International Council of Archives

As an ICA volunteer, you will have to accept and comply with the following conditions:

• You must be a member of ICA (or if you are presented by your institution/organization, it must be a member of ICA);

• ICA will not pay any salary for volunteer work;

• ICA will cover specific expenses according to the context of the volunteer work;

• ICA will be the owner the product/result of your volunteer work;

• If you have to travel to deliver your volunteer work, ICA will provide you with a mission letter;

• If you do not work for ICA on your free time, ICA will seek for the approval of your institution/organization;

• According to the nature of the work, you will have to provide a written report to ICA.

As an ICA volunteer, you will be able:

• To be registered as an ICA volunteer;

• To use the title "ICA volunteer";

• To raise your professional profile at the international level.

To apply to be an ICA volunteer:

• Choose the activity you would like to volunteer for;

• Read carefully the specific conditions to volunteer for this activity;

• Fill the general form;

• Fill the specific form if relevant;

• Send the forms to

Your candidature will be considered by the ICA Secretariat and you will be provided with a decision one month after you have applied at the latest.

For further information, contact