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The term volunteer is contested — there is no one agreed-to definition, and the term is frequently debated. Some say a volunteer is someone who performs or offers to perform service out of his or her own free will, without payment, usually in support of a non-profit organization, mission-based initiative or community. Others say the term volunteer can apply to someone who receives a stipend for his or her service, as long as the volunteer is engaged in full-time service and has no other paid job. The term is usually used for such service to non-profit organizations, civil society organizations or even initiatives that originate in the public sector (schools, city offices, etc.), but not for those who work for free for a for-profit business.

Some people volunteer formally, through a non-profit organization/charity. Other people volunteer informally, helping a sick neighbor, for instance. Some volunteer for clinical trials or other medical research, and may even donate their bodies to science after their death.

The year 2001 was the International Year of the Volunteer, as designated by the United Nations. Every 5 December is International Volunteer Day, also designated by the United Nations. 2005 was the United Kingdom Year of the Volunteer.

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Africa Volunteer, Work, and Research - Nonprofit Educational Organization. Internships, Study Abroad, Travel-Study, field Study Academic credit - undergraduate or graduate level.
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African Conservation Trust - Details of opportunities for volunteers to join conservation projects in Southern Africa.
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AidCamps International - Offering opportunities for short term voluntary work on development aid projects overseas run by local non-governmental organisations in the third world. Information about projects, applying, and practicalities.
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Amistad Institute - Spanish programs with options for activities, volunteers and internships. Also a camp for middle and high school student groups. Includes prices and contact information.

Amizade International Volunteering and Service-Learning - Provides community service volunteer programs around the world and international service-learning courses for academic credit.
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Asociacion Casa Guatemala - An shelter in Guatemala for orphaned, abandoned, or abused children. Information about their activities, projects and supporters. Includes details of their needs, and on volunteering.
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AustraLearn - Study abroad in Australia and New Zealand, detailing full degree program information, summer courses, internships, scholarships and financial aid, and application.

Australian Volunteers International - Recruit, prepare and support Australians who volunteer to live, work and learn alongside people of other cultures in developing countries. Information about opportunities, programs and history.

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Citizens Democracy Corps - A quasi-governmental body that functions as a local administration of its District, initiating, planning and managing community programmes. Information about its various services (jobs, social assistance, skills upgrading, healthcare) and even how you can volunteer.
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500 Concern America - A small nonprofit, nonsectarian, nongovernmental development and refugee aid organization.

Conservation Volunteers Australia - Help create a Better Earth become a conservation volunteer.

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Cosmic Volunteers - Offers programs to volunteer and intern in Ecuador, Ghana, India, and Nepal from one week to one year. Site offers information about Cosmic Volunteers and their programs.
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Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School - Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study, kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Council on International Educational Exchange - To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, is Council's mission.

Crispaz - A faith-based organization dedicated to mutual accompaniment with the church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador.

Cross-Cultural Solutions - An international volunteer program, with opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
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Cultural Restoration Tourism Project (CRTP) - Organization to help communities around the world restore artifacts and promote responsible tourism. Provides objectives, news and upcoming events.

CUSO - Supports alliances for global social justice. Information about current volunteer opportunities, development programs worldwide, and global education activities in Canada. (French and English)

Development Projects and Adventurous Overland Travel - Combines award winning development projects and adventurous overland travel.
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Earthwatch - Promotes sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships amongst scientists, the general public, educators, and business.
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Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.

Ecovolunteer - Gives volunteers the opportunity to protect nature and its inhabitants by helping local organizations with their conservation projects.
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Edinburgh Cyrenians - Works to create opportunities for disadvantaged people by offering effective and lasting routes out of homelessness and promoting social inclusion.
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Enkosini - A 12,000 acre preserve in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa created to protect natural habitat and create a sanctuary for African wildlife in need.

eVolunteer - Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities.

Experience Mexico - Experience Mexico a non profit organisation offering volunteer a range of different opportunities in west Mexico.
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Explorations In Travel Inc. - Outdoor cultural adventures for women over 40. Domestic and international active travel trips for women.
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Foundation for Sustainable Development - Offering several different service projects, a trip to the cloud forest in northern Nicaragua, and a trip to the beach on the Pacific ocean.

