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You to the Power of 10

You to the power of 10

Make yourself count for more

Become a VSO Volunteer and make more of a difference

Worldwide | 1-2 years

We’re really pleased you want to find out about becoming a VSO volunteer. In places like Africa or Asia your knowledge will be priceless, helping to combat poverty and improve the quality of life for people who need it most. You’ll be working with local professionals to expand skills, build capabilities and strengthen communities long term. It’s enriching, rewarding and career-enhancing and you’ll leave behind an incredible legacy.

Who are we looking for

The qualities we need

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for professionals who really want to make a difference to people who need it most. It’s the chance to live in and be part of their culture and community, raising the quality of life and helping to save lives. You’ll love a challenge and relish the opportunity to develop new skills, as well as impart your knowledge to others. In most skill areas you’ll need to have at least two years of post-qualification experience. If you’re ready to volunteer abroad within the next 18 months, we’d like to hear from you.

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Case Study

Alice Waterman, midwife - sharing skills to save lives

Fourteen women die in childbirth every day in Sierra Leone, simply through a lack of basic life-saving and midwifery skills. VSO volunteers like Alice are helping to change this.

“In spite of the difficulties of living in Sierra Leone - the thrill of teaching student midwives who will go on to play a direct role in saving lives makes it all worthwhile.”

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Volunteering - a great career move

Volunteering will undoubtedly build your skills and character and will be an incredible experience for you on a personal level. Plus, the professional nature of our volunteering means it can really add value to your CV. In fact, many professional bodies endorse and encourage the work of our volunteers and, in some cases, volunteers return with specialist knowledge that can take their career to the next level.


Events

Feb 25

Health Information Day - London

Come along to our health information day to find out more about sharing your skills with VSO.


Mar 13

Information Evening for Business, Management and IT Professionals

Come along to our information evening and find out more about volunteering overseas.


Mar 20

Meet VSO, London

Want to share your skills overseas but don't know where to start? Come and meet us in London.


Apr 24

Meet VSO, London

Want to share your skills overseas but don't know where to start? Come and meet us in London.


May 19

Information day for Education Professionals, London

Come along to our education information evening to find out more about sharing your skills with VSO.


Contact us

+44(0)20 8780 7500
9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

enquiry@vso.org.uk


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