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Carl Peterson's Accelerated Schools
Provides multi-language online and in-class reading instruction to help promote global literacy. Volunteers are asked to translate & proofread pages into English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS)
Offers faith-based volunteer opportunities for men and women with varying skills, to help others in need of volunteer service. Database of short and long-term opportunities, in US and abroad.
CIEE USA
Operates work, study and teach abroad programs for students, teachers and young people. Includes a listing of current opportunities.
CityCares
An alliance of volunteer organizations working to build community in the US through service and civic engagement.
CoachArt
Finds coaches and teachers to volunteer to improve the quality of life for children with life-threatening illnesses by providing free, personal lessons in the arts and athletics.
CollegeCorps
Volunteer scheme which places fully funded undergraduate interns from the US in projects in the developing world, to promote the United Nations Millennium Goals and increase awareness among college students.
Council of Religious Volunteer Agencies (CRVA )
An association of faith-based volunteer organizations placing people in the U.S. and around the world - includes links to members' websites.
Dept. of State, International Information Programs
Volunteerism in the United States.
Doctor to Doctor
Provides assistance to medical professionals in underserved places around the world. Volunteers are medical professionals who travel abroad to meet with their colleagues in other countries. Information, photos and contact details.
Experience Corps
Americans older than 55 years tutor and mentor children in urban public schools across the country.
Global Volunteers
Sends volunteers to work on short-term development projects worldwide; also seeks volunteers for posting in the US. Includes history, application information, and listing of opportunities.
Impact Online
Helping people get involved in their community - information about volunteering and a database of environment-related opportunities.
International Executive Service Corps
Not-for-profit organization that recruits and assigns U.S. volunteer experts to assist businesses in developing and emerging-market countries worldwide.
Join Hands Day
A national volunteer day every June that teams youth and adults in service projects to communities.
Kids Care Clubs
Kids working together to help others in their communities and world. Youth community service projects for kids, schools, churches, synagogues and community centers.
Latreia: Serving God and Community
A service ministry which seeks to connect volunteers to localized service programs throughout the United States.
Medical Training Worldwide
Volunteer placements for U.S. doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to teaches modern surgery and medicine and run clinics in developing countries.
PAVE - Promoting America's Volunteer Efforts
A network for volunteers across America to learn more about how they can help out in their communities. Helps connect prospective volunteers with volunteer projects in their area.
Points of Light Foundation
A Washington, D.C. based, non-profit organization working in communities throughout the United States through a network of over 500 Volunteer Centers.
Pro Bono Los Angeles
A collaboration promoting volunteer opportunities at more than 27 legal nonprofit organizations primarily serving low-income and underrepresented individuals and families throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
Sequim Cares
People helping people and the environment. A growing database of opportunities for individuals motivated to offer their services for the benefit of the community.
SERVEnet
Every day, brings thousands of volunteers and community organizations together online.
Spark - Partnership for Service
An organization incorporating Jewish service learning into projects to build community, with resources for those seeking volunteer opportunities to strengthen their Jewish identity.
Students For Change
A non-profit corporation that works with student volunteers to create sustainable communities. Programs emphasize the use of information technology.
The Greer Lawrance Foundation
A charitable organization offering mostly outdoor volunteer opportunities in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
The Holiday Project
On Christmas, Chanukah, and on other holidays throughout the year, this organization offers volunteers the opportunity to visit with people in nursing homes, hospitals, and other community establishments.
Volunteers for Social Service (VSS)
Offers opportunities in the US and internationally for volunteers in community self-help projects, combined with self-development, meditation and yoga.
Volunteers of America
National, nonprofit, spiritually-based organization providing local human service programs. Locations, programs, and advocacy.
Women in Progress
US organization placing volunteers to assist women in Ghana and grow their micro-enterprises. Information on activities, projects, and opportunities for volunteers and internships.