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Looking to volunteer for a noble cause? UNICEF is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives and health of children around the world. If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can volunteer with UNICEF USA, raising money and awareness for UNICEF from your hometown and advocating for children’s welfare. Read on for a detailed guide to becoming a volunteer for UNICEF! We’ll walk you through signing up and finding a role that suits you, whether you plan to join a school club or host fundraisers for the community.
Things You Should Know
- Sign up for UNICEF USA’s UNITE network after reading through the organization’s volunteering requirements and terms and conditions.
- Join a local UNICEF UNITE team or school club if you’re in high school or college. Educate yourself on UNICEF’s history, mission, and current goals.
- Advocate for UNICEF to your local and national government, and host charity events to raise money within your community.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWho pays for the out of country trips?Community AnswerYou do, and the cost of staying and subsidy is on you as well.
- QuestionHow can I join UNICEF for the summer?AvestaCommunity AnswerApply via their website.
- QuestionCan a child volunteer for UNICEF?Community AnswerCurrently no. The only thing children can do is trick-or-treat for UNICEF.
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- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/volunteers/volunteering-faqs
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/volunteers/volunteer-terms-and-conditions
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/volunteers/volunteering-faqs
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/volunteers/volunteering-faqs
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/sites/default/files/UU22_StarterGuide_V2.pdf
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/unite/resources
- ↑ https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/to-increase-charitable-donations-appeal-to-the-heart-not-the-head/
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/sites/default/files/UU22_PressAndSocialMedia_V2.pdf
- ↑ https://www.unicefusa.org/sites/default/files/2021-22_UNITE_Advocacy101.pdf
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Before you volunteer at UNICEF, make sure you meet the requirements of being at least 13 years old and a U.S. resident. Then, go online to the UNICEF website and read their terms and conditions, which you must agree to if you want to volunteer. If you’re okay with the rules, complete the online registration form, then look for a confirmation email from the organization. Once you have the email, you can take part in an online new-volunteer orientation, as well as other online training events, which will help you figure out how to get more involved. For information on how to join or start a UNICEF club at your high school, keep reading!
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