VSO aims to develop the spirit of selfless service by responding to the community’s needs, addressing the issues of society, and developing the leadership and learning skills of the volunteers. Students, faculty, and staff strive to ameliorate the conditions of the impoverished and the less fortunate. We come together in hopes of forging a path to a better society.

Objectives

To respond to community needs
To address the issues of society
To develop the leadership potential of the students
To enhance student learning

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Projects

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Volunteers

Dr H S Ballal

Pro Chancellor, MAHE

"Seeing the number of times we turn to the volunteers for help in any event in the campus, it's safe to say that VSO is the backbone of MAHE! No event can happen without the support of VSO!"

Dr. Sajjad Fazel

Founder, Afya Yako, Tanzania

"VSO brings people from different walks of life together for a common good. Giving back to society and helping others, gaining new experiences, discovering hidden talents, gaining a sense of accomplishment and contentment, creating networks and even building career options."

SOUMYABRATA BANIK

School of Life Sciences, Manipal

"Being a part of VSO has been the most wonderful thing in manipal. It has been a really great experience aI nd would like to ask everyone out there to join and be a part of it. "

Pratyay Prakhar

MIT Manipal

"Not only the recent changes made to the website have made it look more beautiful, it has also made sure that all the information related to VSO is concise and updated so that it can be read by anyone easily."

Archica Gupta

School of Life Sciences, Manipal

"VSO has been a very interesting experience for me during my time in Manipal. My first project was Sanjeevani- Visit to the Pediatric Ward. It was absolutely wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the kids and their precious smiles while we played with them. It was a lovely experience to be able to engage with the community. I would really like to thank VSO for giving me this incredible opportunity"

Sumit Agarwal

MIT Manipal

"It's been almost a year I started volunteering for VSO and to be honest it's been the best part of my first year of college. The projects are all framed in such a way that it delivers the best it can in those few hours. VSO as an organization provides various opportunities to the students which is not just social work but includes events like Manipal Marathon , Carnival, Tarang and many more events which focuses on spreading smiles. It's been a great experience for me personally and I've had a great time volunteering for VSO. After all, smile is that one thing everyone is looking for in life. "

Aishwarya Srinivasan

DOC Manipal

"A person with empathy, love for people and someone who is sensitive to the needs and troubles of a fellow human. This is what you are or will become when you graduate VSO, if I may say so. Service before self isn't just said here, it is meant, always."

Navaneeth Ganesh

MIT Manipal

"VSO has been more than just a volunteering activity during my Manipal journey. It has been a leadership experience that has taught me everything from working in teams to planning and executing projects. It has been a huge exercise in personal and professional development, and most importantly, it has given me lifelong friendship and fellowship with other volunteers from across the country through its many activities."

Garima Panjwani

SOAHS Manipal

"As both a volunteer and coordinator in VSO, I have had the opportunity to engage with various aspects of organizing, managing, and executing community-driven initiatives. Volunteering helped me to contribute to meaningful causes, such as helping with events, fundraising or supporting individuals in need. Working alongside fellow volunteers has been an enriching experience for me. The collaboration within the group made the work enjoyable, and I learned so much from others. As a coordinator, I had the responsibility of organizing volunteers, ensuring tasks were assigned efficiently, and that the events ran smoothly. This role taught me how to lead a team, delegate responsibilities, and maintain a positive environment. It helped me improve my communication and problem solving skills. Overall, being a volunteer and coordinator has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It allowed me to contribute to my community while also developing key leadership skills. The challenges were real but manageable, and the positive impact we had made the effort worthwhile. There is always room for improvement, but these experiences helped me grow both personally and professionally. V for VSO???"