Volunteer with VSA

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. 

Our Partner Organisation
The Samoan Ministry of Health (MOH) is Samoa's beating heart for wellness. The team of over 1400 passionate people are dedicated to championing preventative care, empower Samoans to take charge of their health.
They deliver a wide spectrum of services, from ensuring clean water and sanitation to providing critical surgeries. Their roots go back to 1959, and today, they’re driven by the MOH Act 2006 to keep Samoans thriving.

The Assignment
As a VSA Volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Samoa, aiding MOH to build their capacity by training local staff through one-on-one and team sessions, or on the job training and mentoring. 

You will be on-site at their Emergency Department to enable the training and support for existing personnel, increasing the capacity and confidence for the staff in their current skill sets, knowledge base and subsequent management of patients.

The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone?  VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.

We're looking for a volunteer with the following:

• Proven experience in Emergency Medicine
• Fellow of ACEM or other professional college or Master of Emergency Medicine
• Fully registered medical practitioner with the Medical Council or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in a constantly changing environment
• Proven cultural competency and ability to work in a resource limited setting

The Country
Halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, Samoa isn't just beautiful, it's steeped in tradition. Family is everything, keeping ancient ways alive alongside a modern parliament. Prepare for warm smiles and a culture that reveres elders and deepens your connection to the land.

Apply Now!

Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.

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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:

• Full time 3-12 months Volunteering opportunity in Samoa
• Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
• Make a lasting difference across the Pacific