How to Volunteer for Oxfam

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:VolunteerOxfam
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How to Volunteer for Oxfam

Introduction

Oxfam is an international alliance of 13 organizations and thousands of partners whose aim is to end poor conditions in developing countries. Oxfam International focuses on providing economical and social relief to people who need humanitarian aid across the globe. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Volunteer for Oxfam

Steps

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Step One

Visit the Oxfam America website to view the current volunteer opportunities available in the United States (see Resources below). International volunteer positions are not available.
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Step Two

Decide you would rather be a volunteer than an intern for Oxfam. A requirement to apply for a volunteer position with Oxfam is a lack of interest in becoming an Oxfam intern.
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Step Three

Find a volunteer position that interests you. Oxfam works directly on a wide range of social issues and emergency relief. Oxfam operates information campaigns that need volunteer support as well.
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Step Four

Write a cover letter stating why you are interested in volunteer work with Oxfam. Include Oxfam issues that are important to you, like equality for women, global trade or indigenous rights.
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Step Five

Revamp your resume. Make sure to include all volunteer work that is similar to the position you are applying for. List your language skills and pertinent hobbies like gardening.
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Step Six

Send your cover letter and resume by email to internsandvolunteers@oxfamamerica.org. Include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Make a Difference Through Oxfam

Steps

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Step One

Use your career to make a difference and work for Oxfam International or a partner organization. Job openings and links to Oxfam affiliates can be found on the Oxfam website.
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Step Two

Donate to Oxfam (see Resources below). Make a one-time online donation, a monthly pledge or consider one of the more creative ways Oxfam provides to donate.
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Step Three

Volunteer your energy to campaign work on one of Oxfam America's international campaigns. Sign online petitions, send a message to government officials or download kits to help spread the word about social justice.
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Step Four

Consider a job through Oxfam America. You can find Oxfam positions in the United States working at an Oxfam office on the Oxfam America website.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Understand that only people with valid visas or work papers are eligible to apply for Oxfam positions. Oxfam does not provide visas for volunteers.
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