Volunteer Vacation Opportunities in the Yahoo! Directory

Idealist.org: Action Without Borders
Includes a directory of thousands of nonprofit web sites, an online library for nonprofits, and a database of volunteer opportunities nationwide.
www.idealist.org
Voluntary Work Information Service (VWIS) and Working Abroad
International networking service for volunteers, travellers, and professionals in the humanitarian and environmental sectors.
www.workingabroad.com
Charity Guide: Volunteer Vacations
Browse through ideas and opportunities for volunteer vacations. Pick a cause to research and read about fees and expectations.
www.charityguide.org/volunteer/vacations.htm
Global Citizens Network
Sends small teams of volunteers to rural communities worldwide to work on projects and immerse themselves in local culture.
www.globalcitizens.org
Ecovolunteer
Offering vacations centered around helping local organizations with conservation projects.
www.ecovolunteer.com
Nature Corps
Offers volunteer vacations in Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Channel Islands, and other California National Parks.
www.thenaturecorps.org
About.com: Volunteering in Europe
Guide to volunteering success in Europe. Read options for participating in volunteer projects while vacationing in Europe. Also find links and related articles.
goeurope.about.com/cs/volunteering/l/aa030203a.htm
Operation Wallacea
Nonprofit project that takes paying volunteer naturalists, trekkers, and divers to help scientists map the wildlife in remote rainforests and survey the coral and fish life of reefs in Indonesia.
www.opwall.com
uVolunteer
Volunteer vacations in Latin America. Projects and placements include teaching English, community development, and conservation.
www.uvolunteer.org
American Hiking Society: Volunteer Vacations
Offering opportunities for vacationers to revitalize America's trails. Visit stunning backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins, and shelters.
www.americanhiking.org/events/vv
TakeMeToVolunteerTravel.com
Find volunteering vacation programs in Asia including Thailand, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, India, China, and the Philippines.
www.TakeMeToVolunteerTravel.com
Sierra Club Outings: Volunteer Vacations
Runs services trips around the world, ranging from helping with marine research projects on Maui to assisting with archaeological site restoration in New Mexico.
www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/service.asp
International Cultural Youth Exchange
Nonprofit youth exchange organization promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning, and international voluntary service.
www.icye.org
Volunteers for Peace
Nonprofit organization that promotes International Voluntary Service projects. Offers overseas work projects for adults and teenagers.
www.vfp.org
Volunteer Abroad
Find volunteer opportunities around the globe. Search for volunteer abroad projects by region, country, type of volunteer work, and project duratiion. Also find study abroad programs and language schools.
www.volunteerabroad.com/search.cfm
National Geographic: Volunteer Vacations
Links, photos, and other resources for travelers interested in volunteering abroad.
www.nationalgeographic.com/volunteervacations
Catalina Island Conservancy: Volunteer Vacations
Find a getaway that helps the Conservancy preserve Catalina Islands' rare native plants and animals. Includes options for those who enjoy more pampered vacations.
www.catalinaconservancy.org/volunteers/vacations/index.cfm
Wilderness Volunteers
Nonprofit organization created to match volunteers with work projects for public land agencies like the Forest Service, Park Service, BLM, and Fish and Wildlife. Find out about volunteer opportunities, upcoming trips, and how to help.
www.wildernessvolunteers.org
Earthwatch Institute
Engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education for a sustainable environment. Work alongside scientists worldwide to help solve environmental problems.
www.earthwatch.org
Amizade Volunteer Vacations
Community service and recreation which provide volunteers the unique opportunity to participate first hand in the culture of the region they are traveling.
amizade.org