Knowledge: volunteering
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- La Sabranenque
http://www.sabranenque.com/volunteer/ - Offers architecture restoration projects for volunteers in southern France. Saint Victor la Coste, France operation. (French/English)
- Global Volunteers
http://www.globalvolunteers.org - 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.
- Service Civil International
http://www.sci-ivs.org - Worldwide volunteer placement for generalists in short term 2 week workcamps and long term 3-12 month social service or non profit community grassroots projects. SCI is based in Seattle, Washington.
- Explorations In Travel Inc.
http://www.exploretravel.com - Outdoor & cultural adventures for women over 40. Domestic and international active travel trips for women.
- Go M.A.D. Go Make A Difference
http://www.go-mad.org - International volunteer organization which works to match prospective volunteers with small social service projects around the world for short and long term stays.
- i-to-i International Projects
http://www.i-to-i.com/ - Provides a variety of work experiences including teaching english as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and skills development.
- Cross-Cultural Solutions
http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/ - An international volunteer program, with opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
- Volunteering Vacations
http://www.santacruzpl.org/readyref/files/time/vacation.shtml - Annotated list of organizational Web sites that offer opportunities to combine good works with travel.
- Travel with a Purpose
http://www.travelwithpurpose.com/ - Arranges trips of voluntouring - combination of travelling and volunteering worldwide. Located in San Diego, California.
- African Conservation Trust
http://www.projectafrica.com - Details of opportunities for volunteers to join conservation projects in Southern Africa.
- Amizade International Volunteering and Service-Learning
http://amizade.org - Provides community service volunteer programs around the world and international service-learning courses for academic credit.
- Biosphere Expeditions
http://www.biosphere-expeditions.org - Offering volunteer wildlife conservation expeditions in various countries.
- Ecovolunteer
http://www.ecovolunteer.org/ - Gives volunteers the opportunity to protect nature and its inhabitants by helping local organizations with their conservation projects.
- Global Vision International (GVI)
http://www.gvi.co.uk - Hosts volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks to 12 months in over 20 countries including China, Mexico and the Central African Republic.
- Global Works
http://www.globalworksinc.com - 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.
- Volunteer Travel
http://www.volunteertravel.com - Individual and group volunteer placements in South and Central America, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and Nepal. Conservation projects, teaching, farming, and animal rescues feature in their options.
- Volunteer Bolivia
http://www.volunteerbolivia.org - Provides positions with humanitarian and ecological organizations in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
- Asociacion ANAI
http://www.anaicr.org/ - A non-profit organization in Costa Rica: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.
- Willing Workers on Organic Farms Australia
http://wwoof.com.au - Prints a directory of over 1,000 organic host farms; includes information on WWOOF programs, directory of agents, and bulletin board of opportunities.
- Women in Progress
http://www.womeninprogress.org/ - International volunteer program focusing on assisting women in Africa to grow their micro enterprises and become self sufficient through business and IT consulting and training. Information for students as well as details on programs and internships.
- Volunteers for Rural Development Ghana
http://users.skynet.be/vrdghana - Ghanaian workcamp service for volunteers willing to make a positive contribution to the communities in the rural areas. Possible projects are school building, HIV/AIDS campaigns and tree planting. Photos, activity details and information on Ghana.
- Organic gardens in subtropical Australia
http://www.webspawner.com/users/kuijb/ - Volunteering in New South Wales dealing organic gardens, permaculture methods, landscaping or building. Free board and food in exchange for 4-5 hours a work a day. Photos and contact information.
- Rainforest Research
http://www.rainforestresearch.netfirms.com/ - Looking for volunteers to help with conservation and research projects at a remote research station in the Amazon basin, South East Peru. Volunteers can choose to take part in a range of projects depending upon their background, interests and experience. Photos, links, research and volunteer placement information.
- Remote Area Medical
http://www.ramusa.org - Provides free medical care to people in remote areas around the world via its fleet of aircraft. Information on volunteer opportunities, photo journal, and organization news.
- Genesis Voluntary Teaching Program
http://www.bahiacity.com/volunteer - Seeking volunteers to teach English to children in Ecuador coast. Information about the town, Bahia, and about volunteering.
- Help Exchange
http://www.helpx.net - 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.
- Wild at Heart
http://www.wah.co.za/ - Youth safari adventures in Zambia. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
- World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA
http://wwoofusa.org - Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in the United States who participate in WWOOF programs.
- Fundacion Brethren y Unida
http://www.fbu.com.ec - NGO based in Ecuador working on rural development and volunteer projects in agro-ecology, environmental education and small business development.
