As VSO works on requests from local partners, they have possibilities for a wide range of professionals. VSO receives requests for many different professionals, ranging from doctors to math teachers and from agriculturalists to general managers Candidates in the: health, education (maths & science, English language, primary education, education management and special education), social development (social and community work), business and management, IT, natural resources and technical skills have a good chance to go overseas with VSO.

In general candidates should:

• Be aged between 23 and 68 years old
• Be prepared to work abroad for two years
• Be willing to work for a local allowance
• Have a higher vocational education diploma or university degree
• Have at least two years (recent) work experience in their profession
• Have a sound knowledge of the English language

If the candidate meets these requirements, he or she can apply by sending an application form and a full CV in English to the relevant VSO office. Candidates from The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Denmark have to apply to the VSO office in Utrecht, The Netherlands (www.vso.nl): candidates from the US and Canada should apply through VSO Canada and candidates from other countries should apply through VSO UK in London.

After receiving the application form, VSO will determine if your candidate’s skills meet the needs of our overseas partners and if it is possible to proceed with the application. If so, candidates will have to attend a VSO assessment day. Only after the assessment, candidates will be offered placements that match their skills and experience. During the time between the assessment and departure, candidates will participate in various training sessions, have a medical check and arrange their personal issues like subletting their home etc. Normally the procedure takes 6-8 months.