Job skills

To become an international volunteer with VSO, you’ll need both professional experience and qualifications. Exact requirements will depend on your area of expertise. Start by looking at the table below to check your placement options.

Placement lengthWhat's needed
6 months3-5 years' professional experience.
12-24 months5-7 years' professional experience.

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Volunteer sectors

Rural scene in south west Bangladesh

Animals and natural resources

Volunteer: Janice Manlutac (Philippines), Alexandra, Jo'Burg

Communications and fundraising

Sri Lanka/Hounslow Global Xchange 2005

Community and social development

Doctor Dearlove in Lesotho

Engineering and Technical

Doctor Dearlove in Lesotho

Health

VSO Vietnam 2010

HIV and AIDS

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Management, business and IT

VSO Vietnam 2010

Teaching and education