Places individuals in long term service projects in Chiapas, Mexico. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and it is helpful to have some conflict resolution skills. Participants pay no fee and receive transportation costs and room and board. United Children's Fund Places individuals in 1 week to 6 month service projects in Uganda. Applicants need to be fluent in English.
Volunteers typically cover all of their own costs.
United Nations Volunteers Places individuals in service projects around the world for one-year or more. Applicants are at least 25, should be fluent in the language of the country in which they aspire to volunteer, and be experts in their area of service. Participants receive transportation costs, room and board, and a stipend. Visions in Action Places individuals in six month and one year service projects in Africa and Mexico. All programs include a one month language training program.