Thinking about volunteering abroad? Not sure how to start considering your options for meaningful, ethical global service? Here are a few resources to help you find, research, and choose your ideal international volunteer opportunity:

• International Volunteerism Resource Center – Idealist.org: This online resource center provides information on topics like the costs and ethics of volunteering abroad, going with a program or on your own, preparing for global service, and transitioning home. You can also search for international volunteer opportunities on their site.
• Volunteer Abroad – TransitionsAbroad.com: This site offers several articles on how to volunteer abroad effectively as well as information on organizations and programs that facilitate international service.
• International Service – Center for Social Development, Washington University in St Louis: Looking for studies on international volunteering and service? Scholars at Washington University in St Louis are generating some of the most current and comprehensive research in the field.
• For additional resources – from blogs to books to courses to websites – check out this list of links on Idealist.org…

In addition to the resources above, please take a moment to learn more about our member organizations, many of which offer international service programs. Click here to view members.