Since the war started on 7 October 2023, more than 65,400 people have been killed in Gaza and 167,160 have been injured, according to the Gaza health ministry reports. UNV has supported the UN system's response to the war from October 2023 through volunteer assignments in Gaza and in the neighbouring countries. As the ceasefire comes into effect on 9 October 2025, UNV stands ready to support the UN system’s response through fast-track deployment of UN Volunteer and Online Volunteer modalities.
To apply for volunteer assignments, please access the Unified Volunteering Platform.
For more information, please access the following links:
UNV Offer of Support for Emergency Response
UNV Online Volunteering Offer of Support
How to apply to UNV Talent Pool
To become a volunteer, candidates must register and complete a profile. Explore how to register your profile, and refer to further available resources, including the Unified Conditions of Service. UNV publishes all its available volunteer assignments on the Unified Volunteering Platform.
UN Volunteer Assignments (on-site)
- Duration: Varies between 3-48 months (with possibility of extension)
- Starting date: Most require availability at short notice (within 1-2 weeks)
UN Volunteer Categories: Year of work experience required
- UN Expert Volunteer requires 7+ years of work experience
- UN Specialist Volunteer requires 3+ years of work experience
- UN Community Volunteer No experience required
- UN Youth Volunteer requires 1+ month of work experience
- UN University Volunteer requires 1+ month of work experience
Benefits and entitlements for an on-site assignment
When you become a UN Volunteer, you will receive several types of benefits and allowances. These positions come with the following benefits and allowances:
- Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA)
- Travel tickets (entry on duty and repatriation) for international volunteers
- Learning Opportunities
- Annual Leave
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Exit Lump Sum Allowance
- Entry Lump Sum Allowance
Online Volunteering assignments
- Duration: Short-term, up to 20 hours per week for 12 weeks maximum
- Starting date: Most require availability at short notice (within 1-2 weeks)
- Conditions of Service: Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers. Anyone above 18 years old, with or without previous experience, can apply to support online task-based assignments free-of-charge, anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteers contribute their time and skills without any financial compensation. Upon completion of their assignment, Online Volunteers receive certificates of contribution. More details can be found here.
UNV in the State of Palestine
- Country Coordinator: Hani Hindiyeh [Hani.Hindiyeh@unv.org]
Information for UN Volunteers, UN partners and UNV personnel in times of crisis