resilience, and comfort with uncertainty
- Intercultural and gender sensitivity
Volunteer internationally with VETS
The Volunteers Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) program aims to mobilize more than 190 volunteers in Africa and Asia over an 8-year period (2020-2028). Learn more about VETS.
VETS volunteers include veterinarians, veterinary technologists, animal and human nutritionists, professors of veterinary medicine, veterinary clinic managers, rural development specialists, communications advisors, business development advisors, monitoring and evaluation, gender specialists and others.
VETS volunteer placements range from three weeks to two years, depending on the nature of the position.
Open VETS volunteer positions are listed above, on this page.
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Fundraising Advisor | WIPVaC Apex - Ghana
Veterinarians Without Borders has an open Communications and Marketing Advisor volunteer placement with WIPVaC Apex in GhanaRead more »
