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500 Places Where You Can Make A Difference
Mersmann, Andrew
Short-term and long-term opportunities for doing good in locations around the world.
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Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Job Search; Public Service
700 Places to Volunteer Before You Die
Kelsey, Nola Lee
A diverse listing of global volunteer projects including humanitarian, wildlife, education, conservation, building, and business.
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Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Environment; Education & Teaching; Business & Entrepreneurship; Public Service
Arranges volunteer experiences of weeks or months in duration in disadvantaged communities in many parts of the world. Costs vary by country and duration, and include room and board. Programs include health care, women's support, environment, teaching, community development, and others.
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Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Gap or Bridge Year
Adventures in Service with Peace Corps in Niger
Bullington, James
The author recounts his service as Peace Corps Director in Niger, leading and supporting 430 volunteers. He offers vignettes of volunteer life and adventures.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Global Volunteer Opportunities
Powell, Joan (editor)
Over 100 national and int'l orgs that provide community-based, grassroots volunteer work.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
A year-long volunteer program in Chicago that supports and develops people rooted in faith, dedicated to service, and committed to building a more just and loving society. Volunteers are placed in schools, parishes, and social service agencies throughout Chicago and live in intentional communities of six to twelve people. Room, board, health insurance, and small monthly stipend are provided. At completion of program, volunteers also receive the AmeriCorps education award.
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Volunteer; Education & Teaching; Psychology & Human Services; Gap or Bridge Year; Public Service; Identities - Religion
A non-profit conservation corps offering opportunities for volunteers to take part in challenging outdoor projects in many of the most beautiful National Parks, National Forests, and wilderness areas in the Western United States. Provides shared housing and tents; food.
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Environment; Volunteer; Public Service; Summer Jobs; Recreation
Lists volunteer opportunities and working vacations in America's great outdoors. Arranged by state. Also links to state parks and related government agencies.
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Environment; Volunteer; Public Service; Recreation
Year-long and summer volunteer options in the US. A multitude of service areas and in every state. Living stipend, health insurance, and education award provided.
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Volunteer; Public Service; Education & Teaching; Gap or Bridge Year; Health & Medicine (Human); Nonprofit; Summer Jobs
Offers volunteer opportunities with Ashoka fellows - social entrepreneurs who work in over 60 countries around the globe in every area of human need.
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Volunteer; Business & Entrepreneurship; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
The mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope is to help academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities, and education through college. Their volunteers use their time, talents, expertise, skills, and life experience to help their children realize their potential. But most importantly, they are role models and show their children the value of altruism in action. They offer yearlong and AmeriCorps opportunities.
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Education & Teaching; Nonprofit; Volunteer; Public Service
Flexible, paid work options in Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand and volunteer programs in South Africa, Nepal, Cambodia, Ecuador, and Tanzania. Also, internship teaching programs in Thailand and other countries. There is a cost for all these programs.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Internships; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Volunteer; Education & Teaching
Careers for Good Samaritans and Other Humanitarian Types
Eberts, Marjorie. Gisler, Margaret
Describes everyday routines of selected jobs. Also lists missionary organizations and state offices of volunteerism.
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Nonprofit; Career Exploration; Volunteer
A faith-based voluntary service org of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs in all 50 states and over 200 countries. Most programs provide room and board plus a living stipend. Commitments of one week to three years. Programs vary in the level of religious or spiritual commitment they expect.
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Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year; Identities - Religion
The Center for Transformative Action (CTA) supports change makers in creating communities that are ecologically sound, socially just, and work for everyone. They are an independent non-profit affiliated with Cornell University, offering courses and programs to Cornell University and serving as an incubator for innovative nonprofit social ventures on campus, in our community, and across New York State. There are opportunities to take courses, attend educational events, volunteer, get funding, and more.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Environment; Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants
Open to individuals who have sought out and arranged their own work abroad programs. First-year through grad level students are eligible. Proposed programs must be at least sixth months and involve either work, an internship, or a volunteer abroad program.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Volunteer; Internships
Information about volunteer and paid opportunities with non-profit organizations in the Ithaca area. Also provides grants and other awards for current students and recent graduates. Offers community engagement and leadership courses.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Public Service
CIEE is a nonprofit org that coordinates a variety of study, volunteer projects, and seasonal work in 30 countries. Paid positions, reasonable program fees. They also have a Bowman Travel Grant.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Nonprofit; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Gap or Bridge Year; Volunteer
Sends short-term volunteers abroad to provide humanitarian assistance in Thailand, Costa Rica, India, Guatemala, Tanzania, Peru, Morocco, Brazil, and Ghana. Our mission is to mobilize cross-cultural impact volunteering that improves education and health opportunities for communities who need it most.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Nonprofit; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Gap or Bridge Year; Volunteer; Social Justice & Social Responsibility
Need-based grants to undergraduate or graduate students actively working for peace and justice on campus and/or in the community.
