Knowledge: volunteering
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- Idealist - Action without Borders
http://www.idealist.org/ - A "global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources", offering a directory of volunteer opportunities and other resources. (in French, Spanish and English)
- Volunteering England
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/ - Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work.
- Voluntaria
http://www.voluntaria.com - Points at ways you can use time online to help voluntary organizations.
- @grass-roots.org
http://www.grass-roots.org/ - At Grass-roots.org tells the stories of the most innovative grassroots organizations, in the U.S. and around the world, that are changing their communities by building individual self-reliance.
- The United Nations Information Technology Service (UNITeS)
http://www.unites.org/ - Aims at creating a worldwide program for information technology volunteers.
- Single Volunteers
http://singlevolunteers.org/ - A way for single folks to meet other singles and volunteer their talents to worthy organizations. Links to chapters in North America and Australia.
- Hearts and Minds Network
http://www.change.net/ - Portal to volunteering, self-help and inspiration resources worldwide. Addresses poverty, the environment, democracy, human rights, addictions and other important issues.
- Institute for Volunteering Research
http://www.ivr.org.uk/ - The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on the journal, Voluntary Action.
- eVolunteer.co.uk
http://www.evolunteer.co.uk/ - Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteers Week
http://www.volunteersweek.org.uk - The UK's annual celebration of volunteering. An opportunity for organisations to recognise reward and recruit volunteers.
- Volunteer Today
http://www.volunteertoday.com/ - Monthly web-zine by Nancy Macduff of Macduff-Bunt Associates. Regular sections include news, recruitment and retention, training, and links. MBA also provides an online catalogue of their books.
- International Conference Volunteers
http://www.icvolunteers.org/ - Assists organizers of nonprofit projects in recruitment and training of volunteers, organizing conferences, and distributes information. Includes resources and project news. (in French, Spanish and English)
- e-Volunteerism
http://e-volunteerism.com/ - The electronic journal of the volunteer community. Feature articles, archive and subscription information.
- Civil Society International (CSI)
http://www.civilsoc.org/ - Publishes information and provides services to strengthen citizen organizations worldwide working for civil rights, democratic institutions, social assistance, and economic reform. Includes details of fellowships, volunteer and exchange programs.
- Volunteers in Canada
http://www.cbc.ca/news/bigpicture/volunteer/index.html - CBC report on volunteerism and charity in Canada. Includes background information and links.
- World Volunteer Web
http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/ - A resource for networking and dissemination of information, to develop an inclusive and global volunteer information portal. Provided by United Nations Volunteers (UNV).
- Tallaght Volunteer Bureau
http://www.volunteertallaght.ie/ - Promotes, supports, recruits and places volunteers in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland. Also includes information on general issues of volunteer management.
- Aussies Across Africa
http://www.auxafrica.org/RSS/ - A cycling journey through Africa aimed at promoting Australian volunteers and the courageous people of Africa they assist to overcome great hardship.
- Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship
http://www.kristafoundation.org - Encourages, funds and supports young adults to allow them to undertake voluntary service in America's inner cities and in developing nations.
- Global Economic Outreach (GEO)
http://www.teamgeo.org - Networks Internet and telephone volunteers to assist community developers, Christian workers, and other humanitarian aid providers with expertise and support services.
- One Day's Pay
http://www.onedayspay.org/ - A nonprofit grassroots movement to establish 9/11 as a voluntary day of service, charity, and compassion.
- Nicodemus Wilderness Project
http://www.wildernessproject.org - Provides global volunteer resources and opportunities that empower youth to help save the environment while they develop leadership skills. Project essays and photos are published online.
- 1-800-Volunteer.org
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org - Provides resources and opportunities to facilitate collaboration between volunteers and nonprofits.
- VolunteerResource.org
http://www.pointsoflight.org/resources/volunteerresource/ - Provides a library of resources and effective practices on volunteering and volunteer management.
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