There are various organizations for students who want to volunteer abroad. The following is a listing of such organizations:
Global Volunteer Network – This group works to support community organizations in a number of developing nations by placing volunteers from around the world. They want to offer the local people a chance to decide what their needs are and once decided, the group places student volunteers able to help meet those needs.
Real Gap Experience – This group’s goal is to provide students with a chance to explore new places, people and creatures in different countries where volunteers can make a huge difference in the lives of local people.
Global Vision International – This group works with charities, community organizations and government bodies in nations all around the world to help them locate student volunteers who can work on a huge number of vital and worthy projects.
Kaya Responsible Travel – This program focuses on helping students volunteer overseas, gain valuable work experience and learn a new language while becoming TEFL qualified. They have more than 200 projects for student volunteers as well as work experience programs in nearly 2 dozen countries around the world.
Volunteering Solutions – This organization focuses on very safe, affordable and worthwhile opportunities for student volunteers who want to do work abroad. Their primary aim is affordable, high quality opportunities.
Cross-Cultural Solutions – The goal of this group is to balance out cultural activities, free time for student volunteers and cultural experiences while they are learning about a new land.
i-to-i Meaningful Travel – This program is run by former student volunteers who have a lot of experience and have already worked with more than 20,000 student volunteers since their program began.
United Planet – This program is designed to facilitate interaction with all types of people from a huge range of backgrounds. They want all students to be able to participate and offer local, global and even online programs to help people around the world connect and do good together.
GeoVisions - This is a small organization that is focused on giving very one on one service for students who volunteer, but they want to strike a balance by being large and well funded enough to ensure a safe and rewarding experience for students volunteering abroad.
Projects Abroad – This program is all about connecting student volunteers with developing countries that can use their efforts. They employ their own staff in every location they serve so all projects are well organized to help students get the maximum from their experience.
Global Crossroad – Having been established 8 years ago, this group has already helped nearly 10,000 volunteers have the experiences they wanted to enrich their lives during their student days. They have a range of opportunities for all interest areas.
Maximo Nivel – This group provides volunteer work for students, as well as internships in Guatemala, Peru and Costa Rica. They strive to connect students with the local cultures they serve and teach them useful Spanish skills.
BUNAC – This group helps student volunteers learn the skills that will help them totally immerse themselves in the country they serve. They want to help those students contribute something valuable to the society they are entering with safe placements.
International Volunteer HQ – Safety is priority for this group that offers volunteer opportunities for under $200 and focuses on developing nations where student volunteers can do the most good.
ELI Experiential Learning International – With this group, student volunteers are served by a nonprofit organization that creates a number of opportunities for those who wish to travel and contribute to their new countries.
Rustic Volunteer & Travel – This group serves more than 15 countries and helps the volunteer students get the most from their quest to uplift the lives of those in extreme poverty and have a life changing experience in the process.