The mission of Volunteer Nepal National Group is to mobilize and sensitize women and youth on the issues affecting them and how to utilize the resources available in order to promote and support sustainable self-help projects focusing on advancement of women and youth initiatives, income generating activities, human development and environmental conservation efforts. We provides volunteer service opportunities for people who are genuinely interested in learning about a new and different community and culture while contributing their time and skills to benefit worthwhile community service throughout Nepal.  Visit site

An organization owned and run by Sri Lankans from their own country, Volunteer International brings volunteers from around the world to place them in media, conservation, hospitality, and the fashion industry programmes. Assignments  are available for three or six months at a cost of £1495 to £2395. In addition, online application requires a deposit of £175.  Visit site

Volunteer Solutions helps volunteers, nonprofit agencies, corporations, event organizers, and volunteer centres get connected through a volunteer matching application.   Visit site

Voluntary workcamps are community-building projects involving local and international volunteers. The three-week assignment, located in one of the 15 camps scattered around the country, usually involves building schools, organizing an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign and planting trees.  Visit site

The Volunteering for Literacy initiative, developed by Volunteering South Australia, was designed to bring together volunteers involved in literacy work. The initiative serves to support and acknowledge the work of volunteers in literacy, whether in schools, prisons, community centres or settlement services. In addition, the initiative’s website will soon list vacancies for organizations seeking literacy volunteers.   Visit site

Comhlámh’s Volunteering Options programme aims to develop best practice in the growing sector of overseas volunteering, and to support volunteers in a longer-term commitment to development.   Visit site

A variety of online services to support non-profit, volunteer, and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Visited by thousands of visitors every day, it has become an important recruiting tool for over 30,000 non-profits working in areas such as health, crisis support, hunger and children. Offers over 35,000 opportunities.  Visit site

VFP promotes international voluntary service as an effective means of intercultural education and community service. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental decay facing our planet. Voluntary service projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together giving priority to improving life for all humanity. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a project, you will help sow the seeds of peace. We hope that you will join us in this effort!  Visit site

Volunteers in Health Care (VIH) seeks to identify organizations across the United States that use clinical volunteers; provide technical assistance and small grants to such organizations; link organizations with each other, creating a communication and resource network; and inform public policy.  Visit site

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programmes and opportunities for individual and community involvement. From rural America to inner-city neighbourhoods, it helps youths at risk, frail elderly, abused and neglected children, people with disabilities, homeless individuals and many others.  Visit site