Online volunteering
(e-volunteering)
What is online volunteering (e-volunteering)?
E-volunteering was created by Planète Urgence following the global health crisis of COVID-19, and aims to meet the needs of our partner organisations around the world without having to travel to the field.
It is an ideal alternative for people wishing to get involved in international solidarity actions from home.
The programme stands out for its flexibility and international scope. It fosters enriching collaboration between volunteers and local partners, helping to build skills, create practical tools and carry out strategic analysis.
Carry out an online volunteering assignment
For e-volunteering assignments, the volunteer’s commitment can range from 2 to over 12 hours a week for 2 to 8 weeks. The assignments on offer fall into 3 categories:
- Online training: the volunteer contributes his or her expertise to meet an organisation’s capacity-building needs through online courses tailored to the expectations of the local organisation.
- Support for the creation of tools: whether it’s communication materials, marketing strategies or project management methodologies, the volunteers work with the partners to develop tools tailored to their needs.
- Strategic support: the volunteer guides the members of the local organisation in analysing their situation and the measures to be put in place to address a previously identified issue.
The advantages of e-volunteering
Online volunteering with Planète Urgence has many advantages for both volunteers and beneficiary organisations:
Accessibility
no need to travel, which reduces the carbon footprint and logistical constraints.
Direct impact
local partners benefit from concrete skills to strengthen their autonomy.
Flexibility
assignments can be adapted to suit volunteers’ availability and skills.
Global commitment
take part in international projects, particularly in priority areas such as the Amazon, the Congo Basin and Madagascar
How do I apply for a distance volunteering assignment?
1. Application
Search for an assignment and apply by filling in a short initial contact form. Then send your full application with your CV and covering letter.
2. Confirmation
Your volunteering officer will contact you. Together you define your assignment and discuss your motivations and the terms and conditions of your departure. Your employer approves your assignment.
3. Validation
Your assignment is validated by the local partner.
4. Training
Training is entirely online, then you are put in touch with the partner for the start of the assignment.
Why choose Planète Urgence for your e-volunteering?
With over 20 years’ experience, Planète Urgence is a key player in the field of volunteering and capacity building for local organisations. Its expertise is based on solid mechanisms and long-term partnerships, guaranteeing a lasting and measurable impact in the field. As a member of the SOS Group, it is part of a global approach to reconciling man and the forest.
Planète Urgence’s missions are committed to projects in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular :
• The preservation of forest ecosystems, essential for biodiversity and the fight against climate change.
• Empowering local communities through training, the creation of practical tools and strategic support.
• Promoting sustainable practices, such as agroforestry and mangrove restoration,, in regions where ecosystems are under the greatest threat, notably in Indonesia, Cameroon, Benin and Madagascar.
The organisation has mobilised more than 11,000 volunteers for these missions, including via e-volunteering. By joining Planète Urgence, you become part of a global solidarity network, while helping to preserve forests and improve living conditions for local populations.
Discover all the opportunities by browsing through all our volunteering schemes.