Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced climate change professional, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the local World Vision team, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
About Our Partner Organisation
World Vision is one of the largest and most experienced non-government agencies in Solomon Islands, employing around 150 staff. They promote children’s health and well-being and focus on providing access to clean and safe water. Their projects aim to improve lifestyles and nutrition for children and their communities.
They support communities to find ways to prepare for and respond to climate change issues with the aim of growing its Climate Change Adaptation and Conservation portfolio to improve the resilience of communities on the front line of the fight against climate change.
What You’ll Do
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and World Vision.
As a VSA Volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant local community, supporting World Vision with the implementation and community mobilization of their climate change work. You will support them with growing their climate change adaptation and conservation portfolio which will provide improvements to the Solomon Island’s resilience to the changing climate.
Your Skills and Experiences
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Volunteering with VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
Please note: The VSA office will be closed from midday on 20th December, and our recruitment team will be unavailable to review applications or respond to queries about this assignment until we reopen on 6th January 2025. You’re welcome to submit your application during this period, and we’ll review it as soon as we return.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced climate change professional, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the local World Vision team, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
About Our Partner Organisation
World Vision is one of the largest and most experienced non-government agencies in Solomon Islands, employing around 150 staff. They promote children’s health and well-being and focus on providing access to clean and safe water. Their projects aim to improve lifestyles and nutrition for children and their communities.
They support communities to find ways to prepare for and respond to climate change issues with the aim of growing its Climate Change Adaptation and Conservation portfolio to improve the resilience of communities on the front line of the fight against climate change.
What You’ll Do
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and World Vision.
As a VSA Volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant local community, supporting World Vision with the implementation and community mobilization of their climate change work. You will support them with growing their climate change adaptation and conservation portfolio which will provide improvements to the Solomon Island’s resilience to the changing climate.
Your Skills and Experiences
- A qualification and experience working in climate change, international development or related field
- Solid understanding of climate change issues in the Pacific particularly interconnections between various ecological systems
- Experience in project management
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Volunteering with VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
Please note: The VSA office will be closed from midday on 20th December, and our recruitment team will be unavailable to review applications or respond to queries about this assignment until we reopen on 6th January 2025. You’re welcome to submit your application during this period, and we’ll review it as soon as we return.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Unique 12-24 month volunteering opportunity in the Solomon Islands
- Support the work of World Vision with your climate change expertise
- Flights, accommodation and living expense provided
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?