Volunteer Opportunities

The International Secretariat of Amnesty International in London and its seven global offices runs a voluntary programme.

We currently have 115 volunteers and interns supporting the work that we do.

The support we get from volunteers and interns is invaluable and we could not function without them. Volunteers help our members of staff with all aspects of their work and are involved in all programmes across the International Secretariat.

Some of that work includes:

  • monitoring the international press
  • translating
  • undertaking research
  • designing web pages
  • raising funds
  • supporting human resources and accounting programmes
Volunteers are generally associated with work of an administrative nature and recruited for a minimum three-month period.

Asia-Pacific Programme - Thailand/Myanmar Team

Reference: VOLASA/08/11
Closing date: 2 September 2008

We are currently recruiting a volunteer to start in the near future, so if you are interested in working for our team, we would be interested in hearing from you. Volunteers on the team generally work 2 - 3 days for a minimum of 3 months, although sometimes this period may be shorter or longer depending on the nature of the projects you have been assigned and your own requirements. 

Europe and Central Asia Programme - EU / CEE Team (Romania)

Reference number: 
VOLECA/08/11

Closing date: 31 August 2008

The team is looking for a volunteer to assist team members with various tasks, mostly but not exclusively of an administrative nature. The team requests a minimum commitment of two days per week (hours are flexible), for 3-6 months. 

International Mobilization Programme (PD Office / MSU)

Ref: VOLIMP/08/08
Closing date: 19 August 2008

The International Mobilization Programme is a new programme focused on mobilization and growth within the Amnesty International movement worldwide. It is focused on facilitating and strengthening organizational development.

Africa Programme (West Africa - Paris Office based)

Ref: VOLAFR/08/087
Closing date: 19 August 2008

We are looking for a volunteer to work for our West Africa Team for at least  3 months. Please note this volunteering role is based in Paris and you should be able to volunteer in France.

Campaigns Programme - Individuals Team

Reference: VOLCP/08/02
Closing date: 21 August 2008

Make a valued contribution to a team that is central to Amnesty International's worldwide human rights campaigns. The Individuals Campaign Team supports, facilitates and coordinates campaigning across the organisation and its many country sections for Individuals at Risk. 

International Law and Organizations Programme - International Justice Project

Reference: VOLILOP/08/01
Closing date: 24 August 2008

The international Justice Project is looking for a graduate student ideally in international law, international criminal law, human rights law, international humanitarian law or similar, to manage the databases currently used to store the information collected during the UJ research, as well as the paper and electronic files and keep contacts and coordinate the work of external organizations involved in the UJ research.

Africa Programme (West Africa)

Ref: VOLAFR/08/09
Closing date: 2 September 2008

We are currently recruiting a volunteer to to work on our West Africa Team, focussing on Nigeria.  If you are interested in working for our team, we would like to hear from you. We would require you to work 2 to 3 days per week for up to 6 months, although this period may be shorter or longer depending on the nature of the projects you have been assigned and your own requirements.

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Notes

We ask that you read the information sheet accompanying the application form (Word or PDF format), for guidance on how to complete the form.

Please fill out a separate application form for each position you are interested in and return your form to us either by email, fax or by post.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview within six weeks from the closing date. Due to limited resources we are unable to retain unsuccessful applications and therefore encourage applicants to re-apply for other suitable voluntary roles.

Click here for frequently asked questions (FAQs) on voluntary and internship opportunities.