Useful links > Volunteering

The following sites containing information that may be useful and of interest.

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General volunteering

• VoluntaryWorker
  VoluntaryWorker was formed to offer a unique reference point on all the advice you need to find all types of voluntary work.
  
  http://www.voluntaryworker.co.uk/
  
  

International volunteering

• Ecotrackers Network
  International volunteer work in Ecuador protecting cultural and biological diversity the development of indigenous community ecotourism projects.
  
  http://www.ecotrackers.com/
  
  
• Gapadvice.org
  Gapadvice.org provides independent advice on gap years, for people of all ages as well as for companies.
  
  http://www.gapadvice.org
  
  
• Habitat for Humanity International Volunteer Program
  This new programme is designed to engage people in the international movement for simple, decent housing and empower volunteers to have a meaningful experience while living abroad.
  
  http://www.habitat.org/ivp/
  
  
• Idealist.org
  'Action without borders'.
  
  http://www.idealist.org/
  
  
• Nabuur Foundation
  An international organization which matches online volunteers with local communities in developing countries.
  
  http://www.nabuur.com
  
  
• nGoAbroad
  A volunteer clearing house and referral service that custom fits peoples' skills, interests and goals to humanitarian needs abroad.
  
  http://www.ngoabroad.com
  
  
• Raleigh International
  A youth charity with over 24 years of experience in inspiring people of all backgrounds and nationalities to discover their full potential through working on sustainable environmental and community projects as well as an adventure challenge in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India.
  
  http://www.raleighinternational.org/
  
  
• Taj Global Understanding
  A non-profit foundation that seeks to help creating a world which fosters an appreciation and an understanding of humanity with its global volunteer programs in India.
  
  http://www.tajglobalunderstanding.org
  
  
• Volunteer Latin America
  Volunteer Latin America is a small, independent organisation offering environmental and humanitarian volunteer work in Mexico, Central and South America.
  
  http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
  
  
• Volunteer South America
  A non-commercial site promoting grass-roots free to participate and low-cost volunteer programmes in South America.
  
  http://www.volunteersouthamerica.net
  
  
• Working Abroad
  Working Abroad (formerly VWIS - Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide.
  
  http://www.workingabroad.com/
  
  
• World Service Enquiry
  Information and advice about volunteering or working overseas in the developing world.
  
  http://www.wse.org.uk/       
  
           
• Worldwide Volunteering
  A unique 'search-and-match' database with nearly 1,700 volunteer organisations, 1.5 million placements throughout the UK and in 214 countries worldwide.
  
  http://www.wwv.org.uk/
  
  

UK volunteering

• Jamyang Buddhist Centre
  Jamyang is a centre for meditation and the study of Tibetan Buddhism in the heart of London. There are many opportunities to spend time working as a volunteer there, from a couple of hours to three months working in the centre's hospitality team.
  
  http://www.jamyang.co.uk/
  
  
• Reach
  Reach matches the skills of experienced people to the needs of voluntary organisations.
  
  http://www.reach-online.org.uk/
  
  
• Time Bank
  Time Bank is a national campaign inspiring and connecting people to share and give time.
  
  http://www.timebank.org.uk/
  
  
• Volunteering England
  Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community.
  
  http://www.volunteering.org.uk/
  
  

Youth volunteering

• Global Development Links
  GDL is a charity run by students for students to facilitate volunteering in UK and international development projects.
  
  http://www.gdl.org.uk/
  
  
• Student Volunteers Network
  The Student Volunteers Network is for students from across the country to get together and share their passion and enthusiasm for volunteering.
  
  http://svnetwork.ning.com/
  
  
• Year Out Group
  Find out how to plan your year out and choose the gap year or career break programme which best suits your needs and aspirations.
  
  http://www.yearoutgroup.org/