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?

Countries

Regions

South America, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, North Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa

Duration

12 months+

Age (min)

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?

Qualifications required

Undergraduate Degree

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