I wish I could do all the great volunteer globals, I simply don’t have the cash, although I do have the time and talent..
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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
American Hiking Society
On an American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins and shelters. In the process, you meet new people, explore canyons, peaks and valleys, enjoy quiet evenings around a fire and come home refreshed and rejuvenated. Volunteer Vacations are more fun than work! And best of all, the trips are only $275 ($245 for American Hiking Members)! See American Hiking Society for exact details
American Hiking Society volunteers also have the opportunity to apply for two volunteer expeditions in Chilean Patagonia, both of which are sponsored by The Patagonian Foundation. First, volunteers can apply for a 3-week trip to Chile's beautiful Valle Chacabuco to remove fences and invasive species and prepare the land for national park status. This trip gives volunteers the chance to see the endangered huemul deer, visit South America's second largest lake, and see the world famous Baker River, currently threatened by plans for a hydroelectric plant. It is a great opportunity to be part of the formation of a new national park! For more information, visit The Patagonian Foundation.
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
With Faith-based volunteering on the rise, CNVS (Catholic Network of Volunteer Service) is a national membership organization of Christian volunteer and mission programs that fosters and promotes full-time national and international service opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and skills. CNVS supports and enhances the work of its membership by providing training and resources, networking opportunities, and national advocacy. Specific trip schedules and fees can be found on www.cnvs.org.
GREENFORCE
GREENFORCE is a UK based international non-profit organization, working at the request of the host country and partners. Humanitarian aid, conservation, sports aid and marine conservation are offered round the world for college credit. No experience is required as full training is provided. You can work for and alongside the local partner in groups or individual placements.
GIANT Panda Sanctuary – Minimum two weeks You can join one of our preset China adventures, Or we can tailor make your adventure, to suit your own interest and the time you have available. Sixty-seven captive pandas are among 150 pandas in the Giant Panda Reserve managed by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Not everyone has the time to go on a long expedition. Our short expeditions take into account the affect that tourism has on the area environmentally, economically and socially, so you can have an adventure with a clear conscience, without the time commitment. Visit www.GREENFORCEUSA.org.
GlobeAware
Globe Aware, a nonprofit organization, currently offers volunteer vacations in Peru, Costa Rica, Thailand, Cuba, Nepal, Brazil, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Jamaica, Romania, Ghana, Mexico, and China . These short-term (one week) adventures in service focus on cultural-awareness and sustainability, and are often compared to a "mini peace corps". All program costs, including the cost of airfare, are tax-deductible. Globe Aware is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt charity. You need no special skills nor do you need to speak any foreign language. Immerse yourself in a new culture. Enjoy befriending people in new and interesting countries and experience the reward of helping them on meaningful community projects. Contact www.globeaware.com.
Global Volunteers
Join the worldwide network of long-term, ethical service on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one, two or three weeks. Extended stay options up to 24 weeks. We support some 100 host communities in 20 countries year-around through short-term volunteer teams, direct project funding and child sponsorships. You can serve, sponsor and support local people as a family, group or individual. No specialized skills are needed to contribute genuine development assistance. Travel That Feeds The Soul®. Visit www.globalvolunteers.org for specific information and personal stories.
Medical Ministry International
MMI is committed to meet the need for medical care among the world's poor with lasting solutions through excellence in medicine, patient care, and health education. Volunteers participating on short-term medical mission trips form the foundation of our ministry. As we serve together and work hard as a team, countless lives are changed, including our own.
MMI invites caring, flexible people with a good sense of humor; especially dentists, family practitioners, emergency or internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, surgeons (general, otolaryngology, plastic, ophthalmology, orthopedic and GYN), and trained counselors. We need optometrists, opticians, nurses, CNS, NP & PAs, CRNAs, pharmacists, OR techs, dental hygienists, translators, lab technicians, fix-it people, physical therapists, health educators, prayer walkers and general helpers. Veterinarians (large or small animal) are invited to Honduras projects. Summer projects are planned so families can bring teenagers. Visit Medical Ministry International for the opportunity that fits you.
Orphanage Outreach
Since 1994, over 5000 volunteers have joined Orphanage Outreach in the Dominican Republic. Individual volunteers from over 100 schools and churches have participated, as have organized teams from many colleges and universities, high schools, and churches. We work hard to make sure your basic logistical needs are taken care of. As an individual volunteer or group leader, we don't want you to have to focus on where your next shower, meal, or bus ride will come from. We want you to focus on what you are there for, to make a difference with the Dominican people.
2008 Orphanage Outreach Summer Teach Corps Internships
Orphanage Outreach English Institute in Monte Cristi. No religious focus. May 31 - July 26th. Minimum volunteer period one month. Program fee: One month - $1800, two months - $2800. Program fee covers housing, food, ground transportation, and insurance. Contact Orphanage Outreach.
Right To Play
Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for the development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Right To Play is committed to improving the lives of these children and to strengthening their communities by translating the best practices of sport and play into opportunities to promote development, health and peace. Right To Play engages and trains Local and International Volunteers who work with communities to implement our programs. Seventy-seven International Volunteers were sent to the field in 2005, and together with Local Coaches, reached approximately 500,000 children and youth on a weekly basis. See Right To Play.
The Glimpse Foundation
The Glimpse Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that fosters cross-cultural understanding and exchange, particularly between the United States and the rest of the world, by providing forums for sharing the experiences of young adults living and studying abroad. It's Your World. Get Acquainted.
If you are about to embark on an extended stay abroad, the site is being designed to prepare you for the cultural and logistical challenges of your trip. Not only can you gain insight into the daily realities of life in other countries, you will soon be able to browse directories of cross-cultural exchange programs, interact with current and returned travelers, access a PDF series of cultural acclimation guides and locate helpful travel services/products. See The Glimpse Foundation before beginning travel plans.
Volunteers For Peace
International Voluntary Service Exchange ~ Volunteers for Peace is a non-profit membership organization that offers placement in over 3000 volunteer projects in more than 100 countries. VFP also organizes 50-60 service projects in the United States each year. We exchange volunteers with our international partners, who organize the projects taking place in their own countries.
Volunteer projects bring people from four or more countries together in a cooperative effort to live, work and have fun. Volunteers leave the project with a strong sense of achievement, creating friendships that overcome cultural differences. They are a great way to volunteer abroad. They specialize in 2-3 week placements, but also offer medium and long term placements. We offer projects for teens, adults, seniors and families. There are a wide variety of volunteer service projects available that arise from a grassroots level; from sustainable agriculture to environmental protection, helping the elderly and orphans, to preserving archaeological sites. See Volunteers For Peace for program details.
www.volunteeroverseas.org
The website for the recently released "How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas" features profiles of programs and tips on international volunteering as well as information about upcoming events with the authors Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher.
WorldTeach
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bangladesh, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, and Venezuela. Search Worldteach for details.
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