The CUSO-VSO experience
CUSO-VSO sends people rather than aid money.
Volunteers work on long-term, sustainable solutions, and live at the heart of their overseas community on a similar salary and in comparable accommodation to their local co-workers.
Working in partnership
You will work in partnership with local and national groups to share skills and learn yourself. You will work directly with your local employer, but we are always there to support you should the need arise.
Our international approach – which involves volunteers and staff from an increasing range of countries – lets us combine and learn from different perspectives. As part of our contribution to tackling poverty, we build on the experience of volunteers to raise awareness of development and global justice issues, and to achieve policy change in developed countries.
Support from home
CUSO-VSO is a registered charity, and all volunteers are encouraged to fundraise in support of our programs. Many volunteers find their families, friends and communities are eager to get involved and support their work overseas. We provide the training and resources to help volunteers meet their fundraising goals.
Stories from the field
Read about our volunteers' experiences of living and working at the grassroots of global change. These are real stories from real people creating real impact.
