VSO brings people together to fight poverty.

Our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations to share their skills and create positive change.

2018 marks 60 years since VSO sent our first 16 British volunteers overseas in response to a letter from the Bishop of Portsmouth asking for people to teach English in Borneo.

Much has changed since then. VSO has engaged over 72,000 volunteers to work on development programmes in more than 120 countries.

We know that when teachers pass on their skills to others, community groups are shown reliable sources of income, and governments help to make systems fairer, this brings about lasting change. 

 Our Values

• By thinking globally, we can change the world
• Progress is only possible by working together
• Knowledge is our most powerful tool
• People are the best agents of change

By supporting our marathon runners you, along with them, are upholding our values. You are an agent for positive change. You are utilising your power to help end global poverty. Thank you!