Students and young people

Welcome to the VSO student fundraising page

We want students and young people to be part of, and instrumental in, VSO's vision. In this section you’ll find everything you need to know to kick-start your fundraising or volunteering for VSO.

Whether you're planning an event in your workplace or at university, participating in a street collection with Rag, or have you been dreaming about climbing to Everest Base Camp in the heart of the Himalayas? VSO have got it all sorted here especially for you.

Where next?

Volunteer as part of your university course or workplace CSR

Are you required to volunteer a certain number of hours in order to fulfil course requirements? We’d love to help you out, so email the team for more information.

Job Opportunities with VSO

We're always on the look out for enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring young people to get involved our work and help you stand out from the crowd and enhance your CV. Here are our current job opportunities for students and young people. These are updated regularly, so check back for new opportunities.

Contact us

For more information on any part of our student programme, email Emma Henly or call 0208 780 7215.

You can also 'Like' VSO Students on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @vsouk_students

Where we work

VSO works in 40 developing countries around the world fighting poverty every day through our volunteers. Take a look at our interactive map to find out exactly what we do and where.

Stories

Small change, big difference: Joanna Haworth in Sierra Leone

On the face of it, you might not think helping to establish a new university course would make much of a difference. But the work of VSO nurse trainer Joanna Haworth could have a far-reaching effect on healthcare provision in Sierra Leone, where life expectancy sits at an average of just 42 years.