Increasingly, companies are recognizing the perks of corporate volunteering. Bosses know that it is a strategic decision and bring in bottom-line benefits into the company. Tory Johnson, workplace contributor for the television programme "Good Morning America", gives pointers on how you can convince your employers to support corporate volunteering initiatives.  Read article

If you've thought of spending some time doing volunteer work or teaching overseas, your twenties may be the time to pursue it. For many, the age offers a unique period of financial and personal independence.  Read article

The former US president says each of us can change the world by donating time and money. In this video, Bill Clinton talks about how to make a difference and the explosion of volunteerism in the US.  Visit site

Volunteerism is a long-standing tradition in Bolivia, with more than 300 organizations working with volunteers.  Author Geoffrey Groesbeck briefly outlines volunteers' contribution to Bolivia's development and provides some links on finding volunteering opportunities within the country.  Read article

Travel information company Lonely Planet recently launched a volunteering handbook,"Volunteer: A Travellers Guide to Making a Difference Around the World".   Read article

Consider these tips wisely before volunteering, from the USA Freedom Corps.   Read article

It's not just college students, and not just for one week in March: Whole families, retired couples, and single thirty-somethings are using their vacation time to volunteer. The Christian Science Monitor has compiled web resources and stories to help you make your vacation more meaningful.  Read article

This ‘How-To Guide’ was prepared by a National United Nations Volunteers (NUNV) volunteer who was appointed as Coordinator of Conference Volunteers for the 29th IAVE World Volunteer Conference held in New Delhi from 9 to 14 November 2006.  Its intention is to provide guidance for future volunteer coordinators bearing in mind that suggestions made are case specific and may need to be modified in light of the requirements of a particular assignment/conference.    Visit site

Airdrop Assist, a newly-formed nonprofit school, aims at meeting the gap between volunteers and the rigors of remote-area volunteerism, among other things. The potential volunteer is someone who savors the outdoors, accessible only by airdrop in some places, and who is willing to endure hardship while providing humanitarian aid to those in need.   Visit site

Alternative travel can be one of the most educational, inspiring, and exciting things you do in your lifetime. OneWorld U.S. has compiled a list of volunteer and travel opportunities offered by their nonprofit partners to make it easier for potential volunteers to find something that matches their interests.  Visit site