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Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Social Justice & Social Responsibility
Don't Just Count Your Hours Make Your Hours Count
Joos, Kristin
A practical guide for arranging and completing successful volunteer and community service experiences.
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Volunteer; Nonprofit
Fellowships available to current graduate students and professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan for up to two years of study in the U.S. Eligible fields of study are business administration, economics, education, environmental management, international affairs, journalism and mass communication, law, library and information science, public administration, public health, and public policy. Service requirement part of fellowship. Internship after first year of study included.
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Fellowships - General (No Endorsement Required); Public Policy; Business & Entrepreneurship
Two-year salaried program for graduates of four-year universities or colleges, who have a Colorado connection, can demonstrate leadership potential, and have an interest in community and/or public service. Organization also holds events where you can meet political and civic leaders, and engage with cutting-edge political ideas from around the country.
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Public Service; Fellowships - General (No Endorsement Required); Government
This volunteer Program is a fee-free initiative from the Chilean Ministry of Education and is supported by the United Nations Development Programme-Chile. The English Opens Doors Program is seeking native and near-native English speaking volunteers from 21-35 years old to teach English under the supervision of Chilean teachers in public schools throughout Chile, working with students from 5th grade to 12th grade.
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Education & Teaching; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year; Volunteer
Scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in entomology or a related science. Related to leadership, service, and/or travel needs.
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Science - General; Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Professional Associations
Opportunities to become involved in their animal rescue and protection efforts. Job postings and volunteer opportunities.
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Veterinary Medicine; Job Search; Volunteer; Nonprofit
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Volunteer; Science - General; Technology; Fine Arts; Writing; Education & Teaching; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year; Summer Jobs
Internships and service trips. Work is in community development, environment, health, human rights, microenterprise, women's empowerment, and youth/education. Collaborative, on-the-ground development work alongside local grassroots leaders. FSD provides training and orientation to those students and volunteers as well as facilitating on-going learning and reflection.
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Volunteer; Gap or Bridge Year; Education & Teaching; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Environment; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
Internships and service trips. Work is in community dev., environment, health, human rights, microenterprise, women's empowerment, and youth/education. Collaborative, on-the-ground development work alongside local grassroots leaders. FSD provides training and orientation to those students and volunteers as well as facilitating on-going learning and reflection.
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Volunteer; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Internships; Education & Teaching; Gap or Bridge Year; Health & Medicine (Human)
Every year, the French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services at the French Embassy offer approximately 1,500 paid teaching assistantship positions in French primary and secondary schools and in the French teaching colleges in all regions of France.
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Education & Teaching; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year
Located in Paraguay. Microfinance, economic education for children and youth, and organic agricultural high school education. Use poverty stoplight program. Has provided paid internships in some years.
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Volunteer; Internships; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Agriculture; Education & Teaching; Gap or Bridge Year
Their vision is to connect volunteers with communities in need, with a particular focus on vulnerable women and children. Length varies from a few weeks to a year. Reasonable fees that cover food and lodging.
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Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year; Social Justice & Social Responsibility
Offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects in 20 developing countries. Reasonable fees
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Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year
Global Work InterAction's Guide to Volunteer, Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
InterAction
Describes internship and other opportunities with >160 NGOs working in a range of international development areas.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Internships; Nonprofit
Find, review, and share information about non-profits. Can filter by city and/or issue of focus. Shared information about mission, geographic area served, target population, programs, and more. No job postings, but it is a good resource to explore non-profits for potential work, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
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Nonprofit; Employer Research
Green Volunteers The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation
Ausenda, Fabio
Lists > 200 projects and orgs where volunteers can work on a variety of environmentally-related projects a short-term (1-3 weeks) or long-term (a year or more) basis. Includes paid, seasonal positions. Unusual locations on five continents.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Environment; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Summer Jobs; Gap or Bridge Year
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Environment; Agriculture; Volunteer
Database of human service agencies in the Ithaca area, searchable by key word and program name.
