How long are VSO placements?
Volunteering with VSO requires training, which can be from 3-5 months, and the placements can last up to 12 months.
How do I apply for voluntary services?
How to volunteer
- Decide which causes you care about.
- Identify the skills and knowledge you can offer.
- Create a volunteer resume.
- Determine how often you can volunteer.
- Research volunteer opportunities in your community.
- Consider using a volunteer site.
- Get all the relevant details for the volunteer position.
How old do you have to be for VSO?
There are no age restrictions to volunteering with us. If you're aged between 18 and 35 and don't have the required level of experience to become a VSO volunteer, find out more about youth volunteering with the International Citizen Service (ICS).
Is VSO a charity?
VSO currently works in the following core programme areas: Inclusive Education. Health.
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Voluntary Service Overseas.
| Formation |
1958 |
| Type |
International development charity |
| Location |
Worldwide |
| Volunteers |
80,000 |
| Website |
www.vsointernational.org |
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How do I volunteer for VSO?
How to apply
- Browse our current opportunities.
- Select a role to find out more about it.
- Download and read the detailed job description and person specification.
- Use the 'make an application' button to begin your application.
- Complete the online application form – please note that we don't accept CVs via email.
How many countries does VSO work in?
Since 1958 they've been placing volunteers to work with local communities across Africa and Asia-Pacific. Today they work in over 30 countries and they have recruitment bases in China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, the Philippines, the Netherlands and the UK.