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Organisation List
| Mission Statement | Volunteer Possibilities | |
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| Improving Quality of Life of addicts, their families and young people in general | Teaching, Social Work, Counseling, Outreach, Medical, IEC development, profile development, research Someone who has good writing skills and creativity would be appreciated. |
Indonesia Details www |
| To promote and encourage the health, education, employment and dignity of northern Thailand's disabled persons. | Limited to individuals who have skills in either metal fabrication or skills and experience in physical or occupational therapy. |
Thailand Details www |
| We are a US-based, volunteer-staffed, nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, dedicated to timely disaster response and relief all over the world. |
Disaster relief: we take on several types of projects depending upon the situation. Repairing houses, clering debris, rehabilitating schools, building playgrounds. Whatever is needed by the local community. |
US based, placements worldwide Details www |
| Main objective to provide basis structural help in the field of schooling and medicine for the indigenous peoples of the Himalayan Mountains. Small ripples in a vast ocean of mountains. |
Medical (general health, traumas as well as dentistry and labwork) and Teaching (English medium, technical subjects (masonry, carpentry, scaffolding, electricity, welding | Nepal Details www |
| We are a small Credit Union organisation which is working with around 20 groups of farmers (and individuals) and fisherman in Flores, basically in the North-east part of the island around the city of Maumere in Kabupaten | Volunteer would be interested to provide effort on agronomy aspect and building project with those communities on the improvement of their agricultural techniques and to find solution on crop diseases and organic farming process or with fisherman to development some tourism aspect for their community . | Flores, Indonensia Details www |
| "Supporting young people of the Byron Shire in partnership with the community" |
Lunchtime program, mentoring, youth and community work, teaching. |
Byron Bay Australia Details www |
| We started with a simple goal to help Indian and Tibetan Organisations to connect with skilled volunteers and to facilitate a meaningful cultural exchange. To empower these organisations while helping potential volunteers find ways to give of themselves. 1- Educate local Indian and Tibetan refugees. 2- Environmental education and local clean up on behalf of the local community. 3- Develop and sustain communication between local NGOs. 4- Channel volunteers on behalf of other local NGOs 5- Encourage cultural exchanges between the Indian and Tibetan local community and volunteers. 6- Become the principle provider of volunteers for local NGOs. |
Arts/Performance Environment/Agriculture Children/Youth Human Rights/Politics Computers/Technology Publishing/Media Editing/Translation Religion/Culture Education/Teaching Social Services |
McLeod Ghanj, India Details www |
The living museum of Greek dance, since 1953 A non-profit institution subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and the National Tourism Organization under the auspices of the Municipality of Athens |
Arts Management | Athens, Greece Details www |
| We are an autonomous United Nations agency that carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems effecting development. | Research on e.g. Social policy and development Democracy, governance and well being Civil society and social movement Markets, business and regulation Identities, conflict and cohesion Gender ad development |
Geneva, Switzerland Details www |
| We try to target volunteers of all ages and abilities. An interest in or experience of nature and conservation is advantageous but not as important as enthusiasm and desire to make a positive contribution to the work we do. In return we provide the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of conservation and community projects, a training budget and a commitment to training and development. We have a wide range of volunteering roles from specialised ecology assistants to practical conservation volunteers to admin and IT roles so we would not solely be interested in targeting ecology or environmental studies students but anyone with an interest in what we do. | Land Management , Education, Membership and Fundraising, Ecology, Nature Reserves, Food and Nutrition, Community Participation, Admin and IT. | Sheffield, UK Details www |
| We are a peace organisation working for the sustainable development of local and global communities throughout the world. We are the leading charity involving volunteers in international exchanges (international voluntary projects). It is the British branch of Service Civil International (SCI), a world wide network of like minded branches and partner organisations supporting the mutual exchange of volunteers to work on projects of direct benefit to local communities. | Intern helps with ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS and COMMUNICATION with volunteers and partner organisations abroad for a minimum of 3 months. experience working with an NGO experience in office working systems possibility to learn and practice English language working place in the centre of Edinburgh participation in our weekend activities participation in our voluntary projects with the international group participation in seminars (leaders training, North South Orientation weekend etc.) |
Edinburgh, UK Details www |
| Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. | Looking for an unforgettable experience? The Volunteer Internship Programs at Farm Sanctuary's New York and California Shelters provide individuals with unique opportunities to advocate for and connect with farm animals, establish community with like-minded people, and acquire valuable knowledge of the various facets of animal protection. Since Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986, interns have played a vital role in our efforts by enabling us to operate our shelters, conduct educational programs, and initiate campaigns to end the suffering of farm animals. Apply today and you too can contribute to Farm Sanctuary's life-saving work. Farm Sanctuary Internships are available at both of our shelters, as well as in various departments within our organization. Internships require a one to three month commitment; please see our website for exact requirements for your desired position. All applicants must be 18 years or older and committed to Farm Sanctuary's goals and programs. Intern space is limited; early application is recommended. Apply online at http://www.farmsanctuary.org/get_involved/jobs/intern.html. |
New York, United States Details www |
| Our mission is to promote microfinance as a tool to fight social and economic exclusion and to promote micro entrepreneurship and self-employment. EMN only works with associations/organisations involved in the microfinance sector in Europe |
We need interns to be in charge of the website and to help with the organisation of various events (conference, exchange visits, ..). The intern can also be involved in on-going sector studies. |
Paris, France Details www |
| We are a conservation charity whose core purpose is to look after beautiful places, for ever, for everyone. | Visitor Services, Learning teams, Property teams, Gardening / Wardening teams | UK wide Details www |
| It is an innovative online charity, with a promise to Invest in our Volunteers. | Students looking to widen their horizons and perspectives. Childcare and primary education, teacher trainees. |
Kenya, East Africa Details www |
| We work to support children that live in prison under terrible circumstances. We want to offer these children a better future by giving them the opportunity to develop themselves. Our work is aimed at reintegrating children into society. In order to successfully return to schools, families and neighbourhoods, the children need hope and self confidence as well as the right social and practical skills. We therefore start up activities that stimulate their creative abilities. Besides the fact that this often is the only thing they can do in the prison, the creation of art is a great means to teach them skills. At the moment we work in South Africa, Surinam, and Colombia and have a pilot project in Malawi. In the Netherlands there are four professionals and about 20 active volunteers | In the Netherlands office we are looking for volunteers for; Funding, research, policy and communication. |
Amsterdam, the Netherlands Details www |
| We are a transnational NGO fostering culture, education, health, environment and research for a sustainable advancement of peace, knowledge and understanding. |
Development, IT, Office related, Communication, Marketing, Editing |
The Hague, the Netherlands Details www |
| Our mission is to promote diverse community efforts focused towards the generation of income, social well-being, improved nutritional status, environmental protection and enhanced livelihood for all The means of fulfilling the mission and our purpose is to provide training, education, support, and other learning and health activities that enhance the quality of life of groups and individuals including children, youth, adults and older adults |
theater art, construction (water and school),project animator,administrative,website redesigning, project writer etc | Cameroon, Africa Details www |
| It is the leading magazine for philanthropy and social investment worldwide. It provides news and analysis of what's happening in the philanthropy and social investment sectors across the world. | Advertising, marketing, admin, research. |
London, UK Details www |
| Our mission is to help children in need from Nepal. The Children Home welcomes 28 adorable children, from 6 to 16 years old, and provides them with education and medical assistance. It is located in Kathmandu Valley, in a quiet southern suburb of the countries capital. A Nepali team consisting of 1 home manager, 1 education officer and 2 cooks runs it locally. |
1/ Teach English: Speaking English with the children, encourage them to talk and correct them. This means homework tutoring, but also simply speaking and playing with them in English. 2/ School counselling: Together with the Nepali education officer, help the children with their homework. It involves mathematics, social science, English, computer, etc. 3/ Have fun! Play with the kids, organize activities and games during free time: visit a temple on the week-end, go to the movies, organize a little theater play with the children, teach them songs, go to the internet cafe with the older kids and teach them how to use the net, encourage the children to read books |
Nepal Details www |
| We link people with turtle sites in ways that directly support protection efforts, while increasing resources in communities to help residents thrive and value sea turtles in their environment. We work with community-based organizations working at key turtle sites to promote responsible tourism that will allow the organizations to expand their work and bring alternative sources of income to communities where poaching and fishing are common practice. | Each project is different, but volunteering on a sea turtle conservation project usually involves patrolling the nesting beach with a group of researchers and other volunteers. When the group finds a turtle, volunteers will help collect data and tag it and either hide the nest by moving it to a safe location or marking its location. Researchers collect data such as length and width of the shell, where it nested, its tag number, and its physical condition. Patrols generally last 4 hours and run from 8 pm to midnight or midnight to 4 am. Many projects also have shifts in an egg hatchery, where the eggs are protected from poachers and animals. Other jobs can include maintaining the equipment, cleaning the beach of driftwood, debris, and trash, and participating in educational programs. At projects where most of the work is doing night patrols, volunteers generally have the daytime free to swim, explore the rainforest, visit local towns, or get to know the other volunteers and researchers. |
Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala Details www |
| To protect and nurture children and adolescents coming from all different family backgrounds and vulnerable situations, working to give them an independent future and helping them prepare for re-integration into a family situation by providing shelter, quality education, healthcare, sports, and cultural services. | The placement of the volunteer in a specific job is decided by the volunteer selection coordinator, the director, and the volunteer. Much of this decision depends on the current needs of the program and the skills of the volunteer. The job descriptions are as follows: Educator: The most needed job is that of Educator/Caregiver. Educators supervise and implement the daily routine of the children (bathtime, meals, outdoor activities, games, hygiene, bedtime). This is an extremely intense that includes at least three 24 hour shifts per week with the children. Children are extremely challenging and it takes time to earn their respect. This position requires volunteers who speak an advanced level of Portuguese. Educator: Our teenage houses are very different from our child centre. Educators at our teen houses work much more independently since the teenage houses are smaller and the teenagers are responsible for almost all activities around the house. We have brazilian educators who work in each house, but there are a few days each week when these educators are not there. Earning respect from the teenagers is difficult and takes time. Volunteers need to be outgoing, responsible, patient and loving in order to fill this position. On the other hand it is also necessary to be strict and maintain a level of discipline in the house. Teenagers often lack self-esteem and initiative to undertake activities outside the houses. Volunteers can play an important role here. Teaching: Formal education (Math, English, Portuguese, Science, Reading, History, etc.), social education, and developing creative capacities (music, design, swimming) with the children and teenagers (music, design, swimming). Formal teching experience is appreciated for this position, but not required. On-site Volunteer Coordinator: Assist new and other volunteers in getting acclimated in all aspects of the work by providing training, orientation and advice. Responsible for all logistics between the three centres and maintaining the weekly work schedule/tasks for all volunteers. This person is the main point of contact between the Brazilian employees and volunteers. This is a very hands on role and requires someone who is very organized. Office Volunteer Coordinator: Main communicator between Casa Do Caminho and all prospective and incoming volunteers. Communicates via email and Skype with potential/incoming volunteers to interview, accept, receive all necessary documentation, and airport collection. This individual is responsible for providing incoming volunteers with all information and answer any questions that they may have as well as discuss suitable positions available at the time the person will be volunteering. On-Site Health Care Coordinator: Responsible for monitoring the general daily health of the children at the main site and administering medications as needed. We have a medical room (Ambulatorio) on site which must be well stocked with basic medications and supplies at all times. It is the responsibility of the On-Site Heath Coordinator along with the daily Educators to take the proper measures should an accident or illness arise with one of the children. If you have ANY background of health care at all, please inform the Volunteer Coordinatoras this is an important role at Casa and it is always good to have a volunteer who knows the basics in this position. Off-Site Medical Coordinator: Responsible for making all medical appointments and taking the children to all doctor, hospital, emergency rooms, and medical labs. This role is also responsible for finding new pro-bono doctors and dentists for our children. Electrician: The complete electrics of all three houses need to be re-done as they are dangerous and costly. The current system is so poor that often rain fall causes power cuts and short circuits. ICT specialist: We have recently obtained some PCs and are working to get internet for the main site at Casa do Caminho to improve education, management and marketing. Our donated computers are often older and require advancements, upkeep and solving urgent issues in our main office. Maintenance Jobs and Carpentry: Mechanics, building, plumbing, painting, improving basic infrastructure of facilities, repairing doors/roofs, fences, playgrounds, etc. There is much work and improvements to be done at all three locations. Organic Farming: Working Casa do Caminhos land, to provide vegetables and fruits for the three houses and educate the children about agriculture. Volunteers for this position must have farming/gardening experience. Fundraising & Grant writing: National and international for the various projects at Casa do Caminho. Our director has a lot of information on how to raise funds. Our web designer is willing to support fundraisers with the building of a promotion websitee. Language Center: We recently opened a language center in Rio de Janeiro. All of the proceeds for the language center go directly to Casa do Caminho. We need volunteers who can teach English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French to adults. Volunteers at the language school will also be responsible for administrative tasks. |
