Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)

VSO is the world's leading international development charity that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Mission - VSO brings people together to fight poverty.

VSO is different from most organisations that fight poverty. Instead of sending money or food we bring people together to share skills and knowledge. In doing so we create lasting change.

About us

VSO is an international development charity. Our volunteers work with local organisations that serve poor people. They help give children a future through education. They improve the standards of care in hospitals. They train poor people in the skills they need to earn a living. Our volunteers do whatever needs to be done to break down the barriers that trap people in poverty.

• To date 43,000 people have volunteered with us
• 36 countries currently host VSO volunteers
• 1,048 local partners work with us worldwide