National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea


Joint Partnership Volunteers

The National Volunteer Service (NVS) Joint Partnership Volunteer Program is a collaborative initiative between the Government of Papua New Guinea, development partners, and participating organizations designed to mobilize skilled volunteers in support of national development priorities. By pooling resources, expertise, and joint planning, the program strengthens the reach and impact of volunteerism across key sectors, ensuring that communities benefit from coordinated and sustainable interventions.

Through this program, qualified volunteers are placed in critical areas such as education, health, agriculture, governance, and community development. Their contributions enhance service delivery, build local capacity, and promote innovation within host organizations. The joint partnership approach ensures that volunteer placements are not only responsive to immediate community needs but also strategically aligned with long-term national goals.

Re-engaging multiple stakeholders in the planning and implementation process fosters stronger collaboration, accountability, and ownership. Development partners and host institutions benefit from the technical expertise and institutional knowledge that volunteers bring, while communities gain access to improved services and opportunities for empowerment.

By leveraging shared resources and collective responsibility, the Joint Partnership Volunteer Program maximizes the impact of volunteer investments, promotes efficiency, and strengthens the sustainability of development initiatives. Ultimately, it reinforces the role of volunteerism as a cornerstone of civic responsibility, partnership, and inclusive growth in Papua New Guinea.

EXISTING & PAST PARTNERSHIPS

TotalEnergies & NVS

Currently we have existing partnership program through an MOA with TotalEnergies. Under that MOA TotalEnergies requested NVS to recruit and place Health and Education sector volunteers and place them at the PRL 15 impact project areas. Initially, we recruited four volunteers, two primary school teachers, one adult literacy teacher trainer and a CHW.

Central Provincial Government & NVS

On the 9th of April 2025 NVS signed an MOA with CPG to recruit and place 16 economic sector volunteers in the five districts, 16 LLGs of the Central Province. In few weeks, time we will conduct the site assessment in the five districts to recruit and place the skilled economic sector volunteers.