- Agape Adventures Agape is a trusted and experience organisation with a wide range of global volunteering options, both short term and long term.
- Ecologia Youth Trust Volunteer in Kaluga Region, Russia, in a rural village community of foster parents and teachers who take children from orphanages and raise and educate them along with their own children. Volunteers live with a family, teach English to children and take part in the daily working and social life of the community.
- VolunteeringInfo.org VolunteeringInfo.org aims to provide potential volunteers with all the information they need at every stage of their adventure. As well as an extensive database of volunteering organisations and positions around the world, you can read interviews with past and present volunteers.
- Animal Jobs Direct Offers links to worldwide jobs with animals, career advice and volunteer opportunities with animals.
- International internships & summer internships Provides summer internships, international internships, work experience programs abroad.
- True Travellers Society A global network of individuals sharing information about no or low fee volunteering and meaningful travel opportunities around the world.
- Volunteer Abroad Volunteer placements worldwide, providing unique travel and work experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Tararu Valley Sanctuary Tararu 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.
- people and places - responsible volunteering Offers 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.
- Gap Year Worldwide Free and Low cost volunteer placements worldwide.
- One World 365A travel directory of companies offering global volunteer placements.
Worldwide volunteering
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African Conservation Experience
Volunteering conservation placements in Southern Africa. A.C.E. has over 10 years' experience matching volunteers to the projects that are right for them, in conservation, zoology and marine biology. Responsible travel policy includes carbon offsetting. Members of the Year Out Group and ATOL bonded. On Facebook and Twitter.
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Amanzi TravelLeading UK specialist in volunteer experiences throughout Africa. Amazing opportunities include wildlife conservation, community development, orphan care, medical projects, and teaching disadvantaged children. Amanzi can round out your career break or gap year in Africa with incredible adventure trips and game ranger courses. Fully committed to its organisation partners and passionate about its sustainable and worthwhile projects, this family-run business offers a service that is second-to-none. ATOL bonded.
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AzafadyAzafady is an award-winning registered UK charity offering 2-week to 10-week volunteer programmes on environmental conservation projects. Work with lemurs, plant trees, and carry out biodiversity research. Community development projects such as building and education also available. Winner of 'Best Volunteering Organisation' at the 2007 Responsible Travel Awards. Member of The Year Out Group.
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BUNACEstablished work and volunteer abroad organisation offering community volunteer projects in Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as work abroad support programmes in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Flexible placements and unique paid work opportunities (some visas are only available through BUNAC).
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Cross-Cultural SolutionsCross-Cultural Solutions is a short-term international volunteer organisation with programmes in 12 countries. Staff members have years of experience in cultural exchange, and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. All in-country staff members are from the local communities where the project takes place. Ages 18 to 99; families are welcome with children 8 and older. Members of the Year Out Group and IVPA.
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Global Volunteer NetworkGVN's vision is to support the work of local community organisations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. They believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
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GlobalteerAffordable, sustainable volunteer placements working with children and animals. You could be helping get kids off the streets in Colombia, or working with elephants in Thailand. Globalteer strives to ensure that projects can not only sustain the amazing work that they do but also expand to ensure their continual existence. Globalteer is a registered charity.
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Helping KenyaVolunteer placements in Eastern Africa. Helping Kenya aims to match your skills, qualifications and experience to the project where you will be able to contribute the most. Unskilled volunteers are also needed. Run by experienced conservationists and former volunteers, the organisation's projects include environmental protection and education programmes. For ages 18 - 81.
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Kaya Responsible TravelKaya works with over 200 projects in 24 countries, focusing on community development and environmental conservation. Volunteer placements are from 2 week to 12 months and are for singles, couples, groups and families. Kaya also offers a range of courses, including languages, field guiding, marine conservation, diving, photography and cooking. Specialist placement advisors can help you source a career break that best suit your skills and interests, so you can make the most of your time and make a world of difference.
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Oyster WorldwideVolunteer or do paid work around the world in a wide variety of projects. Language courses, sports coaching and ski instructor courses available. Volunteer in medicine, conservation or health - projects are sustainable so you know you're really making a difference. Go on a trek or safari - there’s plenty of opportunities for extra adventures!
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Projects AbroadProjects Abroad offer a diverse range of volunteer projects, plus the opportunity to become part of a local community overseas. Placements are flexible you can choose when to go and how long to stay. One of the oldest and most respected gap year organisations, Projects Abroad sends over 2,000 volunteers abroad each year. Founder member of the Year Out Group.
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Projects Abroad PROProfessional volunteer projects in the developing world. You will use your qualifications, skills and experience, and be partnered with an in-country professional in the developing world. Placements are specifically for professionals (including retired people) and you must have a relevant degree or experience. You will be making a valuable contribution to one of the world's poorest communities.
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Raleigh
Raleigh International, a youth and sustainable development charity, needs career breakers to take the role of volunteer manager and help lead overseas expeditions. You could help run community, environmental and adventure projects for young people aged 17 – 24 from many different walks of life and nationalities. Expeditions take place in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua, India and Tanzania throughout the year. Two weeks training is provided in-country before the expedition begins. Raleigh are on Facebook and Twitter.
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Sunrise International Volunteer ProgramSunrise is the specialist gap year and career break organisation for China. Chinese-managed throughout, placing UK volunteers in a wide range of placements throughout China. For ages 16 to 60. Responsible travel policy in effect. Work with pandas, teach English or work in business or medicine. Mandarin and cultural classes available, plus excursions.
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Travellers WorldwideA leading overseas voluntary work provider. Teach English, sports or other subjects in underprivileged communities. Work in conservation with endangered animals. Work experience internships available and language and cultural courses. Flexible placements with start and finish dates you choose, tailored to your requirements with excellent in-country support. Founder member of the Year Out Group.
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VSOPaid volunteer placements from two months to two years in the areas of business management, education and health. Programmes for experienced professionals (with relevant qualifications and experience) between 20 and 75 years old. You'll have the opportunity to share your skills to support and develop others to fulfil their potential. Not only will the local community benefit, but you will return to the UK equipped with invaluable professional experience, a wealth of memories, and a whole new perspective! Local salary, training, flights, accommodation and support throughout your contract included.