Applications for 2025 are now closed
2026 opportunities will be launched in September 2025
JOA Volunteer Programme
Since 1972 Jersey has facilitated parties of volunteers to work with communities in low-income countries. Our projects are designed to respond to the needs of communities, ensuring that they are impactful and delivered in an equal partnership. Volunteers work alongside communities with a shared aim: to improve their quality of life and support their own capacities to help address poverty and inequality in line with Sustainable Development Goals. JOA is also excited to be developing further skills-based volunteering opportunities in Accountancy and Health.
Volunteering For Accountants (AfID)
JOA, in partnership with Accounting for International Development (AfID), is offering an exciting opportunity for two finance professionals based in Jersey to volunteer overseas. Selected applicants will spend 2-8 weeks in either Africa or Asia, working individually to enhance the financial management capabilities of one of AfID's inspiring non-profit partners. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact Gilly at: g.challinor@joa.je.
Bursaries
In addition to our volunteering programme, JOA also offers personal and professional bursaries – a number of funding opportunities for Jersey residents who want to gain experience in the development sector. For more information, please visit www.joa.je/get-involved/bursaries. Alternatively, please contact the JOA team at enquiries@joa.je or call on 446901 for more information or for an informal chat.
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