Volunteer overseas in 2025

We are delighted to now be taking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from Accountants & Auditors looking to volunteer with us in Africa, Asia or the Americas in 2025.

Volunteer overseas in 2024

We are delighted to now be taking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from Accountants & Auditors looking to volunteer with us in Africa or Asia in 2024.

Covid-19 update from AfID: June 2022

We are delighted that our overseas volunteer programme is now back up and running, with AfID volunteers once again supporting partners across the world.

CIPFA's PF Magazine features AfID 'remote volunteers'

Charity begins at home: An organisation providing voluntary accounting support to charities in developing countries says remote volunteering could be here to stay.

Covid-19 update from AfID: June 2021

While our overseas volunteer programme remains suspended at present, we are continuing to arrange crucial remote technical support to non-profits during the pandemic, with experienced finance and accounting professionals successfully providing assistance via email, telephone and video conferencing.

AAT News: Home & Away - How accountants are playing their part in the UK and overseas

AAT chats to AfID volunteers JJ & Sonya, who are continuing to help charities remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Adding value to the Board of Trustees

For a variety of reasons, UK based Methodist relief and development charity, All We Can, found themselves with a much-reduced number of Trustees and no Treasurer.

ICAS Magazine: Female solo traveller CAs making a difference with AfID

ICAS's CA Magazine chats to female solo traveller CAs about how they are making a life-changing difference with AfID.

How to Help: AIA's International Accountant Magazine features AfID

AIA's International Accountant Magazine delves into how you can use accounting skills to give back through AfID.

ACCA Student Accountant Magazine: Jacob's life-changing experience

Jacob reveals his life-changing experiences with AfID to ACCA's Student Accountant Magazine.

Third Sector Australia: How finance experts support charities

Third Sector Australia discusses the role finance experts play in support charities with AfID and Aussie volunteer Theo.

Canadian Accountant Magazine discusses Dustin's compassionate career

Canadian Accountant Magazine chats with AfID career changer CPA Dustin Johnson about his compassionate new role.

Volunteering could change your life - ACCA AB Magazine UK

ACCA career changers Will Potten and Amber Honey discuss the life-changing power of volunteering with ACCA's UK edition of AB Magazine.

'It changed my life': Career changers reveal to ACCA Magazine

ACCA career changers Arne Kuehl & Monica Liljeroth chat to AB Magazine (International) about why they took the leap.

Doing the right thing: AfID career changer Adrian chats to NQ Magazine

CIMA-qualified Adrian chats to NQ Magazine about how volunteering inspired him to transition into the International Development sector full-time.

Out of office: IPA Australia on accounting for change with AfID

Australian volunteers Theo (IPA) and Miranda discuss their experiences with IPA Australia's Public Accountant journal.

ICAS discusses the benefits of volunteering with AfID

ICAS members Olivia and Meghan recount their volunteering experiences with AfID.

Should you take a sabbatical? We share our thoughts with AAT Comment

AAT Comment hears from us and AfID past volunteer Ruth Hilton on why you should take a sabbatical to volunteer.

The grown-up gap year: AfID in National Geographic

National Geographic explores the rise of the 'grown-up gap year', and features AfID as a way of volunteering your skills responsibly and sustainably.

A world of difference: AfID volunteers featured in ACCA's AB Magazine

Volunteering your financial and advisory skills on a placement with a non-profit in an emerging market could make all the difference to them – and probably to you too.

CPA Australia marks AfID's 10 Year Anniversary

CPA Australia has supported AfID throughout their 10 year history, and here their INTHEBLACK Magazine talks to volunteers Melva & Gregory, and founder Neil Jennings.

AfID volunteers Adelina and Giada featured in CIMA's FM Magazine

Accounting and financial management skills are a critical need for some nonprofit organisations, but they don’t always have the resources to access world-class financial professionals. One organisation is trying to change that and, along the way, give management accountants a chance to discover new insights about themselves and their work.

Seven x AfID volunteer Julie Anderson celebrated by CIPFA

We caught up with CIPFA member Julie Anderson, Finance Manager at NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, and longstanding AfID volunteer since 2012. 

Celebrating 10 Years of Accounting for International Development

AAT's Newsletter, Comment, Feature AfID

Finding Your First Voluntary Accounting Role

There are lots of ways to give your time to help others. Whether it’s litter picking, spending time with an elderly neighbour or organising a charity bake sale, giving back to a worthy cause not only helps someone else but makes you feel good too!

CPA Australia's InTheBlack Magazine features Penelope James

An urge to make a difference drew Penelope James CPA to a permaculture project in Kenya, where her accounting skills helped build financial management and confidence.

Hilary Adams featured in ICAEW's Economia magazine

After 30 years running her own practice, Hilary Adams has found a rewarding new international career. She tells Peter Taylor-Whiffen how she can never retire.

