Knowledge: volunteering
See Also:
- regional → europe → united kingdom → education → gap years
- society → philanthropy → volunteering
- society → philanthropy → volunteering → opportunities
Links
- International Service (UNAIS)
http://www.internationalservice.org.uk/ - Organisation recruiting skilled and motivated people to work in locally initiated and managed development projects in West Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Information about programmes and fundraising.
- Student Action India
http://www.studentactionindia.org.uk/ - Development non-governmental organisation run by young people for young people, to enhance young people's wider education in the UK and India in particular through the promotion of cultural exchange between the two countries.
- World Service Enquiry
http://www.wse.org.uk/ - Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development. Includes subscription details to their newsletter of opportunities (salaried and volunteer).
- The Sunseed Trust
http://www.sunseed.org.uk/ - Develops ways of reclaiming semi-arid land and helping the lives of people living on such land, through research and experimentation, an ecological lifestyle and education. UK-registered charity.
- 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.
- IVCS - Indian Volunteers for Community Service
http://www.ivcs.org.uk - Enables people (of any ethnic origin) to visit and become involved in rural development projects in India for 3 weeks to 6 months. Information about programme and costs.
- Global Vision International (GVI)
http://www.gvi.co.uk/ - Information about volunteer abroad projects, international expeditions and courses.
- Skillshare International
http://www.skillshare.org/ - Works for sustainable development in Africa and Asia by sharing skills. Information about current vacancies, and their Action Health programme.
- International Voluntary Service (IVS)
http://www.ivs-gb.org.uk/ - The UK branch of Service Civil International. Information about projects worldwide, and for volunteers on short and longer-term programmes.
- Travellers World Wide
http://www.travellersworldwide.com - Offers volunteer placements throughout the world in the areas of conservation, teaching and work experience. Details of countries and opportunities, and an online application form.
- VSO Specialist Assignments
http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteering/assignments/ - Offers professional expertise on short-term placements to organisations in developing countries. Information on volunteering, getting help, donations and travel service. [Used to be British Executive Service Overseas (BESO), now merged with VSO.]
- Volunteer Latin America
http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com - Provides information on volunteering opportunities in Central and South America in the environmental and humanitarian sectors. Also offer voluntary work combined with Spanish classes.
- ethiopia.org.uk
http://uk.geocities.com/sp228/home.htm - Simon Poliakoff's VSO posting in Hosanna, Ethiopia. Photos, and information.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - UK
http://www.msf.org/unitedkingdom/ - An international network of volunteers, field projects and offices aiding victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. Information about its activities, advocacy, and opportunities to support its programmes.
- Inter Cultural Youth Exchange
http://www.icye.org.uk/ - Charity sending volunteers to work with communities overseas. Includes details and costs.
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