Who We Are
VSA is a New Zealand-based international development organisation, working throughout Asia, Africa and the Pacific - wherever development needs are greatest and volunteers can make the most impact.
We are the country's largest and most experienced volunteer-sending agency. We are a not-for-profit, non-government, non-religious organisation.
In recent years, VSA has sent volunteers to Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Lao PDR, Niue, Papua New Guinea (including Bougainville), Samoa, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Vanuatu, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe. Programmes are established in new countries according to needs, the wishes of host governments and communities, and issues such as the safety and security of volunteers.
VSA's regional programmes are managed from our Wellington office. Programme staff in each region provide on-the-ground support to volunteers and partner organisations.
VSA COUNCIL 2007/08
VSA’s Council meets five times each year, with sub-committees meeting more regularly to discuss specific policy and activities throughout the year. Council is responsible for setting policy and the strategic plan for VSA, working closely with the CEO to see it implemented
NAME CATEGORY| Awi Riddell | Kaumatua |
Farib Sos
| Tangata Asia (Chair)
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| Gavin Kerr | President |
| Farib Sos | Tangata Asia (Chair) |
| Don Higgins | Returned Volunteer (Deputy Chair)
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| Roger Banfield | |
Liz Lee
| Returned Volunteer
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John Macalister
| Returned Volunteer
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Liz Thomas
| Returned Volunteer
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Kabossa Msimangira
| Tangata Africa
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John Overton
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Mele Wendt
| Tangata Pasifica
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Calvin Wootton
| Tangata Whenua
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