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Nonprofit; Employer Research
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience matches technical students from U.S. universities with paid internships in over 80 countries. Internships are available in private companies, research laboratories, universities, and other academic institutions. Available in summer and on longer term basis. There are fees to participate.
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Internships; Technology; Research Opportunities; Summer Jobs; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Mathematics/Quantitative; Engineering; Science - General
Find non-profit and public service organizations around the world. Database filters by location, focus or issue area, function or skill, key word, etc. for direct inquiry and application. Job postings, internships, volunteer options, and much more.
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Nonprofit; Public Service; Job Search; Internships; Employer Research; Volunteer
One and two-year service fellowships for young professionals of Indian origin with grassroots service organizations in India. Nominal stipend to enable fellows to live simply and work in India for the duration of their fellowship. Indicorps or the local project partner organization covers basic room, board, and fellowship-related travel. Deadline: March 1.
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Fellowships - General (No Endorsement Required); Volunteer; Public Service
A residential community in rural Virginia for adults with intellectual disabilities, dedicated to providing a life-sharing home and work environment. Volunteers spend one year living in a house with two - three other volunteers and work in one of the workstations, including gardens, bakery, weavery, and woodshop. Benefits : room, board, and small monthly stipend.
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Volunteer; Identities - Disability; Gap or Bridge Year
International Directory of Voluntary Work
Whetter, Louise. Pybus, Victoria
A variety of short-term volunteer options in many parts of the world. Lists > 700 organizations w/ first-hand accounts of volunteers' experiences.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
International Voluntary Service Project Directory
Volunteers for Peace
A country-by-country listing of two to three-week voluntary service projects world-wide. Our projects are a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life for humanity.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Lists international volunteer openings. Searchable by region of the world, country, type of work, and project duration.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Gap or Bridge Year
Provides financial assistance to students, freshmen through grad level, to enable them to perform community service that otherwise would be financially difficult for them to do so. Service may be through employment or other association with a nonprofit organization, through the development and execution of a person's own program of community service, or through any other suitable community service activity.
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Volunteer; Public Service; Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Nonprofit
Provides financial assistance to students, freshmen thru grad level, to enable them to perform community service that otherwise would be financially difficult for them to do so. Service may be through employment or other association with a nonprofit organization, through the development and execution of a person's own program of community service, or through any other suitable community service activity.
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Nonprofit; Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Volunteer; Public Service; Identities - Religion
Kiva fellows are based in 60+ countries throughout the developing world. That means there’s quite a bit of possibility when it comes to where you’ll be. We encourage you to apply wherever your skills and interests lie. Just keep in mind we might feel you’re a better fit elsewhere. We’ll talk through everything in the interview process though, so don’t worry.
Wherever you end up, you’ll get around quite a bit. You’ll have a “home base,” but fellows typically work with several field partners in multiple countries. It’s a chance to grow, and a chance to explore.
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Finance; Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
A faith-based domestic volunteer service program of one year's duration. It is for people who want to explore their spirituality while working for social justice, live in intentional community with other volunteers, and simplify their lifestyles. Volunteers are matched with over 120 non-profits in 16 cities stretching from coast to coast of the United States. Benefits : living stipend and AmeriCorps education award.
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Volunteer; Nonprofit; Gap or Bridge Year; Identities - Religion
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Internships; Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year
MCC's development work around the world is in areas such as education, health, agriculture, peace and justice issues, relief work, and job creation. Requires Christian faith.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Public Service; Identities - Religion
Offers 1 or 2-year placements education, health care, and social services in the US or Guyana, South America. Housing, food, medical insurance, loan deferment, transportation, and AmeriCorps award provided. Must be comfortable with Catholic Church.
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Nonprofit; Gap or Bridge Year; Education & Teaching; Psychology & Human Services; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Public Service; Identities - Religion
Presents AmeriCorps positions in New York State, searchable map.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Job Search
A database of hundreds of current international development projects taking place in dozens of countries around the world. Search by type of work, location, and name of organization.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Nonprofit; Employer Research
Provides database of volunteer opportunities in NYC searchable by career interest, skills, borough, and zip code.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Job Search; Internships; Public Service
A four-week program in Summit, New Jersey. Interns observe and participate in rounds, lectures, and peer meetings to learn about the variety of fields of medicine. There is a fee.
