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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.

Next steps

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Discover your cause
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Get inspired by others
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Take the leap
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Share your volunteer journey

Learn more about the Volunteer Cooperation Program, where Canadians and partner organizations around the world join forces to fuel the Time to Act movement.

Discover how it works

opportunities

WUSC VCP and NBS volunteers at the first Y5 quarterly volunteer meeting in Abidjan

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WUSC Advisor in Ivory Coast

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Contribuez à l’autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes en Côte d’Ivoire via des mandats de l’EUMC en gestion de projets, recherche, inclusion sociale et communication.

Support women’s and youth economic empowerment in Côte d’Ivoire through WUSC volunteer roles in project management, research, social inclusion, resource mobilization, and communications.

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Participants of the The Mlimi Digital Pilot Project being implemented by ACADES with support from the WUSC Partner Innovation

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Conseiller·ère de l’EUMC au Malawi

WUSC Advisor in Malawi

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Contribuez à l’autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes au Malawi via des mandats de l’EUMC en mobilisation de ressources, communications, suivi-évaluation et développement des affaires.

Volunteer with WUSC in Malawi to support women’s and youth economic empowerment through roles in resource mobilization, communications, monitoring & evaluation, and business development.

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Project participant explains how the packaging training she received through the Uniterra program inspired her to use traditional Sri Lankan designs on her packaging; this in turn ads more value to her final product.

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English

Conseiller·ère de l’EUMC au Sri Lanka

WUSC Advisor in Sri Lanka

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Name of VCO

Contribuez à l’autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes au Sri Lanka avec des mandats de l’EUMC en suivi-évaluation, marketing, écotourisme et planification stratégique.

Volunteer with WUSC in Sri Lanka to support women’s and youth economic empowerment through roles in monitoring & evaluation, marketing, eco-tourism, strategic planning, and partner development.

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Expertises

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DISCOVER ALL OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER VOICES

Volunteer meeting with staff and entrepreneur in Uganda

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.

Testimonial of Rachel Vincent

Nov 18, 2025

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Témoignage de Rachel Vincent

Testimonial of Rachel Vincent

Rachel Vincent est établie depuis plus de dix ans au Nicaragua et cumule autant d’années d’expérience en coopération internationale...

Rachel Vincent has been living in Nicaragua for over ten years and has accumulated just as many years of experience in international...

Testimonial of Eddy Michel Yao

Nov 18, 2025

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Témoignage d'Eddy Michel Yao

Testimonial of Eddy Michel Yao

Volontaire pendant 2 ans au Sénégal, Eddy Michel Yao a contribué à la réussite du projet Burru Yambi : « Les Reines des Abeilles » mis en..

A volunteer for two years in Senegal, Eddy Michel Yao contributed to the success of the Burru Yambi project: ‘The Queens of the Bees,’...

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