In foreign countries as well as in your home town neighborhood volunteering is becoming a very poplular way of traveling - Included here is service opportunities all over the world - Also various programs for orphanages, medical, ecological, animal, communities, construction / schools / hospitals, archaeological research and much more - The experience and reward is not just beneficial to you but to other people and/or the world environment -

You may want to quickly scroll down the bolded site headings to see if there isn't a topic for what you are looking for or appealls to you -

Ecotourism  information for you - Also listed here are web sites and organizations who can provide information worldwide and locally - Ecotourism is also part of Volunteering - On this page we have included a list of Ecotourism sites for you to explore - For a much more detailed and longer list go to this Ecotourism Page -

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1. Volunteer Sites -

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-- ACDF Nepal - http://www.acdfnepal.org.np/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - ACDF Nepal is a well-known, reputed non-profit social organization - Since 1992, It has been registered with the Government and working as legal organization -We provides affordable volunteer opportunities in areas such as teaching, health, environment and cultural exchange - It also awarded as members organization of Social Welfare council Kathmandu -

-- Bunac - http://www.bunac.org/ - Work, Volunteer and Teach Abroad - BUNAC offers a range of working holidays including a summer camp counselling programmes, flexible work and travel programmes to many countries worldwide and volunteering/teaching placements - Scroll down to page bottom for large country list -

-- BVO Nepal - http://www.bestvolunteer.org/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - It was established to link international volunteers with Nepali people in an attempt to enrich and improve the lives of Nepali people and provide a new and memorable adventure for volunteers. Our mission is to create and develop a range of dynamic opportunities that benefit the international volunteer and the communities of Nepal -

-- Cool Works - http://www.coolworks.com/volunteer/ - Volunteer Positions in the U.S. and around the World - from Alaska to Africa - short-term and long-term. And if you're not in a place in your life right now where you can do something like this, but you'd like to help a cause you believe in, check out our Make a Difference page -

-- Cosmic Volunteers - http://www.cosmicvolunteers.org/- We offer a number of different programs for hands-on, meaningful volunteer work. Check out the links below to see what the programs are all about, as well as the locations where you can do them - Animal Refuges / Clinics - Teaching - Orphanages - Healthcare -  Conservation - China - Ecuador - Kenya - Peru - Philippines - Vietnam - Ghana - India - Nepal - Thailand -

-- Cross Cultural Solutions - http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/ - It's the experience of a lifetime - Volunteer AbroadAs an international volunteer with Cross-Cultural Solutions, you're making a meaningful contribution, working side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people - You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever -

-- Cultural Embrace - http://www.culturalembrace.com/volunteer.html - We offer a wide variety of volunteer projects, including: environment/ecology, social services, orphanage & shelter assistance, construction/ maintenance, health/medical/dental, administrative, public policy, economy/business, education/tutoring, and more. Not sure what you want to do, but know you want to do something? Well, we will recommend projects and destinations that best fits your schedule, budget, skills, needs, and goals - Our programs include guaranteed placements, housing, visa and travel assistance, travel insurance, and pre-departure and local support. Projects range from one week to long-term -

-- Earth Watch - http://www.earthwatch.org/ - Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world - Today Earthwatch recruits close to 4,000 volunteers every year to collect field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more. Through this process, we educate, inspire, and involve a diversity of people, who actively contribute to conserving our planet -
 

-- Electronic Gazette for Volunteerism - http://www.volunteertoday.com/- Volunteer Today is an e-newsletter for those who manage the work of volunteers in nonprofit, government or corporate programs. Its aim is two-fold: 1) Build the capacity of individuals to organize effective volunteer programs; 2) Enhance the profession of volunteer management - Archives Search - Boards & Committees - Bookstore - Calendar of Events - Canadian Perspective - Government - Internet Resources - Management & Supervision - News - Recruitment and Organization of - Volunteers - Tech Tips - Training - Volunteer Program Evaluation Series - Who We Are - Email Us -

-- Global Neighbor Network - http://www.nabuur.com/- mission is to give communities in developing countries access to their global Neighbours via the Internet. And through these Neighbours to the huge reservoir of resources (knowledge, solutions, energy, creativity) that is available elsewhere - Bringing communities in developing countries into direct contact with committed individuals worldwide who want to assist them. These virtual Neighbours can help by finding the resources needed by the community - Volunteering in Africa - Asia - America -

