Volunteer Resources

 
Idealist.org
Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. Idealist gathers internships, volunteer opportunities, jobs and much.  Searching for a job in Kenya or Canada? Idealist is the place to go.
Peace Boat
Originally founded to foster understanding and communication in light of Japan's military action in WWII, the Peace Boat now offers a number of programs designed to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. Global trips last around three months and visit between 15 and 20 countries. This is a great opportunity to promote peaceful international relations and travel the world. Each year Japan selects delegations from different countries to share in this life-changing journey. There are also a number of volunteer positions available on the boat and in the ports of call.
Travel to Teach
This unique organization is meant to provide genuine experiences of other cultures to travelers while ensuring a valid work opportunity and providing education in some of the poorest areas in the world. Travel to Teach currently has programs in six countries and is one of the most accommodating and inexpensive organizations for international volunteering. Programs range any where from 3 weeks to 7 months or more depending on personal preference, with costs ranging from approximately $850 to $2000.
VolunTourism
VolunTourism is the integrated combination of voluntary service to a destination with the traditional elements of travel and tourism - arts, culture, geography, history, and recreation - while in the destination. Whether you are an individual, a meeting professional, a tour operator, a group travel planner, or a nonprofit executive, learn how VolunTourism can assist you in making a difference in the lives of destination residents around the world. Their website provides a list of partner organizations that participants can work with.
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
WWOOF aims to enable people to learn first hand about organic growing techniques while helping farmers to make organic production a viable alternative. The website provides links, by country, to information on farms looking to host volunteers.
OneWorld
OneWorld is a global information network developed to support communication media of the people, by the people and for the people — everywhere. Its goal is to help build a more just, global society, through its partnership community. The Jobs & Volunteering section brings together the latest jobs and volunteer positions from organizations working to create a better world.