Service Opportunities:
National Service Opportunities
HECUA
HECUA is an organization of 17 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice
Idealist.Org
- A non-profit, searchable databank of volunteer and paid positions.
- Animal welfare, crime and safety, disaster relief, environmental issues, homelessness, human rights, peace and conflict resolution, and much more
Public Allies
- Places young adults in paid one-year community leadership positions in non-profits or government agencies
- 10 months on intensive leadership training and professional apprenticeship
- Receive living allowance, health and child care benefits, and an educational award
AmeriCorps
- Similar to Peace Corps, but positions available in the US
- One year of service with a living stipend and an educational award of $4,725 for further education or student loans
- Members serve in areas such as education, environmental, home
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
- Opportunities for service for all denominations
- Many provide housing, AmeriCorps education awards
- Also search their databasefor opportunities: national and international
America's Charities
Volunteer Match
A website that will actually match your interests and geographical preference with volunteer opportunities
The St. Vincent Pallotti Center
International Service Opportunities
Peace Corps
- A federal service program requiring a two year commitment to service in other countries
- Highly competitive program with little or no cost to the participant
- Most placements require a bachelors degree in specific areas- intensive training required
Global Citizens Network
1,2 and 3 week team projects in rural communities around the world
Visions in Action
6-12 month volunteer opportunities in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia.
Volunteers for Peace
This site contains great short term service opportunities around the world
AIESEC.org
Paid traineeship or volunteer for a non-profit organization
Amigos de las Americas
- 6- 8 week programs throughout South America
- Health, Education, Home Improvement, Youth Leadership
Cross-Cultural Solutions
- Three week and long-term programs available in Ghana and India and Peru
- Focus on Health Care, Education, and Social Development
Global Service Corps (GSC)
- Short term (2-6 weeks) and long term(2-four months) programs and internships
- Placements in African, Asian, European, and Latin American countries.
Helps International
Increase and improve water, medical care, education, housing, agricultural and economic development; short-term opportunities in teams
Institute for International Cooperation & Development
- 12-24 month programs for individuals- includes two months training in the U.S. and an additional month of educating the public upon return to the U.S.
- Africa, South America and India
International Volunteer Program AssociationAssociation of non-governmental groups involved in international volunteerism and internships.
MaranathaVarious short-term group mission projects all around the world
One Small Planet
- International work, study, volunteer and travel opportunities abroad database
- Travel information including: Visa information, embassy listings, travel warnings, and a currency converter
Peacework
Arranges international volunteer service projects around the world for colleges, universities, and service organizations; primarily short-term experiences
Transitions AbroadChoose a volunteer opportunity by your country of interest!
World Teach
- Nonprofit organization based at the Harvard Institute for International Development
- Contribute to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe
- Teaching experience not required, 25 hours of EFL or ESL necessary