Welcome to VSO's 50th Anniversary! We are so proud to be celebrating 50 years of sending over 32,000 volunteers overseas to work alongside our partners to help some of the poorest people in the world.
Our 50th Anniversary provides us with an opportunity to celebrate our successes and reconnect with volunteers from over the past five decades. Check out our fantastic photo gallery showcasing wonderful images from over the years. Read our impact stories to find out the difference volunteers can make and find out how you can get involved with VSO today and contribute to our achievements in the future.
Keep checking these pages to find out what's on during our anniversary year.
The Stars of Africa
at the Royal Albert Hall, 26 November
Join us to celebrate 50 fantastic years of VSO in the grandest event in VSO’s history at the stunning Royal Albert Hall, featuring world famous artist Hugh Masekela.
VSO Film Season at the Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum is helping VSO pay tribute to 50 years of volunteering during a Film Season taking place from 8th August to 21st September 2008. The free exhibition will draw on films from the Museum's collection and the archives of VSO, tracing the history of VSO and paying tribute to the thousands of people who have volunteered their skills and experience in development projects around the world.
