International Volunteer Opportunities
International volunteer programs with a variety of options for volunteering overseas including the Peace Corps and alternatives to the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps volunteers service in 73 countries around the world on issues ranging from AIDS education, information technology, business development, and environmental preservation.
Peace Corps volunteers service in 73 countries around the world on issues ranging from AIDS education, information technology, business development, and environmental preservation.
Amigos de las Americas
A non-profit organization headquartered in Texas, Amigos provides opportunities for young U.S. volunteers to conduct community health and development services in Latin America.
A non-profit organization headquartered in Texas, Amigos provides opportunities for young U.S. volunteers to conduct community health and development services in Latin America.
Center for Cultural Interchange
CCI offers a variety of short-term programs abroad for adults: language schools, internships, volunteer projects, and independent homestays in over 30 countries around the world.
CCI offers a variety of short-term programs abroad for adults: language schools, internships, volunteer projects, and independent homestays in over 30 countries around the world.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
A non-profit organization that lists three-week opportunities in Asia, Africa, and South America.
A non-profit organization that lists three-week opportunities in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Earth Watch
Volunteers participate on international projects lasting one to three weeks, all focusing on conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage.
Volunteers participate on international projects lasting one to three weeks, all focusing on conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage.
Foundation for Sustainable Development
Internships in Latin America and Africa for college students and graduates.
Internships in Latin America and Africa for college students and graduates.
Global Citizens Network
GCN offers trips around the world for people of all ages to interact with other cultures. Trips last several weeks, and children are welcome.
GCN offers trips around the world for people of all ages to interact with other cultures. Trips last several weeks, and children are welcome.
Global Routes
Since 1986, this non-profit has organized international volunteer positions for North American high school and college students. Placements are worldwide. Program fees apply.
Since 1986, this non-profit has organized international volunteer positions for North American high school and college students. Placements are worldwide. Program fees apply.
Global Volunteers
With programs in 20 countries, this organization sends volunteer teams to live and work with local people. Projects focus on economic development and establishing a foundation for international peace.
With programs in 20 countries, this organization sends volunteer teams to live and work with local people. Projects focus on economic development and establishing a foundation for international peace.
Operations Crossroads Africa
This international program takes volunteers to Africa and Brazil for six weeks to work on projects with local residents. Crossroads is also offering a service learning semester to Namibia. The program is called Pamwe Namibia. Pamwe (pahm-way) means “together” in several African languages.
This international program takes volunteers to Africa and Brazil for six weeks to work on projects with local residents. Crossroads is also offering a service learning semester to Namibia. The program is called Pamwe Namibia. Pamwe (pahm-way) means “together” in several African languages.
Partners of the Americas
A non-profit organization providing technical assistance and training to communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.
A non-profit organization providing technical assistance and training to communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.
United Nations Volunteers
UNV specializes in recruiting degreed volunteers from industrialized nations to serve in developing countries. Assignments last from several months to a year.
UNV specializes in recruiting degreed volunteers from industrialized nations to serve in developing countries. Assignments last from several months to a year.
Visions in Action
This Washington, D.C.-based non-profit provides international volunteer opportunities in five African countries and Mexico. The program includes a month-long intensive language study followed by a five- or eleven-month overseas stay.
This Washington, D.C.-based non-profit provides international volunteer opportunities in five African countries and Mexico. The program includes a month-long intensive language study followed by a five- or eleven-month overseas stay.
VSO
VSO is a U.K.-based charity operating since 1958 to send skilled and qualified volunteers to developing countries and Eastern Europe. Currently 1,800 volunteers are working around the world to promote a more equitable world.
VSO is a U.K.-based charity operating since 1958 to send skilled and qualified volunteers to developing countries and Eastern Europe. Currently 1,800 volunteers are working around the world to promote a more equitable world.
World Teach
Places North American volunteer teachers in developing countries.
Places North American volunteer teachers in developing countries.