Volunteering

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways you can make a real difference to people living in the toughest circumstances.

VSO sends volunteers rather than money. We work on long-term, sustainable solutions. Nothing compares with the satisfaction of translating generosity into practical, life-changing achievements.

VSO Jitolee supports 1GOAL

Education beats poverty. VSO together with international footballers,other 1GOAL partners and millions of people from across the globe. We have one goal: to help the 72 million children around the world who are missing out on a primary education get one.

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Add your voice to our petition asking world leaders to give 72 million children primary education.

What we do

Latest developments

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NomFundo Ndlovu
South Africa

Secure livelihoods

Honduras

Population:: 7.2 million
GDP per capita:: $3,796
HDI ranking:: 112 out of 182
Life expectancy:: 72 years

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VSO Jitolee

VSO is the world's leading independent, international development charity that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

VSO Jitolee works in partnership with organisations that provide generous financial support, people and expertise to help us deliver development impact.