TOPIC: VOLUNTEERING (95)

The Citizen Forum

http://www.kansalaisareena.fi

The Citizen Forum is a volunteer association, which works towards active citizenship and participation, and promotes voluntary activity as well as cooperation between different actors within the voluntary sector in Finland.

The Volunteer Centre

http://www.frivillighed.dk/Webnodes/English/296

The Volunteer Centre in Denmark was established in 1992 on a national basis to promote and support the development of voluntary social work in Denmark.

Good Deeds Day

http://www.good-deeds-day.org

Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of good deeds. 
All over the world, hundreds of thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and positively change the world.

Ruach-Tova

http://www.ruachtova.org/

Ruach-Tova is the one-stop shop for any individual, group or organization wishing to volunteer, and for any person, group or organization requiring aid. Ruach-Tova took upon itself the task of developing volunteerism in Israel - and to do so, we provide counseling, guidance and assistance to both the volunteers and the recipients of their help.

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Project 10

http://p10.qc.ca

Project 10 works to promote the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed and questioning youth and adults 14-25.

WWOOF-World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

http://www.wwoof.org

WWOOF is a world wide network of organisations. We link volunteers with organic farmers, and help people share more sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is an exchange - In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. 

vinspired

Thinking about volunteering? From stewarding at the biggest music festivals, helping out at football clubs, or even helping to stop cyber bullying from comfort of your own home - however and whenever you want to make a difference, the vinspired app helps you give something back.

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Vinspired, App

Al!ve (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement)

http://www.volunteeralive.org

AL!VE serves to enhance and sustain the spirit of volunteering in America by fostering collaboration and networking, promoting professional development, and providing advocacy for leaders in community engagement. AL!VE is the essential professional resource and advocate for those who engage, motivate, and celebrate volunteers and their vital contributions to our society.

Projects Abroad

http://www.projects-abroad.org

Projects Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world. Founded in 1992, we send over 8,000 people abroad each year on a variety of service projects and internships overseas.  All participants receive unparalleled in-country support from our full-time, professional staff to ensure that the experience is safe, worthwhile and fun.

Doing Good Together

http://www.doinggoodtogether.org

Doing Good Together aims to inspire and equip people to raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism and an intentional effort to practice kindness. DGT was founded on the belief that when parents engage with their children in community service, they pass along the spirit of giving and goodness to their sons and daughters, strengthen families, and raise a new generation of volunteers and philanthropists and help create a kind-hearted world.

Network for Good

http://www1.networkforgood.org

We make it as easy to donate and volunteer online as it is to shop online, and we make it simple and affordable for all nonprofits, of any size, to recruit donors and volunteers via the Internet.

United Planet

http://www.unitedplanet.org

As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders.

Global Volunteer Network

http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects around the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in 21 countries throughout South America, Africa and Asia.

United We Serve

http://www.serve.gov

United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools,  

HandsOn Network

http://www.handsonnetwork.org

HandsOn Network, an enterprise of Points of Light, is the largest network of 250 volunteer action centers that extend to 16 countries around the world. These centers help people find and engage in volunteer opportunities in their local communities. They focus on innovative approaches to leveraging individual and corporate time and talent to solve community challenges. They also partner with more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations to manage volunteer resources, and developing the leadership capacity of volunteers. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $626 million.