New AfID Opportunities Available with costs covered

New volunteer opportunities available in Myanmar, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Madagascar and Uganda. Flights, Accommodation, Visa & Living Allowance provided 

CIPFA's Spreadsheet Magazine meets AfID Volunteer Mike Fearon

Earlier this year CIPFA accountant Mike Fearon travelled to Rwanda’s bustling capital Kigali to provide accounting and financial management support to social agribusiness High Performance Service (HPS).

AfID volunteers Crystal, Yi Lian and Alina featured in ACCA magazine

Making a Difference: Volunteering can bring you personal and professional satisfaction from helping others, and can be a fascinating experience for those interested in international development.

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'Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite photo from Jan and Feb!

Please take a look at the six shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during January and February, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 23rd March.

‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your 2017 favourite!

Please take a look at the 12 shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during the year of 2017 and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 26th January.

‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite November photo!

Please take a look at the six shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during October and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 22nd December.

‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite October photo!

Please take a look at the six shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during October and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 24th November.

‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite September photo!

Please take a look at the six shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during September and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 20th October.

Still have annual leave to take this year?

We have many charity partners who are still in need of a volunteer in 2018 and who would be pleased to welcome somebody for a two or three week placement. 

Daleen’s assignment featured in CPA Australia’s INTHEBLACK magazine

Daleen Noor CPA has helped a life-saving infant and maternal health service in Tanzania set its strategic goals for the next five years.

‘Everyone Benefits’ - AfID featured in ACCA’s AB Magazine

There is a strong business case for organisations to support employees in volunteering for worthy causes, and powerful personal and career advantages for the volunteers.

Two time AfID volunteer Ieuan Corley featured in CIMA's FM Magazine

"I volunteered with Children Might Foundation (CMF), an NGO based in Rwamagana, Rwanda. It was founded in 2009 by Douglas Kakooza, who remains to this day pivotal to its success."

‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite August photo!

Please take a look at the six shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during August, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 23rd September.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite July photo!

Please take a look at the eight shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during July, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 19th August.

John Reynen featured in CPA Australia’s INTHEBLACK Magazine

Not many people can claim to have improved the plight of women who have endured human trafficking, or done their bit to help endangered tigers, elephants and pangolins. John Reynen CPA has done both. 

11 x URGENT requests for volunteers…

For more information on any of these opportunities and to express your interest please email info@afid.org.uk.

AfID volunteer Miguel featured in CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Magazine

Overhauling the accounting and management at a school for street children in Guatemala has been a real education for Miguel Del Rio.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite June photo!

Please take a look at the seven shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during June, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 14th July.

Still not sure what an AfID assignment involves?

In a series of new case studies we look to provide you with the full picture of the work you might be asked to undertake, as well as the positive impact you will have.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite May photo!

Please take a look at the ten shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during May, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 16th June.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite April photo!

Please take a look at the seven shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during April, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 19th May.

AfID volunteers Eloise, Kit and Sophie featured in ICAEW magazine

Describing it as "the best thing I have ever done", Eloise Cook travelled to Cambodia to volunteer for six weeks with Together for Cambodia.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – pick your favourite March photo!

Please take a look at the nine shortlisted photographs below, which were taken by AfID volunteers while on assignment during March, and vote for your favourite. Voting closes Friday 14th April.

‘AfID Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ – vote for Feb's winning photo!

AfID launch ‘Volunteer Photograph of the Year’ competition

Accounting for International Development are pleased to announce the start of an exciting new photography competition for our overseas volunteers.

AfID volunteer Alistair Ross featured in CIPFA magazine

CIPFA member Alistair Ross travelled to Gaborone, Botswana, last year to provide accounting support to Young 1ove.

Merry Christmas from AfID!!

To show our appreciation to all our partners, volunteers and supporters we thought we would share a little Christmas spirit with you all...

2016: The AfID year in numbers

AfID volunteer Michelle Wright featured in CIMA magazine

I had a brilliant experience because I was able to make a big contribution. The two English-speaking administrators had no finance experience and Rosalia, the only person with any finance competence, had taught herself and needed retraining.

Could becoming a charity trustee be the opportunity you’re looking for?

In April, Henry became a trustee for Concordis International, who work alongside those involved in, or affected by, armed conflict across Africa. We caught up with him to find out about his first few months in the role.

Want to volunteer AND be back home in time for Christmas dinner?

We are now confirming assignments for our last volunteers looking to travel this side of Christmas. Take a look at these exciting last minute volunteer assignments in Kenya, Peru, Cambodia and elsewhere...

An accountant in the Andes: AfID volunteer CaroIe featured by ICAS

Earlier this year Carole Stewart CA travelled to Cusco, a beautiful city nestled in the Andes mountain range in south-east Peru, to support the Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF).

“You can’t change the world but you can make a difference.”

Four years after his first AfID assignment, ACA Howard Mason is about to embark on his SEVENTH project later this month. Howard, who had a highly successful career in international transformation, finance and IT before retiring in 2012 will be supporting Paz y Esperanza in Peru, a human rights organisation dedicated to defending and promoting justice. His latest posting follows assignments in Cambodia, Uganda, India, Ecuador, Rwanda and Honduras.

