Links for Change provides a linking service to organizations and to potential volunteers. Volunteers and charities do not only receive a full linking service for volunteer placements, but also support and advice throughout the placement period and printable resources.  Visit site

Requires volunteers for orphanages and schools in Ghana. Main site in German - see also volunteerghana.wordpress.com for English.  Visit site

The Lotus Children’s Home in Kathmandu, Nepal, cares for children through the support of both local and international volunteers, and ensures that the children receive a proper education. For international volunteers, language and culture classes are provided during the beginning of their stay. Both short and long-term volunteers are welcome, and the length of time to volunteer is up to each volunteer.  Visit site

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.  MSF provides aid where it is most needed, regardless of race, religion, or politics, and strives to raise awareness of the plight of the people we assist.  MSF teams are composed of international volunteers and skilled local staff. Together, they work closely with national medical professionals and cooperate with other aid organisations.  A private non-profit association, MSF is an international network with offices in 19 countries.  Visit site

Mercy Ships is a global charity providing developing countries with free medical and surgical services. It also helps local communities develop sustainable water, sanitation and education programs. The charity operates the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, staffed with volunteer doctors, nurses, engineers and agriculturists who visit ports in some of the world’s poorest countries.  Visit site

The MJA school in Uganda improves the life of HIV/AIDS orphanes or children of poor families through education, and is additionally able to create jobs for local youths. The school hosts local volunteers as well as volunteers from around the world that are willing to help in educational and cultural programmes.   Visit site

MSID is an academic study abroad program with emphasis on grassroots internships, the study of development and research. Enrollment options include fall semester, spring semester and full academic year.  Visit site

Database of local volunteer opportunities in Canada. Volunteers can update their contact information, sign up for new volunteer activities, view their volunteer schedule, let the volunteer manager know when they are available and log their volunteer hours.   Visit site

Nabuur Foundation matches online volunteers with local communities (“Villages”) in developing countries. Visitors are invited to become virtual neighbours of these Villages and help in their need of information.  Visit site

Mexican voluntary service organization based in San Cristobal de las Casas.
The organization proposes short and long term voluntary service placements around the themes of ecology, water and forest management and minority empowerment. (In English and Spanish).  Visit site