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Volunteer and Upliftment
Global Volunteers – Founded in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains in 1984, by Michele Gran and Bud Philbrook, Global volunteers have grown to serving in over 100 communities world wide. Offering short term volunteer vacations in all parts of the world, Global Volunteers was the first to be granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. Their community development activities have had long term results. Global Volunteers Tel: 1-800-487-1074 http://www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/regions.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Habitat for Humanity International – The concept of a volunteer organization, dedicated to bringing quality shelter to the poor struggling peoples of the world, was the brain child of former President Jimmy Carter. Through its many volunteer programs Habitat for Humanity International has managed to combine the concepts of a volunteer vacation with the need to help the people of the world. You can help too. Visit Habitat’s web site to see the many world wide opportunities that Habitat for Humanity International has to offer you. Partner Service Center Phone: 229-924-6935 ext. 2551 or 2552 Email: publicinfo@habitat.org ---------------------------------------------------------------- Globe Aware – A non-profit organization dedicated to helping the less advantaged people of the world through promoting volunteerism. These are one week adventures that can change the way you look at your world. You need no special skills, only the desire to learn more about the world around you. This organization administers The President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Globe Aware Tel: 877-588-4562 Email: info@ globeaware.org ------------------------------------------------- Elderhostel – As a non profit organization, Elderhostel ranks with the very best in volunteer programs. With over 8,000 learning adventures to choose from in over 90 countries as well as all over the United States, you can find just that vacation that you have always wanted to take. These tours are designed with the special needs of the older adult in mind. Elderhostle Tel: 1-800-454-5768 ------------------------------------------------------ United Nations Volunteers – UNV offers volunteer opportunities for the adult professional, Formed in 1971 UNV works in 160 countries around the world to promote and further the UN’s Millennium Development Goals to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. As part of the United Nations, UNV offers the professional unparalleled volunteer opportunities.
Contact – United Nations Volunteers Tel: +49-228-815 2000 Email: information@unvolunteers.org ------------------------------------------------------------- UN Online Volunteering – Can’t get away this year but still want to make a difference? Are you willing to devote more time then the usual vacation will allow? Here are listings of United Nations Volunteer possibilities online. At the present there is a listing of 165 online volunteer possibilities for you to choose from and the list changes often. This is a great way for you to help the UN meet its Millennium Development Goals from the comfort of your living room! Contact – Go to the UN Volunteering site (URL below) and click on “Contact” to ask questions and get more information. http://www.onlinevolunteering.org/ --------------------------------------------------------
Cactus Volunteers Abroad – Volunteer opportunities in Australia, New Zealand and more. Placements in conservation and culture. Study indigenous plants and create habitat for a wide variety of animals. Contact – Tel: 1-800-985-4864 Email: usca@i-to-i.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interaction – The American Council for Voluntary International Action This is the largest coalition of U.S. - based non-governmental organizations. Interaction is a collective of more then 165 agencies who are dedicated to helping the poor and vulnerable of the world. If you would like to help, go to the site listed below and read more. Contact – Interaction Tel: 202-667-8227 Email: ia@interaction.org ------------------------------------------
International Executive Service Corps. - IESC in a 501 (3) (c) non-profit that was founded in 1964, by David Rockefeller, to promote private enterprise development. They provide a broad range of services: trade and competitiveness, financial services, tourism development, information and communication technology (The Geekcorps.), and health and business training (BizAIDS). If you would like to donate your time and talents to this very worthwhile organization, please see contact information below. Contact – IESC Tel: 202-589-2600 Email: iesc@iesc.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amizade – Amizade offers volunteer and service based programs primarily for the student. These programs are held worldwide as well as on Native American Reservations. You also have the opportunity to earn college credit through West Virginia University while serving others. Not a student? Not a problem! See Amizade web site for more information.
