Our Goals and Strategy

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Our first goal is to identify and promote effective practices for international volunteer service, creating a forum for interaction and information sharing for international volunteer organizations, universities & colleges, corporations, government agencies, policy makers and other stakeholders in the field of international volunteer service. We encourage increased Corporate Engagement in the International Volunteer Movement.

TO SCALE UP THE NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS SENT ABROAD ANNUALLY

Our second goal is increasing public awareness of international volunteer opportunities by promoting international volunteer service programs at universities and colleges, increasing diversity and accessibility of international volunteer programs.

MAXIMIZE POSITIVE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE IN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE

Support and undertake research to assess the impact of international volunteer service programs on receiving communities and on volunteers.

Why Join

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Promote effective practices for international volunteer service

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The culture of volunteerism can help enhance global understanding and security

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Improve service quality, capacity, and positive impacts in communities

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Think Globally

Volunteerism can help enhance global understanding and security. We are focused on assessing the status and impacts of international volunteering and service by promoting effective practices.

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Promote Innovation

We boost the work of social impact organizations, non-profits, foundations, businesses, academic institutions

Develop passion

Connect to a large community of organizations in the field of volunteering

Get Involved

Expand your capabilities, advocate for your causes, see your positive impact

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Connect to a large community of organizations in the field of volunteering. Expand your capabilities, advocate for your causes and see your positive impact.

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Our Founding Members

The following organizations are BBC Founding Sponsors. They have made major financial contributions to support the work of the Building Bridges Coalition over a multiyear period. We are indebted to these organizations for the BBC’s past accomplishments and grateful to them for their continued support.

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