National & International Service
Opportunities and
Service Learning Resources

 
The following is an edited, abridged version of a handout compiled and provided by the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Clicking on the Center's logo above will take you to the it's website. The Center can also be reached at 716 Langdon St., Rm. 154 – Red Gym, Madison, WI  53706-1400; ph 608.263.2432; email morgridge@union.wisc.edu.
 
Organization Website & Description
AEON

www.aeonet.com
Dedicated to the development of English language education in Japan.

American Friends Service Committee

www.afsc.org
Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service.

Amerispan Unlimited

www.amerispan.com
Specializing in Spanish Immersion: volunteer, intern and educational travel programs throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Spain.

Amigos de las Americas

www.amigoslink.org
Amizade

www.amizade.org
Center for Interamerican Studies.

Bermuda Biological Station for Research www.bbsr.edu
Break Away: Alternative Break Collection

www.alternativebreaks.org
Promotes service on the local, regional, national and international levels through break oriented programs.

Catholic Network of Volunteer Service

www.cnvs.org
Dedicated to offering the invitation of service to all people.

Center for Interamerican Studies www.cedei.org
A non-profit higher learning institution dedicated to the study of American languages and cultures.

Charity Village Volunteer Bulletin Board

www.charityvillage.com
Canada’s super site for the nonprofit sector.

City Cares

http://cares.org/national-service/
Engaging individuals in direct, hands-on service with their local communities.

Colorado China Council

www.asiacouncil.org
Dedicated to developing programs to deepen the American Public’s understanding of China’s history and culture.

Community for International Education www.ciee.org
Cross Cultural Solutions www.crossculturalsolutions.org
A non-profit organization that sends volunteers abroad to provide humanitarian assistance in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Earthwatch

www.earthwatch.org
Promotes sustainable conservation of our national resources and cultural heritage.

Ecovolunteer

www.ecovolunteer.org
Help protect nature and its inhabitants by working with local organizations.

ESI

www.esiadventure.org
Serve developing countries based on Christian humanitarian principles while teaching English.

Explorations in Travel www.exploretravel.com

4 Labors of Love

www.4laborsoflove.org - No longer accessible (17 June 2005)
A volunteer registration database.  Register to volunteer.

Genesis II Cloudforest Preserve

http://www.genesis-two.com/options.html#volunteering - No longer accessible (17 June 2005)
Volunteer in a privately owned cloud forest in Central Costa Rica.

Global Citizens Network

www.globalcitizens.org
Seeks to create a network of people who are committed to the shared values of peace, justice and global cooperation.

Global Service Corps

www.globalservicecorps.org
Proves cross-cultural learning and community service adventures for adults in Tanzania and Thailand.

Global Volunteers www.globalvolunteers.com/volunteerabroad.htm

Habitat for Humanity

www.habitat.org/GV/
Health Volunteers Overseas www.hvousa.org
HECUA

www.hecua.org
Equipping students with commitment, vision and skills for social change.

Idealist Action Without Borders www.idealist.org
International Schools Services www.iss.edu
Lisle

www.lisle.utoledo.edu
Providing Intercultural Programs that assist individuals to act as global citizens.

Mobility International www.miusa.org

Non-Profit Jobs

www.opportunitynocs.org
Leading source of non-profit jobs and career opportunities.

Odyssey Expeditions

www.odysseyexpeditions.org
Provides opportunities for students to share in the fun and excitement of participating in a meaningful journey full of challenges but free of pressures and challenging experiences.

Peace Corps

www.peacecorps.gov
Peacework www.peacework.org
Proyecto la Pedrera

www.casaxelaju.com
Volunteer in various fields while gaining insight into social issues and problems facing Guatemala.

Rainforest Action Network www.ran.org
SERVEnet

www.servenet.org
Find volunteer opportunities in your community.

Service Civil International

www.sci-ivs.org
Changing lives through service to nature.

Vista (Volunteers in Service to America)

www.friendsofvista.org
Places individuals with community-based agencies to help find long-term solutions to problems caused by poverty.

Voluntary Service Overseas

www.volunteerabroad.com/search.cfm
Volunteers of America

www.voa.org
Non-profit human service organization with community based service programs.

Volunteers for Peace

www.vfp.org
A Vermont non-profit Corporation that coordinates International Work Camps.

Volunteers Solutions

www.volunteersolutions.org
Helping volunteers connect with non-profit organizations.

Volunteer Match

www.volunteermatch.org
Thousands of volunteer opportunities online.

World Teach www.worldteach.org