Volunteer
Join Our Dynamic Volunteer Team
Apply to be a part of our diverse, international team that makes up the volunteer staff of National Model United Nations (NMUN). We need 100+ experienced former delegates and others with Model UN experience to help organize and run our conferences. Put your research and organizational skills to use, help develop preparation materials, and serve as conference staff. Volunteers perform various duties as Committee Directors, Assistant Directors, or as Information Services staff. Application forms are towards the bottom of this page.
Who Volunteers
- Undergraduate students, graduate students, and people with degrees. Applications are welcome from all fields of study.
- Individuals with NMUN experience (preferred) and applicants with extraordinary substantive or logistical knowledge from other MUNs.
- Delegates and those who have served as Chairs at our NY or DC conferences. These positions provide valuable skills and insights that help make good candidates for our volunteer positions.
- Anyone who is interested in sharing the NMUN experience with others. There are no particular references required, no special invitations to apply, and no need to have mentioned interest to current staff members.
Why Volunteer
- Develop skills in facilitation of debate, conflict resolution, and customer service while learning alongside delegates about emerging global issues.
- Build your résumé. We offer publishing credit for the written background materials and professional experience organizing and staffing the world’s largest university-level simulation of the United Nations.
- Become part of an international volunteer staff committed to the ideals of the United Nations and form lifelong friendships.
- NMUN offers training, provides shared hotel accommodations, and reimburses some travel expenses.
Volunteer Opportunities
New York - 2024
NY Volunteer Staff Application (closed)
Position Descriptions and Organizational Chart
Prior NMUN delegate / volunteer staff experience is preferred; training is provided.
Deadline: 19 May 2023, 11:59 PM ET
NY Volunteer Senior Staff Application (closed)
Senior Position Descriptions and Organizational Chart.
Prior NMUN volunteer staff experience is required.
Deadline: 8 May 2023
DC - 2023
DC Volunteer Staff Application (closed)
Prior NMUN delegate / volunteer staff experience is required; training is provided.
Deadline: 9 January 2023
DC Volunteer Senior Staff Application (closed)
Prior NMUN•DC volunteer staff experience is required.
Deadline: 6 December 2022
Germany - 2023
Germany Volunteer Staff Application (closed)
Minimum of 3 years NMUN•NY volunteer staff experience is required for these Committee Director positions.
Deadline: 22 April 2023