NGO Development Volunteer Projects

Each NGO development volunteer placement has its own needs depending on the size, resources and goals of the NGO.  You may help the non-profit organisation you work with by taking photographs, producing videos, writing blogs and updating social media to promote the organisation online. NGO development volunteers may be asked to write procedures and policies or run training sessions for staff and the community, where your skills and experience allow. Fundraising is vital to non-profit organisations so grant writing proposals are essential for the sustainability of the organisation.  All activities will be invaluable to the organisation and a great experience for you as an NGO development volunteer.  

Thousands of non-profit organisations worldwide have been set up by local people who want to help their communities.  Running a non-profit organisation poses many challenges and NGO development volunteers can help by providing an extra pair of hands to write proposals, procedures and training guides that can be used time and time again.  If you are a business or finance professional, you will be able to share your experience as an NGO development volunteer, without taking the place of a local member of staff, which is important.  Securing funding is one of the main concerns for non-profit organisations as there is huge competition for money and it is also time-consuming for organisations.  NGO development volunteers not only offer practical help they also continue to support NGOs after the placement ends, resulting in a sustainable relationship.  

NGO development volunteer placements that will be of interest to those who are prepared to chip in where needed with a range of duties include working with a fair trade NGO in Ecuador.  For students looking to support their international development studies or those looking to gain hands-on experience join our Non-profit internship in Ghana, our NGO and Community Service internship in China or our NGO internship in northern Thailand.

Anyone who is well-organised and has good office skills will enjoy joining an NGO development volunteer project.  You will need to be able to work independently, be adaptable and full of ideas!  If you are a student, or considering a career change and have some experience of working in business, finance or social media, our internships in Africa and Asia may be a good option to expand your portfolio and to gain some practical experience in this highly competitive field.

Join us on an NGO development volunteer placement and you will work at the heart of an organisation helping to develop the capacity of the staff and the organisation for the long term benefit of the local community while gaining incredible experience to add to your CV/Resume.