Volunteering
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- Hearts and Minds Network
- Portal to volunteering, self-help and inspiration resources worldwide. Addresses poverty, the environment, democracy, human rights, addictions and other important issues.
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- ICVolunteers
- An international non-profit organization specializing in the field of communication. It recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers for non-profit projects (conference support, cyber-volunteering, language services), both for its own programs and in the context of support provided to its partners. [French, Spanish and English]
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- Institute for Volunteering Research
- The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on the journal, Voluntary Action.
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- International Medical Volunteers Association
- Provides information about international health volunteer work and helps volunteers and organizations find each other.
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- Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship
- Encourages, funds and supports young adults to allow them to undertake voluntary service in America's inner cities and in developing nations.
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- Single Volunteers
- A way for single folks to meet other singles and volunteer their talents to worthy organizations. Links to chapters in North America and Australia.
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- South Dublin County Volunteer Centre
- Offers placement service, support, advice and information on policy issues, training and consultancy on involving volunteers, and Garda Vetting service.
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- Volunteering England
- Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work.
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- Council Exchanges
- Offers international work, study, and volunteer programs for students, graduates and professionals. Links to a number of national affiliates.
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- Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS)
- Travel abroad, volunteer, and help overseas. CCS manages numerous volunteer service programs and insight tours in Asia, Africa, Russia, and South America.
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- Global Service Corps
- 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.
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- IndependentVolunteer.org
- Provides a database of worldwide volunteer opportunities with no or low fees. Also supplies online educational resources for volunteers.
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- Serve Your World
- News, articles, and guides on volunteering abroad with free directory of non-profit volunteer opportunities.
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- Service Civil International
- 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.
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- United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
- Supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. Includes news on partnerships and activities, information for volunteers, and publications.
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- Volunteers For Peace
- Offers placement in over 1800 short-term international voluntary service programs in 70 countries. Its programs are like the Peace Corps, but short-term.
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- Campus California
- A non-profit organization operating a used clothing collection program in the San Francisco Bay Area. Proceeds from the sales of the collected clothing are used for grants to fund recruitment and placement of volunteers at various development programs overseas.
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- Dragonfly Volunteers
- Matches international volunteers with rural community development programs in Thailand. Includes opportunities to help at orphanages, teach English, and assist with wildlife conservation.