National and Global Volunteer Opportunities
Organization: Cross Cultural Solutions
Programs: Volunteer Abroad (founded in 1995): Volunteer for 2-12 weeks and choose from over 20 program sites in 12 countries. Intern Abroad: Created for students or recent graduates interested in having an international internship or earning academic credit. Intern Abroad is offered from 3-12 weeks. Insight Abroad: Developed for people who wanted to experience international volunteering in just one week.
Contact Phone: 1-800-380-4777 or 914-632-0022
Contact Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org
Description: Our mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
Organization: Global Volunteers
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Phone: (800)487-1074
Position: worldwide opportunities
Description: Celebrating its 27th year, Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, non-governmental organization engaging short-term volunteers on micro-economic and human development programs in close partnership with local people worldwide. Working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders, volunteers help create a foundation for world peace through mutual international understanding. Our purpose is to maintain a genuine, sustained service partnership with the host community and provide volunteers a genuine opportunity to serve.
Dates Needed: year round
Skills Required: No special skills required
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Programs: Global Village Program: Help build decent, affordable housing around the world on a short-term volunteer trip. International Volunteer Program Make a difference in the world! Spend 6 to 12 months volunteering in Habitat offices overseas.
Contact Phone: 800-461-9330
Description: Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. The organization builds with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
Organization: Hope Development Volunteers
Contact Person: Isaac
Contact Phone: +25 675 738-9926
Position: Community Development Programs/Volunteer Abroad in Africa
Description: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to give something back regardless of age or disability. The purpose of worldwide volunteering is foremost to serve, and thereby, to learn first-hand about the host community and its people. It is not simply an alternative to a standard vacation, but an opportunity to use your skills and interests in an unconventional setting to benefit others in a community that has requested your help. Hope Development Volunteers has been actively involved in various community development programs in Africa and are volunteer initiated. Volunteers run long-term, planned and sustainable projects that make a real difference to the lives of the people who live in these communities. These programs provide meaningful volunteering projects for the general public, University and College groups, Medical Schools, Churches and Businesses in collaboration with local grass roots organizations, schools, and local communities. All our projects are fully immersive and require volunteers to be fully committed and resourceful. In each case, the benefits of your efforts and services go immediately and directly to the under privileged, needy and to communities where a little help makes a BIG difference.
Through Hope Development Volunteers Reach & Teach programs in rural villages across Africa, you can get involved with a complete range of teaching and development activities. Volunteers help in taking normal classes, assisting the teaching staff, conducting extracurricular activities like clay modeling, painting, drawing, singing, art & drama, dancing, group work, games or other similar activities. Your help and assistance will be greatly appreciated in these rural schools and will be a refreshing change to existing curriculum. These schools are carefully selected by volunteers as they deserve a long term planned development program. These schools are always located in rural communities and have limited resources, both infrastructure and staff. All you need is enthusiasm and a desire to share your knowledge and make a difference.
Skills Required: All skills can be put to good use and into development.
Organization: Mzungu Volunteers
Contact Person: Kennedy Ochieng
Position: Children, Teaching & Community Projects
Description: Become a Volunteer in Kampala, Jinja or Kabale. There are many activities available to you as a volunteer including spending time at a our orphanage taking care of the children, teaching in rural schools, working on building and renovation projects for both schools and safe water, feeding children in a nearby village, and working on farming projects available all year around.
Who can take on a Mzungu volunteer program? Everyone who has spare time and is fit enough to travel to Uganda can take a this form of vacation. Mzungu Volunteers is receiving people from all countries and from 17yrs and above. The only conditions are an open mind and tolerance on your side. See the possibilities and see what you can do.
How Affordable are We? You give your time and pay a small cost for travel and in return you gain an enhanced exchange of culture, learn new languages, develop friendships, gain new insight of your personal life goals, and discover yourself by testing limits and challenging yourself. Our volunteer programs start at USD$120 for a week with a one-time registration fee of $200.00 at the time of booking but being affordable does not mean we cut back on our quality. Our volunteer housing is safe, comfortable, and inviting. We work hard to provide you with the best quality accommodation and a truly amazing volunteer experience.
Skills Required: No skills or qualifications required
Organization: VEEP Nepal (Volunteers for Environment & Education Programs)
Contact Person: Mr. Surendra Joshi
Contact Phone: 977-1-449-7282
Position: Teach in schools, orphanages, and/or child care in Nepal
Description: There are various volunteer opportunities in Nepal from 2 weeks to 5 month experiences