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 …

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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 …

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Global Volunteers

Volunteer from Global Volunteers teaching geography to a student

Global Volunteers is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian international human and economic development organization founded in 1984 in St. Paul, Minn. Mobilizing teams of short-term volunteers year-around to assist on long-term local projects, Global Volunteers supports host communities in 19 countries on six continents with programs focused on at-risk children and their families, direct work project …

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Global Vision International

Global Vision International logo

Global Vision International (GVI) was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies through volunteering opportunities and direct funding. GVI is guided by a unique commitment to its volunteers and to its partners. To the volunteer it offers safe responsible travel experiences, exceptional training and career development opportunities …

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Global Mamas

Global Mamas volunteers with women receiving employment training and assistance

Global Mamas, founded by Kristin Johnson and Renae Adam, works to achieve economic independence of women and alleviate poverty at a grassroots level in Ghana, West Africa through the sustainable growth of small women-owned businesses. As an international volunteer organization, we combine meaningful international volunteer programs with valuable volunteer assignments that help African women gain economic independence. Through …

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Global Exchange

Global Exchange logo

Global Exchange is a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Since our founding in 1988, we have successfully increased public awareness of root causes of injustice while building international partnerships and mobilizing for change. Global Exchange’s Reality Tours give people opportunities to explore the impact …

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Xperitas

Volunteers on the Xperitas Community Partnership program

Xperitas was born from Global Citizens Network and Intercultural Student Experiences. Xperitas recognizes the interdependence of people around the world, and that social and economic injustice, racial and ethnic inequality, and ecological loss affect all people. But through cooperative effort, individuals of all cultures can experience and enhance their ability to make a difference in …

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Amizade

Amizade volunteers

Amizade is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through service and learning worldwide. We have a 15-year history of safely and responsibly connecting individuals with community-driven service in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin and South America, and the U.S. With Amizade’s strong partnerships, built over years of working in the same communities, …

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All Hands

All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Logo

All Hands Volunteers is a US-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world, with maximum impact and minimum bureaucracy. Our Mission: To enable volunteers to provide assistance to communities affected by natural disasters. Our Vision: To be recognized as the most effective organization at providing opportunities for volunteers to …

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Volunteers for Peace

volunteers in action for Volunteers for Peace

Volunteers For Peace offers placement in international volunteer projects in more than 100 countries, including the United States.