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Volunteering with VSO

Female walkerVolunteering with VSO is a chance to help others, by using the skills and experience you’ve gained in your profession, to make a difference in the world.

You live and work amongst some of the most beautiful, exciting and challenged communities in the world. Although there is no pay when working with VSO, your living expenses are taken care of -  including flights, accommodation and local living allowance.  It can be much more fulfilling than many other jobs abroad.

Volunteering with VSO offers an attractive option to anyone looking to take a career break.

As a professionals with many skills, you may have several options to get away from it all, but very few of them are likely to be as memorable or empowering as the VSO experience.

As a VSO volunteer, you can personally see how your efforts are making a difference for people who need it most.

If you’re in need of a career break, and you’ve been interested in finding opportunities abroad, VSO offers a unique opportunity to experience living and working in some of the world’s poorest countries; sharing your skills and gaining many more in return.

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Help us fight global poverty

Your gift will go a long way. You’ll be helping to send skilled professionals to share their knowledge and experience with people living in poverty. This knowledge and experience changes their lives, brings hope and provides lasting solutions to poverty and disadvantage.


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