For websites from UK-based charities and similar sending volunteers overseas. Websites related to volunteering within the UK should be listed under http://dmoz.org/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Society_and_Culture/Volunteering/.
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- Volunteer Latin America Provides information on volunteering opportunities in Central and South America in the environmental and humanitarian sectors. Also offer voluntary work combined with Spanish classes.
- International Service (UNAIS) Organisation recruiting skilled and motivated people to work in locally initiated and managed development projects in West Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Information about programmes and fundraising.
- Development in Action Development non-governmental organisation run by young people for young people, to promote engagement in global issues amongst young people in the UK.
- World Service Enquiry Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development. Includes subscription details to their newsletter of opportunities (salaried and volunteer).
- The Sunseed Trust Develops ways of reclaiming semi-arid land and helping the lives of people living on such land, through research and experimentation, an ecological lifestyle and education. UK-registered charity.
- Global Vision International (GVI) Information about volunteer abroad projects, international expeditions and courses.
- Travellers World Wide Offers volunteer placements throughout the world in the areas of conservation, teaching and work experience. Details of countries and opportunities, and an online application form.
- Inter Cultural Youth Exchange Charity sending volunteers to work with communities overseas. Includes details and costs.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - UK An international network of volunteers, field projects and offices aiding victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. Information about its activities, advocacy, and opportunities to support its programmes.
- Challenges Worldwide Charity that recruits volunteers with professional skills and experience to work with social partners in developing countries. Includes information on the organisation and for applicants, including case studies.
- Volunteers for Rural India Enables people (of any ethnic origin) to visit and become involved in rural development projects in India for 3 weeks to 6 months. Information about programme and costs.
- TEECH UK Charity that helps some of the poorest parts of Eastern Europe through activities that makes them self-sufficient.
- VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). An international development charity which works through volunteers. Enables people aged 17-70 to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.
- Thrive Africa UK charity provides opportunities to volunteer in Ghana on sustainable development projects and gain experience in the development sector. Includes overview, vision, volunteering, projects, media and how to apply.
- Progressio 75 International development charity supporting poor and marginalised people, especially women, to empower themselves. Includes overview, support , what, where and act.