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An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
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Earthwatch Institute: Research. Conservation. Education. Volunteer. Click on map or select your location from list above. Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Photo Credit: Helen...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.
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Belize Botanic Gardens Belize is a country rich in natural diversity. Belize Botanic Gardens celebrates and protects this natural heritage. Our mission is to grow, study, protect and promote tropical flora, especially our native species; to provide information...WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.
http://www.wwisa.co.za/
Gives volunteers the opportunity to protect nature and its inhabitants by helping local organizations with their conservation projects.
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ecovolunteer nature travel Worldwide opportunities for ecotourists in active holidays in wildlife conservation, animal rescue centers and fieldwork. You could say that Ecovolunteer is a travel agent. But the trips we organize are not your average holidays. They...A private, nonprofit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries.
http://www.acdivoca.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.
http://www.geocities.com/flyingsams/index.html
Organization assisting those who would like to work as volunteers on organic farms internationally. Program highlights and contact information.
http://www.wwoof.org/
Hosts volunteers at a sustainable orchard project in St Lucia in the Caribbean.
http://www.geocities.com/ravinesaab/index.htm
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.
http://www.casa-guatemala.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to building a constituency of global citizens committed to voluntarism, international development and social action.
http://www.cciorg.ca/
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.
http://members.aol.com/cexspanish/index.htm
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.
http://www.ceso-saco.com/
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.
http://www.wusc.ca/
Supports alliances for global social justice. Information about current volunteer opportunities, development programs worldwide, and global education activities in Canada. (French and English)
http://www.cuso.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.
http://www.cwy-jcm.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.
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/
An international volunteer program, with opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
The Winant and Clayton Volunteers provide service opportunity combined with travel abroad.
http://www.winantclaytonvolunteer.org/
Voluntary work and adventure travel in Africa & South America. Opportunities include teaching, helping in orphanages and health care.
http://www.thepodsite.co.uk
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.
http://www.aidcamps.org/
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers.
http://www.unvolunteers.org/
A non profit organisation which places volunteers in community projects worldwide.
http://www.volunteer.org.nz/
Volunteer in Guatemala. Learn Spanish, teach and join conservation projects.
http://www.volunteerguatemala.org/
3-4 week volunteer workcamps in Ghana for international and Ghanaian volunteers, building schools, community centers and health clinics.
http://www.volu.org
Get information and advice on volunteering in Africa. Recruits volunteers for community projects of 1-3 months in rural Tanzania.
http://www.volunteerafrica.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.
http://www.cnvs.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.
http://www.womeninprogress.org/
Directories of health, development, environmental, volunteering, education and other charity/activist causes. Includes links to resources.
http://www.workerants.com/
A UK registered charity that runs the Mvog-Betsi zoo and Mefou National Park in Cameroon, in conjunction with the Cameroon government.
http://www.cwaf.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.
http://www.volunteerkenya.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.
http://www.cmmb.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.
http://www.cpt.org/
An international volunteer program teaching english and computer skills in Thailand.
http://www.openmindprojects.org/
Help create a Better Earth become a conservation volunteer.
http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/
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.
http://cenitecuador.org
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.
http://www.kinderleben.org/index_eng.htm
Nonprofit serving homeless children and youth in Central America. Includes information on programs, advocacy and street children.
http://www.casa-alianza.org/
Volunteer organization working to preserve tropical wildlife in the Costa Rican rain forest.
http://www.costaricawildlife.org
Provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to more than 60 individuals of six species.
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CERCOPAN HOME PAGE Primate Conservation NGO, Calabar, Nigeria This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....Provides positions with humanitarian and ecological organizations in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
http://www.volunteerbolivia.org
The Chol-Chol Foundation is a non-profit human development organization which works in indigenous communities in the ninth region of Chile.
http://www.cholchol.org/
Study abroad in Australia and New Zealand, detailing full degree program information, summer courses, internships, scholarships and financial aid, and application.
http://australearn.org/
Center offers programs for academic credit or practical experience each year.
http://www.cartercenter.org/
Meeting the medical, educational and spiritual needs of children around the world.
http://www.careforceinternational.org
Charity dedicated to giving everyone the chance to play an active part in their community through volunteering, training, education and the media.
http://www.csv.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.
http://www.vso.org.uk/
Hosts volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks to 12 months in over 20 countries including China, Mexico and the Central African Republic.