AfID volunteer Chris featured in Sustainable Harvest International blog

A former farmer himself, Christopher was immediately drawn to Sustainable Harvest International’s mission and excited about helping us streamline our project finances.For many years, our program staff has tracked its financial activity on Excel spreadsheets. While this may have been a fine method when we first began partnering with families in Panamá nineteen years ago, as our organization expanded to serving over 2,500 families across Central America, the spreadsheets became unwieldy and unreliable. The time to improve the system arrived.

= SUM ( accounting + much more)

How to Excel in Excel - tips and tricks even for proficient excel users

Could you be available for 2 to 3 weeks over the Summer (July - Sept)?

Volunteers Urgently Required for 'Costs Covered' Assignments

Urgent & Exciting (Salaried & Volunteer) Opportunities in Development

AfID volunteer Phillip Barrow featured in CPA Australia magazine

Better Financial Management for Better Health Care Access

More Urgent & Life Changing Opportunites

Giving something back: AfID volunteers featured in ACCA’s AB Magazine

159 Volunteers from 21 Nations - The 2015 Stats are in!

Broaden your horizons: AfID volunteer Erin Petaski featured in NQ Mag.

AfID Volunteer Judith Hartley featured in October's CIPFA magazine

What do we mean when we say we’re looking for Volunteer Accountants?

Joint AfID, Global Fund and Ecobank project featured in press

AfID Volunteer Lisa Varsani featured on CIMA website

AfID Volunteer Malcolm Lloyd blogs from Senegal

Read AfID Volunteer Kim Coogan's story in the CPA Australia magazine

Give something back and boost your CPD | A CIMA article

AfID Volunteer David Black featured in CIPFA magazine

AfID Volunteer, David Benaim, on Gibraltar TV!

MEMORIES & LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS

VOLUNTEER PHOTOS

Can commercial organisations provide the vital support the non-profit sector needs...

Life after Work: Out in the real world | An Economia Magazine Article

Inspiring Women in International Development | Economia Magazine Article

Ecobank expands partnership with the Global Fund and AfID

ICAA Accountant Volunteers in Philippines: Azim’s Story

Inspiring Women in International Development | AfID Editorial 2014

Make a change, make a difference | INTHEBLACK Article

"Looking for an adventure" - Stuart Raeburn | Economia Magazine Article

50 AfID/PwC Volunteers, 10,000 hours of pro-bono support.

AfID celebrates 500 Volunteers 100,000 Hours of priceless support

How Volunteering Adds Up | AIA Magazine Article

“A humbling experience” | Rebecca Ryan, a Kiwi in Zambia.

CA's Reap Rewards Of Charity Work : ICAS Magazine Article

Bina, An Inspirational Woman Working in International Development

Canadian CPA's Volunteer Experiences | CPA Canada Magazine

Giving Back in Burundi | Julianne Favron's Experience

Daniel Chow's Asian Adventure | CPA Magazine Canada

Bridging the accounting gap in Vietnam | Economia Magazine Article

Short-Term Volunteering Abroad A Success | NZ-CA Magazine Article

Organization reaches out to CPAs for overseas volunteer work | NY CPA Magazine

Volunteering as a Vacation | Arizona CPA magazine article

Accountants Give Back - and Reap the Reward | CGA magazine article

Using Your Accounting Qualifications, to Give Something back | Texas CPA magazine

Trust your knowledge | ACCA magazine: AB Direct

From Producing reports nobody reads to helping villagers in Zambia | Ben's story | Escape the City

Beyond the Comfort Zone | John Fallon's Story | Audit and Risk Magazine

Using your Accounting Qualification to Make a Difference | AIA Worldwide

AfID reaches 400 Volunteers Milestone; supporting over 250 charities in 4 years.

How to break into the international development sector | CityJobs UK

SAICA member volunteers in Zambia: John's story | Accountancy SA

Taking skills abroad: Patricia's story | CIMA Financial Mgmt magazine

Accountancy Ireland on volunteering in Africa: Clare's story

Australians Top of the Board for International Volunteers

New Charity Partners: Lake Clinic, African Revival and Aspire Rwanda

Newsletters; Read our newsletters from the last few years.

An interview with Glyn Vaughan, the founder of All Ears Cambodia

Safeguarding Charities from the Recession I The Guardian

Rewards beyond the bank balance | ICAA Charter (Kate Nash)

A f I D Wins Award at UK’s Biggest Social Enterprise Event

An interview with Raina Luff, President of Ahazaza School, Rwanda

An interview with Chris Arwai, Manager of KICWA, Uganda

Overseas Volunteering with AfID I Accountancy Magazine

An interview with Gerrard Graf, Finance Director of SolarAid, Africa

Challenging Perspectives I Spreadsheet Magazine