The primary source for information on the International Year of the Volunteer. Visitors are also encouraged to offers their own ideas and suggestions.

An extensive guide to all aspects of volunteering from the 4Anything Network.

At Grass-roots.org tells the stories of the most innovative grassroots organizations, in the U.S. and around the world, that are changing their communities by building individual self-reliance.

Deciding to volunteer, finding the right opportunity and having a positive experience are covered in this comprehensive site.

A social development, research, planning and service organization, dedicated to citizen engagement and the promotion of volunteerism.

Volunteerism in the United States.

This site allows charities and voluntary organisations to advertise for volunteers. It is free, secure and easy to use.

Devoted to helping volunteers to strive to make the world a better place through their volunteering.

Ideas for families who want to volunteer together in their community. Step-by-step kid-friendly projects, activities for children, hints for parents about teaching compassion, expert interviews, profiles of caring families.

A community based web site designed to help people help others.

Portal to over 300 volunteering, self-help and inspiration resources, USA & worldwide. Addresses poverty, the environment, democracy, human rights, addictions and other important issues.

The Swedish branch of Service Civil International (SCI).

Idealist is "global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources", offering a directory of volunteer opportunities and other resources.

Helping people get involved in their community - information about volunteering and database of opportunities.

The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on the journal, Voluntary Action.

IVP is the Australian contact for Service Civil International (SCI), a world wide organisation promoting peace and justice through voluntary work.

Kids working together to help others in their communities and world. Youth community service projects for kids, schools, churches, synagogues and community centers.

Includes a needy children project, scholarships, hooked on fishing and a sheltered workshop.

With information on where to volunteer, how to find local Volunteer Bureau's and other volunteering information. UK.

Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work.

A student managed community service agency.

Information site for anyone with an interest in the Peace Corps.

A quiet revolution - a revolution of compassion - is taking place on college campuses across the country. At Lafayette College, more than 700 of our 2,000 students are active in 25 programs of sustained voluntary service. In 1975, there were only two

Every day, brings thousands of volunteers and community organizations together online.

A way for single folks to meet other singles and volunteer their talents to worthy organizations.

Aims at creating a worldwide program for information technology volunteers.

An online community service coalition promoting computer literacy, camaraderie and good works.

Encourages and assists in the development of online volunteering opportunities/experiences, and helps service leaders use the Internet in the management of all volunteers.

Points at ways you can use time online to help voluntary organizations.

Offering 100s of voluntary opportunities in the Tameside area. England.

Profiles group that has assisted in the aftermath of earthquakes, floods, fires and explosions, helping disaster relief efforts world wide.

Recognition catalog filled with thank you gifts for volunteers.

Monthly web-zine by nationally-known trainer and consultant, Nancy Macduff of Macduff-Bunt Associates. Regular sections include news, recruitment and retention, training, and links. MBA also provides an online catalogue of their books.

Sympatico HealthyWay Magazine looks to celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25 1998)

Includes pertinent links and discussions as well as biweekly articles on volunteerism.

Helps NGO's looking for volunteers with programs in developing countries such as Ecuador.