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Remote Area Medical Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   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

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La Sabranenque Open in a new browser window  
   Offers architecture restoration projects for volunteers in southern France. Saint Victor la Coste, France operation. (French/English)
   http://www.sabranenque.com/volunteer/
Global Volunteers Open in a new browser window  
   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
Service Civil International Open in a new browser window  
   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
Explorations In Travel Inc Open in a new browser window  
   Individual volunteer placements in Latin America and the South Pacific. Sites include; schools, conservation projects, rainforests, animal shelters and rehabs.
   http://www.exploretravel.com
Go M.A.D. Go Make A Difference Open in a new browser window  
   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
i-to-i International Projects Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Cross-Cultural Solutions Open in a new browser window  
   An international volunteer program, with opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
   http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
Youth International Open in a new browser window  
   Information about experiential learning in East Asia or Africa, including intercultural exchange, community service, and home stays.
   http://www.youthinternational.org/
Volunteering Vacations Open in a new browser window  
   Annotated list of organizational Web sites that offer opportunities to combine good works with travel.
   http://www.santacruzpl.org/readyref/files/time/vacation.shtml
Travel with a Purpose Open in a new browser window  
   Arranges trips of voluntouring - combination of travelling and volunteering worldwide. Located in San Diego, California.
   http://www.travelwithpurpose.com/
African Conservation Trust Open in a new browser window  
   Details of opportunities for volunteers to join conservation projects in Southern Africa.
   http://www.projectafrica.com
Amizade Volunteer Vacations Open in a new browser window  
   Provides community service, and encourages collaboration worldwide.
   http://amizade.org
Biosphere Expeditions Open in a new browser window  
   Offering volunteer wildlife conservation expeditions in various countries.
   http://www.biosphere-expeditions.org
Cultural Restoration Tourism Project Open in a new browser window  
   Help restore and rebuild a Mongolian Buddhist monastery, thereby enhancing and revitalizing the local culture. The Baldan Baraivan monastery is in a beautiful, memote part of eastern Mongolia. We are leading small groups of volunteer-tourists to Mongolia
   http://home.earthlink.net/~crtp
Earthwatch Institute Open in a new browser window  
   An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
   http://www.earthwatch.org/index.html
Ecovolunteer Open in a new browser window  
   Gives volunteers the opportunity to protect nature and its inhabitants by helping local organizations with their conservation projects.
   http://www.ecovolunteer.org/
Global Vision International (GVI) Open in a new browser window  
   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
Global Works Open in a new browser window  
   Summer programs located in all types of cultures around the world. Students live in places that range from small villages to ruined castles. Community service, language and adventure travel programs for teenagers.
   http://www.globalworksinc.com
Marin Asia Open in a new browser window  
   Eco volunteer and exploration cruises in the little known Mergui Archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Burma (Myanmar)
   http://www.marinasia.com
Tropical Platypus Research Open in a new browser window  
   Features the first radio tracking surveillance project of the platypus in tropical north Queensland.
   http://www.wildscapes-safaris.com.au/tprnews.htm
Volunteer Travel Open in a new browser window  
   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
Volunteer Bolivia Open in a new browser window  
   Provides positions with humanitarian and ecological organizations in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
   http://www.volunteerbolivia.org
Asociacion ANAI Open in a new browser window  
   A non-profit organization in Costa Rica: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.
   http://www.anaicr.org/
Willing Workers on Organic Farms Australia Open in a new browser window  
   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
Green Volunteers Open in a new browser window  
   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
Voluntary Service Overseas Canada Open in a new browser window  
   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
Rural Community Development Program-Himalayan Volunteers Open in a new browser window  
   Offers year round cross-cultural and volunteering opportunities in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Areas of volunteer work include English teaching, orphanage, health and conservation work. Site includes program information, testimonials and applications.
   http://rcdpnepal.com
Women in Progress Open in a new browser window  
   International volunteer program that focuses 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/
Altruistic Adventures Open in a new browser window  
   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
Volunteers for Rural Development Ghana Open in a new browser window  
   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
Organic gardens in subtropical Australia Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Rainforest Research Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.rainforestresearch.netfirms.com/
Genesis Voluntary Teaching Program Open in a new browser window  
   Seeking volunteers to teach English to children in Ecuador coast. Information about the town, Bahia, and about volunteering.
   http://www.bahiacity.com/volunteer
Help Exchange Open in a new browser window  
   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
Wild at Heart Open in a new browser window  
   Youth safari adventures in Zambia. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
   http://www.wah.co.za/
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA Open in a new browser window  
   Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in the United States who participate in WWOOF programs.
   http://wwoofusa.org
Fundacion Brethren y Unida Open in a new browser window  
   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
Mokolodi Game Reserve Open in a new browser window  
   The 12,500 acre non-profit reserve provides environmental educate to children of Botswana.
   http://www.mokolodi.com
Openmind Projects Open in a new browser window  
   An international volunteer program teaching english and computer skills in Thailand.