Amizade Tel: 412-441-6655 Email: Volunteer@amizade.org http://www.amizade.org/index.html ___________________________________________________
WWOOF - WWOOF publishes a list of organic farms and gardens. The volunteer contacts the host directly and usually lives with the host family free of charge. This is an opportunity to learn organic gardening and to see more of the world at a very low cost (the cost of travel and personal expenses) to you. WWOOF lists in 34 countries around the world. Contact – Tel: 879-8368-38 ___________________________________ Doctors Without Borders – A listing of volunteer work for doctors, nurses, and other medical and sanitation personnel, who would like to volunteer, anywhere they are desperately needed. In natural emergencies, as well as man-made, Doctors Without Borders help to control disease, teach sanitation and heal through education and diet. Founded in 1971, Doctors Without Borders has grown into a worldwide organization with sections in 19 countries. Contact – Tel: 212-679-6800 http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/home.cfm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Volunteers Overseas – Volunteers from the health care industry can find listings for much needed health care and health care education in many countries all over the world. HVO has been serving people in emerging nations for over 20 years. There is also a listing of volunteer opportunities outside of their organization. Contact – Tel: 202-296-0928 https://www.hvousa.org/index2.htm World Teach – While a bachelor’s degree is needed for the year long programs with World Teach, the summer programs do not require a college degree, but you must be 18 years or older. Most who volunteer teach English. While you do not have to be a US citizen, this program is open to native speakers of English only. Contact – World Teach Tel: 1-800-483-2240 Email: info@worldteach.org ------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteers for Peace – If you have 2 to 3 weeks available to promote peace through helping others then this is the program for you. You will live together with other volunteers from all over the world. You will share food preparation and cleaning chores. You will help the people of your host community by working with them to accomplish a common goal. There are too many opportunities to list. Please see web site for more information. Contact - Volunteers for Peace Tel: 802-259-2759 Email: vfp@vfp.org _______________________________ G.A.P. Adventures – G.A.P. Adventures take many forms from education, health, social work, conservation and more. Most are two week trips and you can volunteer world wide. With 18 years of experience in the travel industry, this site has all you could want. Contact – G.A.P. Adventures Tel: 800-708-7761 http://www.gapadventures.com/?gclid=CNDLp7vK1ZACFRcOIgodHjstXg ---------------------------------------------------------------- Service Civil International (SCI) - Serve with people from all over the world. You provide your transportation and SCI will provide the food and a place to stay. Service camps can be found in the US and all over the world. Founded in 1920 by Pierre Ceresole the mission of SCI is simple, “Peace through deeds, not words.” The ways to serve are many and varied. Work on an organic tea farm in Japan, help those seeking asylum in Norway, or repair a wolf sanctuary in Colorado and so much more. Contact – Service Civil International Tel: 206-350-6585 Email: sciinfo@sci-ivs.org http://www.sciint.org/index.phtml ____________________________
Earthwatch Institute – With Earthwatch you have the opportunity to work with scientists and researchers in parts of the world you might not see otherwise. From helping to protect Architectural heritage in Armenia, wetlands management in the Baltic Islands, and study early man in Spain you will be making a real contribution to real scientific studies. Contact – Earthwatch Institute Email: info@earthwatch.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------
Working Abroad – Au Pair placements, International internships, language schools, teaching English, International volunteering, work and travel programs are a few of the opportunities that Working Abroad offers. You must be at least 18 years of age, have some experience in your placement field and have an intermediate level of Spanish after taking the language course. Contact – Tel: 1-800-597-3675 Email: workabroad@interexchange.org ------------------------------------------------------------ I to i – Volunteer in Peru, the home of the Incas. Work with underprivileged children teaching them English, sports, helping with homework. You can also help with archaeological survey work on the coast or excavation work in Lima. Contact – i to i North America Tel: 1-800-985-4852 --------------------------------------------------------------- Project Hope – Since 1958 Project HOPE has worked to make health care available to all people around the world. It is especially targeted toward children and women. The program works with the United States Navy. Projects will involve work on The USNS Comfort and USS Peleliu. Project HOPE has expanded to include three volunteer programs. There are opportunities as consultants, internships, and volunteers to respond to disaster relief. Contact – Project HOPE - Tel: 1-800-544-4673 Email: HOPE@projecthope.org _________________________
Cross Cultural Solutions – Founded in 1994 by Steve Rosenthal, Cross Cultural Solutions has hosted more then 10,000 volunteers around the world. The work of this program centers on orphanages, school, and homes for the elderly, health clinics and hospitals, and centers for people with disabilities. These are partnered programs. Contact – Cross Culture Solutions Tel: 1-914-632-0022 Email: Info@crossculturalsolutions.com http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Backdoor Jobs – Although most of these short term jobs are within the continental US there are opportunities outside the US as well. Jobs range from working with the homeless to sustainable farming and so much more. You can even live in a Buddhist retreat center and work on Tibetan art and text preservation. Check out the many jobs available to you! Contact – Backdoor Jobs Tel: 513-515-0959 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProWorld – Internships, study abroad, and summer volunteering for everyone 18 years of age and older. Projects include health, environment, and social and economic environment. You are invited to improve the quality of life for others while learning more about another people, another culture. Contact – ProWorld Service Corps Tel: 1.877.42World (USA and Canada) Email: info@myproworld.org __________________________________ ACDI / VOCA – For over 45 years this program has helped the struggling countries of the world implement sound business practices to create growing and thriving businesses. ACDI/VOCA offers both career and volunteer opportunities to those who have the technical expertise to help in their mission to empower the people of the world to succeed in a global economy. If you would like to be apart of this dynamic organization, please see the contact information below. Contact – ACDI/VOCA Email: webmaster@acdivoca.org http://www.acdivoca.org/852571DC00681414/ID/home -------------------------------------------------------------- Geekcorps – If you are a Tech. Geek, and would like to help the underdeveloped countries of the world become digitally independent, then this is the program for you! Geek Corp is a 501 (c) (3) registered not for profit. Geekcorps states that their, “international technology experts teach communities how to be digitally independent by expanding private enterprise with innovative, appropriate, and affordable information and communication technologies.” Contact - IESC Geekcorps http://geekcorps.org/index.php ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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