http://www.gvi.co.uk
Provides a variety of work experiences including teaching english as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and skills development.
http://www.i-to-i.com/
This organization in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District offers courses in traditional art forms.
http://www.vijnanakalavedi.org/
Spanish programs with options for activities, volunteers and internships. Also a camp for middle and high school student groups. Includes prices and contact information.
http://www.amistadinstitute.net
A non-profit organization in Costa Rica: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.
http://www.anaicr.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.
http://www.retojuvenilcr.org/
The 12,500 acre non-profit reserve provides environmental educate to children of Botswana.
http://www.mokolodi.com
Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study, kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San Jose, Costa Rica)
http://www.crrobs.org/
UK based not-for-profit organisation working to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research.
http://www.blueventures.org
Offers architecture restoration projects for volunteers in southern France. Saint Victor la Coste, France operation. (French/English)
http://www.sabranenque.com/volunteer/
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.
http://www.globalvolunteers.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.
http://www.sci-ivs.org
Outdoor & cultural adventures for women over 40. Domestic and international active travel trips for women.
http://www.exploretravel.com
International volunteer organization which works to match prospective volunteers with small social service projects around the world for short and long term stays.
http://www.go-mad.org
Information about experiential learning in East Asia or Africa, including intercultural exchange, community service, and home stays.
http://www.youthinternational.org/
Annotated list of organizational Web sites that offer opportunities to combine good works with travel.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/readyref/files/time/vacation.shtml
Arranges trips of voluntouring - combination of travelling and volunteering worldwide. Located in San Diego, California.
http://www.travelwithpurpose.com/
Details of opportunities for volunteers to join conservation projects in Southern Africa.
http://www.projectafrica.com
Provides community service volunteer programs around the world and international service-learning courses for academic credit.
http://amizade.org
Offering volunteer wildlife conservation expeditions in various countries.
http://www.biosphere-expeditions.org
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.
http://www.volunteertravel.com
Prints a directory of over 1,000 organic host farms; includes information on WWOOF programs, directory of agents, and bulletin board of opportunities.
http://wwoof.com.au
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.
http://www.greenvolunteers.org
International development organization that works through volunteers. Sends professional people to share their skills in the business, education, health and technical sectors of developing countries. Site is in English and French.
http://vsocanada.org
Specializes in providing information to independent travelers interested in including a charitable component within their journey. History, contact information and expedition information.
http://www.altruisticadventures.org
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.
http://users.skynet.be/vrdghana
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.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/kuijb/
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.
http://www.rainforestresearch.netfirms.com/
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.
http://www.ramusa.org
Seeking volunteers to teach English to children in Ecuador coast. Information about the town, Bahia, and about volunteering.
http://www.bahiacity.com/volunteer
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.
http://www.helpx.net
Youth safari adventures in Zambia. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
http://www.wah.co.za/
Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in the United States who participate in WWOOF programs.
http://wwoofusa.org
NGO based in Ecuador working on rural development and volunteer projects in agro-ecology, environmental education and small business development.
http://www.fbu.com.ec
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.
http://www.youthchallenge.com.au
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.
http://www.cosmicvolunteers.org
Promotes sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships amongst scientists, the general public, educators, and business.
http://www.uk.earthwatch.org/
Hosts volunteer vacations to individuals interested in working with deaf children throughout the world.
http://www.deafconnection.org
Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
http://www.icye.co.uk
Computer learning program in Thailand taught by international volunteers.
http://www.itinisan.org
Teachperu offers people the chance to teach English in Peru with the aim of using native English speakers to assist Peruvian students and teachers.
http://www.teachperu.com
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.
http://www.greenforce.org
Non-profit organisation sending volunteers to work on development projects around the world.
http://www.volunteerabroad.ie
A non-profit organisation, which provides volunteer opportunities throughout Ghana.
http://www.gnvs.4t.com
Combines award winning development projects and adventurous overland travel.
http://www.madventurer.com
Offers international volunteers programs in Brazil. Focused on community development programs.
http://www.ikoporan.org
Provides teaching volunteering opportunities in Thailand.
http://www.travel-to-teach.org
An international non-profit with members and programs in over 100 countries.
http://www.unitedplanet.org
Offerse 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, Tibet
http://www.globalcrossroad.com/
A company offering volunteer placements available in Thailand from 4 to 12 weeks. Offers TEFL training.
