River of Life: Journal of International Volunteers supports organizations around the world in sending volunteers, who use their knowledge and skills, to assist NGOs and communities in international development. Links are provided so you may visit the organizations that resonate with your interests and goals.

ACDI/VOCA: A private, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries. Offering a comprehensive range of technical assistance services, ACDI/VOCA addresses the most pressing and intractable development problems. ACDI/VOCA has 40 years of experience sending professionals overseas as volunteer consultants providing technical assistance with field projects in agribusiness, enterprise development, community development, food security and financial services

Able Volunteers International Fund (AVIF): An innovative online charity (based in the UK), assisting with sustainable development via online & onsite volunteering in rural Kenya, East Africa. Being virtual means negligible administration costs for worldwide impact. AVIF believes in efficiency, honesty and transparency.

Africa & Asia Venture: Established in 1993, and based in the UK, Aventure places volunteers from around the globe into worthwhile gap year and volunteer projects all over the developing world.

Child Family Health International: Leading nongovernmental organization (NGO) placing health science students on global health education programs in ways that are socially responsible and financially just. Model best global health education practices which demonstrate a priority commitment to community engagement and local integrity.

Cross-Cultural Solutions: An international NGO (non-governmental organization) operating volunteer abroad programs in 12 countries around the world. Since 2001, we have been selected as the partner-of-choice to operate the CARE Corps program. CARE is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian organizations and works in more than 60 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

CUSO-VSO: A non-profit development agency that works through volunteers. They  send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. North America’s leading international development organization that places people of all ages who have the hands-on know-how and perspectives needed to work with organizations working to overcome poverty. The causes of disadvantage and inequity are complicated, and volunteering is not a panacea to poverty – but we think it can be an important part of the solution.

Globe Aware: 100% volunteer-funded non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, that coordinates, organizes and leads volunteer vacations, service vacations, working holidays and service trips.

Global Citizens Network: Works to promote peace, justice and respect through cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation. With 17 years of experience arranging cross-cultural expeditions for globally-minded participants, GCN provides a truly unique travel experience emphasizing understanding and service learning. We are committed to enhancing quality of life around the world while preserving indigenous cultures, traditions and ecologies.

Global Service Corps: Leader in the field of international volunteering designing and implementing effective volunteer programs and community development service-learning programs in Africa and Asia since 1993. GSC community training and development programs are offered year round, from two weeks to one year, in HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, International Public Health, Cultural & Buddhist Immersion, Orphanage Care, and Teach English Abroad. Through the development of these community training programs, GSC has also attained NGO status and is a respected international development organization.

Orphanage Outreach: Since 1994, over 5000 volunteers have joined Orphanage Outreach in the Dominican Republic. Inidividual volunteers from over 100 schools and churches have paticipated, as have organized teams from many colleges and universities, high schools, and churches. We work hard to make sure your basic logistical needs are taken care of. As an individual volunteer or group leader, we don’t want you to have to focus on where you next shower, meal, or bus ride will come from.We want you to focus on what you are there for, to make a difference with the Dominican people.

Projects Abroad: Sends volunteers to more than 20 countries to do more than 100 different internships and service projects. Founded in 1992, has grown to a team of 200 people around the world that sends 3500 volunteers annually. Volunteers can go at any time, for as long as they wish. Most popular programs include: environmental conservation, archaeology and cultural preservation, teaching English, care work in orphanages, as well as medical and nursing projects.

ProWorld Service Corps: ProWorld promotes social and economic development, empowers communities, and cultivates educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Latin America. All programs are based on hands-on community-driven development projects.

Raleigh International: A leading youth and education charity since 1984 with expeditions that have inspired over 30,000 people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to be all they can be, helping them develop new skills, friendships and volunteer to make a genuine difference to communities and environments across the world.

Travel Alive: Provide meaningful travel experiences for international volunteers and language students in exchange programs that greatly benefit both the volunteers and the people they meet. Study Spanish, live with a local family, volunteer and fully immerse in communities in Nicaragua and Ecuador. Welcome individuals, groups and families of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels who want to experience life as local families do and hope to make a difference in the lives of others.

WorldTeach: Non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach was founded by a group of Harvard students in 1986, in response to the need for educational assistance in developing countries. Since its inception, WorldTeach has placed thousands of volunteer educators in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific. Based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University, WorldTeach offers the benefits of a well-established volunteer organization, while also providing more comprehensive, personalized support and training as a small NGO.