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Cuso International : International volunteering

Cuso International volunteers are skilled professionals who donate their expertise for up to two years to participate in a Cuso International program overseas. Volunteers provide strategic, technical and professional support to Cuso International's development partners in Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. They facilitate social justice work with organizations and networks in Canada and overseas. Cuso International volunteers benefit by enriching their experience, skill and knowledge--particularly language skills and cross-cultural skills--and learning from partner organizations while on placement. Volunteers are recruited in North America for placements in Cuso International's partner organizations in the global South, but some volunteers are also recruited locally in the South.

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Listing Details

Organization Name
Cuso International
www.cusointernational.org/placements
Organization Mandate
Cuso International is a Canadian organization that promotes sustainable development through international volunteering. They work with developing world organizations and governments to identify areas of greatest need, and then collaboratively develop strategic volunteer positions.
Address
44 Eccles Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1R 6S4
Telephone
(1) 613 829-7445
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Faith-based?
No
Countries
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Burma (Myanmar)
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • El Salvador
  • Ethiopia
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Laos
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Nicaragua
  • Nigeria
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Tanzania
  • Zambia
Regions
South America, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, North Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa
Duration
12 months+
Age (min)
21
Price range
n/a
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airfare, Entrance Fees, Orientation
Application process and requirements
Volunteer Profile: - Belief in volunteer work as a contribution to global social justice - Humility, sensitivity and ability to work respectfully in a cross-cultural environment - A positive, collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues - Patience and ability to cope creatively with change and ambiguity, to learn and adapt - Excellent communication skills - Excellent health - The appropriate language skills where required (French for Francophone Africa, Spanish in many positions for Latin America) Professional Profile - Most positions require a university or college degree or diploma or trades papers - Usually a minimum of two years of related professional work experience - Professional skills associated with one of Cuso International's areas of focus
Language
English, French, Spanish
Funding information
Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates are expected to cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs). Travel and accommodation costs associated with 5 day pre-departure training course held in Ottawa. Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency). Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and health insurance. Accommodation while overseas A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed. Quarterly payments to support you in your placement Modest support for accompanying partners
Student status required?
No
Qualifications required
Undergraduate Degree
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