International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day takes place every year on 5 December as a celebration of volunteers and volunteering in all its forms. At VSO, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Join us in celebrating ordinary people, doing extraordinary things.

#StepForward for International Volunteer Day (IVD)

We want to thank all VSO volunteers who stepped forward to fight poverty. To celebrate the dedication and achievements of VSO volunteers on International Volunteer Day (IVD), we’re asking people to step forward for VSO. Make a pledge to do something extraordinary in 2015 #stepforward.

These are some of ways you can #stepforward for VSO.

Volunteer

Become a VSO volunteer overseas and share your skills. See our current volunteer roles for experienced professionals and VSO ICS, our youth volunteer programme.

Donate

Whatever amount you can donate can make a real difference. Donate now

Fundraise

Run, hike or bake for VSO. See great fundraising ideas

Campaign

Join us and stand up for #WomenInPower

For some more ideas of how you can #stepforward have a look at our easy ways to make a difference infographic

Spread the word

Tell your family and friends about our work and our extraordinary volunteer roles

Whatever you can do will change lives.

Step forward for VSO today.

Volunteers who stepped forward for VSO

David’s story

“Back in the UK I would never get the breadth of experience I had in Malawi – just go for it!

Learn about VSO volunteer nurse trainer David in Malawi.

Ludiya’s story

“I really wanted to find a meaningful way of sharing my experience before I retired”.

Read about volunteer teaching advisor Ludiya in Nepal

Michael’s story

“The benefits you can accrue from this sort of experience will stay with you for the rest of your life”.

Learn about consultant physician Michael in Tanzania

Christiane’s story

“Each time I have volunteered I have gained something professionally and personally”.

Read about volunteer disability advisor Christiane in Rwanda.