International Volunteering:
Global Visions International
By joining one of our programs worldwide you can help critical conservation and education projects ranging from teaching Literacy and English to indigenous communities in Latin America to wildlife research and conservation in Africa.
United Planet
United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, learning excursions, and special Cultural Awareness Projects to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for communities in need. Both skilled and unskilled volunteers of all ages and nationalities are invited to join from 1-52 weeks in 50 countries worldwide.
Peace Corp
The Peace Corps continually updates materials for Volunteers with specific information about safety and security risks in the areas where they serve. This enables Peace Corps Volunteers to make informed decisions and have a safe, healthy Volunteer experience. Webiste includes the Peace Corp's report on international safety of volunteers
International Volunteer Program Association
IVPA is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges. IVPA encourages excellence and responsibility in the field of international volunteerism and promotes public awareness of and greater access to international volunteer programs.
Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village trips give participants a unique opportunity to become active partners with people of another culture. Team members work alongside members of the host community, raising awareness of the burden of poverty housing and building decent, affordable housing worldwide. As partners, team members help build a true “global village” of love, homes, communities and hope!
Global Volunteer Network
Global Volunteer Network's vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
U.S. Government Volunteer Opportunities
Searchable database of volunteer opportunities with the Federal Government.
Volunteer Management Resources
ServiceLeader.org
Provides information on all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers, and volunteer management software.
Energize Inc.
This online library includes selected articles from print sources, excerpts from books in our online bookstore, and complete electronic books available for free. We also provide links to Websites containing collections of materials or statistics on volunteering.
Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.
The Volunteer Management Certificate Program
The Volunteer Management Certificate Program (VMCP) is a four-course online training program that focuses on practical real-life learning exercise and provides "basic training" for managers of volunteers in the following key areas; recruiting, training, supervision and evaluation and recognition.