Fundacion Brethren y Unida - NGO based in Ecuador working on rural development and volunteer projects in agro-ecology, environmental education and small business development.
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Fundacion Zoobreviven - Ecuador conservation organisation preserving cloud forests and running community projects. Volunteer projects in reforestation, organic and coffee plantation farming, plant and tree study, bird, mammal, insect study in the Alto Choco bioregion.
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Genesis Voluntary Teaching Program - Seeking volunteers to teach English to children in Ecuador coast. Information about the town, Bahia, and about volunteering.
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Ghana Network Of Volunteer Service - A non-profit organisation, which provides volunteer opportunities throughout Ghana.
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Global Crossroad - Offerse a variety of volunteering, intership, trekking, adventure and cross-cultural experience to international volunteers in Nepal, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Mongolia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya, Ghana, Tibet
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Global Deaf Connection - Hosts volunteer vacations to individuals interested in working with deaf children throughout the world.

Global Service Corps - International volunteering and internship opportunities for cross-cultural learning and community service in Thailand and Tanzania. Short-term (two to four weeks), long-term (two to six months), and student internship programs are available, in projects in healthcare, education, and environment/sustainable agriculture.

Global Vision International (GVI) - Hosts volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks to 12 months in over 20 countries including China, Mexico and the Central African Republic.
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Global Volunteer Network - A non profit organisation which places volunteers in community projects worldwide.
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Global Volunteers - Sends teams of volunteers to work on short-term development projects worldwide. Coordinates over 150 teams per year. Trip information and contacts for Minnesota non-profit organization.
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Global Works - Summer programs located in all types of cultures around the world. Students live in places that range from small villages to ruined castles. Community service, language and adventure travel programs for teenagers.
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Go M.A.D. Go Make A Difference - International volunteer organization which works to match prospective volunteers with small social service projects around the world for short and long term stays.

Grassroots Bridges - An eight-month program that provides Fellows with a stipend, educational training, mentoring and service learning experiences with local community-based organizations and international volunteer programs.
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Greenforce Conservation Expeditions - Specializes in marine and terrestrial scientific conservation expeditions for gap year students, university students and those wanting to undertake international voluntary work in Borneo, Bahamas, Fiji and Zambia.
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Help Exchange - Volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation and food (bed and board) in Australia, New Zealand and Europe on farms, backpacker hostels, lodges and other properties.
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i-to-i International Projects - Provides a variety of work experiences including teaching english as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and skills development.
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Iko poran - Offers international volunteers programs in Brazil. Focused on community development programs.
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Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya - Organization working on HIV/AIDS education in Kenya, building libraries and pre-schools, encouraging micro-enterprise for women and providing health care for the people of Western Kenya.

Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
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IT in Isan - Computer learning program in Thailand taught by international volunteers.
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Jesuit Volunteer Corps - Serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled.
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Jifunze Project - Charitable project aimed at improving education facilities in rural areas. Information on the project, people and helping.

La Sabranenque - Offers architecture restoration projects for volunteers in southern France. Saint Victor la Coste, France operation. (French/English)
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Little Children of the World - As a volunteer you could assist in a variety of LCW programs from health care and tutoring to computer training and financial accounting. Whatever your talents or training, LCW can find a role for you. Do what you do best, and do it for a worthy cause!
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Living With Elephants - A non-profit organization in Botswana which explores the relationship between the African Elephant and people, with an emphasis on research and educational programs aimed at reducing conflict between the two species.
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Mobility International USA (MIUSA) - Empowers 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.
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Personal Overseas Development - Voluntary work and adventure travel in Africa South America. Opportunities include teaching, helping in orphanages and health care.
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Reto Juvenil Internacional - A non profit organization offering programs for post high school youth volunteers in community development, environmental education and conservation. Program calendar, participation requirements and application form.
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Sustainable Bolivia - By working closely with local people, volunteers will make a positive difference in the lives of Bolivians in Cochabamba and its surrounding areas. Opportunities include contributing to the development and implementation of one of Sustainable Bolivias projects, or placement within one of our partner affiliate non-profits.

Sustainable Bolivia - By working closely with local people, volunteers will make a positive difference in the lives of Bolivians in Cochabamba and its surrounding areas. Opportunities include contributing to the development and implementation of one of Sustainable Bolivias projects, or placement within one of our partner affiliate non-profits.

