VSO International

In Nepal, two VSO volunteers are stood with two schoolchildren. They are in an outdoor setting with lots of greenery behind them. They are all engaged in a conversation.

We're looking for English Language Teachers to support a new project in Uzbekistan. 🧑‍🏫

⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.

Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq

In the Philippines, a father and mother stand with their small daughter. They are located in an outdoor environment holding trees that are ready to be planted.

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay everyone! 🍃

We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜

What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!

A pin-board of a colourful world map has photographs attached to it showing different VSO volunteers in different locations across the globe.

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🙌

Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜

What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️

Two people in Nepal smiling and sitting close together in a rustic setting with a thatched background.

In Nepal, we've been supporting communities to transform their attitudes towards gender norms. 📣

As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

In Malawi, Thoko is stood between his mother and father outside of their home.

In Malawi, VSO volunteers are helping children to read and write so they can can become the active citizens of tomorrow. 👏

By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜

Two workers smiling at a recycling site, one wearing a blue jumpsuit and PPE equipment, the other in a white polo shirt with the 'VSO' logo. Both are standing in front of a pile of compressed plastic waste.

Did you know that in Kenya, youth form 35% of the population? 👀

We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals

Person standing in front of a chalkboard in a classroom setting. On top of this image, text overlays with the word "MAY" three times in large letters. The first two words are in white, while the third word is purple.

Bring in the month of May! 😎

To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️

Let's speak it into existence!

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

We recently hosted the Regional Health Promotion Conference in Kenya alongside Ministry of Health Kenya, and the conversations around health access must continue. 📣

Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs

#WeVolunteerFor #RHPC2025

Two action figures of VSO volunteers are in a pink toy box. There is white text which states 'VSO Volunteers - Creating lasting change by unlocking the power of people.' The two figures are wearing pink t-shirts with the VSO logo on them. The male (on the left), has chino-styled pants and grey shoes. The female (on the right) is wearing black pants and grey shoes, while also holding a walking cane. Between the two figures is equipment needed for volunteering activities. This includes a flag with the SDG logo on it, a megaphone, a backpack, and a note book.

A new trend for us to jump on? Sounds good! 👍

Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

An image of two women with their arms around one another. On top, and blocking the majority of the image, is a white box with pink text inside. The text reads "Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) - United Kingdom. Deadline: 1st April 2025".

Calling all fundraisers! 📣

We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.

Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...

Volunteering has always been a powerful way for me to connect with what matters—conservation, communities, and creating impact.

A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝

@vsointernational.bsky.social

What kind of content would you like to see from us on Bluesky? We'd love to know! 👀💜

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

A young girl in Malawi, wearing a bright blue uniform with a white collar, is wearing headphones while holding a tablet. She is smiling as she looks down to what is on the screen. Text at the bottom of the image reads: "In Malawi, Alinafe uses the educational tablet that helped her learn to read, write, and count to 100. - VSO / Halifax Trading Malawi."

Every child deserves the right to be educated. 💜

"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education

That's amazing to hear, Robert! You're making a huge difference in your community. 💜

What inspires you to volunteer?

Two individuals sitting at a table, smiling while looking at a digital tablet, with promotional posters on the wall behind them. Large text overlay reads "FEBRUARY".

Can you believe it’s February already? 👀

To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

What volunteering plans do you have for 2025? 👀

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

A family of four are stood in the doorframe of their home, all looking at one another. Laxman (top left) and Puja (top right), stand behind their two young children. There has been text added on top of this image which reads: Laxman and Puja standing as a strong family unit with their children in Nepal. Photograph by; Suraj Ratna Shakya.

The stories behind the portraits. 💜

Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!

Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs

Group of six individuals in branded t-shirts from "MakeWay" and "VSO" posing joyfully in an outdoor setting with trees in the background,. There is a framed border with a red, white black, and green pattern.

We're excited to announce the first ever East Africa Regional Health Promotion Conference taking place in Nairobi in March 2025. 📣

Learn more about this event in partnership with the Ministry of Health Kenya and Africa CDC.

📅 When: 18 - 19 March 2025
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: bit.ly/3C7CqgO

#RHPC25

Gubalo, an elderly lady in Kenya, is at her home smiling to the camera. She is holding her face between her two hands. Text appears at the bottom of the page reading: Gubalo, in her early 70s, offers a smile of hope and resilience at her home in Kenya. Photograph by: Paul Wambugu

The stories behind the portraits. 💜

Gubalo, in her early 70s, offers a smile of hope and resilience at her home in Kenya. She has been facing a lot of challenges due to the impacts of climate change.

