The war in Ukraine has impacted and displaced millions of people. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is recruiting UN Volunteers to support partners in their emergency response in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Check out the advertised volunteer opportunities below and on our Unified Volunteering Platform.
How to apply
To become a volunteer, candidates must register and complete a profile through UNV's Unified Volunteering Platform. Explore how in these interactive or web-based guides, and refer to further available resources, including the Unified Conditions of Service.
National UN Volunteer opportunities
- Poland
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Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Assistant in Poland, UNHCR
- Bulgaria
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Programme Support Community Volunteer in Bulgaria/Sofia, UNHCR
Community Coordinator (Technical Assessment) in Bulgaria/Sofia, UNHCR
Field Community Volunteer (Vulnerability Assistant) in Bulgaria/Sofia, UNHCR
Field Community Volunteer (Vulnerability Assistant) in Bulgaria/Blagoevgrad, UNHCR
Field Community Volunteer (Vulnerability Assistant) in Bulgaria/Plovdiv, UNHCR
Field Community Volunteer (Vulnerability Assistant) in Bulgaria/Varna, UNHCR
Field Community Volunteer (Vulnerability Assistant) in Bulgaria/Burgas, UNHCR
- Ukraine
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National Project Officer (Economist SME Boost) in Kyiv, IOM
Project Assistant (Rehabilitation of Persons with disabilities caused by war) in Kyiv, UNDP
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, in Kyiv, IOM
Field Assistant, Camp Coordination and Management in Poltava, IOM
- Italy
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Case Managment Coordinator, in Italy, UNICEF
- Czechia
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Office Assistant, in Czechia, IOM
Logistics & Procurement Officer, in Czechia, WHO
International UN Volunteer opportunities
- Poland
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Associate Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer, in Poland, UNHCR
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Benefits and Entitlements
When you become a UN Volunteer, you will receive several types of benefits and allowances. These positions come with the following benefits and allowances:
▪️ Entry Lump Sum Allowance
▪️ Volunteer Living Allowance
▪️ Learning Opportunities
▪️ Annual Leave
▪️ Medical and Life Insurance
▪️ Exit Lump Sum Allowance
The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for your UN Volunteer service. These are considered allowances to ensure the UN Volunteer’s safety, security and sustenance, in line with United Nations standards.
You can check the Unified Conditions of Service to learn more and use our Entitlement Calculator to calculate the Volunteer Living Allowance for any duty station.