Peace Child International

http://www.peacechild.org

A UK-registered nonprofit established in April 1982, Peach Child International empowers youth to take responsibility for peace, human rights and the environment through education, leadership development and direct participation in the events that shape our world community. It does thigh through producing publications, musicals, conferences and encouraging its affiliate youth groups throughout the world.

Post Pals

http://www.postpals.co.uk

Post Pals is a website aimed at helping members of the public make the difference to seriously ill children.

i-to-i International Projects Ltd

http://www.i-to-i.com

i-to-i provides innovative courses for travellers along with unique volunteer placements around the world. Since 1994 we have trained over 15,000 travellers through our online and weekend TEFL courses, Spanish language lessons, paid teaching placements and supported volunteer projects in 19 countries around the world.

Global Youth Service Day/ Youth Service America

http://www.gysd.net

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual global event organized by Youth Service America, a consortium of 25 International Organizations and 80 National Coordinating Committees that celebrates, recognizes, and mobilizes the year-round contributions of young people to build their communities and their world through voluntary service; and the contributions made by the community (public, private, and nonprofit sectors) for empowering young people, especially through mentoring.

Action Without Borders

http://www.idealist.org

Action Without Borders, which sponsors Idealist.org, is a global coalition of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives.

Earthwatch Institute

http://www.earthwatch.org

The mission of the Earthwatch Institute is to promote sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. Unlike other environmental organizations, Earthwatch Institute puts people in the field where they can assist scientists in their field work. They are part of the action, they learn new skills, and develop a deeper understanding of their role in building a sustainable future.

Mobility International USA

http://www.miusa.org

As a US-based national non-profit organization, the mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs.

Netaid.org

http://app.netaid.org/OV/

Would you like to volunteer for a relief organization in Africa? Contribute toward environmental efforts in South America? Now you can do something about the issues you care about and share your skills with those in need around the world. And you can do it without leaving home - on weekends, in the evenings, whenever your schedule permits. To become an Online Volunteer, all you need is time, the desire to help, and access to a computer and the Internet. The United Nations Volunteers Programme (UNV) and NetAid.org are proud to bring this service to the Netaid.org Community. Think Global, Act Global!

ACDI/VOCA

http://www.acdivoca.org

ACDI/VOCA is a private, nonprofit international development organization providing high-quality technical expertise at the request of farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and private and government agencies abroad.

Global Routes

http://www.globalroutes.org

Global Routes http://www.globalroutes.org/ By giving North American youth and their hosts the opportunity to push past stereotypes and misconceptions to build strong relationships, self-understanding, as well as buildings, Global Routes helps our global community to flourish.

YouthActionNet.org

http://www.youthactionnet.org/opportunity.php

The International Youth Foundation is pleased to announce the piloting of YouthActionNet.org, an online community for youth by youth, to inspire and nurture the active involvement of youth in their communities worldwide.

Transitions Abroad

http://www.transitionsabroad.com

Transitions Abroad is a bimonthly full-color magazine guide to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism: living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the host country.

Carribean Volunteer Expeditions

http://www.cvexp.org

Caribbean Volunteer Expedition members measure and document historical plantations, windmills, and other structures to help local Caribbean agencies keep a record of their architectural heritage.

Cross-Cultural Solutions

http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org

Cross-Cultural Solutions http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/ Cross-Cultural Solutions is a non-profit organization that sends volunteers abroad to provide humanitarian assistance with our Volunteer Work Programs in China, Ghana, India, Peru and Russia.

Airline Ambassadors

http://www.airlineambassadors.com

Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping children in need. Their members hand deliver humanitarian aid and provide medical care to children in more than 20 countries; involve youth in programs to provide assistance and build cross-cultural friendships; escort orphans to new homes and children to hospitals for medical care; and participate in special events that increase international cooperation.

Global Volunteers

http://www.globalvolunteers.org

Global Volunteers, a private non-profit, non-sectarian development organization, was founded in 1984 with the goal of helping to establish a foundation for peace through mutual international understanding. As a non-governmental organization (NGO) in special consultative status with the United Nations, Global Volunteers is uniquely positioned to represent local leaders in a national and international arena, and to engage short-term volunteers in local development efforts with long-lasting results.

Worldwide Volunteering for Young People

http://www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk/

Worldwide Volunteering For Young People is the UK's most comprehensive source of information about full-time volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds. Their database enables you to match within seconds your particular volunteer requirements against those of over 250,000 volunteer projects each year throughout the UK and in 214 countries overseas.

SERVEnet

http://www.SERVEnet.org/vltr/form_vltr_adv_srch.cfm?locationId=1&scheduleflag=T

Search for volunteer opportunities in a specific country using SERVEnet's Advanced Search capabilities.

Catholic Network of Volunteer Service

http://www.cnvs.org

Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS), challenged by the message of the Gospel, promotes and assists member programs serving in the United States and throughout the world.

Peace Corps

http://www.peacecorps.gov

Currently, more than 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers are serving in 76 countries, working to bring clean water to communities, teach children, help start new small businesses, and stop the spread of AIDS. Since 1961, more than 161,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps, serving in 134 nations.

Volunteers for Peace

http://www.vfp.org

VFP promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education and community service.

Peacework

http://www.peacework.org

Peacework arranges international volunteer service projects around the world for colleges, universities, and service organizations.

Visions in Action

http://www.visionsinaction.org

Visions in Action is an international nonprofit organization offering 6 and 12 month volunteer positions in five African countries and Mexico. Positions are available with nonprofit development organizations, research institutes, health clinics, community groups, and news organizations.

Institute of Cultural Affairs

http://www.icaworld.org

ICA is a global change organization that spanning 28 countries that is headquartered in Brussels.

Peace Brigades International

http://www.igc.org/pbi/index.html

Offers voluntary opportunities to persons over the age of 25 for various short-term or long-term assignments.

The Association of Episcopal Colleges

http://www.churchnet.org.uk/cuac/aec.htm

The Association of Episcopal Colleges is a voluntary organization of colleges and universities with origins in the Anglican heritage of intellectual inquiry, vigorous faith, respect for diversity, and engagement with the world. The AEC exemplifies through its member institutions and programs the values of unity in diversity that characterize the Anglican contribution to the world's Christian traditions.

Brethren Volunteer Service

http://www.brethren.org/genbd/bvs/

BVS is a non-profit organization that needs volunteers to work on interdenominational projects in the US and abroad for one year. Enthusiastic individuals with or without special skills are needed to help out in one of 20 U.S. states or one of 15 foreign countries.

Fourth World Youth Movement

http://www.jqm.cie.fr/FWYM.htm

The youth branch of the International Movement Atd Fourth World was founded in 1973. It brings young people together from all walks of life, to learn together and support one another in projects which combat poverty and create solidarity.

Heifer Project International

http://www.heifer.org/

HPI is a worldwide ecumenical non-profit organization that both educates the public about the root causes of hunger and provides livestock, poultry, training, and related agricultural services to people in developing areas in the U.S. and abroad.

Mennonite Central Committee

http://www.mcc.org/

MCC was built on the conviction that meeting human needs and services to others is an integral part of the Christian life. Opportunities are available for volunteers to serve in the U.S. as well as abroad.

Presbyterian Church (USA), Mission Volunteers

http://nvo.pcusa.org/nvo/g19frms.html

The overseas mission program offers volunteer opportunities for people to live simply while helping to meet the needs of people living in poverty.

Global Volunteer Network

http://www.volunteer.org.nz/

The Global Volunteer Network is a directory of international volunteer programs. Volunteer work is a great way to contribute to the global community and also fosters personal growth.