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| Peace
Brigades International - PBI has branches in 15
countries and recruits volunteers to act as international
observers and to accompany local human rights activists
in conflict areas. We began working in Guatemala in 1983
and have run projects in El Salvador and Sri Lanka. |
| Cuba
Solidarity Campaign - Organises work brigades to
Cuba twice annually and is for people who wish to experience
the real Cuba and be more than just a tourist. |
| Frontier
- Volunteer opportunities on tropical conservation projects
in East Africa and the Far East. Volunteers carry out vital
conservation and research work on coral reef, rainforest,
and savanna ecosystems alongside expert scientists, local
students, and villagers. Full training given, leading to
a BTEC qualification. |
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| Action
for Children in Conflict - Volunteers required for
programmes in Africa. |
| African
Conservation Experience - Varied conservation work
on game reserves in southern Africa. Your tasks may include
game capture, wildlife veterinary work and alien plant control. |
| African
Conservation Trust - Conservation projects in Africa. |
| Africa
(& Asia) Venture - An organisation that enables
students to gain unpaid work experience with youth in Africa,
Northern India and Nepal. |
| African-Experience
- Promotes voluntary wildlife opportunities for those wanting
to have hands on experience with African wildlife. |
| Alliance
Abroad - Provide many and varied opportunities for
arranging shorter term jobs, internships, and teaching positions
for all nationalities in several countries. |
| Amnesty
International - Prevent human rights violations. |
| ATD
Fourth World - ATD Fourth World works with people
living in extreme poverty in 27 different countries across
five continents. |
| Azafady
- Operate Pioneer Madagascar, a ten week volunteer programme. |
| Blue
Dog Adventures - Provide voluntary work opportunities,
adventure internships and equestrian experiences around
the world such as learn to lead horseback safaris in South
Africa, breaking in colts in America's west and tall ship
sailing from Canada to the Caribbean. |
| Blue
Ventures - An award winning UK based not for profit
organisation dedicated to facilitating projects that enhance
global coral reef conservation and research. Since
its creation Blue Ventures has co-ordinated marine projects
in Madagascar, Tanzania, New Zealand, South Africa and the
Comoros Islands. The successes of Blue Ventures research
programmes have always depended on the dedication and enthusiasm
of their volunteers. Volunteers from all over the world
and from all walks of life work with them both above and
below the water, and are responsible for a range of tasks,
from carrying out field research to managing the day-to-day
running of field camps. |
| Brethren
Service - Church organised voluntary work. |
| British
Trust for Conservation Volunteers - Week or weekend
long conservation projects in Britain. Also international
working holidays. |
| Cactus
Language - Language courses, tefl courses, homestays
and community projects around the world. Not just restricted
to students, the company offer programmes for both professionals
and retirees.The website also includes examples of how to
write your CV in a foreign language. |
| Camphill
Special Schools - Volunteer opportunities with children. |
| CARE
- An international confederation working in 64 countries,
responding to disasters or promoting long term development
programmes. Voluntary work available with the Care Corps. |
| Cathedral
Camps - Help to clean and restore historic cathedrals
and churches in the UK. |
| Catholic
Network of Volunteer Service - Information available
about voluntary opportunies around the world. |
| Center
for INTERIM Programs - Gap and voluntary placements
worldwide. American organisation. |
| Centre
for Alternative Technology - Working for a sustainable
future with help from volunteers. |
| Centro
Camuno di Studi Preistorici - A non profit Italian
cultural organisation specialising in prehistoric and tribal
art. There are a few fixed roles for skilled volunteers.
Volunteers of all nationalities, able to read, write and
speak reasonable English are accepted. |
| Christians
Abroad - Individuals with a Christian commitment
may work on development projects overseas and in the
UK. |
| Church
Mission Society - Church organised voluntary work. |
| Community
Service Volunteers - Projects in the UK for Brits
and foreigners. |
| Concordia
- International volunteer projects in Europe, Africa, Asia,
Latin America, the USA and Japan for UK residents. The projects
last two to four weeks and include nature conservation,
renovation, construction, archaeology, social work, youth
work and teaching. |
| Conservation
International - Internships
offered. Though they do not have a formal volunteer programme,
volunteer opportunities are sometimes listed. |
| Conservation
Volunteers Australia - Aid the protection of the
endangered flora and fauna of Australia, plant trees or
restore historic buildings. |
| Conservation
Volunteers Northern Ireland - Conservation Volunteers
Northern Ireland (CVNI) is a registered charity involved
in practical conservation work. Work is carried out throughout
Northern Ireland. Task projects include a diverse variety
of activities such as tree-planting, dry-stone walling,
path creation, river clearance and pond construction as
well as office work. The organisation also provides an extensive
range of training courses. |
| Coral
Cay Conservation - Volunteer expedition staff required
to protect and manage threatened marine and forest environments
in the Caribbean and Asia Pacific. |
| Coral
Reef Alliance - Voluntary work that involves the
preservation and appreciation of the world's coral reefs.
