On this page you will find brief descriptions of organizations that specialize in placing volunteers in a variety of organizations in different countries. To learn more about each program, click on the organization's name. VOCA Places American citizens in 1 week to 6 month service assignments around the world. The organization pays transportation costs and room and board. Applicants typically need to be fluent in the language of the host country.
Participants pay a fee to participate in the program, but do receive a stipend.
Amizade Places individuals in Brazil, Bolivia, and the Yellowstone region of the United States. Service trips run from 1 week to 3 months. Applicants must be fluent in the language of the area in which they intend to serve. Volunteers pay for all of their expenses and a percentage of the cost of the project on which they will volunteer Amigos de las Americas Places individuals in 1-2 month projects in Latin America. Applicants are expected to be proficient in either Spanish or Portuguese.