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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.
This organisation offers various trips for young people to do 3-month's overseas volunteering, backed up with volunteering in the UK afterwards
Asian Foundation for Philanthropy
Working with British Asians who want to be an integral part of social change and development in South Asia.
Assumption Lay Volunteer Programme
Opportunities around the world for a minimum one year placement.
Working alongside families living in poverty.
A range of volunteering opportunities both in the UK and India. Currently recruiting for volunteers to help on a photography project.
A Christian charity working in over 35 countries offering volunteer, gap year, and short-term team placements from two weeks to two years.
Volunteer with a mobile library and book distribution service for disadvantaged children in Zambia.
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.
Teach English in an Nepalise orphanage.
The Christina Noble Children's Foundation
Work in Vietnam and Mongolia helping disadvantaged street children.
Dave Squared Volunteering is a UK registered charity that aims to ensure that the people of the Volta Region, in Ghana, can fulfil their potential and have every opportunity to succeed.
We focus on the promotion of education and physical activity to do this using a mixture of grants and volunteers.
Worldwide voluneering opportunities. Projects range from conservation, ecotourism, teaching, farm and humanitarian aid.
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.
Helping disadvantaged and disabled children.
A number of opportunities all over the world.
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.
Offering opportunities in South East Asia and South America.
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.
Help students practice their English in a school or hostel in Nepal.
Help on a number of short term building projects all over the world.
i-to-i Volunteer and Adventure Travel (private company)
Making worthwhile travel experiences widely available through opportunities to volunteer and work abroad. You can join over 20,000 volunteer-travelers and help make a difference abroad. Whether you want to get your hands dirty building houses, get up close and personal with endangered lion cubs or help local communities, i-to-i has the experience that's sure to make your holiday one to remember.
Long term (6 months-1 year) and short term (2 weeks- 3 months) volunteering opportunities worldwide.
American-based organisation offering opportunities worldwide.
Inspire Volunteer (private company)
Inspire offers diverse volunteer projects across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Volunteer abroad with Inspire to match your skills and aspirations to projects in genuine need. Projects include volunteer teaching, childcare, healthcare, conservation, business and community work.
Database of overseas opportunities (free registration required) - run by Timebank.
Volunteer in Peru helping abused or abandoned young people.
Give time and energy to serve the world's poorest people.
Volunteer in Ghana or Zimbabwe as a teacher, orphanage work on in a local health centre.
Use your skills to make a lasting impact in some of the worlds poorest communities.
Original Volunteers (private company)
A number of projects all over the world
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 delivers lasting change in Bolivia and Cambodia through their volunteers.
Volunteering opportunities for people of all backgrounds and nationalities on sustainable environmental, community and adventure projects overseas.
Real Gap Experience (private company)
Real Gap Experience offers over 200 trips around the world so whatever type of volunteer work you're looking for we can help. No experience is required but you will need a sense of adventure. Full support and back up is provided 24/7 and food, accommodation and transport is all organised and included in the package.
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. They offer a range of short and long-term structured international placements for young people wanting to gain practical experience of working in the development sector or simply looking for a meaningful volunteering experience overseas.
Set Them Free International UK
Recruiting volunteers for a number of projects in Uganda.
SL Volunteers is a Volunteer Orgnisation in Sri Lanka, set up by recent graduates. Their aims are to provide affordable volunteering opportunities for students and graduates whilst making a positive impact in the communities in which they serve. All volunteers are required to undergo a series of in-country training sessions run by local NGO's and charity workers, such as basic Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), working with children and people with special needs.
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.
Flexible and low-cost opportunities to learn more about development work in rural India.
Choose from more than 60,000 opportunities worldwide.
Volunteer overseas...from the comfort of your own home.
Volunteer with locals who are living in poverty in remote rural vilages in Ghana, West Africa.
Learn about life in rural Africa and make a contribution to local organisations.
A variety of projects all over Africa.
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.
Make a real difference to peoples' lives in rural Uganda and help with teaching and HIV prevention.
Work as a skilled volunteer in grassroots development organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Support disadvantaged groups in London and New York. Applications now open for the summer of 2011.
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