- Mokolodi Game Reserve
http://www.mokolodi.com - The 12,500 acre non-profit reserve provides environmental educate to children of Botswana.
- Openmindprojects
http://www.openmindprojects.org/ - Openmindprojects offers volunteers a cross-cultural opportunities in Thailand and with IT Isan projects. Volunteer information, forum, contact info, links and news.
- Winant and Clayton Volunteers
http://www.winantclaytonvolunteer.org/ - The Winant and Clayton Volunteers provide service opportunity combined with travel abroad.
- Personal Overseas Development
http://www.thepodsite.co.uk - Voluntary work and adventure travel in Africa & South America. Opportunities include teaching, helping in orphanages and health care.
- Youth Challenge Australia
http://www.youthchallenge.com.au - Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific.
- Cosmic Volunteers
http://www.cosmicvolunteers.org - Offers programs to volunteer and intern in Ecuador, Ghana, India, and Nepal from one week to one year. Site offers information about Cosmic Volunteers and their programs.
- Amistad Institute
http://www.amistadinstitute.net - Spanish programs with options for activities, volunteers and internships. Also a camp for middle and high school student groups. Includes prices and contact information.
- Global Deaf Connection
http://www.deafconnection.org - Hosts volunteer vacations to individuals interested in working with deaf children throughout the world.
- Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange
http://www.icye.co.uk - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
- IT in Isan
http://www.itinisan.org - Computer learning program in Thailand taught by international volunteers.
- Blue Ventures Conservation
http://www.blueventures.org - UK based not-for-profit organisation working to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research.
- Global Volunteer Network
http://www.volunteer.org.nz/ - A non profit organisation which places volunteers in community projects worldwide.
- Greenforce Conservation Expeditions
http://www.greenforce.org - Specializes in marine and terrestrial scientific conservation expeditions for gap year students, university students and those wanting to undertake international voluntary work in Borneo, Bahamas, Fiji and Zambia.
- Volunteer Abroad with EIL Intercultural Learning
http://www.volunteerabroad.ie - Non-profit organisation sending volunteers to work on development projects around the world.
- Ghana Network Of Volunteer Service
http://www.gnvs.4t.com - A non-profit organisation, which provides volunteer opportunities throughout Ghana.
- Development Projects and Adventurous Overland Travel
http://www.madventurer.com - Combines award winning development projects and adventurous overland travel.
- Iko poran
http://www.ikoporan.org - Offers international volunteers programs in Brazil. Focused on community development programs.
- Travel to Teach
http://www.travel-to-teach.org/ - Provides teaching volunteering opportunities in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Ecuador.
- United Planet
http://www.unitedplanet.org - An international non-profit with members and programs in over 100 countries.
- Global Crossroad
http://www.globalcrossroad.com/ - Offers a variety of volunteering, intership, trekking, adventure and cross-cultural experience to international volunteers in Nepal, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Mongolia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya, Ghana, and Tibet.
- Starfish Ventures
http://www.starfishventures.co.uk - A company offering volunteer placements available in Thailand from 4 to 12 weeks. Offers TEFL training.
- ServeYourWorld.com
http://www.serveyourworld.com/ - Independent guide offering articles, tutorials, forums, volunteer abroad program reviews, and a volunteering abroad opportunity database.
- Tararu Valley Sanctuary
http://www.tararuvalley.org - Co-operatively run rainforest property at the head of Tararu Valley, surrounded by 140,000 acres of the Coromandel State Forest Park - 1.5 hours from Auckland, New Zealand.
- 2Way Development - Skilled Volunteers Overseas
http://www.2way.org.uk - Organizes tailor-made international travel and volunteer placements. Information on prices, packages, and services.
- Fundacion Zoobreviven
http://www.zoobreviven.org - Ecuador conservation organisation preserving cloud forests and running community projects. Volunteer projects in reforestation, organic and coffee plantation farming, plant and tree study, bird, mammal, insect study in the Alto Choco bioregion.
- Experience Mexico
http://www.experiencemexico.co.uk - Experience Mexico a non profit organisation offering volunteer a range of different opportunities in west Mexico.
- Save The Turtles Of Parismina
http://www.costaricaturtles.com - Turtle conservation program in Parismina, Costa Rica. Seeking volunteers to help patrol the beach and protect Leatherback and Green Sea Turtles that are nesting. Volunteers assist and also help to relocate the eggs in the turtle hatchery.
- Château de St-Ferriol, 11500 Aude, Languedoc, France
http://www.st-ferriol.info - Château de St-Ferriol is a late Medieval - early Renaissance château-fort in the foothills of the Pyrenees, looking for volunteer help with organinc farming and restauration work, in exchange for accomadation and keep.
