Volunteering and Service

Volunteering and Service Links

• Association of Voluntary Service Organisations AVSO is a European platform of organisations offering opportunities for full-time, longer-term (3 to 18 months) voluntary service abroad. Includes the Directory on International Voluntary Service.
  
• Try Youth and Community Services Youth programs throughout Victoria, Australia.
  
• St. John Ambulance Halton Hills Cadets Youth volunteers learn first aid and assist first aid staff at local events. Includes patient care competition teams.
  
• City of Monterey Volunteen Program A teen summer program that places local teenagers in volunteer positions within city government.
  
• Visions Service Adventures A summer program combining construction-based community service with a cultural experience. Trips include those to Peru, Australia, and many other exciting locations.
  
• Catholic Big Brothers of New York City The history and mission of Catholic Big Brothers for Boys and Girls of New York City. The site explains what CBB is doing, how it is financed, who it serves and how volunteers can join it.
  
• Scholarships for Service Information about volunteering and scholarships through The President's Student Service Scholarships.
  
• National Helpers Network, Inc. National Helpers assists schools and agencies in meeting the developmental needs of young adolescents through training, program development, research, advocacy and information sharing.
  
• Volunteering With Your Family Learn about opportunities to volunteer with your family.
  
• Youth Service America Volunteer opportunities in all 50 states. Enter a zip code and find organizations in that area needing help.
  
• Harry Singer Foundation The Harry Singer Foundation is a nonprofit educational foundation established in 1987 to help young people develop character and skills for effective living which will enable them to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship. HSF offers classroom curricula and interactive programs on its home page and sponsors and rewards community involvement.
  
• Oakland High School KIWIN'S Home Page Website with detailed information on youth service/volunteering group at Oakland High School in Oakland, California.
  
• Youth Karaoke A program to get kids off of the streets by providing a safe and fun environment. The program had been effective in giving 'Street Kids' a place to meet, hand, and learn and grow.
  
• Volunteering and Service Learning Some things to think about before volunteering, and some links to volunteering.
  
• Youth Corps for Animals Online resource designed to help young people find volunteer opportunities with animal organizations in their own communities and beyond.
  
• Amigos de las Américas Places young people from the U.S. in summer volunteer positions providing public health services in Latin America.
  
• Greater Triad Chain Reaction Teen youth council dedicated to promoting the mission of the March of Dimes.
  
• The European Youth Programs List of youth programs in Europe.
  
• Equal Education Access Free on-line learning for poor teens.
  
• Youth Venture Encourages teens to start and lead their own organizations for the betterment of their communities
  
• 20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People by Volunteering This page shows teenagers 20 ways to volunteer their time to help other people.
  
• Junior Achievement of Windsor/Essex County Inc. Junior Achievement of Windsor/Essex County Inc. allows students to learn the basis of the business world, and provides an in-school elementary program and a night program wich allows high school students the opportunity to start their own business!
  
• Do Something Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community, and provides them with the resources and support needed.
  
• Online Volunteer Guide for Teens Provides advice, tips, and other information for teen considering volunteering.
  
• Landmark Volunteers Summer service opportunities for high school students at 52 cultural, environmental, historical and social service sites nationwide.
  
• Points of Light Foundation Includes a wide variety of volunteering programs and initiatives
  
• America's Promise Founded at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, and chaired by General Colin Powell. The program's focus is on teen volunteer opportunities.
  
• HumaneTeen Features true stories of teen activists and clubs making a difference for animals and the environment. Part of the Humane Society of the United States, tips and action alerts on how to help animals is provided.
  
• Habitat for Humanity International Works to eliminate poverty housing by building affordable houses to low-income families
  
• Animal Rescue League Information about volunteer opportunities with The Animal Rescue League.
  
• Home Works Christian organization that provides home repairs for financially burdened brothers and sisters
  
• Are You Into It? A program for kids who care, sponsored by the 4H Clubs. Combine your concerns about the community and the world with 4H resources, and make a difference.
  
• Cape Fear Volunteers Volunteer information, referral, placement and tracking for Cape Fear Region, North Carolina.
  
• Youth In Action Network Information about youth service projects. Learn more about taking positive action on issues like human rights and the environment.
  
• Child Net Volunteers Interested in volunteering to help children in your community? This site has ideas and helpful advice.
  
• Performing Hearts Kids helping kids with serious illnesses through teaching, participating, and performing in the performing arts.