How do I apply for a job at VSO?
How to apply
- Browse our current opportunities.
- Select a role to find out more about it.
- Download and read the detailed job description and person specification.
- Use the ‘make an application’ button to begin your application.
- Complete the online application form – please note that we don’t accept CVs via email.
Which countries does VSO operate on?
Where we work
- Bangladesh.
- Cambodia.
- eSwatini.
- Ethiopia.
- Ghana.
- India.
- Kenya.
- Lesotho.
How long are VSO placements?
How long are VSO volunteer assignments? VSO assignments last two years or more. Ending poverty requires inspired, energetic volunteers who have a deep knowledge of local issues.
What is the full meaning of VSO?
Voluntary Service Overseas
(viː es oʊ ) proper noun. VSO is a British organization that sends skilled people to developing countries to work on projects that help the local community. VSO is an abbreviation for ‘Voluntary Service Overseas’.
How is VSO funded?
Our work would not be possible without funding and donations from agencies, trusts, private companies and the general public.
Does VSO cost money?
What are the costs of using a VSO representative? Using a VSO to help file your claim is free of charge (barring any unusual expenses). Though they would certainly appreciate it, you do not have to be a member of the organization to use their services and becoming a member is not an expectation.
Can volunteer work turn into a job?
If you are currently unemployed, volunteering is also a great way to fill a gap in your resume. You can continue to gain valuable work experience while still job searching. Some volunteer positions can turn into full-time jobs, so do your best work and get to know as many people in the organization as possible.
Does volunteering look good on CV?
Some studies have shown that applicants who engage in volunteering have a one-third better chance of being hired, and that’s because a whopping 80% to 90% of managers in a Deloitte survey said they would like to see volunteering listed on CVs.