Foreign Organisations

VIDA places volunteers with organisations in the Asia Pacific region. VIDA calls these organisations  ‘Host Organisations’ or ‘HOs’.

Host Organisations (HOs) are government departments, non-government organisations (NGOs), educational institutions and private companies who host a volunteer for the duration of an assignment.

Once you have identified a need within your organisation and would like to host a VIDA Volunteer you will need to develop an Assignment Proposal to submit to the VIDA Program. The VIDA Program has an Assignment Proposal Form which clearly sets out the information needed for this proposal.

 

The In-Country Manager (ICM) based in each host country is an excellent resource during the assignment development process. ICMs can help Host Organisations to develop assignments that fit within the priorities of the VIDA Program in each country. Contact details for each ICM can be found on the ‘In-Country’ page of this website.

 

Once you have completed the Assignment Proposal Form you should submit it to the ICM in your country.

Participating in the VIDA Program allows HOs to:

 

• Have skilled VIDA Volunteers to work on your projects

• Build the capacity of your organisation through improved systems and processes

• Provide staff with the opportunity to gain professional knowledge and experience

• Be recognised for involvement through the VIDA website and magazine

Host Organisations (HOs) are required to provide VIDA Volunteers with an appropriate workspace and any equipment required to fulfil the assignment outcomes. Any work related travel expenses will also be covered by the Host Organisation (including travel, accommodation while travelling for work, and per diems).

 

HOs are expected to make a commitment to childsafe environments and selection processes.

 

HOs are strongly encouraged to make financial or in-kind contributions to support the volunteer placement. The contributions made by HOs demonstrate their commitment to supporting the volunteer and achieving assignment outcomes. They also allow the VIDA Program to send extra volunteers over and above the number funded by AusAID. The VIDA Program understands that not all organisations will be in a financial position to provide extensive support and contributions will be assessed on a case by case basis.

For further information, download the HO Information Pack.

 

For HOs interested in developing an assignment, you are able to download the Assignment Proposal Form and Country Volunteer Strategies from our website.

 

Or you can contact your ICM for further assistance. Contact details are listed on the ‘In-Country’ page of this website.