Tararu Valley Sanctuary - Co-operatively run rainforest property at the head of Tararu Valley, surrounded by 140,000 acres of the Coromandel State Forest Park - 1.5 hours from Auckland, New Zealand.
Meta Description: [ Tararu Valley - New Zealand Rainforest Conservation Volunteer Community ]

Teaching English in Peru - Teachperu offers people the chance to teach English in Peru with the aim of using native English speakers to assist Peruvian students and teachers.
Meta Description: [ Teach Peru is an organisation for teaching English in Peru. Teaching English in Peru is a great way to experience the culture and people, no TEFL needed. ]

The Chol-Chol Foundation - The Chol-Chol Foundation is a non-profit human development organization which works in indigenous communities in the ninth region of Chile.
Meta Description: [ La Fundación Chol Chol es una organización no gubernamental, sin fines de lucro, sin afiliaciones religiosas ni políticas, dedicado a capacitar adultos y en especial mujeres rurales de la IX región de Chile, para lograr un mejor ingreso para sus familias. ]

The Phoenix Project - Volunteer in Guatemala. Learn Spanish, teach and join conservation projects.

The United Nations Information Technology Service (UNITeS) - Aims at creating a worldwide program for information technology volunteers.
Meta Description: [ The UNITeS initiative will allow people from any country to volunteer their skills and time to extend the benefits of the digital revolution to developing countries. ]

Travel to Teach - Provides teaching volunteering opportunities in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Ecuador.
Meta Description: [ Travel to Teach - Affordable International volunteering programs in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Mexico and Ecuador. International cheap travel. Teach English, restore schools, make videos and newspapers, help orphanaged children and develop eco tourism and work with community development i... ]

Travel with a Purpose - Arranges trips of voluntouring - combination of travelling and volunteering worldwide. Located in San Diego, California.
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Uganda Wildlife Education Centre - Voluntary organisation for conservation education and the rescue of animals orphaned or confiscated from poachers. Formerly Entebbe Zoo.

United Nations Volunteers - The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers.
Meta Description: [ The United Nations Volunteers programme, UNV is the UN programme that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. ]

United Planet - An international non-profit with members and programs in over 100 countries.
Meta Description: [ World's largest cultural exchange with cross-cultural volunteer programs providing you with many cross-cultural learning opportunities. United planet is a leading international, educational, humanitarian, and peace-building, non-profit organization ]

VIA (Volunteers in Asia) - VIA is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia.

Vijnana Kala Vedi Centre - This organization in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District offers courses in traditional art forms.
Meta Description: [ Live in a Kerala village and Study Abroad Indian arts, crafts and languages and experience India and Kerala in a Cultural Centre which is also a Kathakali school, Yoga school, Cooking and Language school in Kerala and also volunteer to Teach English ]

Volu - 3-4 week volunteer workcamps in Ghana for international and Ghanaian volunteers, building schools, community centers and health clinics.
Meta Description: [ The Volutary Workcamps Association of Ghana offers short 3-4 week workcamps in Ghana. The work is like the Peace Corps, except for a shorter period of time. ]

Voluntary Service Overseas Canada - International development organization that works through volunteers. Sends professional people to share their skills in the business, education, health and technical sectors of developing countries. Site is in English and French.

Volunteer Abroad with EIL Intercultural Learning - Non-profit organisation sending volunteers to work on development projects around the world.
Meta Description: [ Volunteer Abroad offers opportunities for Irish residents to travel abroad and volunteer with a local development project working in areas such as teaching, social welfare, conservation, human rights and small business development. ]

Volunteer Africa - Get information and advice on volunteering in Africa. Recruits volunteers for community projects of 1-3 months in rural Tanzania.
Meta Description: [ VolunteerAfrica is a registered charity which enables volunteers to spend up to 3 months doing voluntary work on community development and orphanage projects in Tanzania, East Africa. Participants are students, in their gap-year, taking a break from work or in early retirement. ]

Volunteer Bolivia - Provides positions with humanitarian and ecological organizations in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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Volunteer Society Nepal - Volunteer Society Nepal was established with the objective of supporting children in various areas. It has been working to mobilize international and local volunteers in its various programs to support the children through teaching in school, providing sponsorship for needy children,parental awareness raising and providing different skills and trainings .

Volunteer Travel - Individual and group volunteer placements in South and Central America, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and Nepal. Conservation projects, teaching, farming, and animal rescues feature in their options.

