Volunteer Testimonial

What makes VSO different is the fact that volunteers live and work with ordinary people…they become part of a community, sleep in the same type of houses, eat the same type of food, share the happy times as well as the sad. While they can never become one of the people because they have their return air tickets, they show that they are willing to try to help a community."Martin Wall, returned volunteer, ICT Building Supervisor, Kenya

"I enhanced my market research and analysis skills during my time in Tanzania, but perhaps my most valuable learning involved diversity awareness and management and using my initiative when few support structures were available." Jill Huntley, Business Development and Strategist, Tanzania

"I am sometimes emotionally swamped by what I come across. However, I feel this is probably the most crucial work I have ever done…It all feels worthwhile". Valerie Henry, VSO Volunteer, Administrator, South African Youth Workers Association.