2025 Graduate Volunteer (UniVol) Programme
Recently graduated, or graduating in 2024?
Want to be based in the Pacific working alongside our amazing partners?
VSA’s UniVol Programme is looking for motivated and passionate graduates for our 2025 intake!
About VSA
VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. We provide skilled Kiwi volunteers to support organisations in the Pacific and beyond through capacity building, both in-country and virtually.
What is UniVol?
VSA’s UniVol programme aims to provide new graduates with an extraordinary oversea experience in the Pacific while contributing to existing VSA programmes and improving international development education in New Zealand.
The UniVol programme has been operating since 2006.
To continue this proud tradition, we are looking for adaptable and tenacious young Kiwis prepared to take on their own life changing UniVol adventure in 2025.
Incorporate your need to see the world with this unique 10-month opportunity while gaining international experience in your field of study.
Cost covered include travel, accommodation, living allowance and more!
Am I eligible for the UniVol Programme?
The UniVol programme is a collaboration between Volunteer Service Abroad - Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) and Otago, Victoria, Massey and Auckland universities. Therefore, to be eligible you must:
In this assignment the VSA Volunteer is to work with the Youth Development Division to support its administrative, media and communications outputs.
The VSA volunteer will work alongside Division staff to create systems and processes which will enhance opportunities.
for young people in Tonga, including the mapping of youth work in Tonga.
The Partner Organisation – Ministry of Internal Affairs - Youth Development Division
The aim of the Youth Development Division is to support youth development by enhancing opportunities in training and employment.
The Division encourages and supports a comprehensive approach to youth development, by working together with a range of organisations and services which address the socio-economic, spiritual and socio-psychological concerns affecting youth in Tonga.
The Youth Division works in a collaborative manner with all youth stakeholders in Tonga, by engaging with youth, and by supporting research and best practice approaches to achieve its goals.
The Country
Malo e lelei! Experience the warm hospitality and discover the rich culture and history of The Kingdom of Tonga.
About You
www.vsa.org.nz
You can apply for up to five (5) UniVol assignments. You do not need to create a separate cover letter for each, however, please state in your cover letter which assignments you are applying for in order of your most preferred assignment. Please note, we cannot guarantee that if you are successful, you will be offered your first preferences.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
For more information on this assignment, email univol@vsa.org.nz
Recently graduated, or graduating in 2024?
Want to be based in the Pacific working alongside our amazing partners?
VSA’s UniVol Programme is looking for motivated and passionate graduates for our 2025 intake!
About VSA
VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. We provide skilled Kiwi volunteers to support organisations in the Pacific and beyond through capacity building, both in-country and virtually.
What is UniVol?
VSA’s UniVol programme aims to provide new graduates with an extraordinary oversea experience in the Pacific while contributing to existing VSA programmes and improving international development education in New Zealand.
The UniVol programme has been operating since 2006.
To continue this proud tradition, we are looking for adaptable and tenacious young Kiwis prepared to take on their own life changing UniVol adventure in 2025.
Incorporate your need to see the world with this unique 10-month opportunity while gaining international experience in your field of study.
Cost covered include travel, accommodation, living allowance and more!
Am I eligible for the UniVol Programme?
The UniVol programme is a collaboration between Volunteer Service Abroad - Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) and Otago, Victoria, Massey and Auckland universities. Therefore, to be eligible you must:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be 30 years old or under
- Recently graduated, or graduating in 2024, from a New Zealand University.
In this assignment the VSA Volunteer is to work with the Youth Development Division to support its administrative, media and communications outputs.
The VSA volunteer will work alongside Division staff to create systems and processes which will enhance opportunities.
for young people in Tonga, including the mapping of youth work in Tonga.
The Partner Organisation – Ministry of Internal Affairs - Youth Development Division
The aim of the Youth Development Division is to support youth development by enhancing opportunities in training and employment.
The Division encourages and supports a comprehensive approach to youth development, by working together with a range of organisations and services which address the socio-economic, spiritual and socio-psychological concerns affecting youth in Tonga.
The Youth Division works in a collaborative manner with all youth stakeholders in Tonga, by engaging with youth, and by supporting research and best practice approaches to achieve its goals.
The Country
Malo e lelei! Experience the warm hospitality and discover the rich culture and history of The Kingdom of Tonga.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Management, Public Relations or related field desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Some knowledge and/or experience in communications and media, including social media platforms
- Knowledge and experience in the creation of media content
- Some experience in data collection and analysis would be desirable
- Good time management and organisational skills
- An interest in youth and cultural event
www.vsa.org.nz
You can apply for up to five (5) UniVol assignments. You do not need to create a separate cover letter for each, however, please state in your cover letter which assignments you are applying for in order of your most preferred assignment. Please note, we cannot guarantee that if you are successful, you will be offered your first preferences.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
For more information on this assignment, email univol@vsa.org.nz
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Volunteer on a 10-month VSA assignment in the beautiful kingdom of Tonga.
- Flights, accommodation and living allowance provided.
- Apply for UniVol NOW!
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?