--Global Vision International - http://www.gvi.co.uk/ - Looking for a unique travel experience? Make a difference in some of the world's most critical conservation and community volunteering projects with GVI. Adventurous individuals can join over 60 projects including challenging Marine Conservation and Wildlife Research expeditions in Africa and Latin America and volunteer teaching and wildlife projects in over 30 countries worldwide -

-- Global Volunteers - http://www.globalvolunteers.org/- Travel That Feeds the Soul - Choose a volunteer vacation abroad or serve on USA volunteer programs. Live and work with local people on life-affirming community development projects for one to three weeks. Extended stay options up to 40 weeks! - We support 100 host communities in 19 countries on six continents through volunteer teams year-around, project funding and child sponsorships. Serve, sponsor and support local people as a family, group or individual - Ongoing work projects: Child Care, English Teaching, Health Care, Painting and Building -

-- Green Volunteers - http://www.greenvol.com/ - The World Guide and Information Network to Voluntary Work In Nature Conservation - Green Volunteers - the World's No. 1 Source of Conservation Volunteering Opportunities! - Worldwide wildlife and conservation voluntary work... nearly 500 projects listed: short or long-term, marine or terrestrial, many with no or low cost...to protect a variety of habitats and species -

-- Habitat for Humanity International - http://www.habitat.org/- A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry. Habitat welcomes all people— regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference—to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter - Africa/Middle East - Asia/Pacific - Europe/Central Asia - Latin America/Caribbean (Spanish) -

-- Help Exchange - http://www.helpx.net/ - Australia - New Zealand - Europe - Canada - USA - International - An online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation (board and lodging) -

-- Institute for International Cooperation and Development - http://www.iicd-volunteer.org/ - IICD has trained over a 1,000 volunteers, who have taken part in development and community work with projects in Africa, Central America and Brazil -

-- Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project - http://www.kvcdp.org/- We are dedicated to improving the living conditions in our society concentratedly in Nyang'oma division (central and south sakwa locations ) - Project offers neumerous community volunteering programs  which are done by both the local and international volunteers -

-- Lindersvold School - http://www.lindersvold.dk/ - Lindersvold is a school for those who want to make a difference - People who want to wrestle with some of Africa's serious problems and who will make a committed effort where it is needed, and work together to create development - It is about fighting AIDS, poverty, racism, illiteracy, infant mortality, and unemployment - Problems that appear to be impossible to defeat and to solve. But it is possible to do something about it if people can co-operate and work together to solve them -

-- MadVenturer - http://www.madventurer.com/ - Scroll Down to Link Volunteer Abroad - The projects are away from the big cities, in RURAL COMMUNITIES, where the villagers have large visions for their future; some kids want to be footballers, some pop stars; others accountants, doctors, lawyers, business men. They value education and a chance at a better life and just need a stepping stone to get there. The Volunteers and villagers will work with each other towards a common goal. It’s a two way interaction - Uganda - Kenya - Tanzania - Ghana - Togo - Peru - Guatemala - Thailand - Sri Lanka - Fiji - Tonga - Antarctic Circle -

-- Northwest Medical Teams - http://www.nwmedicalteams.org/- What We Do - Our Philosophy - Our Strategy - Medical Services & Training - Community Health & Development - Mobile Dental (USA) - HIV/AIDS - Emergency Medical Services - Children's Ministry - Humanitarian Aid - Disaster Response - Our Partners - Our Stories -

-- Physicians Guide - http://physiciansguide.com/volnteer.html - Volunteer Humanitarian Opportunities - Long List of Physician's Volunteer websites -

-- PlanetEdu - http://www.planetedu.com/ - Click on "Volunteer" - PlanetEdu's worldwide volunteer directory provides the very best in volunteer opportunities such as social work and health education. Programs are offered in several regions of the world in several terms from a few weeks to a few years. Get there from here -

-- Projects Abroad - http://www.projects-abroad.org/ - Projects Abroad is the leading organizer of volunteer placements across five continents. We offer a diverse range of teaching, care, conservation, medical, journalism and work experience projects, plus the opportunity to become part of one of our local communities overseas -

