Higher Education / Vocational Training

Most education initiatives focus on basic and primary education but higher education and vocational training are just as important. Higher education can help to secure better employment and practical skills are needed to ensure that essential services such as healthcare operate more effectively. You might improve curriculum at a university and give lectures in your area of expertise, or develop practical and theoretical lesson plans at a Vocational Training Centre.

Skills needed to volunteer in Higher Education or Vocational Training

For most placements you'll need a degree in a relevant subject or a relevant vocational qualification as well as a minimum of 2 years' experience. For some higher education jobs you may also need a higher qualification such as a master's degree or PHD.

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Sample volunteer jobs in Higher Education or Vocational Training

Needed now (?)

	Lecturer in Animal Husbandry - Mozambique Working with the Faculty of Agriculture, you'll help to equip young people with the skills to promote equitable and sustainable rural and agricultural development in the northwestern region of the country. Read the full volunteer job description:
	Lecturer in Animal Husbandry - Mozambique(pdf, 56.9kb)

Needed now (?)

	Ear, Nose and Throat Lecturer - Tanzania By teaching your skills to undergraduates you'll make a valuable contribution to tackling Tanzania's health crisis.
	Ear Nose and Throat Lecturer - Tanzania(pdf, 37.4kb)

Needed now (?)

	Pharmacology Lecturer - Tanzania You'll work at the Muhimbili University of health and Allied Sciences to improve the quality of teaching in the faculty.
	Pharmacology Lecturer - Tanzania(pdf, 40.2kb)

Needed now (?)

	Physiology Lecturer - Tanzania Your training skills will ensure that Tanzania sees an increase in qualified Physiologists over the coming years.
	Physiology Lecturer - Tanzania(pdf, 38.4kb)

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The volunteer jobs displayed on this page are examples of our current opportunities for voluntary work abroad and all last for 24 months. For information on volunteer jobs lasting one to six months please visit our Specialist Assignments pages.

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