- eVolunteer
http://www.evolunteer.co.uk/index.php3 - Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities.
- Enkosini
http://www.enkosini.com - A 12,000 acre preserve in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa created to protect natural habitat and create a sanctuary for African wildlife in need.
- Africa Volunteer, Work, and Research
http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm - Nonprofit Educational Organization. Internships, Study Abroad, Travel-Study, field Study Academic credit - undergraduate or graduate level.
- AidCamps International
http://www.aidcamps.org/ - Offering opportunities for short term voluntary work on development aid projects overseas run by local non-governmental organisations in the third world. Information about projects, applying, and practicalities.
- AustraLearn
http://australearn.org/ - Study abroad in Australia and New Zealand, detailing full degree program information, summer courses, internships, scholarships and financial aid, and application.
- Australian Volunteers International
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/home - Recruit, prepare and support Australians who volunteer to live, work and learn alongside people of other cultures in developing countries. Information about opportunities, programs and history.
- Bethany Home
http://www.bethanyhome.org.my/ - Provides a comprehensive service for children and adults who are disabled and lives in the Hilir Perak district but also throughout Malaysia.
- Brethren Volunteer Service
http://www.brethrenvolunteerservice.org - Offer religious volunteer youth opportunities abroad.
- Belize Botanic Garden
http://www.belizebotanic.org - Belizean species are presented in an educational setting, including special collections such as Heliconias, orchids, and palms. Goals are to recreate specific habitats such as Pine Ridge, Baldy Beacon, as well as a savannah, a rainforest, and a riverine eco-system. Education on the horticultural heritage of Belize, including sustainable agriculture. San Ignacio, Belize.
- British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
http://www.btcv.org/volops.html - Supporting volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and across the globe.
- Canadian Crossroads International
http://www.cciorg.ca/ - Non-profit organization dedicated to building a constituency of global citizens committed to voluntarism, international development and social action.
- [TH] Childlife
http://www.kinderleben.org/index_eng.htm - A future for street children in Mae Sai. The purpose of Childlife is to provide the street children in Mae Sai with a safe refuge, shelter and home, food, health and non-formal education.
- Casa Xelaj
http://members.aol.com/cexspanish/index.htm - A socially-responsible educational institute in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala promoting cross-cultural understanding through its Spanish, Quiche languages and cultural programs, social projects, internship program, volunteer work and travel services.
- Concern America
http://www.concernamerica.org - A small nonprofit, nonsectarian, nongovernmental development and refugee aid organization.
- Citizens Democracy Corps
http://www.cdc.org - A quasi-governmental body that functions as a local administration of its District, initiating, planning and managing community programmes. Information about its various services (jobs, social assistance, skills upgrading, healthcare) and even how you can volunteer.
- Christian Peacemaker Teams
http://www.cpt.org/ - Responding to Christ's call to confront injustice, its members attempt to bring the redemptive love of God to violent situations through direct, personal involvement. FAQ, calendar, history and mission, and action alerts.
- Child Haven International
http://www.childhaven.ca - Asists children and women in 4 countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support.
- Catholic Medical Mission Board
http://www.cmmb.org - Medical relief agency providing international health care for third world relief. This Catholic charity sends medical donations including emergency medical supplies and pharmaceuticals for emergency aid.
- Child Family Health International
http://www.cfhi.org - Service Learning in International Health for medical, pre-medical, and nursing students.
- Canada World Youth
http://www.cwy-jcm.org/ - Designs and delivers international educational programs for youth (aged 17-29) with a focus on volunteer work and community development in a cross-cultural setting.
- Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
http://www.crrobs.org/ - Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study, kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San Jose, Costa Rica)
- Cheetah Outreach
http://www.cheetah.co.za/ - 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.
- Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI)
http://www.cci-exchange.com - 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.
- Coral Cay Conservation
http://www.coralcay.org - Volunteer expeditions that provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests.
- Children Better Way
http://www.childrenbetterway.org/ - A non-profit to rehabilitate and develop children who are suffering due to man-made and/or natural disasters by providing quality education, including HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, shelter, recreation, and more.
- Camphill Botswana
http://www.info.bw/~mwb/trustbot.html - Working from the educational, curative and social impulses of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, Dr Karl Koenig and a group of close associates started a school for disabled children, set within the context of a shared, Christian, communal life.
- Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS)
http://www.cnvs.org/ - Offers faith-based volunteer opportunities for men and women with varying skills, to help others in need of volunteer service. Database of short and long-term opportunities, in US and abroad.
- CENIT - Center for the Working Girl
http://cenitecuador.org - Nonprofit NGO in Quito, Ecuador providing a variety of educational, vocational, and health services to working girls and their families. Information on programs, longterm follow-up, and volunteering.