-- Responsible Travel - http://www.responsibletravel.com/ - In the Drop Down "What type of holiday?" is "(all volunteer travel)" -

-- Serve Your World - http://www.serveyourworld.com/ - Guide to Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Work Abroad - Volunteer Stories - Volunteer Guide - Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer Organizations - Ask a Question -

-- Service Civil International - http://www.sci-ivs.org/ - Peace Through Deeds - SCI International Voluntary Workcamps - Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Mediterranean Region - Each year more than 5,000 volunteers participate in 2-3 week workcamps all over the world. Living and working together in an international group with people of various backgrounds and nationalities helps to break down barriers and prejudices between nations. You pay travel and we provide food, a place to stay, and the most amazing experience of your life - Short term 2-3 week international group workcamps and in long term 3-12 months volunteer postings in over 50 countries - Volunteers must be willing to live, work and cook together with idealists from other backgrounds and cultures. The program application fee is very inexpensive compared to many -

-- Transitions Abroad / Volunteer Abroad - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ - Click on "Volunteer Work Abroad" - Portal for Meaningful Volunteer Work and Vacations Overseas - Links to Many Other Articles and Volunteer Web Sites - Volunteer Work Abroad Programs and Vacations - Volunteering abroad is the best option for working in developing countries or for social causes anywhere. Many volunteer positions do "pay", at least room and board, and it may be possible to defer educational loans during the volunteer assignment. Typical locations include Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, Eastern and Western Europe (with international volunteer organizations). For summer workcamps or volunteer vacations, apply March-May. For long-term options like the Peace Corps, apply six to nine months in advance - Links by Country -

-- Travel Tree - http://www.traveltree.co.uk/- Looking for voluntary work abroad? Search for volunteer placements in the fields of wildlife, conservation and education in exotic locations - Search on a destination - Search on duration - Search on type of volunteer work - Search on region -

-- UN Volunteers - http://www.unv.org/ - Each year approximately 7,500 UNV volunteers supported communities, non-governmental and civil society organizations as well as governments all over the world to foster sustainable development. In more than 140 countries, UNV volunteers, the majority of whom hail from developing countries themselves, worked in key areas such as poverty reduction, crisis recovery, elections support, governance and HIV/AIDS -

-- Volunteer Abroad - http://www.volunteerabroad.com/ - What Region ? - What Country ? - What Type of Volunteer Work ? - Project Duration ? -

-- Volunteers For Peace - http://www.vfp.org/ - Our services include providing consultation and a placement service for project hosts and volunteers, linking people with projects. Our projects foster international education, voluntary service and friendship - 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. Projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together giving priority to improving life for humanity. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a project, you’ll help sow the seeds of peace. We hope that you will join us in this effort! -

-- Volunteer Match - http://www.volunteermatch.org/ - Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do. In this section, we offer resources to get you started and keep you going. Let us help you find a cause that needs your help, because it's good to be beautiful - Enter Zip Code - Enter Distance - Enter Interest Area -

-- Volunteer Travel - http://www.volunteertravel.com/ - Explorations in Travel provides volunteer work placements for students and adults from all over the world. People looking to spend an extended amount of time in an area, working on a foreign language, developing or using skills that will help in future employment, or who just want a new, challenging experience, will find a volunteer placement an invaluable opportunity. Structured language classes can be incorporated into a placement - Australia - New Zealand - Guatemala - Belize - Costa Rica - Puerto Rico - Mexico - Ecuador - Nepal - Positions include (but are not limited to) - Schools - Biological Reserves - Conservation Areas - Rainforests and Cloudforests - Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers - Sea Turtle Monitoring - Animal Shelters and Clinics - Farming & Forestry Projects - Eco-tourist Projects -

-- Volunteer Work Nepal - http://www.volunteerworkinnepal.org/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - Teaching English in Nepal while Traveling - If you want to take part in rafting, trekking, sightseeing - staying with local families - learning more about the culture / language - creating employment for the local villages people - visiting places off the beaten track - visiting local schools and orphanages - trekking - mountaineering - day hike - pony trek - biking - hunting - jungle safari - rafting - kayaking - fishing - boating /windsurfing - snow skinning - mountain flight charters - cultural tours - The program can be for: two weeks, three weeks, four weeks or six weeks -

