Apply to volunteer

We're delighted that you’re interested in volunteering with VSO. For most VSO volunteer roles, the first step is to register here.

To continue to registration please select the country in which you are currently living in the pull down menu below. Note that anyone living outside the UK will be directed to the most relevant VSO recruitment base.

VSO UK only recruits volunteers living in certain countries and who are between 18 and 75 years old. Some special circumstances apply.

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Global Xchange

If you are 18-22 years old and interested in the Global Xchange programme, you will need to apply via the Global Xchange website where you will find out more about the application process.

Returned volunteers

If you are a returned volunteer and it has been fewer than five years since you finished your placement, you will need to complete the revolunteering application form in the Revolunteering section of Volzone. All other returned volunteers should register here.

Continue your application

If you have started your full application form and have a username and password, you can log in here.