BRITISH VOLUNTARY SERVICE Stit,—Before this correspondence closes may I be
allowed, as the parent of a Volunteer, to express MY sincere admiration for the present administration of Voluntary Service Overseas?
My daughter returned from Kenya only a fort- night ago brimful of health and happiness after a wonderful year. The story of her experiences leaves no doubt that the ideals of service, adventure and the call of youth to youth, for which VSO stands, are being fully maintained. What is more, she speaks highly of the encouragement received from VSO Headquarters throughout her period of service. My wife and I have paid several visits to VSO offices. The Acting Director and the Secretary have always welcomed us and impressed us with the personal interest they have shown in our daughter. VSO has kept in constant touch with her as an in- dividual, while she was abroad, through personal correspondence. Some have expressed concern that Volunteers have had to book their own homeward passages. WhY not? They are chosen for their ability, amongst other qualities, to take responsibility. When they have return tickets why should they not make their own travel arrangements? I should deem it an honour to reassure any parents who have been worried by this misleading corre- spondence about VSO, and who may like to contact me personally.
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