Policy, Notes & Guidelines

Updated Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers as of 1 April 2026 (EN, FR, ES)

The Unified Conditions of Service (effective 14 November 2022 until March 31, 2026) will continue to apply to contracts that began or were extended before 1 April 2026.

Unified Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers until 31 March 2026 (EN, FR, ES)

Descriptions of CIGNA insurance coverage:

Cigna - Benefit Overview_2026 (EN) - IUNV

Cigna - Benefit Overview_2026 (EN) - NUNV

Cigna - Benefit Overview_2026 (EN) - NUNV - Short-Term 

• Frequently asked questions provided by CIGNA on the novel coronavirus and insurance coverage

   

UN Volunteers Direct Recruitment Policy and Procedures

• UN Volunteer Direct Recruitment Policy (EN)
• UN Volunteer Direct Recruitment Template (EN)

UN Community Volunteer Policy and Guidelines

• Policy Note (EN) & Policy Highlights (EN)
• Flyer (EN)
• Implementation Guideline (EN)

Security Policy Applicable to UN Volunteers (EN) & Infographic

Incredibly Inclusive: Guidance on inclusive practices for volunteers with impairments / disabilities and inclusive groups. (EN)

Roles and Responsibilities for Host Entities (EN)