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Amazon Books
A selection of books sold by Amazon which may be of interest. If you purchase any of these books by clicking through on the links provided, VSO will receive a referral fee through the Amazon Associates Programme.
Visit our Amazon books pages

Video Library
See details of all the video clips which appear on this website, ordered by theme.
Visit our video library

Position Papers
Position papers set out VSO's stance on major development issues and outline our response through our programme work and advocacy campaigns.
Read our Position Papers

Global Ed. Register
A resource for teachers who want to introduce a global dimension into their lessons, the Global Educators Register is a database of former VSO volunteers who are all keen to promote global awareness in the classroom and can help teachers with global school partnerships and provide materials and real life stories.
Find out more about the register

Message Board
Visit 'The Outpost', a place to swap information and chat with others who share your interest in volunteering, development and travel.
Visit 'The Outpost'

E-cards
On the move? Changing address? Keep in touch with families and friends with a VSO e-card, featuring images from our work around the world.
Send an e-card

Useful Links
Browse our collection of useful links with information that may be of useful and of interest to our readers.
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Volunteer Stories
Get a flavour of what life is really like as a VSO volunteer, with these stories from current and returned volunteers.
Read our volunteer stories

For Volunteers
Find out about the online resources we have for our current and returned volunteers, from country briefing packs to advice on resettlement when you return home.
Read about our online resources for volunteers

L & I Centres
These are used by VSO volunteers for self-briefing before they go overseas. We also welcome enquirers and members of the public who would like to find out more about our organisation. We hold information about all of the countries we work in and have a small collection of books and videos to consult.
Find your nearest centre