Chinese professionals can now apply to volunteer overseas with VSO

02/07/2010 00:01:00

If you are a Chinese professional and are looking for a change in 2010, you can now apply to volunteer with VSO to make a real difference, not only to your life, but also to the lives of some of the world's poorest people.

By sharing your valuable skills, you'll help disadvantaged communities in some of the world's poorest countries. As well as gaining new skills and experiences, you will return equipped with invaluable professional experience, a wealth of memories, and a whole new perspective on life.

VSO started its work in China in 1981. VSO believes it is the right time for Chinese volunteers to represent China in international development. 

VSO is urgently in need of volunteers with a variety of skills and level of experience and qualifications such as health, HIV and health project management, small business advising, NGO management, natural resources management, and IT.

Apply now if you are:

• at least 26-years-old, with a college degree

• have at least three years professional experience, is able to communicate in English

• available to live in a developing country for six months to two years. 

For inquiries, call +86 (0)10 6553 1947 extension 28. To apply, send an email with your application form to vsochina@vsoint.org by 12 July 2010, and indicate “Volunteer Application” in the subject of your email.

This initiative is supported by China International Centre for Economic & Technical Exchanges, Beijing Volunteers Federation, Volunteer Committee of China Social Work Association and endorsed by the Ministry of Commerce of P.R. China.