Adventure travel holidays which include a few days in a local community contributing to a project.

CANADEM connects international agencies to Canadian experts. Established in 1996 with funding from the Canadian Department of Global Affairs to respond to staffing requests from international peace operations, Canada's Civilian Reserve: --Manages a national roster of over 8000 Canadians skilled in human rights, civil society democratization, elections, rule of law,...

As a part of its activities, UNV opens up opportunities for professional women and men to serve as UNV volunteers and contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

On an Earthwatch expedition, participants will be volunteering their time and energy to scientific field research or a conservation project in one of 50 countries around the world. Applicants don

Quest's 3-month gap trips to Africa and Latin America combine project volunteering and an adventure expedition. In Latin America participants get an additional language phase at the beginning of their trip. 3-month gap trips include conservation work as well as community development. Shorter marine conservation projects are also available and...

VentureCo specializes in gap year and career break adventures; all of the programmes are about working within a group, helping developing communities and exploring off the beaten track. VentureCo provides travel with a purpose in the company of like-minded travellers. The company's combination ventures consist of three aspects: cultural orientation...

Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. (IVI) helps volunteers from over 16 countries to participate in the many and varied volunteer placements available in an increasing number of lands around the world. Projects include social and community services as well as sustainable environmental conservation and management.

MSF staff work at the forefront of emergency medical care for populations in need. As well as providing primary healthcare for people suffering from endemic diseases and neglect, MSF also performs surgery, rehabilitates hospitals and clinics, runs nutrition and sanitation programs, trains local medical personnel and provides mental health...

Global Village volunteers work alongside families in need to build simple, decent, affordable homes in communities around the world. A Global Village trip can be a life changing experience for you, the community you visit, and the families whose lives are changed because of your work. Help build a home...

Since 1964, their volunteers have provided business expertise to enterprises in 130 developing countries. It has earned them the well-deserved reputation of "goodwill ambassadors." Volunteer Experts (VEs) conduct many of their technical and managerial assistance projects overseas. VEs that successfully complete assignments derive enormous satisfaction from helping businesses and...