- Council on International Educational Exchange
http://www.ciee.org - To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, is Council's mission.
- CESO (Canadian Executive Service Organization)
http://www.ceso-saco.com/ - Founded in 1967, CESO is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization providing social and economic development expertise to Canadian Aboriginal Peoples, non-Aboriginal Canadians, developing nations and the new market economies of Central and Eastern Europe.
- CISV Canada
http://www.cisv.ca/ - Contact information and news from the organization.
- The Chol-Chol Foundation
http://www.cholchol.org/ - The Chol-Chol Foundation is a non-profit human development organization which works in indigenous communities in the ninth region of Chile.
- Asociacion Casa Guatemala
http://www.casa-guatemala.org/ - An shelter in Guatemala for orphaned, abandoned, or abused children. Information about their activities, projects and supporters. Includes details of their needs, and on volunteering.
- Careforce International
http://www.careforceinternational.org - Meeting the medical, educational and spiritual needs of children around the world.
- CUSO
http://www.cuso.org/ - Supports alliances for global social justice. Information about current volunteer opportunities, development programs worldwide, and global education activities in Canada. (French and English)
- Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund
http://www.cwaf.org/ - A UK registered charity that runs the Mvog-Betsi zoo and Mefou National Park in Cameroon, in conjunction with the Cameroon government.
- Crispaz
http://www.crispaz.org/index.htm - A faith-based organization dedicated to mutual accompaniment with the church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador.
- CharityFocus
http://charityfocus.org/ - Non-profit organization, located in Artesia, CA. serving South Asian residents of Southern California. Learn about the services and programs.
- Conservation Volunteers Australia
http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/ - Help create a Better Earth become a conservation volunteer.
- CHOICE Humanitarian
http://www.choicehumanitarian.org/ - CHOICE Humanitarian offers solutions to the hardships of poverty in the rural villages of the world with simple technologies, self-help initiatives and public awareness.
- Community Service Volunteers
http://www.csv.org.uk/ - Charity dedicated to giving everyone the chance to play an active part in their community through volunteering, training, education and the media.
- Cercopan Primate Sanctuary
http://www.cercopan.org/ - Provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to more than 60 individuals of six species.
- World Youth International
http://www.worldyouthinternational.com.au/ - Offers volunteering opportunities and overseas programs for teenages, adults and seniors. Destinations include Kenya, Nepal, China, North and South America.
- WWOOF International
http://www.wwoof.org/ - Organization assisting those who would like to work as volunteers on organic farms internationally. Program highlights and contact information.
- Carter Center
http://www.cartercenter.org/ - Center offers programs for academic credit or practical experience each year.
- Casa Alianza
http://www.casa-alianza.org/ - Nonprofit serving homeless children and youth in Central America. Includes information on programs, advocacy and street children.
- Ravine Saab Collective
http://www.geocities.com/ravinesaab/index.htm - Hosts volunteers at a sustainable orchard project in St Lucia in the Caribbean.
- Edinburgh Cyrenians
http://www.cyrenians.org.uk/ - Works to create opportunities for disadvantaged people by offering effective and lasting routes out of homelessness and promoting social inclusion.
- Foundation for Sustainable Development
http://fsdinternational.org/ - Offering several different service projects, a trip to the cloud forest in northern Nicaragua, and a trip to the beach on the Pacific ocean.
- ACDI/VOCA
http://www.acdivoca.org/ - A private, nonprofit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries.
- ARCAS
http://www.arcasguatemala.com - ARCAS is a non-profit Guatemalan NGO formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned as they saw their precious natural heritage rapidly disappearing before their eyes.
- Minnesota Studies in International Development
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu - University of Minnesota's comprehensive resource for study, work, intern, volunteer, and travel experiences.
- United Nations Volunteers
http://www.unvolunteers.org/ - The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers.
- Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya
http://www.volunteerkenya.org/ - Organization working on HIV/AIDS education in Kenya, building libraries and pre-schools, encouraging micro-enterprise for women and providing health care for the people of Western Kenya.
- VSO
http://www.vso.org.uk/ - (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.
- WorkerAnts
http://www.workerants.com/ - Directories of health, development, environmental, volunteering, education and other charity/activist causes. Includes links to resources.
- World University Service of Canada
http://www.wusc.ca/ - World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a network of individuals and postsecondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world.
- Cultural Restoration Tourism Project (CRTP)
http://www.crtp.net/ - Organization to help communities around the world restore artifacts and promote responsible tourism. Provides objectives, news and upcoming events.