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Internships; Health & Medicine (Human); Summer Jobs; Volunteer; Career Exploration
An NGO that promotes nonviolence and protection of human rights. It sends volunteers to areas of conflict, providing protective accompaniment to human rights defenders threatened by political violence. Projects are typically for one year and are in Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, and Nepal. All projects cover the costs of travel to country of work, accommodation, food, internal travel, insurance, repatriation, and a stipend to cover additional costs.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Nonprofit; Volunteer; Gap or Bridge Year; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Public Service
The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Aims to promote world peace and friendship by promoting understanding between Americans and other people of the world. Work sectors include: agriculture, environment, community and economic development, health, education, and youth development. Two-year assignments.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Gap or Bridge Year; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Public Service
Most fellows are placed in one-year teaching positions throughout Asia, some are in workplace - business or media. A livable salary is always provided, as well as medical insurance for those who need it. Airfare not usually provided. Small program costs.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Business & Entrepreneurship; Communications; Education & Teaching; Gap or Bridge Year
Places graduates in one-year, service-oriented positions at NGOs and community based service organizations in Latin America. For most positions, some knowledge of the local language (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is necessary. Benefits: monthly stipend to cover housing, food, and local transportation.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Nonprofit; Communications; Gap or Bridge Year; Public Service
Organizes volunteer placements (one month and more) overseas in fields including teaching, environment, medicine, journalism, sports, business, law, and human rights.
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Fellowships - General (No Endorsement Required); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Offers 2 to 48 week projects in Peru, Belize, Ghana, and Thailand. Internship positions are in business and social development fields.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Business & Entrepreneurship; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Public Service; Internships
Provides full-time, paid apprenticeships, four days per week, over a ten month period. Create, improve and expand services that address diverse issues, including youth development, education, public health, economic development, and the environment. Monthly stipend, health insurance, student loan deferment, and AmeriCorps education award.
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Social Justice & Social Responsibility; Gap or Bridge Year; Volunteer; Public Service
Lists volunteer opportunities in the USA, plus work camps, internships, and full-time positions. Also, provide links to other sites with volunteer opportunities. The Quakers welcome people of all faiths - those with no faith must be comfortable with the Quaker perspective.
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Nonprofit; Internships; Identities - Religion; Volunteer
The purpose of the Rural Health Service Corps is to provide meaningful service and learning opportunities for people committed to improving the health and lives of those living in South Central New York State. Offers a variety of AmeriCorps positions. Benefits : Living allowance, AmeriCorps education award, health insurance, and college loan forbearance.
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Health & Medicine (Human); Public Service; Volunteer; Gap or Bridge Year
A stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
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Financial Support, Scholarships, & Grants; Public Service; Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
A comprehensive clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities across the country and around the world. It is searchable by key word and location. Hosted by Americorps.
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Government; Volunteer; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
A large international voluntary service organization founded in 1920. Organizes both short term work camps and 1-12 month voluntary service projects globally with the belief that if people from different backgrounds and cultures can work together, peace can result. Low fees that normally cover food, housing, and insurance.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Volunteer; Nonprofit; Public Service
Using a microconsignment model, provides internship and volunteer programs in Guatemala, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South Africa, and other select countries. The experience involves classes, case studies, discussions, analysis, living with the local population, as well as through visits and active field work participation with local NGO's and social entrepreneurs. Program lengths include summers, breaks, and volunteering of weeks or months. Fee required.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Internships; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Volunteer; Social Science; Business & Entrepreneurship; Nonprofit
The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich your Life
Grout, Pam
From building houses in Appalachia to saving sea turtles in Costa Rica to teaching English in Thailand, this book is a rich resource of ways to use your skills to help out the world and reap some lasting benefits yourself.
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Volunteer; Nonprofit; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
LankaCorps is a unique opportunity for young leaders of Sri Lankan heritage to professionally engage in social, cultural, and economic development activities in Sri Lanka. The program aims to foster the involvement and understanding of young members of the expatriate Sri Lankan community who have limited in-depth experience with the country of their heritage. Each year, The Asia Foundation selects an outstanding group of LankaCorps Fellows to live and work for six months in Sri Lanka, granting them the unique chance to explore their roots while giving back.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Identities - International Students; Public Service; Volunteer
The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures
Landes, Michael
From internships to seasonal work to volunteer jobs and adventures abroad, this best-of-the-best guide from short-term job expert Michael Landes offers a comprehensive list of more than 1,000 life-enriching opportunities like river guiding in Alaska, restoring a medieval castle in the south of France, or contributing to a sustainable farm.