Brazil Details www |
| We are a charity committed to international volunteering as a means to promoting intercultural understanding and peace. | Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Selections of projects, mainly in Europe, are available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. Types of Projects The project range is diverse and includes nature conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, art and culture as well as projects that are more socially based including childrens play-schemes and teaching. These are some examples of projects you might find available: Volunteer with refugees in Belgium Set up a music festival in Germany Restore a castle in France Assist with holidays for people with special needs in the USA Volunteer at a nature reserve in Italy Carry out archaeological work in Greece Rebuild a childrens playground in Croatia Help with arts activities in Turkey Promote organic farming in Japan Organise activities for street children in India Teach English in Thailand Summer, Winter and Spring Programme The main season runs from June to September. Selecting a project is easy through our database, which is on our website (www.concordia-iye.org.uk/projects). The projects are available from the beginning of April each year and over 1500 different projects can be found on the website. We also offer a smaller programme over the winter and spring. Length of Projects Projects usually last for 2-4 weeks; we also offer a few projects lasting from 1 month up to 6, though the minimum age for these projects is 20 and volunteers are required to have some previous experience. |
Worldwide Details www |
| The largest conservation NGO in Bolivia, our aim is to rehabilitate the animals we rescue, when rehabilitation is not possible we work hard to ensure each individual animal has the utmost freedom possible. | Working with wild animals in Bolivia. If you volunteer with us, be prepared for some hard but extremely rewarding work. Your time will be spent predominantly with one animal so that it will become accustomed to you. This helps to keep them relaxed and happy and give them the best life possible. Work for everyone starts at around 7am and finishes late in the afternoon or sometimes goes on into the evening. |
Bolivia Details www |
| We are a wild animal sanctuary located in the Andean mountains of Ecuador, South America. Assisted by volunteers, we are responsible for rescuing a wide variety of wild animals from unhealthy and illegal situations, which have been the victims of animal-trafficking or mistreatment. | Volunteers work on a daily basis with a variety of rescued wild animals when feeding or cleaning them, doing renovation or enrichment work on the cages, helping with veterinary treatment etc. Long-term volunteers (staying for 8 weeks or more) are encouraged to take up other responsibilities (such as learning how to give tours, handle large carnivores etc.) and hence contribute more to the daily running of the rescue centre. Interested volunteers can also teach English to local school children. | Ecuador Details www |
| Mission The mission of GOOD HOPE INITIATIVE is empowering the rural and Marginalized disadvantaged children and poor people in the Community so as to enable them to participate in a bottom up process in activities that will enhance their Social and economic life through resource mobilization and training. |
We need volunteers in the following areas :- 1. Teaching in all skills as a volunteer wishes 2. Counseling 3. Child health care 4. Food Nutrition 5. Entrepreneurial teaching 6. Art and crafts 7. Medical and first- aid 8. Social work 9. Medical and first- aid |
Uganda Details www |
| "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them wherever they require it." St Francis of Assisi (1181 - 1226) |
Our sanctuary offers volunteer opportunites for those interested in hands-on primate caregiving, including feeding, enrichment, behavioural observation, and much more. We greatly value each and every volunteer, as they make an impact on the organisation and in the lives of our primate friends. | South Africa Details www |
| We believe that orphans and vulnerable children in Central Uganda are entitled to a formal high quality education and other basic needs for their brightest future. | Teaching,Social work and Counselling | Uganda Details www |
| Our mission is to promote ecotourism through global exchange programs. |
Ecotourism Teaching Agriculture Humanitarian Medical Conservation Social work |
Kenya, East Africa Details www |
| Our organic farm, along with Guacamayo Tours (the associated ecotourism organization in Bahia de Caraquez), is committed to responsible tourism, community development, environmental conservation, and sustainable farming practices. We encourage conservation and sustainability in the area by working with local grassroots organizations on projects ranging from waste reduction and environmental education to cultural heritage and conservation | basic farm work (weeding, planting, harvesting, and preparing beds in the gardens, animal feeding and cleaning, watering and cleaning/saving seeds in the nursery, making compost, etc), construction and maintenance projects, cooking and food transformation, teaching English, helping in the environmental school, full- and part-time courses in organic agriculture, projects of your own creation, and group programs can be tailored to fit your needs | Equador Details www |