Lead with what you know

Your experience. Your insight. Your impact.

Whether you’ve grown through CISV or guided others along the way, your knowledge and skills can help shape the future of global citizenship education.

CISV is looking for experienced volunteers to take on meaningful roles that go beyond the day-to-day. These are opportunities to lead with your expertise—whether that’s in strategy, training, education, or programme support. You can contribute at the global level, helping shape strategy and vision, or at the regional level, where your skills can strengthen programs and teams on the ground.

Choose your path and discover how you can lead with what you know.

  • Florentine Versteeg-Vedana

    I started my CISV journey at 11 when I went to my very first Village. It changed everything for me; the way I saw the world, the way I saw other people and the way I saw myself. I joined many programmes, became a staff and later a trainer. I even had the chance to see the behind the scenes of CISV as a global volunteer, which made me realize how many inspiring people are part of making CISV. They live their life differently, but we have also have things in common, because we all live the CISV lifestyle – curious, open, caring, restless, amazed and inspired.

    Florentine Versteeg-Vedana
    CISV Brazil
  • Gaspard Simon

    My CISV experience started when I was 11 and went to a Village in Norway. I didn’t speak English at that time and wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into.  Now 23 years old, after a Village, a Summer Camp and a Seminar Camp, combined with my involvement in Junior Branch (JB), I can safely say that CISV helped me develop into the person I am today. It showed me the huge impact that sharing and talking to other individuals, from different countries and cultures other than your own, can have on someone. CISV’s educational approach and dedication to youth is what keeps me motivated and willing to stay highly involved. Today, I share the energy and dynamism of JBers around the world – from whom I am lucky to learn every day – and truly feel I am part of a global movement.

    Gaspard Simon
    CISV France
  • Kelly Burggraaf

    CISV has given me confidence and skills that are marketable to prospective employers. Not only has CISV opened the door to rich and diverse relationships that have helped me grow as a person, it has also given me direct access to other cultures and languages that have expanded my interpersonal repertoire. Furthermore, my integrity as a leader is clearly visible to employers when they realize others find me trustworthy and reliable enough to take a group of children across the globe for a month.

    Kelly Burggraaf
    CISV USA
  • Augustin Lyonnet

    Being a CISV volunteer helped me get my dream job! I had my first experience as a volunteer in 2015. In 2016, France was hosting the Euro Cup and I dreamed of working with the organization. I was so excited when I found a job opportunity to escort children who would hold the players hands before the game. In my interview, I spoke about my experience as a leader. I was thrilled when I got the job!

    Augustin Lyonnet
    CISV France
  • Marcela Corrales

    Professionally, being a CISV leader has had many unexpected benefits. I have used CISV conflict resolution techniques and activities with clients that work better than what I learned in my professional training. I’ve lost all fear of speaking in public, and I can think and employ Risk Management best practices anywhere and at any time. It is easy for me to connect with other people. I empathize quickly with people because I understand their background a little better.

    Marcela Corrales
    CISV Costa Rica
  • Trish Deluria

    Being a volunteer with CISV was a great opportunity for personal growth. It not only taught me how to be more responsible, but also to be accountable for my actions. Because of CISV’s global network, I worked with a lot of different people and personalities. This helped me improve the way I interacted with colleagues at work.

    Trish Deluria
    CISV Philippines

Global Roles

You’re stepping into a space where strategy meets impact. Global roles shape the policies, programmes, and vision that guide CISV worldwide.

Working Groups & Teams

Assessors ┃Deadline: 3 August, 2025

CISV International is currently recruiting people to take on the role of Assessor. The role of the Assessor is to evaluate an NA/PA against criteria set out by CISV International.  Conforming to these criteria allows CISV International, and our Members, to demonstrate to our stakeholders that key requirements are in place for safety, quality and good governance across the organization.

For more information or to apply, see the links below:

For informal inquiries about this vacancy, please contact Esti at dharmesti.sindhunatha@int.cisv.org.

Deadline for applications: 3 August

Translators ┃Ongoing Recruitment

As a Translator you will contribute to making our guides and information more accessible!

With your advanced knowledge in English and your native language, you will help us translating our official documents and in occasions interpreting online webinars and meetings for our non-native English-speaking members. You will support CISV’s internal communication efforts with your knowledge.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Excellent vocabulary and solid understanding of grammar in both languages.
  • Advance English knowledge and in (at least) one additional language.
  • Be informed on our programmes and basic understanding of CISV's approach to peace education.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Translate our official documents into different languages to ensure that the content is maintained and articulated professionally.
  2. Support special events such as townhalls, general meetings, and other key online activities with live language interpretation from English to another language and vice-versa.

Commitment:

This role will work by project and we will benefit of the time you can contribute in a short or long term.

For more information or to apply, see the links below:

For informal inquiries about this vacancy, please contact Agustín Cuadra at agustin.cuadra@int.cisv.org .

Regional Roles

Your skills can strengthen the foundation of CISV in your region. These roles are hands-on, collaborative, and essential to bringing our mission to life on the ground.

Discover International Programme Opportunities

Support another Chapter when participating as a Volunteer International Staff in one of our programmes.

If you would like to get in touch with your National Associations about volunteer opportunities near you, complete the contact form below.



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