Volunteer with IVO
iVolunteer Overseas (IVO) is a joint initiative of MITRA and VSO. It is a programme that gives qualified and experienced professionals the unique opportunity to work in countries which have a great need for their skills.
Spotlight on...
- Education
- HIV and AIDS
- Participation and governance
Ethiopia
- Population:
- 85.2 million
- GDP per capita:
- US$779
- HDI ranking:
- 171 out of 182 countries
- Life expectancy:
- 54 years
Urgently needed
VSO occasionally receives requests from our partners that are difficult to recruit for, usually the skill set needed is hard-to-find or the job require an unusual mix of skills. Take a look at our urgently needed placements and see if you have the skills we need.
Am I eligible to volunteer?
IVO selects volunteers on the basis of general, professional and personal qualities. Becoming a IVO volunteer is a unique challenge. Find out if you are the right person for an overseas assignment.
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If you’re a business, education or health professional looking for a unique challenge, your skills could make a valuable difference to local communities.
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If you have a moment to spare, we'd love to know what you think about volunteering.
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Mariama Kamara
HIV and AIDS worker, Ethiopia
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