Useful Links for Volunteering

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers

Also includes projects around the world

Cross-Cultural Solutions

An organisation sending volunteers to humanitarian projects

Eco-Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities in conservation projects.

Gap year volunteering

Year 365 is a directory of gap year, year out and career break activities including gap year volunteering, gap year work and teaching jobs worldwide.

Global Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities in social projects in the third world

Global Volunteer Network

A non-profit organisation offering volunteers the opportunity to participate in a variety of aid programmes

Hot Recruit

Search for volunteer jobs online

Impact

If you wish to give something back, this is an excellent charity

InterVol

Access more than 500 organisations worldwide looking for volunteers, as well as personal and professional development placements

i-to-i Gap Year Volunteer Travel

i-to-i arranges everything from two-week volunteer placements to volunteering adventures that last months

Peacework

Volunteer opportunities in the around the world

United Planet

International non-profit organization devoted to building cross-cultural understanding and friendship around the world

Volunteer Abroad

Search for volunteer opportunities in any continent

Volunteering Abroad

Road Junky is an alternative travel community for independent travellers. Its ‘work abroad’ section contains a host of great tips for novice and seasoned travellers alike who are interested in working or volunteering while travelling.

Volunteers for Peace

Volunteer workcamps around the world

Working Abroad

Find a volunteer project that suits you

Worldwide Volunteering for Young People

charity to help 16-25 year olds become involved in full time volunteering projects. Covers 350,000 annual placements in more than 214 countries. Small subscription fee payable on registration.