Volunteer

Volunteer with Hold the Child

Give your time and skills to help keep children in South Sudan visible, protected and heard.

Apply to volunteer

Opportunities

Ways to volunteer

Community volunteers

Support child protection, nutrition and education activities in your own community.

Skilled volunteers

Lend expertise in communications, data, finance, MEAL or ICT.

Internships

Practical experience for students and recent graduates in Juba and field offices.

Remote & diaspora

Support research, design, fundraising and advocacy from anywhere.

What to expect

Supported from day one

Induction

An orientation to our programmes, values and ways of working.

Safeguarding training

Every volunteer completes child safeguarding and PSEA training.

Supervision

A named supervisor and regular check-ins.

Recognition

A certificate and reference on completion.

Our safeguarding commitment

All volunteers are screened, reference-checked and sign our Code of Conduct before working with children. Hold the Child has zero tolerance for abuse and exploitation.

Read our safeguarding policy →

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Volunteer application

FAQs

Questions about volunteering

Do I need experience?

No. Community roles include training. Skilled roles list the experience needed.

Is volunteering paid?

Volunteer roles are unpaid. [Confirm any allowance or transport support policy.]

Can international volunteers apply?

Yes, especially for remote roles. In-country roles depend on security and visa requirements.