Professional Volunteering

Last year our volunteers helped reach 2.4 million people.

This year, it could be you changing lives for the better.

Are you an experienced professional keen to share your skills and experience with people in Africa or Asia?

From VSO you’ll get something few other volunteering organisations offer. An opportunity of using your skills and experience to have a long-lasting impact on peoples' lives.

You'll do something very different. You'll bring inspiration, energy and vital practical skills to help secure better healthcare, more valuable education and broader opportunities for poor people in Africa and Asia.

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Felicity Thompson ©VSO

You're in safe hands

VSO have been sending volunteers to communities in Africa and Asia for almost 60 years. We have a huge amount of experience, supporting over 70,000 volunteers in that time.

Last year, our volunteers supported the training of over 40,000 teachers and nearly 32,000 health practitioners.

Through working with local organisations, businesses and cooperatives 165,000 people were better able to provide for themselves and their families.

Benefits to you

Career progression

"Professionally, this experience has been great. I’ve done so many things which wouldn’t have been possible for me to do back at home."

Bebhinn Ní Mhuirí from Co. Down

Long-lasting impact

"The rewards can be immense. In low-resource settings, it’s possible to make a big impact quickly."

Dr Niall Conroy from Co. Dublin

Amazing experiences

“Volunteering with VSO is one of the most professionally and personally rewarding things I have ever done and it truly has a lasting effect in the communities you work in.”

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