VSO Ireland - Promoting volunteering to fight global poverty and disadvantage

"You give a lot, but you gain so much more"

VSO is an international development charity working to tackle disadvantage in the world’s poorest countries. We do this not by sending money, but by sending people.

If you're a business, education or health professional looking for a unique challenge, your skills could make a valuable difference to local communities.

We're asking you to commit 2 years of your time to work on meaningful projects overseas. It may well be the most challenging and rewarding experience you’ll ever have.

• Find out more about volunteering with VSO »
• Attend one of our information events in Dublin or Belfast »

VSO currently has 1,500 international volunteers working and living around the world, 50 of whom are Irish. Volunteers use their experience in business, education, health and community development to share skills and build capacity in the world’s poorest countries.

• Read about the experiences of Irish volunteers abroad »
• Find out about VSO's international work »

Contact Us

As a VSO volunteer you will give a lot in terms of energy and skill, but you will gain so much too. You're a phone call or email away from a new life. Contact us today to find out how you can build a better world.

Donate

Any donation you give can help VSO support volunteers and projects overseas. If you can't give your time your donations are always appreciated. Visit www.mycharity.ie/charity/vso to donate online.

News and Events

• VSO Ireland are recruiting for a Marketing Advisor. Check out the full job description and how to apply
• Lizzy at Leseding Centre, South Africa - UPDATE
• In celebration of International Volunteer Day VSO and SUAS are holding a Comedy Night on Tuesday 2nd December. Doors open at 7pm, show starts 8.30pm. FREE Cocktail between 7 - 7.30pm. Venue: The Laughter Lounge, 8 Eden Quay, O'Connell Bridge, Dublin 1. Tickets €25 from info@vso.ie or 01-814 7070.
• Information events and trade shows are regularly attended by VSO in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Belfast. Check out what VSO is up to »
• VSO sent Irish TDs and Senators and an MLA on specialist short-term placements in Summer 2008. Read Leo Varadkar's blog or Labour Senator Dominic Hannigan's blog.