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Volunteering opportunities

Last updated on 28 February 2008

World Youth International

World Youth offers people the opportunity to make a difference by taking on a volunteer project, to experience time with locals while making a significant contribution to their community. (World Youth International) More info >>

Detours abroad

Detours Abroad specialises in volunteer overseas travel programs with a purpose, allowing volunteers to experience immersion with the local people and their culture making the travel experience uplifting and inspiring. (Detours abroad) More info >>

Antipodeans abroad

Antipodeans Abroad specialises in educational travel programs for young Australians, focussing on leadership, personal challenge, cultural immersion and responsible travel. (Antipodeans Abroad: 2007) More info >>

The right person for the job: international volunteering and the australian employment market

This is the first study in Australia to document the skills developed by Australians who volunteer overseas and examine how these skills match the needs of employers. (Australian Volunteers International: April 2007) More info >>

Pro bono Australia's volunteer match

This is a specialised service matching skilled professional volunteers and not for profit organisations. (Pro bono Australia) More info >>

International Medical Volunteers Association (IMVA)

A clearing house for information between potential volunteers, volunteer organisations and other medical practitioners involved in medical assistance to the developing world. (International Medical Volunteers Association) More info >>

Australian Volunteers International - AVI

Website for Australian Volunteers International (AVI), Australia's largest international volunteer sending agency. (Australian Volunteers International: 12 March 2006) More info >>

Australian Business Volunteers (ABV)

Australian Business Volunteers specialises in international volunteer sending and support with a focus on the private sector. (Australian Business Volunteers) More info >>

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD)

The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program is aimed at 18-30 year olds seeking opportunities in international development. (Austraining International) More info >>

Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA)

Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) is Australia's newest international volunteer sending agency. (Austraining International) More info >>

Online volunteering service

Website for the UN online volunteering service which facilitates volunteering to assist developing communities without the volunteer leaving their own community. (Online Volunteering Service) More info >>

United Nations Volunteers

Website for the United Nations Volunteers program. (United Nations Volunteers) More info >>

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)

Website for the UK based Voluntary Service Overseas organisation (VSO) (Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)) More info >>

Ampersand network

Assists students to find volunteer positions in Australia and overseas. (Ampersand Network) More info >>


 

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