Worldwide volunteering links

• Challenges WorldwideProfessional volunteering - use your business skills and experience to volunteer abroad.
• CoralCayProtecting and managing threatened marine or forest environments.
• EarthwatchEarthwatch's website provides information on all their work, it has an Expedition Search feature and you can book online. Photos and volunteer accounts are available.
• Gap Year for Grown Ups A comprehensive and easy-to-use site offering a search facility, latest news, extensive programme information, travel advice and other grown ups travel stories.
• Global Vision International Volunteer placements worldwide, in the fields of conservation, marine conservation and community development. Internships also available.
• Global Volunteer NetworkVolunteering projects in communities in need.
• Global Volunteer ProjectsWork experience and volunteer projects abroad in medicine, journalism and teaching. Suitable for career breakers who are looking for a change in direction.
• GreenforceThe non-profit adventure specialists
• Habitat for HumanityVisit Habitat for Humanity's website for everything you need to know about volunteering on a Global Village trip and details of how to apply.
• Hands around the WorldShort-term volunteers sent to help in developing countries, mainly Africa.
• MadventurerRuns development projects in the fields of construction, teaching, conservation and medicine.
• Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)Sends doctors, nurses, logistics specialists and engineers to work alongside local staff in developing countries to provide emergency medical aid. Administrators are also needed.
• Mondo ChallengeVolunteer in rural development programmes. All programmes are community based, meaning that you live and work alongside local people.
• Outreach InternationalGrass roots initiatives that genuinely need your support. Street children, Orphanages, Conservation work. Teaching English. Art therapy. Physiotherapy. Occupational Therapy. Disabled children.
• Quest OverseasProvides project, explorer and marine expeditions to Africa and South America. Combine any of these expeditions to create your own unique experience.
• Real GapA comprehensive and easy to use site offering a search facility, latest news, extensive programme information, travel advice and other travellers' stories.
• Projects AbroadA diverse range of volunteer projects, plus the opportunity to become part of a local community overseas.
• RaleighExperience life on Raleigh by watching videos, reading the blogs and case studies, browsing images and viewing the forum, as well as accessing the key information.
• Travellers Worldwide Flexible volunteer placements, including teaching, conservation work, and language courses.
• VSOVisit the VSO website to find out more about volunteering opportunities overseas and in the UK. You can also get involved in campaigning, fundraising or donate!
• Volunteer Action for Peaceoffers affordable volunteer placements around the world.
• Alliance Abroad GroupWork, Teach, Intern and Volunteer
• Animal Jobs DirectOffers links to worldwide jobs with animals, career advice and volunteer opportunities with animals.
• International internships & summer internshipsProvides summer internships, international internships, work experience programs abroad.
• Travel Tree DirectoryA free online directory of Alternative Travel options. Find 1000's of Volunteering opportunities, Gap Year programs, jobs overseas, study abroad programs, TEFL courses and adventure travel holidays around the world.
• True Travellers SocietyA global network of individuals sharing information about no or low fee volunteering and meaningful travel opportunities around the world.
• Volunteer AbroadVolunteer placements worldwide, providing unique travel and work experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• people and places - responsible volunteeringOffers a service of integrity to thinking people - people who want to use their skills and experience to make a real difference and know exactly where and how their money is spent.
• Tararu Valley SanctuaryTararu Valley Sanctuary is a New Zealand based, volunteer run environmental reserve. We take direct action to protect and restore the native temperate rainforest ecosystem of Tararu Valley. Our volunteer programs include a time-proven programme of adventure recreation trips, such as hiking, climbing and sea-kayaking.
• Gap Year WorldwideFree and Low cost volunteer placements worldwide.
• One World 365A travel directory of companies offering global volunteer placements.

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