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Volunteering With VWB/VSF

VWB/VSF 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

HEALTH AND GENDER

COMMUNICATIONS, MONITORING & EVALUATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Northern Canada | Northern Animal Health Initiative 

  • We are not currently recruiting for volunteer positions for the Northern Animal Health Initiative. To express interest for volunteering in future with NAHI clinics, please send an email to volunteer@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 

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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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