VOLUNTEER WITH VSI

Give your time.
Grow your voice.

Volunteering with VSI is an opportunity to learn, serve, build practical skills and contribute to meaningful work with students, communities and partners across Zambia.

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VSI volunteers working together in the community

VSI VOLUNTEERSPeople powering service.

A STRUCTURED EXPERIENCE

Volunteers are partners in the work — not just extra hands.

VSI's volunteer approach provides for transparent recruitment, appropriate placement, induction, training, supervision, safeguarding, feedback and recognition. Volunteer engagement is shaped around programme needs and the skills, availability and interests of each volunteer.

VSI volunteers taking part in community service

VOLUNTEERING IN ACTION

From showing up to making a difference.

VSI volunteers bring energy, skills and a spirit of service to practical activities. Whether supporting a programme, working with a school, helping a community initiative or contributing professional expertise, every role connects back to meaningful youth participation.

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WAYS TO SERVE

Discover how your unique skills can drive change.

Programme volunteers

Support approved VSI programmes and activities with clear roles, outputs and supervision.

School-based volunteers

Support learner-focused activities in schools, with appropriate safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Community volunteers

Help with community awareness, mobilisation, outreach and feedback activities.

Youth volunteers

Build practical experience, confidence, leadership and civic participation through service.

Technical & professional

Contribute skills in research, communications, ICT, governance, facilitation and organisational development.

Short-term & event

Support conferences, campaigns, awareness events, research and public engagement activities.

PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES

Choose the kind of work you want to grow through.

Explore areas where volunteer interests can connect with VSI's programme work.

Civic leadership

Facilitation, democratic participation, youth engagement and civic education.

Mental resilience

Awareness, resilience-building, peer support and healthy learning environments.

Youth development

Leadership, employability, entrepreneurship, digital skills and mentorship.

Community engagement

Community mobilisation, outreach, service activities and stakeholder engagement.

Research & advocacy

Research, data collection, policy analysis, evidence and advocacy.

Communications & media

Website content, social media, photography, videography, design and digital campaigns.

Apply

Tell VSI about yourself, your skills, motivation, availability and areas where you would like to contribute.

Review

Applications are reviewed against the needs and selection criteria of the relevant opportunity.

Prepare

Selected volunteers receive role information, induction and relevant preparation before deployment.

Contribute

Volunteers work within approved assignments, with supervision, support, safeguarding and feedback.

Young people participating in civic leadership and community activity

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Safe. Respectful. Supportive.

VSI's volunteer framework emphasises clear information, training and support, fair treatment, appropriate supervision and recognition. Volunteers are also expected to uphold conduct, confidentiality, safeguarding and responsible service.

Training & inductionOrientation, safeguarding, safety, communication and reporting.

SupervisionVolunteer assignments have clear supervision and reporting arrangements.

DevelopmentMentorship, coaching, feedback, learning and leadership opportunities.

RecognitionAppropriate acknowledgement can include certificates and appreciation.

VOLUNTEER WITH VSI

Ready to contribute?

If you are passionate about youth leadership, community service, civic participation, wellbeing, research, communications or other areas of VSI's work, we would love to hear from you.

Complete the official VSI volunteer form with your details, interests, skills and availability. The VSI team will review your information and contact you about suitable opportunities.

Before you applyVolunteer roles may require induction, training, supervision and additional safeguarding or screening depending on the assignment.

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OFFICIAL VSI FORM

Tell us where you can make a difference.

Your application is handled through VSI's official Google Form.

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QUESTIONS?

Not sure where you fit yet?

Reach out to VSI and the team can guide you toward the right opportunity.

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Give your time.Grow your voice.