Volunteer With PASDO
Volunteer opportunities with PASDO include Online, Virtual, Remote, Volunteer from Home, Weekend, Part-time, Onsite and Volunteer Abroad for interested persons in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, India, China, Nigeria, Africa and internationally. Volunteer Certificates Available for Satisfactory Performance. Use the Volunteer Opportunities Near Me tool to find volunteer opportunities close to your location.
Volunteering for PASDO enables you join a movement rooted in compassion, fuelled by purpose, and driven by a shared desire to create sustainable change.
At PASDO, volunteering is both an act of service and a journey of transformation.
When you volunteer with PASDO, you’re not only helping communities overcome hunger, poverty, injustice, and inequality, you’re also unlocking personal and professional growth, building global work experience, and creating lasting impact in real people’s lives.
Whether you’re looking for volunteer opportunities near you, virtual ways to give back, or hands-on community service roles, PASDO usually has something for everyone, regardless of whether you live in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, India, China, Nigeria or the wider Africa continent, or any where in the world.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities at PASDO
PASDO offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and options that are open to passionate individuals from many countries around the world, creating a global force of changemakers committed to building a better world.
Online / Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
Our online/virtual volunteering opportunities allow you to make a real impact without ever leaving your home.
These assignments can be completed 100% virtually, making them perfect for individuals with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who simply want to contribute using their digital skills.
Some examples of virtual volunteer roles include:
Content Writing: Writing blog posts, articles, and fundraising materials that help us promote our causes.
Graphic Design & Video Editing: Creating digital flyers, social media graphics, or short awareness videos that showcase our programs.
Online Advocacy: Amplifying our work by sharing PASDO campaigns, encouraging donations, or recruiting volunteers through your social media, email, or WhatsApp groups.
Translation Services: Helping us reach non-English speaking communities by translating vital information into French, Spanish, Chinese, or other languages.
Remote Volunteering Opportunities
Remote volunteering allows you to make an impact within your own local community without having to visit our office.
Unlike virtual roles, these may require some physical activity within your neighborhood or town, such as speaking with people, visiting organizations, or coordinating events.
Examples include:
Fundraising or Donor Recruitment in Your Community: Talking to friends, family, or local businesses about PASDO’s work — like how $350 can sponsor a child through school — and encouraging them to support our mission.
Local Research Assignments: Conducting surveys or research on behalf of PASDO to help us understand conditions in your area — like school dropout rates or barriers to legal justice.
Representation Assignments: Representing PASDO at local non-profit events, seminars, or expo.
On-Site Volunteering Opportunities
On-site opportunities are hands-on roles that happen within PASDO’s physical locations in the different countries we operate. These opportunities include:
Participating in food distribution to vulnerable families.
Helping to build classrooms or install boreholes in underserved communities.
Assisting in maternity clinics supported by PASDO.
Managing legal intake services at our advocacy centers.
Part-Time, Weekend, Volunteer From Home Opportunities
Part-Time, Weekend, Volunteer From Home Opportunities represent another category of volunteering with PASDO that allow volunteers to, as the names imply, engage with PASDO volunteer opportunities on a part-time basis, on weekends or even from the comfort of their home.
PASDO and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Service
PASDO is accredited by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) service, a global platform that connects skilled volunteers to organizations working toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our accreditation reflects the credibility, transparency, and impact of our work, having passed through the rigorous vetting processes of the UN system.
This affiliation enables us to recruit volunteers from across the globe via the UNV website, particularly for short-term online assignments lasting a few weeks.
Note:
While we occasionally post volunteer assignments on the UNV website, most PASDO volunteer opportunities are always listed here on our official website.
Benefits of Volunteering with PASDO
Volunteering with PASDO is a two-way street. You give your time and energy, and in return, you gain a host of personal, professional, and emotional rewards.
Here are just a few benefits you can derive from volunteering with PASDO:
1. Build Valuable Life and Work Skills
Volunteering is one of the most dynamic ways to learn and grow. At PASDO, you’ll be immersed in real tasks that stretch your creativity, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Here’s how:
Communication Skills: Whether you’re calling local donors, writing an article, or advocating for PASDO online, you’ll learn to communicate persuasively and clearly. For example, one volunteer tasked with recruiting 10 donors had to explain how $10/month could provide 2 meals, making them to hone public speaking, storytelling, and negotiation skills.
Time Management: Our assignments often have tight but achievable deadlines. Volunteers learn how to plan their week, prioritize tasks, and work independently, which are essential for both personal success and professional development.
Leadership: Encouraging people to donate, participate, or share PASDO campaigns makes you a leader. You’ll step into influence by not just by what you say, but through the example you set.
Project Management: Planning how to reach fundraising targets, managing a community food event, or coordinating a local awareness drive are real-life projects that give you tangible planning experience.
Creativity and Innovation: With no script provided, many volunteers invent their own way to contribute. From designing infographics to organizing a small fundraiser in their church, we’ve seen a lot of creativity powering our mission.
2. Personal Fulfilment
Helping others can be a deeply rewarding experience. When you raise funds to build a borehole, you’re not just fulfilling a task, you’re giving a village access to clean water. When your influence helps sponsor a child’s education, you’re investing in a future teacher, doctor, or leader.
Volunteers often tell us that seeing the direct impact of their work makes them feel more grateful, grounded, and connected to a higher purpose.
3. Gain Country-Specific Work Experience
This is a major game-changer for immigrants, job seekers, and students looking to gain recognized international experience.
Many employers, especially in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, often look for applicants with “local” work experience.
Volunteering with PASDO is a proven way to:
Get Canadian Work Experience (for job-seekers or newcomers in Canada).
Earn U.K. Work Experience that strengthens your CV in the UK job market.
Acquire Australian Work Experience to fulfil local hiring criteria.
Receive U.S. Work Experience relevant to non-profit, fundraising, or project-based work.
✍️ We can provide recommendation letters, experience verification, and proof-of-work documents outlining your contributions, including metrics like funds raised, articles written, videos created, or people impacted, for volunteers who meet basic requirements.
4. Earn Recognized Volunteer Certificates and Awards
PASDO acknowledges volunteers with tangible rewards for their efforts:
Certificate of Volunteering: Given to all volunteers who successfully and satisfactorily complete their assignment.
Recommendation Letters: Provided to volunteers who have been part of PASDO, satisfactorily and consistently contributing for a minimum of one year.
Volunteer Awards: Volunteers who’s contributions are outstanding over a certain period can become eligible for PASDO Volunteer Awards, or can, upon request and if deemed fit by PASDO Secretariat, be recommended for other types of third party Awards including those organized by the United Nations.
5. Boost Your CV/Resume and Stand Out Professionally
Volunteering with PASDO helps give your CV/Resume a serious boost. For example, under the work experience section of your cv/resume, you can include something like the following line:
“Raised $800 monthly from 40 donors through PASDO’s Volunteer and Donor Recruitment Challenge, which provided over 1900 meals for a year to families in need.”
This kind of metric-driven achievement stands out on resumes for roles in charity/non-profits, sales, communications, public health, and more.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
To find a list of current volunteer opportunities that you can apply to, click on the button below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find volunteer opportunities near me?
Use PASDO’s “Volunteer Opportunities and Options Near Me” tool to explore current openings in your country or community. We offer a variety of roles — both online, virtual, remote and in-person.