Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Doctors Without Borders - Medecins Sans Frontieres

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in nearly 60 countries. MSF recruits doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, administrators, and other medical and non-medical personnel to provide medical care … Read more

Lay Mission-Helpers Association

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Founded by Msgr. Anthony Brouwers this organization recruits, trains and supports the work of lay missionaries serving around the world in varied professions; teachers, nurses, computer specialists, agronomists, pastoral consultants, accountants, and administrators. In the nearly 50 years of service, more than 700 lay missionaries have served with LMH and MDA in 35 countries around … Read more

Catholic Volunteer Network

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Catholic Volunteer Network (CNV), established in 1963, is a non-profit membership organization of more than 200 domestic and international Christian-based volunteer and lay mission programs. Currently, more than 10,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in more than 100 other countries worldwide. CNV publishes and distributes RESPONSE the most … Read more

Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)

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Catholic Medical Mission Board’s Medical Volunteer Program seeks to place U.S. and Canadian licensed health care professionals at facilities in developing countries. Primary needs are for physicians, surgeons, registered nurses, physical therapists, lab techs and other allied health professionals. Volunteers are placed in Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, and Asia. Depending on skill and location, the … Read more

Oceanic Society Expeditions

Oceanic Society Ulithi Atoll Reef Research

Oceanic Society Expeditions serves over 5,000 individuals annually through international natural history journeys, participatory research expeditions and California whale watching trips. The Expeditions programs offer opportunities for the public to enjoy and learn about wildlife and natural habitats or to assist scientists with field research.

Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch photo of wild orca by David Gaspard

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth’s future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. This unique model is creating a systematic change in how the public views science and its … Read more

United Planet

United Planet Quest Volunteer Abroad

United Planet’s Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized work experiences, cultural activities, and home stays. United Planet Quests are offered in 50 countries from 1-52 weeks. United Planet is a leading international, educational, humanitarian, and peace-building, non-profit organization devoted to fostering cross-cultural … Read more

United Nations Volunteers

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Created in 1970 by the UN General Assembly, the United Nations Volunteers(UNV) program mobilizes qualified volunteers to serve in countries throughout the world. Approximately 7000 volunteers serve each year in developing countries. More than 30,000 volunteers have served in over 140 countries since 1971. Programs for which UNV supplies pre-qualified volunteers include long-term development work, … Read more

Peace Corps

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Founded on March 1, 1961 during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps is an international volunteer organization of the U.S. government. Since its founding the Peace Corps has had over 187,000 volunteers serve in more than 139 countries. Volunteers work on projects ranging from small business development to Aids education and … Read more

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. Whether you are travelling abroad, taking a gap year, or simply wishing to provide aid in a developing country through volunteer travel, International Volunteer HQ has the program for you. IVHQ assists developing countries by providing … Read more