Volunteer - A Traveller's Guide to Making A difference Around the World

Voluntary Service Organisation (VSO)

www.vso.org.uk

VSO is an international development charity that works to alleviate poverty in the developing world by recruiting professional volunteers from countries around the world.

Timing & Length of Placements

Postings are usually for two years, although shorter placements do exist.

Destinations

Global

Costs

VSO pays your airfare and insurance and provides accommodation, a small local wage, a resettlement grant when you return and other benefits.

Eligibility

VSO accept applicants between 20 and 75 from a variety of professional backgrounds such as medicine, engineering, small business, social work, health, management consulting, arts and crafts, accounting and agriculture.

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