   http://www.openmindprojects.org/
Winant and Clayton Volunteers Open in a new browser window  
   The Winant and Clayton Volunteers provide service opportunity combined with travel abroad.
   http://www.winantclaytonvolunteer.org/
Personal Overseas Development Open in a new browser window  
   Voluntary work and adventure travel in Africa & South America. Opportunities include teaching, helping in orphanages and health care.
   http://www.thepodsite.co.uk
Youth Challenge Australia Open in a new browser window  
   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
Cosmic Volunteers Open in a new browser window  
   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
Amistad Institute Open in a new browser window  
   San Isidro. 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
Earthwatch Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Global Deaf Connection Open in a new browser window  
   Hosts volunteer vacations to individuals interested in working with deaf children throughout the world.
   http://www.deafconnection.org
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange Open in a new browser window  
   Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
   http://www.icye.co.uk
IT in Isan Open in a new browser window  
   Computer learning program in Thailand taught by international volunteers.
   http://www.itinisan.org
Blue Ventures Conservation Open in a new browser window  
   UK based not-for-profit organisation working to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research.
   http://www.blueventures.org
Global Volunteer Network Open in a new browser window  
   A non profit organisation which places volunteers in community projects worldwide.
   http://www.volunteer.org.nz/
The Phoenix Project Open in a new browser window  
   Volunteer in Guatemala. Learn Spanish, teach and join conservation projects.
   http://www.volunteerguatemala.org/
Teaching English in Peru Open in a new browser window  
   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
Greenforce Conservation Expeditions Open in a new browser window  
   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
Volunteer Abroad with EIL Intercultural Learning Open in a new browser window  
   Non-profit organisation sending volunteers to work on development projects around the world.
   http://www.volunteerabroad.ie
Medicine Trail Research Center Open in a new browser window  
   Hosts volunteer vacations where visitors assist on research or conservation projects in the rainforest, the Caribbean, or with Missionary projects helping the Mayans of Belize.
   http://www.medicinetrail.org
Ghana Network Of Volunteer Service Open in a new browser window  
   A non-profit organisation, which provides volunteer opportunities throughout Ghana.
   http://www.gnvs.4t.com
Development Projects and Adventurous Overland Travel Open in a new browser window  
   Combines award winning development projects and adventurous overland travel.
   http://www.madventurer.com
Iko poran Open in a new browser window  
   Offers international volunteers programs in Brazil. Focused on community development programs.
   http://www.ikoporan.org
Travel-to-Teach Open in a new browser window  
   Provides teaching volunteering opporunities in Thailand.
   http://www.travel-to-teach.org
United Planet Open in a new browser window  
   An international non-profit with members and programs in over 100 countries.
   http://www.unitedplanet.org
Global Crossroad Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Starfish Ventures Open in a new browser window  
   A company offering volunteer placements available in Thailand from 4 to 12 weeks. Offers TEFL training.
   http://www.starfishventures.co.uk
ServeYourWorld.com Open in a new browser window  
   Independent guide offering articles, tutorials, forums, volunteer abroad program reviews, and a volunteering abroad opportunity database.
   http://www.serveyourworld.com/
Tararu Valley Sanctuary Open in a new browser window  
   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
Cactus Language Open in a new browser window  
   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
2Way Development - Skilled Volunteers Overseas Open in a new browser window  
   Organizes tailor-made international travel and volunteer placements. Information on prices, packages, and services.
   http://www.2way.org.uk
Operation French World Open in a new browser window  
   An effort to train mission workers for effectively sharing and strengthening Christianity in French speaking countries around the globe.
   http://www.fcoc.org/ofw
Fundacion Zoobreviven Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Experience Mexico a non profit organisation offering volunteer a range of different opportunities in west Mexico.
   http://www.experiencemexico.co.uk
Save The Turtles Of Parismina Open in a new browser window  
   Turtle Coservation 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 our turtle hatchery.
   http://www.costaricaturtles.com
Volunteering In Kenya Open in a new browser window  
   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, 11500 Aude, Languedoc, France Open in a new browser window  
   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
Amigos de las Americas Open in a new browser window  
   Amigos de las Américas creates opportunities for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public health, education and community development.
   http://www.amigoslink.org/Default.htm
Amity Institute Open in a new browser window  
   Amity Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building international friendship and cultural understanding through teaching exchange.
   http://www.amity.org/
eVolunteer Open in a new browser window  
   Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities.
   http://www.evolunteer.co.uk/index.php3
Enkosini Open in a new browser window  
   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
Africa Volunteer, Work, and Research Open in a new browser window  
   Nonprofit Educational Organization. Internships, Study Abroad, Travel-Study, field Study Academic credit - undergraduate or graduate level.
   http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm
AidCamps International Open in a new browser window  
   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/
AustraLearn Open in a new browser window  
   Study abroad in Australia and New Zealand, detailing full degree program information, summer courses, internships, scholarships and financial aid, and application.
   http://australearn.org/