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The enduring spirit of volunteering

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted a rush of volunteers - it's an inspiring moment, and a reminder of the benefits and lasting power of volunteering.

Ana Paula Pinto reads textbook and performs in classroom activity with the students from primary school at Kyakathone primary school, Kyike Ma Yaw township, Mon state on 5 December,2019.

Life as an education volunteer in Myanmar

After nearly three decades working as a teacher, Portuguese volunteer Ana Paula Pinto shares her experiences volunteering in Myanmar. Educating children here has not always been a priority but Ana Paula says that’s changing, slowly but surely.

volunteer Arnoud Keizer teaches Anita Ayuban how to use a GPS mapping device

Making maps that save lives: Arnoud Keizer in the Philippines

In November 2013 Typhoon Haiyan tore a path of destruction through the Philippines affecting over 14 million people. Volunteer Arnoud Keizer has spent nine months supporting national efforts to use science and technology to prepare for and prevent future devastation.

Life as a public health nurse volunteer in Nepal

Cath Nixon took a two-year career break to support women's health as a VSO volunteer nurse.

Transforming the way women are medically treated in rural Nepal

VSO volunteer public health nurse Cath Nixon works alongside local health workers in a district hospital and across villages in midwest Nepal to improve and raise awareness of the care vulnerable women receive before and after pregnancy.

Fellow colleague Peter gives a thumbs up after completing the ride

Change things up a gear in 2019: Cycle the RideLondon 100 for VSO

Paul Phillips was just an ordinary commuter cyclist before the RideLondon 100. A year on, he's attempting it again for VSO.

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