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Imva: So You're Thinking About Volunteering
This site contains information on medical volunteer programs. It includes a Q. & A. section that covers most of the aspects of this type of work.
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International Volunteer Programs Association
This site is the home page for the International Volunteer Programs Assoc. Volunteer vacations, like those listed on this site, are becoming more and more popular. The pull-down menus will help you find a project. The question/answer...
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Points of Light Institute: Generation On
Developed with the intention of making the world a better place, Generation On is a global project giving children service learning opportunities. Resources for teachers, children, teens, and parents are included.
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Points of Light
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: The Project Making a Plan
This site from Learning To Give provides information on recognizing need and finding a way to meet that need. A lesson plan for grades 6-8 is included. This site is very interesting to check out.
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United Way
The United Way represents many major charitable organizations. From this page, you can access the United Way organization in the United States, in Canada, or the International Organization. In addition to local United Way activities, the...
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Portland Habitat for Humanity
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.