Read her story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs

A 'screenshot' of an iPhone notes page. The text reads: 2025 Ins: 1. Volunteering for a causes we care about 2. Partnering with local communities 3. Immersing ourselves in different cultures 4. Setting up monthly charitable donations 2025 Outs: 1. Buying wasteful and non-essential items 2. Ignoring local expertise and experiences 3. Judging people and enforcing stereotypes 4. Disregarding youth input in planning

Who else has shared their 2025 ins and outs? 👀

Let us know some of yours in the replies below... ⤵️

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

A white background with black and pink text reads: What has been your volunteer highlight this year? The VSO logo appears in the bottom left corner.

2024 has been a year of remarkable achievements for volunteers across the world. 💜

In the comments below, let us know some of your highlights this year and what excites you for 2025! ⤵

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Volunteers #Volunteering

VSO volunteer Lawrence is wearing a white t-shirt and cap. He is stood in a waste dump site in Kenya with a woman who he is supporting through VSO's From Waste to Work project. She is wearing white trousers and a brown t-shirt.

From organising river clean-ups to lobbying government, Lawrence has a long history of volunteering. 💜

He's now using his experience to empower waste pickers in the local community and has high hopes for the future!

Read his story: bit.ly/4gy17SB

#WeVolunteerFor

Volunteers Melba (left) and Claude (right) are seen in a split screen on a Zoom recording. The background is pink with the VSO logo fading in the background. Melba is in a home setting, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses. Claude is outdoors standing in front of a brick wall, also wearing glasses, and a white VSO t-shirt.

Melba and Claude are two very different education specialists with one thing in common, they both volunteered with VSO in Rwanda! 💜

We brought them together to learn more about their inspiring work and how they're champions of quality education: bit.ly/4iLR2mE

#WeVolunteerFor #Education #SDGs

VSO volunteer and award winner Celestin is stood wearing a black shirt and denim jeans. He looks to be in a classroom setting, and is leaning down pointing at tablets held by two women. One is wearing a white jacket and the other is wearing a beige gilet-styled overcoat.

Are you ready to meet the VSO Volunteer Impact Awards Winners of 2024?🏆

Then look no further! Start this new week with some inspiration by reading about the significant contributions made by these dedicated volunteers over the past year. 💜

Read here: bit.ly/3BncIoq

#WeVolunteerFor #IVD2024

Thanks for sharing this, Madeleine! 🙌 We'd love to be included in your next starter pack so we can connect with other purpose-driven organisations right here on Bluesky and spread the power of volunteering. 💜

It's never too late, Carla! 😊 We're so pleased to have seen your post and now be able to say hello to you.

If you'd like to learn more about what we're doing now, and hear more about the inspiring work of volunteers, we definitely recommend that you sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/3VwAzsE

Peter, a teacher supported by VSO, stands in front of a chalk board in a classroom. Overlapping this image is a pink transparent background, with white text on top of it. The text reads: "One of the factors for me to become a teacher is to be a role model so boys and girls can also be the teachers of tomorrow." - Peter Kwenda, Malawi. In the bottom left corner is the VSO logo.

Do you remember what impact your teacher had on you growing up? Comment below and let's share some positivity as we approach the end of another week. 💜

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #QualityEducation

A conference hall with tiered seating and desks wrap around the room. There are volunteers sat in seats looking forward to a volunteer speaking. There are posters on the walls with VSO logos on them.

Three rows of VSO volunteers are smiling and holding certificates that are acknowledging their achievements from the past year. They are all smiling in front of a VSO branded sign that says 'International Volunteer Day 2024'

Sevel VSO volunteers are stood in front of a selfie wall with different organisaiton logos on them - including VSO's. They are all wearing lanyards and name tags, and are smiling.

Three women are stood in front of a branded selfie wall wearing orange lanyards with name tags on them.

A huge congratulations to our team in Bangladesh who brought together over 500 volunteers to celebrate #IVD2024. 👏

The event provided a space for volunteers to share their own inspiring stories and spotlight the achievements made across all 64 districts of Bangladesh this year. 💜

#WeVOlunteerFor

Five volunteers in Nigeria are standing outside in front of a tree. They are wearing white and pink VSO t-shirts, smiling to the camera. They are part of the National Youth Engagement Network in Nigeria.

Ever wondered what type of volunteer you are? 👀

As part of our continued International Volunteer Day celebrations, make sure to take this interactive quiz and share your result in the comments: bit.ly/3D3q9ds

We can't wait to hear your response! 💜

#IVD2024 #WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals

Thank you to the wonderful Larry Dwayne, a hip-hop artist in Kenya, who is also a proud VSO volunteer, for providing these incredible beats! 💃🕺

We're calling it now: he'll be on everyone's #SpotifyWrapped next year... 👀