-- World Volunteer Web - http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/- The World Volunteer Web is brought to you by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in partnership with many volunteer organizations - With a constituency comprising of over 20,000 organizations and individuals, the World Volunteer Web helps to catalyze partnerships among volunteer stakeholders from all continents - Browse Countries - http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/browse/countries.html- 100+ Listed -

-- Working Traveler Book - http://www.workingtraveler.com/- This is by Transitions Abroad - If you don't subscribe to their magazine and are interested in either working, studying, living and/or volunteering abroad there is no better magazine -

-- Himalayan Volunteers - http://www.volunteerhimalaya.org/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - Provides volunteering and internship opportunities in Nepal for travelers, international students, recent graduates and professionals - About - Program - Placements - Training - Major FAQ -

-- Nepal Volunteers - http://www.hopenhome.org/- This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - Volunteer program offers the unique opportunity to personally experience the richness of Nepal while having a direct influence on improving the quality of life - Who Are We? - Program - Placements - Training - FAQ -
 

2. EcoTourism Sites -
Part of Volunteer travel is EcoTourism Vacations - For your information listed here are some organizations specializing of volunteer activities - A Great Way to Get Additonal Information Is On the Links Pages of These Sites -

-- Eco Volunteer - http://www.ecovolunteer.org/ - Ecovolunteer is all about linking opportunities. Because we give conservation projects a chance to get the manpower they need. And nature enthusiasts the possibility to become more active - Organization - Projects - FAQ - Location - Species - Calendar - News - Africa - Asia - Latin America - North America - Europe - Oceania/New Zealand -

-- EcoTravel Vacations - /travel-vacations.htm - First Map on this page has EcoLodges Worldwide - Also has a drop down for each geographic region and country with a section for Eco & Wildlife -

-- The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) - http://www.ecotourism.org/- Many Worldwide Locations - About TIES - About Ecotourism - Membership - Travel Choice - Experts Bureau - Events - Resources - Current Projects - Business to Business - Training / Education - TIES Store - Press Room - Jobs / Interships - Travelers' Philanthropy - Bulletin Board -

-- Planeta / Global Journal of Practical Ecotourism - http://www.planeta.com/ - Premium - Partners - Travel - Education - News - About - Places - Events - Guides - Travelers - EcoTourism - Headlines - Search Site - Making Contact - Headlines -

-- The EcoTourism Portal - http://www.ecotourism.cc/- Australia - Belize - Brazil - Cambodia - Canada - Costa Rica - Dominica - Ecuador - Egypt - France - Gambia - Germany - Greece - Guatemala - India - Indonesia - Ireland - Israel - Italy - Jamaica - Kenya - Laos - Malaysia - Mexico - Morocco - Netherlands - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Pakistan - Philippines - Saba - South Africa - Spain - Sri Lanka - Sweden - Tanzania - Thailand - Turkey - United Kingdom - USA -
 

3. Travel Information Worldwide - Embassies - Medical Advisory - Shot Requirements - Jet Lag - Packing Right - Currency - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps - Bed / Breakfasts - Activities - Cyber Cafes -

Embassies Around the World -
-- http://www.escapeartist.com/embassy1/embassy1.htm- Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -
-- http://www.embassyworld.com/directories/global_telephone.html- Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -

Medical Advisory:
-- http://www.cdc.gov/travel/- all countries of the world - what to look out for - what shots you need - how to prevent medical problems before you leave and while in the country -
-- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/travel-links.html- A ton of Travel/Medical Information - Something of interest here for everyone -
-- http://www.who.int/countries/- Countries - Diseases and Risks - News - Articles - Tools - Products - Insurance -

Shot Requirements:
-- http://www.tripprep.com - Health and climate issues - shot requirements and health issues in over 200+ countries.
-- Centers for Decease Control and Prevention - Requirements and recommendations about vaccinations, and country-specific health information -http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ -
-- Travelers Medical And Vaccination Centre - Web Site:http://www.tmvc.com.au/- One of the largest providers of travel medicine services in the world, have designed a website to educate travelers on how to minimize health risks overseas -
-- MD Health - http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/- Destinations - Infectious Diseases - Illness Prevention - Special Needs - Travel Health Clinics - Useful Links - Offline Resources - Email Health Alerts - Contact Us -

