VSO International
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VSO is the world’s leading development organisation working through volunteers to create lasting change. Share your volunteering stories using #WeVolunteerFor!
For more information please visit: https://linktr.ee/vsointernational
For more information please visit: https://linktr.ee/vsointernational
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: The Sustainable Development Goals won't be achieved without the mobilisation of billions of volunteers. You heard that right!
Join the movement and volunteer for a cause that is close to your heart. After all, volunteering is a lifelong commitment. 💜
Join the movement and volunteer for a cause that is close to your heart. After all, volunteering is a lifelong commitment. 💜
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: The Sustainable Development Goals won't be achieved without the mobilisation of billions of volunteers. You heard that right!
Join the movement and volunteer for a cause that is close to your heart. After all, volunteering is a lifelong commitment. 💜
Join the movement and volunteer for a cause that is close to your heart. After all, volunteering is a lifelong commitment. 💜
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: In a time when volunteering is being underfunded, you can stand up and show your commitment to the movement by making a donation that supports VSO volunteers.
Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/42pYm0w
Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/42pYm0w
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: In a time when volunteering is being underfunded, you can stand up and show your commitment to the movement by making a donation that supports VSO volunteers.
Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/42pYm0w
Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/42pYm0w
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: Have you ever thought about learning sign language?
This is a skill that will ensure you are being inclusive in your everyday conversations with people from all walks of life.
No one should feel at a disadvantage when it comes to communicating! 💬
This is a skill that will ensure you are being inclusive in your everyday conversations with people from all walks of life.
No one should feel at a disadvantage when it comes to communicating! 💬
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: Have you ever thought about learning sign language?
This is a skill that will ensure you are being inclusive in your everyday conversations with people from all walks of life.
No one should feel at a disadvantage when it comes to communicating! 💬
This is a skill that will ensure you are being inclusive in your everyday conversations with people from all walks of life.
No one should feel at a disadvantage when it comes to communicating! 💬
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: First aid training is a valuable skill to have under your belt.
Find a local first aid course that you can take so you know exactly how to respond to any unexpected illnesses or injuries before professional medical help arrives.
Find a local first aid course that you can take so you know exactly how to respond to any unexpected illnesses or injuries before professional medical help arrives.
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: First aid training is a valuable skill to have under your belt.
Find a local first aid course that you can take so you know exactly how to respond to any unexpected illnesses or injuries before professional medical help arrives.
Find a local first aid course that you can take so you know exactly how to respond to any unexpected illnesses or injuries before professional medical help arrives.
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: Keeping our local communities free from waste is essential for us to live a healthy lifestyle.
This month, why not plan your own community clean-up day?
Remember, small actions can lead to big changes! 📣
This month, why not plan your own community clean-up day?
Remember, small actions can lead to big changes! 📣
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️ #12DaysOfVolunteering: Keeping our local communities free from waste is essential for us to live a healthy lifestyle.
This month, why not plan your own community clean-up day?
Remember, small actions can lead to big changes! 📣
This month, why not plan your own community clean-up day?
Remember, small actions can lead to big changes! 📣
Everyone meet Faridah, the teacher trainer making a difference in a Ugandan refugee settlement. 💜👋
In this blog post, we learn more about her volunteering journey with VSO and uncover some of the inspiring stories from her placement.
In this blog post, we learn more about her volunteering journey with VSO and uncover some of the inspiring stories from her placement.
Meet Faridah, the teacher trainer making a difference in a Ugandan refugee settlement
Faridah volunteers on VSO's early childhood education project working in the BidiBidi refugee settlement in Uganda, as a teacher educator. Learn more about her volunteer journey.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Everyone meet Faridah, the teacher trainer making a difference in a Ugandan refugee settlement. 💜👋
In this blog post, we learn more about her volunteering journey with VSO and uncover some of the inspiring stories from her placement.
In this blog post, we learn more about her volunteering journey with VSO and uncover some of the inspiring stories from her placement.
“To turn on the TV and see someone doing sign language, there’s this huge feeling of inclusion.” comments VSO volunteer, Uzoamaka. 💜
As we mark International Day of Sign Language, discover how Uzoamaka helped to train 28 volunteers, 100 teachers and over 1,000 people to learn sign language. 🙌
As we mark International Day of Sign Language, discover how Uzoamaka helped to train 28 volunteers, 100 teachers and over 1,000 people to learn sign language. 🙌
My volunteer journey: Uzoamaka Onyinye Didigwu
From the classroom to national television, Nigerian volunteer Uzoamaka is making sure people with disabilities are not forgotten.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“To turn on the TV and see someone doing sign language, there’s this huge feeling of inclusion.” comments VSO volunteer, Uzoamaka. 💜
As we mark International Day of Sign Language, discover how Uzoamaka helped to train 28 volunteers, 100 teachers and over 1,000 people to learn sign language. 🙌
As we mark International Day of Sign Language, discover how Uzoamaka helped to train 28 volunteers, 100 teachers and over 1,000 people to learn sign language. 🙌
"I have had to flee my house five times in the last year. I fear for my family.” comments Galgalo.
