Development agency that offers professional expertise to organisations in developing countries. Information on volunteering, getting help, donations and travel service.

Organisation working for justice and the eradication of poverty. Information about its advocacy activities in the UK and Europe, and its development programmes in partnership with civil groups and governments in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and SE Asia.

Simon Poliakoff's VSO posting in Hosanna, Ethiopia. Photos, and information.

Since its formation in 1998, GVI has sent almost one hundred eco-Volunteers on overseas expeditions every year. Information on environmental and teaching placements.

Sends volunteers to a range of projects in poor communities. Annual report, project details, and information about volunteering.

Charity sending volunteers to work with communities overseas. Includes details and costs.

Organisation recruiting skilled and motivated people to work in locally initiated and managed development projects in West Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Information about programmes and fundraising.

The UK branch of Service Civil International. Information about projects world-wide, and for volunteers on short and longer-term programmes.

Enables people (of any ethnic origin) to visit and become involved in rural development projects in India for 3 weeks to 6 months. Information about programme and costs.

An international network of volunteers, field projects and offices aiding victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. Information about its activities, advocacy, and opportunities to support its programmes.

Works for sustainable development in Africa and Asia by sharing skills. Information about current vacancies, and their Action Health programme.

Development non-governmental organisation run by young people for young people, to enhance young people's wider education in the UK and India in particular through the promotion of cultural exchange between the two countries.

Develops ways of reclaiming semi-arid land and helping the lives of people living on such land, through research and experimentation, an ecological lifestyle and education. UK-registered charity.

Offers volunteer placements throughout the world in the areas of conservation, teaching and work experience. Details of countries and opportunities, and an online application form.

(Voluntary Service Overseas). An international development charity which works through volunteers. Enables people aged 17-70 to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.

Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development. Includes subscription details to their newsletter of opportunities (salaried and volunteer).