Volunteer Opportunities

Becoming a local or international volunteer is a direct way to support the work of local communities and organizations in developing countries. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to solve global and local problems while gain valuable experience and fostering personal growth.

In this section you will find a list of great organizations that are currently working in developing countries and need volunteers to help them achieve their goals. Take a few minutes to look into these opportunities, you might find just the right one for you!

• ECHO - Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization
• Engineers Without Borders
• Friends of the Third World
• Global Volunteers
• Global Volunteer Network
• Grupo Fenix - Experience Solar Culture in Nicaragua
• Kenya's Kwetu Training Center
• Masons on a Mission
• Plenty
• Safe Water Systems
• Surmang Foundation, Tibet
• Tibetan Village Project
• Winrock International - Overseas assignments lasting from 2-3 weeks
• Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua
• Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
• VITA - Volunteers In Technical Assistance

If your community or organization is looking for volunteers, please send a brief description along with contact information (and website if available) to volunteer@sustainablevillage.com.