Volunteering In Kenya - Surveying of Rhinos and Elephants Tracking. Writing reports. Any other work that will be a benefit to the KWS Water Research. Continuous transects will be made to check water salinity, temperatures, and density
Meta Description: [ Comprehensively organized directory of volunteer abroad programs worldwide. Search through the list of international volunteer programs and choose the most appropriate volunteer opportunity for you. ]

Volunteering Ireland - We Provide practical support, information and other resources for individuals wanting to volunteer and organisations working with volunteers in Ireland through an online Volunteer placement service.

Volunteering Vacations - Annotated list of organizational Web sites that offer opportunities to combine good works with travel.

Volunteers For Africa Service - (VFA) is a Private Not-For-Profit International Service destined to assist people of all walks of life come to work and volunteer in Africa and assist in long term development.

Volunteers for Rural Development Ghana - Ghanaian workcamp service for volunteers willing to make a positive contribution to the communities in the rural areas. Possible projects are school building, HIV/AIDS campaigns and tree planting. Photos, activity details and information on Ghana.

VSO - (Voluntary Service Overseas). An international development charity which works through volunteers. Enables people aged 17-70 to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.
Meta Description: [ VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. We promote volunteering to fight global poverty and disadvantage. We bring people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. ]

Watamu Turtle Watch - A marine conservation organisation working to protect sea turtles and the marine environment through conservation, research, education, campaigning and community development. Offers news, events, links, and information.
Meta Description: [ “Local ]

500 Wild at Heart - Youth safari adventures in Zambia. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Wild at Heart Youth Safaris ]

Willing Workers in South Africa - WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.
Meta Description: [ WWISA is a volunteering organisation working with communities in South Africa ]

Willing Workers on Organic Farms Australia - Prints a directory of over 1,000 organic host farms; includes information on WWOOF programs, directory of agents, and bulletin board of opportunities.

Willing Workers On Organic Farms-California - Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in California who participate in WWOOF programs; includes contact information.

Winant and Clayton Volunteers - The Winant and Clayton Volunteers provide service opportunity combined with travel abroad.
Meta Description: [ The Winant and Clayton Volunteers provide an extraordinary service opportunity combined with travel abroad. ]

Witness for Peace - Politically independent grassroots organization with a mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing US policies and corporate practices in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Women in Progress - International volunteer program focusing on assisting women in Africa to grow their micro enterprises and become self sufficient through business and IT consulting and training. Information for students as well as details on programs and internships.
Meta Description: [ International volunteer organization placing volunteer abroad. International volunteer programs assist women in Africa to grow their micro-enterprises. Volunteer overseas and give meaning to your Africa travels through volunteer opportunities abroad. ]

WorkerAnts - Directories of health, development, environmental, volunteering, education and other charity/activist causes. Includes links to resources.
Meta Description: [ Charities, volunteer, animal rights, the environment, health foundations & abortion. We're dedicated exclusively to charities, volunteers & activist causes. We connect people to non-profit causes., Charities, volunteer, animal rights, the environment, health foundations & abortion. We're dedicate... ]

World University Service of Canada - World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a network of individuals and postsecondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world.
Meta Description: [ World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a network of individuals and postsecondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world. Its mission is to foster human development and global understanding through... ]

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA - Produces a printed directory of organic farmers in the United States who participate in WWOOF programs.
Meta Description: [ WWOOF - USA: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA. Volunteer for a half day on an orgnic farm in exchange for room and board. ]

World Youth International - Offers volunteering opportunities and overseas programs for teenages, adults and seniors. Destinations include Kenya, Nepal, China, North and South America.
Meta Description: [ WYI is a South Australian based not for profit, non-religious and non-political organisation that offers people over the age of 18 the opportunity to travel to a developing country and volunteer in a meaningful way. ]

WWOOF International - Organization assisting those who would like to work as volunteers on organic farms internationally. Program highlights and contact information.
Meta Description: [ WWOOF ]

Youth Challenge Australia - Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific.

Youth International - Information about experiential learning in East Asia or Africa, including intercultural exchange, community service, and home stays.

500 [TH] Childlife - A future for street children in Mae Sai. The purpose of Childlife is to provide the street children in Mae Sai with a safe refuge, shelter and home, food, health and non-formal education.
Meta Description: [ Street children have rights. In Thailand the non-profit help project Childlife-A future for street children in Mae Sai provides street children with a safe shelter, where they are respected and loved, non-formal education and health care. You also can support the street children in Mae Sai , fig... ]

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