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Gap or Bridge Year; Recreation; Environment
The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World
Land, Stephanie
Discusses the many ways people can translate good intentions into action.
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Nonprofit; Career Exploration
The Insider's Guide To the Peace Corps
Banerjee, Dillon
A former Peace Corps volunteer shares candid facts and insights about the experience in a practical question-and-answer format. Includes input from recently returned volunteers.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Recent graduates dedicate one year of service to New York City. Corps members are dispatched in small teams to local non-profit organizations and City agencies with the charge of developing sustainable volunteer programs and expanding organizational capacity in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, clean energy, and the environment. Provides monthly stipend, health insurance, and AmeriCorps education award.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Public Service; Gap or Bridge Year
Information on a wide range of international career topics including jobs, internships, travel, and teaching English. Mostly articles, blog posts, and suggested links. Cornell cannot verify validity of all sites contained in blog posts.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Career Development; Summer Jobs; Internships; Gap or Bridge Year
A Canadian based not-for-profit organization created by travelers, for travelers. Dedicated to providing free information that will help independent travelers get the most out of their experiences abroad. Truly traveling involves immersing oneself with the local people, activities, and environment. Lists volunteer programs in many countries - including community development, human rights, medical, teaching, and more.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year; Public Service; Volunteer
Cornell alumni Kathryn ('05) and Mike ('06) Pisco co-founded this organization whose mission is to get more people volunteering responsibly. They connect volunteers with vetted international organizations in need to help promote meaningful and productive short-term volunteer travel experiences that impact the individual and organization long after the project is complete. Unearth the World believes that everyone should be able to volunteer and experience diverse cultures so they provide personal attention and transparency while striving to keep costs low.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Public Service; Gap or Bridge Year; Social Justice & Social Responsibility; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs
Fellows work daily with local ophthalmologists, local optometrists, and local ophthalmic nurses to eliminate patient barriers to care and to facilitate comprehensive year-round eye care for patients living in extreme poverty. Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about the complexities and realities of global health, and they learn about best practices in volunteerism, global health, social entrepreneurship, and international development. Programs are available in Ghana, India, and Honduras. There are minimal costs for lodging and food. Global Impact Fellows can participate from seven days to multiple months, up to a full year or more.
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Health & Medicine (Human); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Gap or Bridge Year; Volunteer; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Provides short-term (1-12 weeks) and long-term (6-12 months) volunteer projects in over 150 countries. Six month fee covers lodging and food in host country, health insurance, monthly stipend, and support/supervision.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Gap or Bridge Year
Vault Career Guide To International Development
Miller, Christopher
Provides a thorough overview of the international development industry, describing the challenges of working in the field as well as the rewards - from the fulfillment of contributing to the public good and building sustainability to the opportunity to travel and live abroad.
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Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Environment
Volunteer A Traveler's Guide To Making A Difference Around The World
Lonely Planet
Profiles of > 100 volunteer organizations + information on choosing programs, going on your own, and financing your experience.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Volunteer A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World
Hindle, Charlotte
Lists both short and long-term volunteer options in many parts of the world. Lists and reviews > 190 orgs. Includes tips from seasoned volunteers. Discusses do-it-yourself placements as well as structured programs.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Summer Jobs; Gap or Bridge Year
Volunteer Vacations
McMillon, Bill
Describes short-term volunteer stints with 200 organizations in the U.S. and around the world.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer
Enables you to find volunteer opportunities across the USA by location (city or zip code) and key words.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Employer Research
Work Your Way Around the World
Griffith, Susan
Describes work options, generally short-term, in many countries around the world. Provides contacts and practical advice and intersperses stories of working travelers.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Short Term Opportunities & Gigs; Volunteer
World Volunteers- The World Guide to Humanitarian and Development Volunteering
Ausenda, Fabio. McCloskey, Erin (editors)
Discusses short, medium, and long-term volunteering, including work camps in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Lists orgs that offer these options.
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Nonprofit; Volunteer; Short Term Opportunities & Gigs
WWOOF organizations link individuals wanting to volunteer on organic farms in different parts of the world with people who are looking for volunteer help. In return for help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation, and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Volunteer; Agriculture; Gap or Bridge Year
A nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. There is a fee that includes airfare, training, and support. Living allowance provided in year-long program, room and board for summer program.
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Education & Teaching; Volunteer; Public Service; International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US)
Your Gap Year
Griffith, Susan
Covers a range of opportunities in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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International Jobs (Jobs Outside the US); Gap or Bridge Year