Discover how you can stay involved with VSO and become part of our thriving global volunteer network.
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How can you support VSO
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Connect with other volunteers from around the world
Global youth networks
Our youth networks are unifying and amplifying the voices of young people.
Making the case for UK Aid
At VSO, we believe in taking a stand for the good of international aid and development.
Support us financially
VSO is a charity and requires ongoing public donations, alongside institutional funding, to bring about lasting change to the world’s poorest communities.
Volunteer again
We are always looking for highly skilled individuals like yourself to volunteer where the need is greatest. Check out our latest volunteering opportunities here.
Careers at VSO
We don't just go to work at VSO. We're transforming the way development is done by putting people at the heart of the change.
Volunteer stories
My incredible volunteer journey - Dr Bob Campbell
Dr Bob Campbell has used his professional experience and skills to support VSO’s programmes in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, and South Sudan. Here reflects on his journey with VSO, it's most memorable moments, and the key things it has taught him.
Amplifying the voice of the community in Rwanda
Jessica Sucgang, an experienced teacher from the Philippines, volunteered with VSO’s Building Learning Foundations programme in Rwanda. Read about her experience mentoring teams of national volunteers as part of a programme aiming to improve basic education in Rwanda.
How tech is helping improve learning outcomes: Mike Barnes’ story
In 2017 Mike Barnes, an ex-primary school headteacher, joined VSO’s Unlocking Talent project in Malawi, providing students with tablet computers loaded with local language courses in numeracy and literacy. Read how he helped improve learning outcomes for thousands of children.