The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) (http://www.unv.org/en/about-us.html) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.
Every year, close to 8,000 qualified and experienced women and men of 160 nationalities serve as UNV volunteers in 130 countries. They are professionals who play key roles contributing to peace and making an impact on development results.
UNV recruits a great diversity of talents and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. We encourage you to look at both focus areas:
• Development Assistance (http://www.unv.org/en/how-to-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-unv-volunteer/development-assistance.html)
• Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Operations (http://www.unv.org/en/how-to-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-unv-volunteer/humanitarian-and-peacekeeping-operations.html)
Be aware that many UNV volunteers work in remote, isolated duty stations where basic comforts are limited. There may be no electricity or running water, there may be no recreation facilities to speak of and work may continue seven days a week.
Register to be a UNV volunteer today (http://www.unv.org/en/how-to-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-unv-volunteer.html).