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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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SUCO
SUCO is an international development organization based in Montreal since 1961. It brings together people, knowledge, and resources to strengthen the autonomy of individuals, organizations, and communities.
SUCO supports communities in improving their social, economic, and environmental conditions by building, together with them, sustainable food systems and greater climate resilience. Across all its activities, SUCO ensures that the realities and needs of women are taken into account and that they fully participate in decision-making. Currently, SUCO operates in Canada and in 10 countries in West Africa and Latin America.
Oxfam-Quebec
Oxfam-Quebec is a non-profit and a non-partisan international solidarity organization.
It is a member of the Oxfam Confederation, a movement that unites millions of people for a just and sustainable world.
Together, we fight against inequalities to end poverty and injustice, now and for the long term.
UPA International Development (UPA DI)
UPA International Development (UPA DI) is an international development organization affiliated with the Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA) of Quebec. It focuses on developing family agricultural entrepreneurship as a sustainable model that balances economic, ecological, individual, and collective interests. Its support is primarily directed toward democratic professional agricultural organizations (PAOs) and the structuring of the agricultural and agri-food sector in the regions where it operates. UPA DI is active in around fifteen countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Latin America.
VOLUNTEER VOICES
Jul 9, 2026
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Développer ses compétences professionnelles tout en renforçant les coopératives au Ghana
Growing Professional Skills While Strengthening Cooperatives in Ghana
Un mandat de volontariat qui a transformé l’expertise en action, en soutenant le développement des coopératives et la transformation des
A volunteer mandate that turned expertise into action, supporting cooperative development and policy transformation in Ghana.
Jul 8, 2026
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Façonner l’avenir des coopératives au Ghana
Shaping the Future of Cooperatives in Ghana
Renforcer le secteur coopératif du Ghana grâce au leadership en matière de politiques publiques
Strengthening Ghana's Cooperative Sector Through Policy Leadership
Dec 4, 2025
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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