This research investigates the current international development context and the characteristics, contributions and recognition of international volunteers who serve, through independent international volunteer cooperation organisations (IVCOs), for at least one year in development and sustainability work.   Read article

In 2007, ICP conducted a study of innovative youth volunteer programs based on 22 case studies from 17 countries around the world. The study was commissioned by v, a UK-based volunteering charity.  Read article

The second volume of Service Enquiry examines the role of public policy in developing the voluntary sector in Latin America and the Carribic. The publication also offers a range of insights on the potential for partnership between the state, civil society agencies, faith-based organisations and the private sector in strengthening democratic practice, combating poverty and reducing wealth disparities through service and volunteering.    Read article

This 18-month research project (June 2005 – December 2006) was aimed at addressing the lack of knowledge about migrant volunteering, including third country nationals' concepts of, and attitude towards, volunteering and national policies and actions that facilitate these activities. It was led by Volunteering England, and co-ordinated by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV).  Read article

VOSESA has conducted a cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in five southern African countries: Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The study focused on the form and extent of civic service programmes in these countries.  Read article

This document is the final report of a review that explored the implementation of IFRC's volunteering programme, Volunteer 2005, and how volunteers are managed in seven National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in South Asia and South East Asia.  Read article

This report analyzes the existing models for the public promotion of volunteerism, including legislation, and compares the design of policies and institutions from various countries particularly in Latin America.  Read article

This 2001 publication of an European network evaluates youth volunteering in different European countries on the basis of national studies done and to propose concrete actions to promote it on both European and national level.  Visit site

Published in August 1997 by the Institute for Research and Information on Volunteering (IRIV), this study provides an overview of volunteering in France, Europe and abroad (mainly North America). It focuses on the economic, social and political implications of voluntary action.  Visit site