Service Learning, Volunteer, and Exchange Opportunities from World View

A Broader View Volunteers Corp
A Broader View Volunteers Corp offers 165 programs in 22 Countries and creates opportunities for high school and college students.  The organization can also customize programs for groups and individuals. Programs include teaching English, environmental work, health and sanitation, construction, volunteering in orphanages or day care, and more. Program fees are tax deductible for all volunteers.  More information at: www.abroaderview.org
Duration: From 1 week to 24 weeks, programs year round, flexible starting dates.
Cost: From $795 and up (airfare not included)     

Cross-Cultural Solutions  

Cross-Cultural Solutions' flexible international volunteer programs offer the opportunity to come face-to-face with global issues and become part of productive solutions. They have developed partnerships with social service pioneers in a number of host countries and sponsor projects that focus on health care, education, and social development. Volunteer Abroad participants can choose from almost 200 start dates and from 12 countries. The website provides further information for one week and 2-12 week programs.
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost: $1,746 - and higher (excludes travel to and from the site)     

Earthwatch Institute   

Earthwatch expeditions allow participants to work side-by-side with leading scientists on ongoing research projects worldwide. Through the Live from the Field programs educators can bring their experiences to the classroom via blogs, photos, videos, lessons and activities. Fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process to elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators. For information on educator opportunities see: www.earthwatch.org/edopp.
Duration: usually 7-10 day expeditions
Cost: $450 - $3,895 (excludes travel to and from the site; fellowships available)     

Global Volunteer Network
The Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. They currently provide 63 volunteer programs in 22 countries throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. For more information visit: globalvolunteernetwork.org
Duration: 1 week - 6 months
Cost: varies depending on country of program and length of stay; fundraising packet available.      

Global Volunteers   

Global Volunteers places volunteers in 150 programs in 20 countries, including the United States. Teams of volunteers live and work together with local people on human and economic development projects. For a global volunteer schedule see: www.globalvolunteers.org.
Duration: 1 - 3 weeks (extended service term 6-24 weeks)
Cost: $50 - $3,000+ ; fundraising options available.     

Habitat for Humanity: Global Village Program   

Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village trips allows participants a unique opportunity to become active partners with people of another culture. Team members work alongside members of the host country to build homes in impoverished areas, while also experiencing the community's culture, language, and social practices. For more information see the program fact sheet at: www.habitat.org.
Duration: 9 - 14 days
Cost: $1,275 - $2,500 (includes room and board, travel insurance, in country transportation, and a donation to the project; airfare not included)     

Operations Crossroads Africa
Operations Crossroads Africa is a cross-cultural exchange program offering seven-week volunteer opportunities in various African countries. All projects are community-initiated, so participants will live and work with hosts who have designed the project. Projects fall into five categories: community construction/development, women in development, agriculture/reforestation, community medical or health outreach, and education/training projects. For more information see: operationcrossroadsafrica.org.
Duration/Dates: 7 weeks / June 15 - August 10, 2012
Cost: $3,800 (includes airfare, orientation costs, in country travel, food, room and board, materials; fundraising options available.)      

Projects Abroad   

Projects Abroad has many volunteer programs for both educators and students (16 and over). Programs are in teaching, care, medicine, conservation & environment, archeology, business, journalism, veterinary medicine, physiotherapy, animal care, building, IT projects, sports, law, performing arts, Nomad projects, Inca projects, Khmer projects, Spanish, French, and Russian. Programs are currently available in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific. For more information see: www.projects-abroad.org.
Duration: 2 weeks - 6 months
Cost: $2,195-$5,000+ (includes housing, meals, medical and travel insurance, visa support, and program; travel to site is not included)      

Service Civil International Voluntary Service   

Service Civil International is a non-profit network for voluntary service promoting global tolerance and understanding through grassroots community service in 50 countries. Its work camp service visits require less out-of-pocket cost, but are somewhat more rustic - often requiring volunteers to bring sleeping bags and tents.  Long Term Volunteers (LTV) can choose from available 2 to 3 month options.  Participants must be willing to live, work, and cook together with others from different backgrounds and cultures. See www.sci-ivs.org for more information.
Duration: 2 - 3 weeks or 2 - 3 months
Cost: $235 for overseas and $100 for US (excludes travel to and from the site). Some host sites may be higher.     

WorldTeach at the Center for International Development   WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. In addition to year-long programs, WorldTeach also offers summer service programs in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Namibia, Poland, and South Africa. For details visit: www.worldteach.org.
Duration: 2 months - 1 year
Cost: $1,000-$5,990 (includes airfare). Summer programs are $4,490-$5,990.