Jet Lag Cures -
-- National Sleep Foundation - http://www.sleepfoundation.org/activities/-
-- http://www.jetlag.org/ - Jet lag - what is it? Jet lag - what causes it? Who gets jet lag? Techniques for reducing jet lag -
-- http://www.outsidein.co.uk/jetlag.htm- also click on " Do-it-Yourself Jet Lag calculator for your next journey "  - 2/3rds down the page -

-- World Airports - http://www.azworldairports.com/ -

-- Packing Check List - /acc/checklst.htm- Before you go - Health care needs - Wash kit - Clothing - Some big basics - Miscellaneous - Extra Gear - Other -
-- Packing Lite - http://www.onebag.com/- What to take - What to take it in - How to pack it -
-- Packing for a Trip -http://webfoot.com/travel/tips/pack.take.html- The number-one rule in  packing for a trip, unless you have hired several football players to carry your gear for you, is to pack lightly. Many good tips.
-- What To Pack - http://www.backpackeurope.com/tips/packing/- Packing Philosophy - Packing List - Clothes for travel in fall/winter - Clothes for travel in the spring/summer - Travel Necessities - Optional Stuff - Packing Tips - Special Packing Advice for Female Travelers -

Disabled Travelers Information - http://www.access-able.com - Providing Access Information To  Mature And Disabled Travelers.

Newspapers - "The Paper Boy - Delivering the World's Best Newspapers to Your Desktop"http://www.thepaperboy.com-

Currency: 164 Currencies Converted in 4 languages - http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic- by far the most complete Currency site after reviewing 11 currency sites. Check it out and you'll be pleased as it converts both ways(your currency to another - another currency to yours) with just a click.

Time: http://www.hilink.com.au/times/

Time in the World:
-- http://www.worldtimeserver.com/country.asp-
-- http://www.timeticker.com/- Lists Current Time and All Countries in that Time Zone -
-- http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/-

Weather:
-- http://www.weather.com/weather/us/states.html- current and 5 day forecast.
-- http://www.intellicast.com/weather/usa/- current and 4 day forecast. Not as many cities as --
-- http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wreg.htm- good international cities - 5 day forecast

Climate:
-- http://www.worldclimate.com/ -

Maps:
-- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html-
-- http://www.worldatlas.com/ -
-- Can Order Maps - http://www.omnimap.com/-

Away from home? Need a doctor? - http://www.hoteldocs.com/-

Hotels/Information taking Pets - http://www.traveldog.com/- Welcome to TravelDog. We provide the most up-to-date information on traveling with your dog. Web site catagories = Accommodations - Dog CAMPS! - Doggie Daycare - Kennels - Petsitters - Pet Transport - Travel Agent! - Products - Travel Tips - What's New at TravelDog?

Bed & Breakfasts -
-- Bed & Breakfast Directory Search - http://innformation.com/ -
-- Internet Directory of Bed & Breakfasts - http://www.innsite.com/ -

Caretaker Gazette - http://www.caretaker.org/ - The GAZETTE provides its subscribers with more than 600 property caretaking opportunities each year. PUBLISHED SINCE 1983, each issue has 100+ caretaking/housesitting positions in 30+ states and 15+ foreign countries.

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Your volunteer service guide describing your opportunity abroad and various organization's programs - The information listed below gives you the various organizations, what they do, where they go and the other details you would like to know -

 In foreign countries as well as in your home town neighborhood volunteering is becoming a very poplular way of traveling - Included here is service opportunities all over the world - Also various programs for orphanages, medical, ecological, animal, communities, construction / schools / hospitals, archaeological research and much more - The experience and reward is not just beneficial to you but to other people and/or the world environment -

You may want to quickly scroll down the bolded site headings to see if there isn't a topic for what you are looking for or appealls to you -

Ecotourism  information for you - Also listed here are web sites and organizations who can provide information worldwide and locally - Ecotourism is also part of Volunteering - On this page we have included a list of Ecotourism sites for you to explore - For a much more detailed and longer list go to this Ecotourism Page-

If you have any information we could add here please contact us at = Post on Add Your Info Page-

Have a great time - you won't regret it - you will want to do it again and again -