http://www.starfishventures.co.uk
Independent guide offering articles, tutorials, forums, volunteer abroad program reviews, and a volunteering abroad opportunity database.
http://www.serveyourworld.com/
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.
http://www.tararuvalley.org
Online booking and course search of language courses (including online classes) in the countries where they are spoken with detailed information and prices of hundreds of courses, accommodation (including homestay) and travel options.
http://www.cactuslanguage.com/en...courses/volunteer_programmes.php
Organizes tailor-made international travel and volunteer placements. Information on prices, packages, and services.
http://www.2way.org.uk
An effort to train mission workers for effectively sharing and strengthening Christianity in French speaking countries around the globe.
http://www.fcoc.org/ofw
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.
http://www.zoobreviven.org
Experience Mexico a non profit organisation offering volunteer a range of different opportunities in west Mexico.
http://www.experiencemexico.co.uk
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.
http://www.costaricaturtles.com
Surveying of Rhinos and Elephants Tracking. Writing reports. Any other work that will be a benefit to the KWS Water Research. Continuous transects will be made to check water salinity, temperatures, and density
http://www.volunteerabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/16668
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.
http://www.st-ferriol.info
Offers opportunities for young people to in public health, education and community development. Stories, Locations, Dates, and Rates.
http://www.amigoslink.org/Default.htm
Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities.
http://www.evolunteer.co.uk/index.php3
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.
http://www.enkosini.com
Nonprofit Educational Organization. Internships, Study Abroad, Travel-Study, field Study Academic credit - undergraduate or graduate level.
http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm
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.
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/home
Provides a comprehensive service for children and adults who are disabled and lives in the Hilir Perak district but also throughout Malaysia.
http://www.bethanyhome.org.my/
An eight-month program that provides Fellows with a stipend, educational training, mentoring and service learning experiences with local community-based organizations and international volunteer programs.
http://www.grassrootsbridges.org
Offer religious volunteer youth opportunities abroad.
http://www.brethrenvolunteerservice.org
North America's largest membership organization for active birders, with news, details on publications and programs, and birding resources.
http://www.americanbirding.org/opps/voldiint.htm
Supporting volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and across the globe.
http://www.btcv.org/volops.html
Charity that provides a wide range of services for children, adults and families with special needs. These include respite care, UK holidays in Norfolk and the West Country and specialist child care.
http://www.break-charity.org/Default.htm
A small nonprofit, nonsectarian, nongovernmental development and refugee aid organization.
http://www.concernamerica.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.
http://www.cdc.org
Asists children and women in 4 countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support.
http://www.childhaven.ca
Service Learning in International Health for medical, pre-medical, and nursing students.
http://www.cfhi.org
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.
http://www.cci-exchange.com
Volunteer expeditions that provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests.
http://www.coralcay.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.
http://www.childrenbetterway.org/
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.
http://www.info.bw/%7Emwb/trustbot.html
To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, is Council's mission.
http://www.ciee.org
Contact information and news from the organization.
http://www.cisv.ca/
A faith-based organization dedicated to mutual accompaniment with the church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador.
http://www.crispaz.org/index.htm
Non-profit organization, located in Artesia, CA. serving South Asian residents of Southern California. Learn about the services and programs.
http://charityfocus.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.
http://www.catholicrelief.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.
http://www.choicehumanitarian.org/
Offers volunteering opportunities and overseas programs for teenages, adults and seniors. Destinations include Kenya, Nepal, China, North and South America.
http://www.worldyouthinternational.com.au/
Works to create opportunities for disadvantaged people by offering effective and lasting routes out of homelessness and promoting social inclusion.
http://www.cyrenians.org.uk/
Offering several different service projects, a trip to the cloud forest in northern Nicaragua, and a trip to the beach on the Pacific ocean.
http://fsdinternational.org/
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.
http://www.arcasguatemala.com
Openmindprojects offers volunteers a cross-cultural opportunities in Thailand and with IT Isan projects. Volunteer information, forum, contact info, links and news.
http://www.openmindprojects.nu/
University of Minnesota's comprehensive resource for study, work, intern, volunteer, and travel experiences.
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu
Organization to help communities around the world restore artifacts and promote responsible tourism. Provides objectives, news and upcoming events.
http://www.crtp.net/
http://www.istc.umn.edu/