Volunteering, the focus of this category, refers to working for a community, or on behalf of a cause, without pay.
Recommended Resources
AFS Intercultural Programs is an international student program that helps young people volunteering and hosting opportunities around the world. The organization also conducts research into the benefits of intercultural study. You can also find out how to host a student event here.
http://afs.org
Association of International Volunteers of Costa Rica
A non-profit organization that offers a range of volunteer projects in Costa Rica, from teaching, community development, construction, animal and environment conservation
http://www.volunteercostarica.net/
City Year is a volunteer organization that recruits young people to make a difference in the world. You can find out how to apply on this website – this volunteer experience can also help you grow as a person. You can also donate money to support City Year's activities.
http://www.cityyear.org
A Ghanaian non-profit organization that hosts volunteers and travelers to Ghana.
http://www.volunteerghana.net/
Company helps volunteers to find work abroad. Offers volunteer travel, Gap Year opportunities, TEFL Courses, work abroad as well as Alternative spring breaks and Internships overseas.
http://www.i-to-i.com/community-volunteer-work-abroad
Idealist is a website that brings together volunteer and non-profit job listings and news. You can find listings of upcoming events and internships for those interested in working in this sector. The website also has an interesting podcast on volunteering and activism.
http://www.idealist.org/
Company specialises in gap years, career breaks and adventure travel holidays, as well as helping travellers to volunteer abroad.
http://www.realgap.co.uk/
Hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, this website provides information on volunteering and the importance of volunteerism. Articles include a guide to volunteering outdoors, volunteering in India, tax credits for volunteering costs, and more. The website also has advice on managing volunteers.
http://www.serviceleader.org/
Specializes in volunteer work abroad placements in Costa Rica, Ghana and Thailand.
http://www.uvolunteer.net/
A non profit organization that disseminates information about volunteer opportunities and the wish lists of host organizations and charities.
http://www.volunteer4africa.org
Provide free and low cost volunteer work in Central and South America for global volunteers and opportunities to learn Spanish abroad
http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
Organization offers summer programs for high school students abroad. International leadership development opportunities are through a combination of community service, language instruction, cultural seminars and meaningful interactions with international students and staff.
http://www.experiencegla.com