VSO volunteers are bringing Galgalo’s community together to discuss the problems they share. Conflict, climate change, having no voice and feeling powerless.
But things are changing. ⤵️
VSO volunteers are bringing Galgalo’s community together to discuss the problems they share. Conflict, climate change, having no voice and feeling powerless.
But things are changing. ⤵️
Securing Peace On The Kenya-Ethiopia Border
Peace is the foundation stone on which safe, secure lives are built. But, right now, 28-year-old Galgalo and his family are in danger even in their own home.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"I have had to flee my house five times in the last year. I fear for my family.” comments Galgalo.
VSO volunteers are bringing Galgalo’s community together to discuss the problems they share. Conflict, climate change, having no voice and feeling powerless.
But things are changing. ⤵️
VSO volunteers are bringing Galgalo’s community together to discuss the problems they share. Conflict, climate change, having no voice and feeling powerless.
But things are changing. ⤵️
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We're proud to release the latest version of our Global Volunteering Standard, a comprehensive framework to help volunteer organisations improve program quality, impact and responsibility. forum-ids.org/global-volun...
#IVCO2025
@vsointernational.bsky.social
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We're looking for English Language Teachers to support a new project in Uzbekistan. 🧑🏫
⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.
Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq
⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.
Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq
June 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We're looking for English Language Teachers to support a new project in Uzbekistan. 🧑🏫
⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.
Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq
⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.
Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay everyone! 🍃
We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜
What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!
We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜
What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!
June 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay everyone! 🍃
We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜
What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!
We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜
What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!
Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🙌
Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜
What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️
Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜
What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️
June 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🙌
Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜
What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️
Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜
What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️
In Nepal, we've been supporting communities to transform their attitudes towards gender norms. 📣
As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In Nepal, we've been supporting communities to transform their attitudes towards gender norms. 📣
As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
In Malawi, VSO volunteers are helping children to read and write so they can can become the active citizens of tomorrow. 👏
By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜
By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜
May 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In Malawi, VSO volunteers are helping children to read and write so they can can become the active citizens of tomorrow. 👏
By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜
By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜
Did you know that in Kenya, youth form 35% of the population? 👀
We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals
We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals
May 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did you know that in Kenya, youth form 35% of the population? 👀
We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals
We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals
Bring in the month of May! 😎
To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️
Let's speak it into existence!
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️
Let's speak it into existence!
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
May 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Bring in the month of May! 😎
To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️
Let's speak it into existence!
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️
Let's speak it into existence!
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
We recently hosted the Regional Health Promotion Conference in Kenya alongside Ministry of Health Kenya, and the conversations around health access must continue. 📣
Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs
#WeVolunteerFor #RHPC2025
Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs
#WeVolunteerFor #RHPC2025
In photos: Our Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025
Check out some of our favourite photos from Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC25). This event sought to reimagine Universal Health Coverage through the lens of intersectionality.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We recently hosted the Regional Health Promotion Conference in Kenya alongside Ministry of Health Kenya, and the conversations around health access must continue. 📣
Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs
#WeVolunteerFor #RHPC2025
Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs
#WeVolunteerFor #RHPC2025
A new trend for us to jump on? Sounds good! 👍
Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
April 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A new trend for us to jump on? Sounds good! 👍
Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
Calling all fundraisers! 📣
We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.
Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...
We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.
Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...
March 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Calling all fundraisers! 📣
We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.
Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...
We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.
Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...
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Volunteering has always been a powerful way for me to connect with what matters—conservation, communities, and creating impact.
A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝
@vsointernational.bsky.social
A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝
@vsointernational.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Volunteering has always been a powerful way for me to connect with what matters—conservation, communities, and creating impact.
A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝
@vsointernational.bsky.social
A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝
@vsointernational.bsky.social
What kind of content would you like to see from us on Bluesky? We'd love to know! 👀💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
February 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What kind of content would you like to see from us on Bluesky? We'd love to know! 👀💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
Every child deserves the right to be educated. 💜
"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education
"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education
February 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Every child deserves the right to be educated. 💜
"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education
"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education
Can you believe it’s February already? 👀
To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
February 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Can you believe it’s February already? 👀
To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
January 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The stories behind the portraits. 💜
Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!
Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs
Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!
Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs
January 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The stories behind the portraits. 💜
Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!
Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs
Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!
Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe
#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs