There's no denying it, these bloggers are bound to make you jealous. Whether it's their guts, their energy or their tan you admire, overseas volunteers have got plenty to share with you about their remarkable work in fascinating countries. Read on to find out what you could be missing.

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Friday Dec 15, 2006

'Europe' stuck in my head!

I mentioned to a friend I was doing this countdown of international volunteering websites and she started singing that song by 'Europe' called ' The Final Countdown'. That was two hours ago. I can't stop singing it. And, the worst part? I only know the chorus!

Anyway. Here goes...

8) World Volunteer Web - I can spend hours browsing here. It's one of my favorites. This site supports the volunteer community by serving as a global clearinghouse for information and resources linked to volunteerism that can be used for campaigning, advocacy and networking. It is an online hub where the community can meet, share resources and coordinate activities to mobilize volunteer action in support of the Millennium Development Goals.  (BTW - Until I started poking around, I hadn't twigged that it also a UN-related site. I promise no more UN sites on the list.)

7) VolunteerMatch - This is a site aimed more for local volunteering, but you can search for opportunities that are virtual. Most of them are US-based, (certainly a good way to build up your CV if you're looking to maybe spend a semester studying at one of our finer universities) but there are a fair number of international organisations. I know i keep banging away at virtual volunteering, but, heck, we bloggers are great examples of virtual vols. (And a lovely lot we are, too). It's certainly a growing niche in the volunteer market. I can't help but find it fascinating.

Don't forget you can always check out my previous picks - A Top Ten Volunteer Site Listing

Posted by Dana ( 7:50 PM )
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