Volunteering

Volunteering

ACDI/VOCA
A private, nonprofit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries.

Blue Ventures Conservation
UK based not-for-profit organisation working to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research.

Brethren Volunteer Service
Offer religious volunteer youth opportunities abroad.

Carter Center
Center offers programs for academic credit or practical experience each year.

CRS
CRS assists impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas.Volunteer opportunities are available through Farmer to Farmer, where volunteers work with farmers, producer groups and rural businesses to develop the local capacity necessary to increase food production and rural incomes, expand economic growth and address environmental and natural resource management challenges.

Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI)
Exchange program for students in the U.S.A. and 30 other countries. School year and short-term programs are described, including information on how to become a host family.

Cheetah Outreach
If you are a student in Cape Peninsula, South Africa, Cheetah Outreach will bring a cheetah to your school. The rest of will have to make due with the Photo Gallery and the Meet our Cheetahs page. Also included is the page, Plight of the Cheetah which describes how the cheetah is losing habitat, and their conflict with livestock farmers in Namibia, a south African country.

Child Family Health International
Service Learning in International Health for medical, pre-medical, and nursing students.

Conservation Volunteers Australia
Help create a Better Earth become a conservation volunteer.

Council on International Educational Exchange
To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, is Council's mission.

Cuso International
how cuso International works We match highly skilled volunteers with local partners who, together, work on specific projects that are designed to help communities thrive and grow. What we do Cuso International works to reduce poverty by creating sustainable livelihoods; eliminate disadvantage by improving access to education and healthcare; and combat inequality by empowering people … Continue reading "Home"

Doctors Without Borders
Doctors and nurses volunteer to provide urgent medical care in countries to victims of war and disaster. Includes news, exhibits, publications, speeches, field news, and volunteering information.

Earthwatch Institute
An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.

Global Vision International (GVI)
Hosts volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks to 12 months in over 20 countries including China, Mexico and the Central African Republic.

Global Volunteers
Sends teams of volunteers to work on short-term development projects worldwide. Coordinates over 150 teams per year. Trip information and contacts for Minnesota non-profit organization.

Global Works
Summer programs located in all types of cultures around the world. Students live in places that range from small villages to ruined castles. Community service, language and adventure travel programs for teenagers.

Help Exchange
Volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation and food (bed and board) in Australia, New Zealand and Europe on farms, backpacker hostels, lodges and other properties.

i-to-i International Projects
Provides a variety of work experiences including teaching english as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and skills development.

United Planet
An international non-profit with members and programs in over 100 countries.

VSO
(Voluntary Service Overseas). An international development charity which works through volunteers. Enables people aged 17-70 to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.

Willing Workers on Organic Farms Australia
Prints a directory of over 1,000 organic host farms; includes information on WWOOF programs, directory of agents, and bulletin board of opportunities.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA
Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in the United States who participate in WWOOF programs.

WWOOF International
Organization assisting those who would like to work as volunteers on organic farms internationally. Program highlights and contact information.