G.A.P. Adventures –
G.A.P. Adventures take many forms from education, health, social work, conservation and more. Most are two week trips and you can volunteer world wide. With 18 years of experience in the travel industry, this site has all you could want.
Contact –
G.A.P. Adventures
19 Charlotte Street
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2H5
Tel: 800-708-7761
http://www.gapadventures.com/?gclid=CNDLp7vK1ZACFRcOIgodHjstXg
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Service Civil International (SCI) -
Serve with people from all over the world. You provide your transportation and SCI will provide the food and a place to stay. Service camps can be found in the US and all over the world. Founded in 1920 by Pierre Ceresole the mission of SCI is simple, “Peace through deeds, not words.” The ways to serve are many and varied. Work on an organic tea farm in Japan, help those seeking asylum in Norway, or repair a wolf sanctuary in Colorado and so much more.
Contact –
Service Civil International
5505 Walnut Level Road
Crozet, Virginia 22932 USA
Tel: 206-350-6585
Email: sciinfo@sci-ivs.org
http://www.sciint.org/index.phtml
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Earthwatch Institute –
With Earthwatch you have the opportunity to work with scientists and researchers in parts of the world you might not see otherwise. From helping to protect Architectural heritage in Armenia, wetlands management in the Baltic Islands, and study early man in Spain you will be making a real contribution to real scientific studies.
Contact –
Earthwatch Institute
267 Banbury Road
Oxford, OX2 7HT
UK
Email: info@earthwatch.org.uk
http://www.earthwatch.org/
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Working Abroad –
Au Pair placements, International internships, language schools, teaching English, International volunteering, work and travel programs are a few of the opportunities that Working Abroad offers. You must be at least 18 years of age, have some experience in your placement field and have an intermediate level of Spanish after taking the language course.
Contact –
Tel: 1-800-597-3675
Email: workabroad@interexchange.org
http://www.workingabroad.org/
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I to i –
Volunteer in Peru, the home of the Incas. Work with underprivileged children teaching them English, sports, helping with homework. You can also help with archaeological survey work on the coast or excavation work in Lima.
Contact –
i to i North America
190 East 9th Avenue, Suite 350
Denver, Co 80203
Tel: 1-800-985-4852
http://www.i-to-i.com/
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Project Hope –
Since 1958 Project HOPE has worked to make health care available to all people around the world. It is especially targeted toward children and women. The program works with the United States Navy. Projects will involve work on The USNS Comfort and USS Peleliu. Project HOPE has expanded to include three volunteer programs. There are opportunities as consultants, internships, and volunteers to respond to disaster relief.
Contact –
Project HOPE -
255 Carter Hall Lane
Millwood, Virginia 22646
Tel: 1-800-544-4673
Email: HOPE@projecthope.org
http://www.projecthope.org/
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Cross Cultural Solutions –
Founded in 1994 by Steve Rosenthal, Cross Cultural Solutions has hosted more then 10,000 volunteers around the world. The work of this program centers on orphanages, school, and homes for the elderly, health clinics and hospitals, and centers for people with disabilities. These are partnered programs.
Contact –
Cross Culture Solutions
2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle, New York 10801
Tel: 1-914-632-0022
Email: Info@crossculturalsolutions.com
http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
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Backdoor Jobs –
Although most of these short term jobs are within the continental US there are opportunities outside the US as well. Jobs range from working with the homeless to sustainable farming and so much more. You can even live in a Buddhist retreat center and work on Tibetan art and text preservation. Check out the many jobs available to you!
Contact –
Backdoor Jobs
P.O. Box 58604
Cincinnati, OH 45258
Tel: 513-515-0959
http://backdoorjobs.com/
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ProWorld –
Internships, study abroad, and summer volunteering for everyone 18 years of age and older. Projects include health, environment, and social and economic environment. You are invited to improve the quality of life for others while learning more about another people, another culture.
Contact –
ProWorld Service Corps
P.O. Box 21121
Billings, MT 59104-1121
USA
Tel: 1.877.42World (USA and Canada)
1.877.429.6753
44 (0) 18-6559-6289 (UK and Europe)
Email: info@myproworld.org
http://www.myproworld.org/
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ACDI / VOCA –
For over 45 years this program has helped the struggling countries of the world implement sound business practices to create growing and thriving businesses. ACDI/VOCA offers both career and volunteer opportunities to those who have the technical expertise to help in their mission to empower the people of the world to succeed in a global economy. If you would like to be apart of this dynamic organization, please see the contact information below.
Contact –
ACDI/VOCA
50 F Street NW
Suite 1075
Washington, DC 20001
USA
Tel: (202) 638-466
Email: webmaster@acdivoca.org
http://www.acdivoca.org/852571DC00681414/ID/home
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Geekcorps –
If you are a Tech. Geek, and would like to help the underdeveloped countries of the world become digitally independent, then this is the program for you! Geek Corp is a 501 (c) (3) registered not for profit.
Geekcorps states that their, “international technology experts teach communities how to be digitally independent by expanding private enterprise with innovative, appropriate, and affordable information and communication technologies.”
Contact -
IESC Geekcorps
1900 M St. NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: +1 (202) 326-0280
Email: geekcorps@iesc.org
http://geekcorps.org/index.php
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Global Citizens Network -
Recommended by The National Geographic Society, Need Magazine, and Oprah’s “O” Magazine, Global Citizen’s Network sends teams to countries across our globe. These teams enrich both their lives and the lives of others by participating in and contributing life in the community. There are many missions to choose from so please check the site for more information.
Global Citizens Network is a member of IVPA, International Volunteer Programs Association.
Contact –
Address
130 North Howell Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
Tel: (651) 644-0960
(800) 644-9292
Email: info@globalcitizens.org
http://www.globalcitizens.org/
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Global Service Corp. –
This group is active in Tanzania and Thailand and works to promote HIV/AIDS education and prevention, sustainable agriculture, International Public Health, Cultural and Buddhist Immersion, Orphanage Care and the teaching of English. This program will soon be expanding into Africa. See site for details.
A member of IVPA (International Volunteer Programs Association).
Contact –
Global Service Corps
Office Mailing Address:
300 Broadway
Suite 28
San Francisco, CA 94133-3312
Tel: 415-788-3666 x128
Email: gsc@globalservicecorps.org
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/
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Projects Abroad –
Your volunteer possibilities include: teaching, health care, medicine, conservation, environmental concerns, culture, community, sports, journalism, business, law and human rights, HIV/Aids training, archaeology, animal and veterinary care, and language courses. This group has projects in 23 countries over 5 continents and the length of service varies. They can also design trip to suite your varied needs. Please see site for more details.
Contact –
Projects Abroad Inc
347 West 36th Street
Suite 903
New York NY 10018
Tel: +1 888 839 3535
Email: info@projects-abroad.org
http://www.projects-abroad.org/
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