• Africa & Asia Venture
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Africa & Asia Venture Organization/Company Description: Established in 1993 AV specialises in teaching, community & conservation or sports coaching volunteer projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We offer group based projects from 3 weeks to 5 months, including designated travel time and an invisible safety net of support throughout…join us on a journey for life. Organization/Company URL: www.aventure.co.uk Organization/Company Contact: Andrew Mackenzie, Andrew.Mackenzie@aventure.co.uk Logo:
  • American Jewish World Service
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: American Jewish World Service Organization/Company Description: AJWS is an international development organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease in the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants, service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community. Organization/Company URL: www.ajws.org Organization/Company Contact: Ashley Carter, acarter@ajws.org (contact person for general inquiries about service) and Sam Wolthuis, swolthuis@ajws.org Logo:
  • American University Career Center
    Type of Member: Universities & Colleges Organization/Company Name: American University Career Center Organization/Company Description: The American University (AU) Career Center teaches undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni how to achieve their academic and professional goals. The Career Center manages an international internship program, promotes international volunteer positions, and collaborates with AU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service on initiatives relating to international volunteerism. Organization/Company URL: www.american.edu/careercenter Organization/Company Contact: Katherine Stahl, Executive Director, kastahl@american.edu Logo:
  • Atlas Service Corps
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Atlas Service Corps Organization/Company Description: Atlas Corps is a multinational, multilateral, overseas fellowship. We bring skilled professionals from around the world to volunteer in the U.S. to learn skills, share perspectives and return home to create a global network of skilled nonprofit leaders. In addition, we also send Americans overseas to volunteer, currently to Bogota, Colombia. Organization/Company URL: http://www.atlascorps.org Organization/Company Contact: Abby Flottemesch, info@atlascorps.org Logo:
  • Catholic Volunteer Network
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Catholic Volunteer Network Organization/Company Description: Catholic Volunteer Network is a membership organization of nearly 200 volunteer programs. More than 14,000 volunteers serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 108 other countries. Catholic Volunteer Network publishes RESPONSE, a handbook of volunteer opportunities. We provide our member programs with recruitment and training services, including the AmeriCorps Education Award. Organization/Company URL: www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org Organization/Company Contact: Jim Lindsay, Executive Director, jlindsay@catholicvolunteernetwork.org Logo:
  • Cross-Cultural Solutions
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Cross-Cultural Solutions Organization/Company Description: Cross-Cultural Solutions operates volunteer programs in 12 countries around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. CCS volunteers work in the areas of care giving, community development, healthcare, and teaching for 1 to 12 week programs. Organization/Company URL: www.crossculturalsolutions.org Organization/Company Contact: Cassandra Tomkin, Cassandra@crossculturalsolutions.org Logo:
  • David Caprara
    Type of Member: Individual Organization/Company Name: Contact Information:
  • Duke University – Center for Engagement & Duke Engage
    Type of Member: Universities & Colleges Organization/Company Name: Duke University – Center for Engagement & Duke Engage Organization/Company Description: DukeEngage provides full funding for select Duke undergraduates who wish to pursue an immersive summer of service in partnership with a U.S. or international community. As of 2010, more than 1000 Duke students have volunteered through DukeEngage in 45 nations worldwide. Students may participate in group programs or design their own independent project. Organization/Company URL: http://dukeengage.duke.edu Organization/Company Contact: Eric Mlyn, Executive Director, eric.mlyn@duke.edu Logo:
  • Earthwatch Institute
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Earthwatch Institute Organization/Company Description: The mission of Earthwatch Institute is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our vision is a world in which we live within our means and in balance with nature. Earthwatch brings together institutions and individuals to understand and inform critical environmental issues by combining world class scientific field research with experiential learning programs that inspire the leadership needed to promote personal and organizational change. Organization/Company URL: www.earthwatch.org Organization/Company Contact: James Fry, Director of Institutional Partnerships, jfry@earthwatch.org Logo:
  • Erin Barnhart
    Type of Member: Individual Organization/Company Name: Effective Altruism, LLC Contact Information: erin@effectivealtruism.com
  • Global Citizen Year
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Global Citizen Year Organization/Company Description: Global Citizen Year (GCY) is re-envisioning the path to college as a unique opportunity to prepare emerging leaders for success in college and 21st century careers. Through a bridge year of intensive training and deep immersion in communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America before college, GCY Fellows develop practical skills, fluency in a new language, and an intimate understanding of how the global majority lives. Organization/Company URL: www.globalcitizenyear.org Organization/Company Contact: Graham Saunders, Development Officer, graham@globalcitizenyear.org Logo:
  • Global Citizens Network
