Volunteer Abroad
Many opportunities exist for students interested in humanitarian efforts abroad. Examples of the exciting and rewarding activities available include teaching English, environmental work, and participating in educational and community aid programs. These programs allow for immersion in another culture and can enhance career goals. These programs often provide free room and board. Programs are located throughout the world, and can be either long or short term.
Volunteers for Peace
Volunteers for Peace offers over 2400 affordable ($200-$400) short-term international voluntary service programs in 90 countries.
Global Volunteer Network
The Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, USA, and Vietnam. The network continues to expand with new programs currently being researched and assessed.
World Wide Volunteer Services
World Wide Volunteer Services offers programs in Africa, China, Europe, India, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteer opportunities include teaching English, working in local clinics and hospitals, helping children in summer camps and orphanages, and volunteering for community outreach and service projects. Undergraduate or graduate credit may be available to students participating in certain programs.
The International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
Council on International Educational Exchange is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
For ten years, the University of New South Wales has managed an internship program to expose students from abroad to real life professional work practices central to their studies.
Center for Cultural Interchange
CCI offers a variety of short-term programs abroad for college students:
language schools, internships, volunteer projects, and independent homestays
in over 20 countries around the world. These programs run all year round
and the majority focus on the homestay experience: living with a carefully
screened host family that allows students to learn more about the culture
and increase their language proficiency.
The Peace Corps
Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 71 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, volunteers work in areas such as education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.