- Volunteer Africa
http://www.volunteerafrica.org - Get information and advice on volunteering in Africa. Recruits volunteers for community projects of 1-3 months in rural Tanzania.
- Global Service Corps
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/ - International volunteering and internship opportunities for cross-cultural learning and community service in Thailand and Tanzania. Short-term (two to four weeks), long-term (two to six months), and student internship programs are available, in projects in healthcare, education, and environment/sustainable agriculture.
- Reto Juvenil Internacional
http://www.retojuvenilcr.org/ - A non profit organization offering programs for post high school youth volunteers in community development, environmental education and conservation. Program calendar, participation requirements and application form.
- Vijnana Kala Vedi Centre
http://www.vijnanakalavedi.org/ - This organization in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District offers courses in traditional art forms.
- Willing Workers in South Africa
http://www.wwisa.co.za/ - WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.
- Volunteers For Africa Service
http://www.kagoka.8m.com/ - (VFA) is a Private Not-For-Profit International Service destined to assist people of all walks of life come to work and volunteer in Africa and assist in long term development.
- VIA (Volunteers in Asia)
http://www.viaprograms.org - VIA is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia.
- Volunteer Society Nepal
http://www.geocities.com/vsnnepal/ - Volunteer Society Nepal was established with the objective of supporting children in various areas. It has been working to mobilize international and local volunteers in its various programs to support the children through teaching in school, providing sponsorship for needy children,parental awareness raising and providing different skills and trainings .
- Little Children of the World
http://www.littlechildren.org/Time_volunteer.htm - As a volunteer you could assist in a variety of LCW programs from health care and tutoring to computer training and financial accounting. Whatever your talents or training, LCW can find a role for you. Do what you do best, and do it for a worthy cause!
- The United Nations Information Technology Service (UNITeS)
http://www.unites.org/ - Aims at creating a worldwide program for information technology volunteers.
- Watamu Turtle Watch
http://www.watamuturtles.com/ - A marine conservation organisation working to protect sea turtles and the marine environment through conservation, research, education, campaigning and community development. Offers news, events, links, and information.
- Willing Workers On Organic Farms-California
http://wwoofca.org/ - Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in California who participate in WWOOF programs; includes contact information.
- Witness for Peace
http://www.witnessforpeace.org/ - Politically independent grassroots organization with a mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing US policies and corporate practices in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Living With Elephants
http://www.livingwithelephants.org/ - A non-profit organization in Botswana which explores the relationship between the African Elephant and people, with an emphasis on research and educational programs aimed at reducing conflict between the two species.
- Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
http://www.miusa.org - Empowers people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs.
- Volunteering Ireland
http://www.volunteeringireland.ie - We Provide practical support, information and other resources for individuals wanting to volunteer and organisations working with volunteers in Ireland through an online Volunteer placement service.
- Earthwatch Institute
http://www.earthwatch.org/ - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
- Doctors Without Borders
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ - 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.
- Jifunze Project
http://www.jifunze.org/ - Charitable project aimed at improving education facilities in rural areas. Information on the project, people and helping.
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/ - Serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled.
- Catholic Relief Services
http://www.crs.org/ - Catholic Relief Services does not currently have a volunteer program. To be considered for International job openings you need a Visa and work documentation.
- Flying Samaritans
http://www.flyingsamaritans.org/ - A volunteer organization which operates free medical clinics in Baja California, Mexico. Doctors, dentists, nurses, translators, pilots and support personnel fly to clinics in private aircraft.
- Green Volunteers
http://greenvolunteers.com/ - Resource for finding voluntary work in nature conservation. Lists short and long term projects. Volunteers can work worldwide, with marine mammals or terrestrial fauna, in national parks or in wildlife rescue centers.
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
http://www.uweczoo.org/ - Voluntary organisation for conservation education and the rescue of animals orphaned or confiscated from poachers. Formerly Entebbe Zoo.
- Mosoq Ayllu Volunteering
http://www.mosoq-ayllu.org.pe/ - Short term volunteering opportunities in Peru, South America, giving volunteers the opportunity to serve communities in a developing country while improving their Spanish language ability.
- Amigos de las Americas
http://www.amigoslink.org/ - Offers opportunities for young people to in public health, education and community development. Stories, Locations, Dates, and Rates.
- Volunteer Abroad Free
http://volunteerabroadfree.com - A small site listing free volunteer abroad programs. Programs are primarily for professionals looking to volunteer abroad for free.
- Willing Workers on Organic Farms - Canada
http://www.wwoof.ca/canada/ - Prints a directory of over 600 hosts. Includes information on programs, farm listings, host guidelines and FAQs.
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