Site includes details about learning to dive and the International
Coral Reef NGO Directory. |
| Cross-Cultural
Solutions - Cross-Cultural Solutions' International
Volunteer Programs are undoubtedly life-changing experiences.
These programs allow you to work with dynamic grass-roots
organisations while immersing yourself in the local culture.
Volunteers typically work in the areas of education, health
care and community development. Volunteer programs range
from one week to six months. Programs are available in Asia,
Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. |
| Crosslinks
- Evangelical volunteer opportunities. |
| Crusaders
- Evangelical volunteer opportunities. Expeditions sent
abroad and holiday helpers required in the UK. |
| Cuba
Solidarity Campaign - Organises work brigades to
Cuba twice annually and is for people who wish to experience
the real Cuba and be more than just a tourist. |
| Cultural
Cube - A variety of programmes for young people
including working in the USA and the UK, cultural exchanges,
au pair work, homestays and voluntary work. |
| Dakshinayan
- A non-profit, non-religious organization providing basic
education and health care to tribal and other rural communities
in India. |
| Earthwatch
Institute - Promotes sustainable conservation of
our natural resources. |
| Ecovolunteer
Program - Wildlife conservation projects worldwide
to aid creatures such as the Przewalski horse in Mongolia
and monk seals in Turkey. |
| Ecovolunteer
UK - The Ecovolunteer Program offers wildlife conservation
projects worldwide, operated by local conservation organisations,
open for hands-on participation by holidaymakers and students. |
| EIL
UK - Part of an International Federation, with contacts
in over 25 countries worldwide, EIL operate a wide range
of projects including the European Voluntary Service. Can
only administer programmes for British citizens or permanent
legal residents in the UK. |
| Emmaus
International - Summer workcamps and longer term
voluntary work. |
| Europe
Conservation - Spring and summer conservation projects
in Italy. |
| Explorations
in Travel - Arranges international volunteer placements
in Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, New Zealand,
Australia and Nepal. An American organisation, they also
offer language classes and family stays. |
| Ffestiniog
Railway Company - The oldest independent railway
company in the world offers a chance to fulfil every boys'
first career choice. |
| Frontier
- Volunteer opportunities on tropical conservation projects
in East Africa and the Far East. Volunteers carry out vital
conservation and research work on coral reef, rainforest,
and savanna ecosystems alongside expert scientists, local
students, and villagers. Full training given, leading to
a BTEC qualification. |
| Global
Citizens Network - This Minnesota-based non-profit
organisation, provides 1, 2 and 3 week cross-cultural volunteer
expeditions to Guatemala, Nepal, Kenya and in the U.S.,
New Mexico, Arizona and South Dakota, where volunteers work
on various Native American Indian reservations. Projects
could include building a health clinic, renovating a youth
center, assisting with a summer day camp or teaching in
a school. Program costs range from $600-$1650U.S.;
airfare is additional. No special skills are required, only
a willingness to experience new cultures and an adventurous
spirit. |
| Global
Development Links - GDL is a charity run by students
for students to facilitate volunteering in the UK and international
development projects. |
| Global
Vision International - A UK based organisation which
sources volunteers to international charities, non-profits
and research organisations. Since 1998 they have sent over
600 Volunteers on international internships, conservation
expeditions and teaching placements. In addition to placing
Volunteers they also provide funding for research equipment,
professional staffing and training. At the time of
writing GVI have projects from Nepal to Ecuador and South
Africa to Alaska. These vary from internships with leading
environmental non profits to field research positions in
the Amazon and The Kruger National Park. Projects range
from 3 weeks to a year, and are well suited to all ages
and backgrounds. All programmes are carefully selected and
their international and domestic partners include the South
Africa National Parks Board, Rainforest Concern and the
Endangered Wildlife Trust. |
| Global
Volunteer Network - A non profit organisation. GVN
place people
in community projects in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal and
Romania. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate
in a variety of educational and community aid programs.
Volunteers can be involved in areas such as teaching English,
environmental work, health and sanitation, and cultural
home stays. |
| Global
Volunteers - Send more than 1,500 volunteers to
21 countries. American taxpayers may deduct service program
fees and expenses on their federal income tax. |
| Greenforce
- Environmental expeditions to developing countries. Monthly
open evening held in Covent Garden, London. Paid staff jobs
offered to ex volunteers. |
| The
Green Volunteers Network
- Updates on new projects and information on conservation
volunteering. |
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Volunteer
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A Cactus volunteer programme gives you the unique
opportunity to combine a language course with volunteer
work in Latin America
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