This year, we celebrate 20 years of collaboration between VSO and Randstad, a partnership dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty and injustice by creating opportunities for marginalised communities to access decent jobs. Since its inception in June 2004, this partnership has been driven by a shared vision of equity and equal opportunities.
The partnership began with Randstad providing corporate volunteers—its employees—who contributed their expertise to VSO projects. Through volunteering, Randstad staff have had the unique chance to participate in VSO projects, offering their expertise in human resources, business development, private sector engagement, and communication/media. Over time, it evolved into a deeper collaboration, with VSO and Randstad co-creating initiatives that strengthened their ability to support marginalised communities together. These efforts have helped truly transform women's and youth's lives by improving access to the labour market.
To commemorate this milestone, we’ve published a special anniversary magazine filled with inspiring stories from volunteers, highlighting the impact of this partnership on communities and the volunteers themselves.
Discover more about the partnership and its impact by exploring these powerful volunteer stories.
Together, we celebrate 20 years of meaningful change and look forward to a future of continued collaboration with Randstad!
More volunteer stories
“Bringing about change is always a two-way process" - Nicoline's journey in Cambodia
Nicoline volunteered on VSO's Rural Employment for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (RECOVER) project in Cambodia, helping rural communities to build sustainable livelihoods. Learn more about her volunteer journey.
From Ethiopia to Nepal, meet the volunteer challenging the education status quo
Kam Jaga is a volunteer Inclusive Education Advisor who's challenging the socio-cultural and political barriers that prevent children in Nepal accessing a fair education. Read about his volunteer journey and the lessons he's learnt along the way.
The determined volunteers tackling sexual taboos
Millions of people worldwide experience barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Meet two youth volunteers from Kenya who are helping to change this narrative by working with young and marginalised people to promote sexual and reproductive rights..