Environmental Projects:
Frontier — www.frontier.ac.uk. Frontier offer an array of environmental conservation
and education projects across the world. They also offer a lot of
other international programmes based in the community and at
grassroots level. They a large organisation with many years expe-
rience and enough projects to cater for anyone's taste.
Raleigh International— http://www.raleighinternational.org/about-raleigh/
sustainability. Raleigh International offer some great
sustainability programmes across the world. Generally
they work in partnership with the local communities to
develop projects. Also if you are over 25 years old there
are opportunities to lead your own sustainability expe-
ditions!
Conservation Volunteers - www.conservationvolunteers.com.au. Conservation Volun-
teers recruits volunteers from Australia, New Zealand and around the world to work
on important environmental and wildlife conservation projects.
Founded in 1982, the non-profit organisation has grown to become
the largest practical conservation organisation in Australasia with
offices in most capital cities and many regional centres across Austral-
ia and New Zealand. They give people the chance to connect with the
environment. So if you’d like to get involved and make a difference,
follow the link above.
Artistic Projects
Performing Arts Abroad - http://www.performingartsabroad.com/
volunteer-opportunities. Experience the power of international ser-
vice and appreciate the impact that performing arts can make on
communities around the world. You’ll directly contribute to many
forms of development by focusing on empowerment, self-expression,
and self-confidence through music, dance, or theatre.
Cultural Canvas — www.culturalcanvas.com. Looking for
volunteers for projects in Thailand from a wide-range of
backgrounds and experiences. The only requirement is an
enthusiasm for what they do and an appreciation of the
arts as a tool for social change. There are opportunities for
art therapists, musicians, writers, office assistants, and eve-
rything in between.
Art Relief International - http://artrelief.net/ Art changes lives. It is
both a powerful means of expression and a recognized means of ther-
apy – two things our participants badly need in their lives. ARI works
to cultivate creativity, create an atmosphere of inclusion for groups
that are often cast out and ignored, and encourage social change.
All-Round Volunteer Projects (International)
Youth Challenge International — www.yci.org. Youth Challenge Interna-
tional is a leading global youth development organization that promotes
youth innovation to drive positive change.
Building on over 20 years of experience, our
community development programs are de-
signed to meet the needs of youth affected
by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership
and the environment.
Worldwide Helpers — www.worldwidehelpers.org. Worldwide Helpers
gives volunteers & organisations the power to share, connect and make a
difference. With a large selection of projects in an array of countries, its a
volunteering network worth checking out.
UNA Exchange — www.unaexchange.org. UNA Exchange offers thousands of opportunities to volunteers on a huge range of projects in over 60 countries worldwide. You will take part in a locally run and initiated project where you will mix with volunteers from across the world and make a real contribution to that local community. Supporting local communities on projects covering environmental, education and social needs.