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International Volunteering

Catholic Volunteer Network, established in 1963, is a non-profit membership organization of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Currently, more than 10,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 108 other countries. Catholic Volunteer Network publishes and distributes RESPONSE, the most comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities. RESPONSE is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. To request hard copies of RESPONSE, you may call toll-free 1-800-543-5046 or e-mail info@catholicvolunteernetwork.org
For more information, visit https://www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org/

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects around the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in 21 countries throughout South America, Africa and Asia.

Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Over the past 9 years we've built up strong ties with grassroots organizations throughout the world, and placed 14,500 volunteers. At GVN we align with the idea of 'local solutions to local problems', so we continue to work with local community organizations in each country. We provide a wealth of experience, resources and dedication to both our volunteers and our partners.
For more information, visit http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/

The International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) is an association of non-governmental organizations involved in international volunteer work and internship exchanges. IVPA is an association of volunteer sending organizations but does not organize or run its own volunteer programs.
Membership with IVPA is a distinguished mark of excellence. We stand for responsibility in the field of international volunteer abroad programs. Our members are expected to uphold the IVPA's Principles and Practices as guidelines for good programming as well as meet stringent membership criteria.
IVPA promotes awareness and access to valuable volunteer programs abroad. IVPA can serve as a guide to anyone considering volunteering abroad or developing international service opportunities. This includes but is not limited to prospective volunteers, newly created volunteer sending organizations, corporations, and colleges and universities.

IVPA is a forum for international volunteer program representatives share information and resources, develop new skills, and collaborate on cost-saving initiatives.
Any program that regularly sends groups or individuals to work abroad as volunteers or interns, for any length of time, falls under the broad category of "International Volunteer Programs." International volunteer programs offer unique hands-on learning experiences which promote cross-cultural understanding, cooperation, and solidarity among individuals and communities around the world. They encourage participating volunteers to examine how their work and daily choices back home can have an impact on economic and social conditions in other parts of the world.
For moreinformation, visit http://www.volunteerinternational.org/whoweare.html

Volunteer Abroad
Looking for volunteer abroad programs? Search our directory of over 27,000 opportunities abroad updated daily and find the best volunteer abroad program for you!

Volunteer Areas
• Africa,
• Asia,
• Australia & Oceania,
• Caribbean,
• Central America,
• Eastern Europe & Russia,
• Middle East,
• North America,
• South America,
• Western Europe

Volunteer Types
• Volunteer Building Projects
• Orphanage Volunteer
• Volunteer with Children
• Wildlife Volunteering
• Conservation Volunteer
• Medical Volunteer

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.
Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.
UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity.
For more information visit http://www.unv.org/about-us.html

NGOabroad
International Careers & Volunteering
NGOabroad is a unique service that helps you enter or advance in international humanitarian work
and provides frugal, customized international volunteer opportunities.
People come with their dream to our door; we tailor services to help you knit dream to action.
We harness the creativity of ordinary citizens, believing that all problems are solved this way.

A one-stop-shop for people that want to serve.
Let's discuss which services fit for you.

1. FRUGAL INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING
~More bang for your buck; 1/4th the price.
~More challenge... for the Big Kids.
~See how & where your skills are needed.
~in Africa, Asia or the Americas.

2. INTERNATIONAL CAREERS
a. Career Consultations.
~Learn the ropes & prerequisites.
~Employers need strong skills & experience
built over time. Let's plot your path.

b. Roadmap of Resources
~Seeking international work? Consult + Roadmap,
will save you years of futile frustration.
~Roadmap is packed with current job openings
& the organizations to watch for openings.
~Perfect for special requests ("I always wanted to..
c. Cover Letter & Resume Overhauls
Learn how to "get your foot in the door."

http://www.ngoabroad.com/