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WHAT IS THE VOLUNTEER COOPERATION PROGRAM?
The Volunteer Cooperation Program is a Government of Canada initiative that enables Canadians and permanent residents to share their knowledge and expertise by collaborating with partner organizations around the world.
Through their engagement, volunteers contribute to strengthening communities, supporting local initiatives, and building a more just and sustainable future.
WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD?
Create a positive impact
Join teams driving impact for the people and the planet.
Grow personally & professionally
Share your skills, gain hands-on experience, and discover a deeper sense of purpose.
Connect with people & cultures
Meet inspiring individuals, collaborate with dedicated teams, and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Build your future
Gain experience and open doors to new opportunities for impact.
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Éducation Internationale
Éducation internationale is a Quebec-based non-profit cooperative, founded in 2001, that brings together, supports, and represents Quebec school service centers in their initiatives related to the internationalization of education.
Mandated by the Quebec Ministry of Education (MEQ), it coordinates the international activities of the Quebec school network and administers several student and teacher mobility programs for its member institutions.
Beyond its representative role, Éducation internationale is also an actor in international cooperation, promoting Quebec expertise in education to support and assist major projects abroad.
For over 25 years, the organization has been recognized as a reference in the internationalization of education in Quebec, leveraging expertise, innovation, and collaboration to improve access, quality, and equity in education worldwide.

SUCO
SUCO is an international development organization based in Montreal since 1961. It brings together people, knowledge, and resources to strengthen the autonomy of individuals, organizations, and communities.
SUCO supports communities in improving their social, economic, and environmental conditions by building, together with them, sustainable food systems and greater climate resilience. Across all its activities, SUCO ensures that the realities and needs of women are taken into account and that they fully participate in decision-making. Currently, SUCO operates in Canada and in 10 countries in West Africa and Latin America.
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Centre for International Studies and Cooperation
CECI is an international organization working toward inclusive and sustainable economies, where women and youth fully exercise their rights and leadership in economic opportunities, climate change adaptation, education, and health.
With more than 65 years of experience and initiatives carried out in some thirty countries, CECI co-creates innovative and inclusive solutions with its partners, rooted in local realities, and works to scale them up in order to strengthen shared and sustainable prosperity.
VOLUNTEER VOICES

Jul 9, 2026
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Développer ses compétences professionnelles tout en renforçant les coopératives au Ghana
Growing Professional Skills While Strengthening Cooperatives in Ghana
Un mandat de volontariat qui a transformé l’expertise en action, en soutenant le développement des coopératives et la transformation des
A volunteer mandate that turned expertise into action, supporting cooperative development and policy transformation in Ghana.

Jul 8, 2026
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Façonner l’avenir des coopératives au Ghana
Shaping the Future of Cooperatives in Ghana
Renforcer le secteur coopératif du Ghana grâce au leadership en matière de politiques publiques
Strengthening Ghana's Cooperative Sector Through Policy Leadership

Dec 4, 2025
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Pleins feux sur Sara: le parcours inspirant d’une volontaire
Spotlight on Sara: An Inspirational Volunteer Journey
Volontaire canadienne de Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, Sara s’est engagée à favoriser une collaboration et une action percutantes
A Canadian volunteer from Victoria BC, Sara has shown a remarkable commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration and impact


