VSO is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes volunteering as a powerful and practical way to tackle poverty and inequality. Our purpose is to create lasting change through volunteering.
At VSO, we believe in bringing about change, not by sending aid, but by working with volunteers and partners to empower people in some of the worldโs poorest and most fragile regions. We know that people in developing countries have the desire, power, courage and determination to shape their own futures.
Through our Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, we put the most marginalised people first. Grounded in years of evidence and learning, this approach develops active citizens who drive local community-led change and deliver sustainable development goals long after a project or grant ends.
Role Details Location:Sierra Leone Salary:Not Specified Contract Type:Not Specified Contract Length:Not Specified Full Time:Not Specified Application Closing Date:Nov 28, 2025 00:00:00 Interview Date:7/12/2025 Start Date:01/01/2026 File Size: 24.6 KBs, File Type: docx
Role Overview Summary
To accompany a cluster of 3 Civil Society Groups (CSGs)/Networks e.g. [Youth Engagement Disability Networks, Youth Engagement Network and Pujehun Womenโs group in Freetown and Pujehun to strengthen their capacity to become resilient, self-sustaining, and well-equipped to organise for acting on their development priorities including equitable access to quality public services for Economy Growth/ Health /Climate Resilience/Humanitarian/Youth issues and be capable of holding systems accountable through volunteering for development.
As part of a global volunteer network, the volunteer will work alongside CSGs, VSO team and partners to foster knowledge sharing and drive locally led development and system change. This role is critical in building trust and co-facilitating holistic capacity strengthening with CSGs using volunteer relational model, co-creating and accompaniment approach.
Ideal Applicant Summary Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
โข Ability to be open minded and respectful
โข Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
โข Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
โข Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Disclaimer: VSO is committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. VSO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Any such request in VSOโs name is fraudulent and should be disregarded. Please report suspicious requests to recruitment@vsoint.org
Additional Information
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
Contract duration: Please note the duration for this contract ends 31March 2026 but may be renewed based on the confirmation of the funds.