Volunteer
From teaching classrooms in southern Bangladesh to supporting garment workers in Dhaka, there is a program that fits your skills — on the field or from anywhere in the world.
Real Work, Real Impact
Direct Field Access
Work side-by-side with our field teams and communities — not from a desk far away.
Structured Orientation
Every volunteer starts with training at one of our centres before deployment.
Real Responsibility
Volunteers lead sessions, run programs, and contribute to real deliverables.
Long-Term Connection
Many of our volunteers stay connected for years — some join our staff.
Programs Open to Volunteers
Six active programs that regularly welcome volunteers across Bangladesh.
Second Chance Education
Barishal & Jhalakathi Districts
Support out-of-school children catching up on primary education through our ABAL and Multi-Grade model learning centres.
Ideal for: teaching students, education graduates, Bangla speakers
RMG Workers Health & WASH
Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj
Help deliver health, hygiene, and nutrition sessions inside garment factories — including hand-washing behavior change campaigns.
Ideal for: public health students, nurses, community mobilisers
Street & Working Children
Barishal Town · Uzirpur · Amtali
Work with vulnerable street-connected children through non-formal education, counselling support, and recreation activities.
Ideal for: social work students, counsellors, child rights advocates
VGD Women Rehabilitation
Chandpur · Barishal · Jhalakathi · Barguna
Support Vulnerable Group Development women through skills training, leadership workshops, and income-generating activity planning.
Ideal for: trainers, gender specialists, small-business mentors
Climate & Social Forestry
Coastal & char areas · Barishal Division
Join our plantation, nursery development, and nutrition garden programs in the most climate-vulnerable parts of southern Bangladesh.
Ideal for: environmental science students, agronomists, photographers
Fisheries Development
Patuakhali · Barguna · Bhola · Gopalganj
Work with fishing households on pond re-excavation, fish cultivation, and integrated duck-cum-fish farming techniques.
Ideal for: fisheries students, aquaculture enthusiasts, data collectors
Four Ways to Volunteer
Pick the style that fits your availability and location.
Field Volunteering
On the ground in Bangladesh. Live and work with our field teams in rural or urban programs.
2 weeks – 6 monthsRemote Volunteering
Contribute from anywhere — writing, design, translation, data analysis, or fundraising.
Flexible hoursSkilled Pro-Bono
Doctors, engineers, trainers, M&E specialists, agronomists, and other professionals.
Project-basedStudent Internships
Structured placements for university students in development, health, agriculture, or social work.
1 – 6 monthsYour Volunteer Journey
Reach Out
Contact us through the Contact page with your interests and availability.
Fit Conversation
We match you to a program based on your skills, location, and time commitment.
Orientation
Structured training at one of our centres before you start in the field.
Serve & Stay Connected
Volunteer with our teams, and join our growing alumni network afterwards.
Before You Apply
For field placements, conversational Bangla is very helpful but not always required — our staff speak English and can bridge the gap. Remote volunteering has no language requirement.
VOSD provides accommodation and meals at our central training centres for volunteers on residential placements. We do not pay stipends, but we cover in-country transport related to your placement.
Yes. We host corporate teams for one-to-three-day engagements — plantation drives, learning centre support, health camps, and distribution events. Contact us to plan your team day.
Yes. Every volunteer who completes their agreed placement receives a signed certificate from VOSD and, on request, a written reference for future studies or employment.
Reach Out to Volunteer
Tell us your skills and availability — we’ll match you to the right program and start your orientation.