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The organisations listed in this section are not necessarily endorsed or approved by do-it. You should research organisations carefully before making any commitments.

All organisations are UK-based charities, public sector or not-for-profit unless otherwise stated.

Asian Foundation for Philanthropy

Working with British Asians who want to be an integral part of social change and development in South Asia.

ATD Fourth World

Working alongside families living in poverty.

The book bus

Volunteer with a mobile library and book distribution service for disadvantaged children in Zambia.

Challenges Worldwide (CWW)

CWW offers bespoke international voluntary assignment for skilled individuals to work in emerging economies. These are tailored to the specific skills and interests of volunteers.

Cross-Cultural Solutions (Private company)

American-based organisation (with offices in the UK) offering up to twelve-week programmes in ten countries.

Child Action Nepal

Teach English in an Nepalise orphanage.

Dave Squared Volunteering 

Volunteer on a number of projects in Ghana.

Ecoteer 

Worldwide voluneering opportunities. Projects range from conservation, ecotourism, teaching, farm and humanitarian aid. 

E.I.L.

Cultural and educational charity offering fully-funded EVS placements for 18-25 year olds and volunteering placements for all ages. Also group programmes and homestay options.

The Epiphany Trust

Helping disadvantaged and disabled children.

GapGuru (private company)

Gap year opportunities in Asia, Africa, South America and Eastern Europe. Volunteer projects and internships abroad.

Global Vision International (private company)

Offer opportunities on environmental and community projects in over 35 countries worldwide.

Globalteer

Offering opportunities in South East Asia and South America.

The Great Generation

Offers short-term (1-2 week) projects in Uganda, Jordan and India developed and chosen by the communities themselves ensuring their instant relevance, impact and sustainability.

Great Orangutan Project (private company)

Volunteer at an Orangutan rehabilitation centre and promote ecotourism to the local Iban tribes in Borneo.

Great Marine Project (private company)

Help prevent the Green Turtles of Perhentian, Malaysia from going extinct.

Help to educate

Help students practice their English in a school or hostel in Nepal.

ICYE-UK

Long term (6 months-1 year) and short term (2 weeks- 3 months) volunteering opportunities worldwide.

Idealist.org

American-based organisation offering opportunities worldwide.

Intervol 

Database of overseas opportunities (free registration required) - run by Timebank.

i-to-i TEFL (private company)

Making worthwhile travel experiences widely available through opportunities to volunteer and work abroad.

Volunteers for Rural India

Flexible and low-cost opportunities to learn more about development work in rural India.

Kiya Survivors

Volunteer in Peru helping abused or abandoned young people.

Mercy Ships

Give time and energy to serve the world's poorest people.

Mondo Challenge (private company)

The Career Break specialist. Community-based volunteer projects in Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe. Opportunities in business development, women empowerment, childcare and much more.

Ndoro's Childrens Charities

Volunteer in Ghana or Zimbabwe as a teacher, orphanage work on in a local health centre.

Oasis UK

Use your skills to make a lasting impact in some of the worlds poorest communities.

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)

One-week to three-month volunteer projects in Belize, Cambodia, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Thailand.  

Projects abroad (private company)

The leading global organiser of overseas voluntary work placements offering volunteers a variety of projects and full overseas support.

Que Rico!

Que Rico delivers lasting change in Bolivia and Cambodia through their volunteers.

Raleigh

Volunteering opportunities for people of all backgrounds and nationalities on sustainable environmental, community and adventure projects overseas.

Schoolhouse Volunteering

English teaching placements in Sri Lanka and India for English speaking volunteers of all ages.

SPW 

Join African and Asian volunteers on Health Education and Environmental Awareness programmes in rural schools in Africa and Asia.

Tenteleni

Tenteleni is an entirely volunteer-run charity that sends UK university and further education college students to Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa and Zanzibar to volunteer on grass-roots education and community projects.

Travellers Worldwide (private company)

Rewarding voluntary placements in 20 countries. Over 300 projects in teaching, conservation, sports coaching, care and more. Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Starts from £595 for two weeks including accommodation, food, travel and 24/7 support.

Trekforce Expeditions (private company)

Conservation and teaching expeditions in the rainforests of Central America and East Malaysia.

UNA Exchange

Choose from more than 60,000 opportunities worldwide.

UNV Online Volunteering

Volunteer overseas...from the comfort of your own home.

Village by village

Volunteer with locals who are living in poverty in remote rural vilages in Ghana, West Africa.

Village to village

Learn about life in rural Africa and make a contribution to local organisations.

Volunteer Africa

A variety of projects all over Africa.

Volunteers for Mental Health

Opportunities for outstanding health or social care professionals keen to use their skills and experience to help some of the most vulnerable people in Europe.

Volunteer Uganda

Make a real difference to peoples' lives in rural Uganda and help with teaching and HIV prevention.

2Way Development

Work as a skilled volunteer in grassroots development organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Winant Clayton

Support disadvantaged groups in London and New York.

 

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