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WHAT IS THE VOLUNTEER COOPERATION PROGRAM?
The Volunteer Cooperation Program is a Government of Canada initiative that enables Canadians and permanent residents to share their knowledge and expertise by collaborating with partner organizations around the world.
Through their engagement, volunteers contribute to strengthening communities, supporting local initiatives, and building a more just and sustainable future.
WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD?
Create a positive impact
Join teams driving impact for the people and the planet.
Grow personally & professionally
Share your skills, gain hands-on experience, and discover a deeper sense of purpose.
Connect with people & cultures
Meet inspiring individuals, collaborate with dedicated teams, and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Build your future
Gain experience and open doors to new opportunities for impact.
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International Bureau for Children’s Rights (IBCR)
Founded in 1994, the International Bureau for Children's Rights (IBCR) is committed to a world where children's rights are a daily reality. Our mission is to strengthen child justice and protection systems and to transform the place of children in our societies, ensuring the realization of children's rights, particularly for those who face the greatest obstacles in having them upheld.
Fédération des cégeps
The Fédération des cégeps represents the 48 public colleges located throughout Quebec. It is responsible for promoting CEGEPs, defending their interests, supporting their development, encouraging collaboration, and providing them with services and advice to assist in fulfilling their mission.
In addition to disseminating information to its members, partners, and the media, the Federation offers public college institutions a range of services and guidance in areas such as pedagogy, student affairs, international affairs, legal matters, communications, continuing education and corporate training, funding, research, human resources, labor relations, and information resources.
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Centre for International Studies and Cooperation
CECI is an international organization working toward inclusive and sustainable economies, where women and youth fully exercise their rights and leadership in economic opportunities, climate change adaptation, education, and health.
With more than 65 years of experience and initiatives carried out in some thirty countries, CECI co-creates innovative and inclusive solutions with its partners, rooted in local realities, and works to scale them up in order to strengthen shared and sustainable prosperity.
VOLUNTEER VOICES
Dec 4, 2025
Article
Pleins feux sur Sara: le parcours inspirant d’une volontaire
Spotlight on Sara: An Inspirational Volunteer Journey
Volontaire canadienne de Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, Sara s’est engagée à favoriser une collaboration et une action percutantes
A Canadian volunteer from Victoria BC, Sara has shown a remarkable commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration and impact
Dec 4, 2025
Video
À la retraite, mais toujours volontaire : le parcours de Dany Pelletier
Retired, Still Volunteering: Dany Pelletier’s Journey
Dany raconte comment le volontariat avec l’EUMC lui permet, à la retraite, de continuer à agir pour la justice sociale et le climat.
Dany shares how volunteering with WUSC lets him keep taking action for social justice and climate change after retirement.
Nov 27, 2025
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Accélérer l’innovation sociale en milieu rural en Ouganda
Meet the team accelerating social innovation in rural Uganda
Le programme HerStart de YCI accélère l’égalité des genres, l’action climatique et l’entrepreneuriat social.
YCI's HerStart program accelerates global gender equality, climate action and social entrepreneurship. Learn more at herstart.org.