Short-term volunteering
Our short-term roles give experienced professionals the opportunity to make a concentrated, high-impact contribution to the fight against poverty.
You’ll face fresh challenges, develop valuable new skills, and experience another culture in a way few people have the chance to.
Who can be a short-term volunteer?
Our placements tend to be consultancy-type roles, designed around achieving a specific goal or completing a set project, so require highly skilled professionals who can hit the ground running. The majority of short-term roles last between four and six months.
For most of our roles, you will need at least five years’ experience in your field, be able to go for six months and be ready to leave within eighteen months of applying – sometimes at short notice.
VSO places a priority on matching volunteers to placements where they are most professionally suited. It helps if you’re flexible when considering where you’re willing to work.
How we’ll support you
This isn’t ‘voluntourism’ – you don’t have to pay to volunteer with VSO. We take care of all your expenses, from flights and insurance through to visas and accommodation. You even get a local living allowance. For more information, see our volunteering FAQs.
The skills we’re looking for
We are currently looking for short-term volunteers in the following sectors. Follow the link below to find out more about the kind of experience you will need:
Advocacy specialists
Agricultural specialists
Business and management specialists
Financial specialists
Fundraisers and grant managers
IT specialists
Researchers
Other specialist and one off roles
If you don't yet have the level of experience to undertake a shorter-term role, take a look at the long-term opportunities in your field.
