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Global Volunteers mobilizes some 150 service-learning teams year-around to work in 19 countries on six continents. At the request of local leaders and indigenous host organizations, Global Volunteers mobilizes teams of volunteers to live and work with local people on human and economic development projects identified by the community as important to its long-term development. We take this responsibility very seriously, and are proud of the years of service we've provided our partners the world over. In this way, the volunteers' energy, creativity and labor are put to use at the same time that they gain a genuine, firsthand understanding of how other people live day-to-day. Our trained volunteer coordinators will help you select a service program that suits your abilities and interests. You can be an important resource in numerous ways on our volunteer teams.
GoAbroad
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International Partnership for Service-Learning
A not-for-profit educational organization incorporated in New York State serving students, colleges, universities, service agencies and related organizations around the world by fostering programs that link volunteer service to the community and academic study. Its primary mission is to offering programs uniting academic study and volunteer service to the community in international/ intercultural settings that are models for the practice of service-learning, and promoting the theory and practice of service-learning through research, publications conferences, and training.
International Volunteer Programs Association
An alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the
Mobility International
This US-based national non-profit organization aims to empower 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.
Peace Corps
This agency aims to challenge students to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries across the world. The goals of the Peace Corps are to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of all Americans.
UN Volunteer Corps
The United Nations Volunteers is the United Nations organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism and the mobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism.
Visions in Action
This agency focuses on volunteering in Africa.
Volunteers for Peace
This agency promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education and community service. It provides programs where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental decay facing our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. These programs also foster international education, voluntary service and friendship. By participating in a workcamp, you'll help sow the seeds of peace.
Witness for Peace
Witness for Peace is a politically independent, grassroots organization. It is committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. The mission focuses on the support of peace, justice and sustainable economies in the
World Teach
This is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University which provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Most volunteers teach English, though teaching placements have also expanded into other fields such as Information and Communication Technology and environmental education.
