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.