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Global Citizens Network Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • Globe Aware
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Globe Aware Organization/Company Description: Globe Aware is a 501 c 3 nonprofit charity that specializes in short term (one-week) service programs in 15 countries. We build adobe stoves in Peru, assemble wheelchairs in Cambodia, build schools in Ghana, homes in Vietnam. Our mission is to promote cultural awareness and sustainability. Organization/Company URL: www.globeaware.org Organization/Company Contact: Catherine Greenberg, VP Communications, catherine@Globeaware.com Logo:
  • Global Routes
    Type of Member: Organization/Company Name: Global Routes Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • IBM
    Type of Member: Corporations & Other Businesses Organization/Company Name: IBM Organization/Company Description: IBM is a large global technology company that provides hardware, software, and a wide range of consulting services. IBM’s On Demand Community is a strategic global initiative designed to foster sustained community service in local communities where we live and work, reflecting IBM’s strategy to help the world work better. Organization/Company URL: www.ibm.com Organization/Company Contact: 1-800-IBM-4YOU Logo:
  • International Center – University of Michigan
    Type of Member: Universities & Colleges Organization/Company Name: International Center – University of Michigan Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • International Student Volunteers
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: International Student Volunteers Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • Manna Project International
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Manna Project International Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • National Peace Corps Association
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: National Peace Corps Association Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • Northwestern University’s Center for Global Engagement
    Type of Member: Organization/Company Name: Northwestern University’s Center for Global Engagement Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • Partners of the Americas
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Partners of the Americas Organization/Company Description: Partners of the Americas is an international network. Our mission is to connect individuals, volunteers, institutions, businesses, and communities to serve and to change lives through lasting partnerships. Founded in 1964, Partners is a private non-profit, non-partisan organization with international offices in Washington, DC. Organization/Company URL: www.partners.net Organization/Company Contact: Matthew N. Clausen, Vice President for Partnerships and Programs, mclausen@partners.net Logo:
  • Paul Joss
    Type of Member: Individual Organization/Company Name: Engedi Enterprises Contact Information: pauljoss@engedi-enterprises.com
  • Projects Abroad
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Projects Abroad Organization/Company Description: Organization/Company URL: Organization/Company Contact: Logo:
  • Repair the World
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Repair the World Organization/Company Description: Repair the World’s mission is to make service a defining element of American Jewish life, learning and leadership. We create effective opportunities to serve, bring more people into service, and connect service to Jewish learning and values. We envision an inspired Jewish community fully engaged in and committed to repairing the world. Organization/Company URL: http://weRepair.org Organization/Company Contact: Jon Rosenberg, jon@weRepair.org Logo:
  • Richard Mora
    Type of Member: Individual Organization/Company Name: RPCV El Salvador Contact Information: rmora.jr@gmail.com
  • Service for Peace
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: Service for Peace Organization/Company Description: Service For Peace is an independent nonprofit organization providing intensive service learning opportunities through ongoing community development programs throughout the world. We bring together people and partners of diverse faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, and cultures to overcome barriers of prejudice while addressing urgent social needs in selected communities. Organization/Company URL: www.serviceforpeace.org Organization/Company Contact: Diana Vaptzarova, dianav@serviceforpeace.org Logo:
  • United Planet
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: United Planet Organization/Company Description: Over the past decade, United Planet has brought together thousands of people all over the world in the effort to build cross-cultural understanding and provide vital services to communities in need. As an international nonprofit, our guiding principle is that relationships are the building blocks of a more united planet. Organization/Company URL: www.UnitedPlanet.org Organization/Company Contact: Theresa Higgs, Vice-President of Global Operations, theresa@unitedplanet.org Logo:
  • World Leadership School
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: World Leadership School Organization/Company Description: Our mission is to empower young leaders to find new and innovative approaches to the world’s pressing problems. We partner with middle and high schools to create global education programs based on long-term relationships with sister schools in Africa and Latin America. Our programs begin with service and leadership trips and continue with internet-based distance learning exchanges. Organization/Company URL: www.worldleadershipschool.com Organization/Company Contact: Ross Wehner, Executive Director, ross@worldleadershipschool.com Logo:
  • WorldTeach
    Type of Member: Volunteer Sending Organizations and Other Types of Organizations Organization/Company Name: WorldTeach Organization/Company Description: WorldTeach partners with governments and other organizations in developing countries to provide volunteer teachers to meet local needs and promote responsible global citizenship. WorldTeach is an NGO affiliated with the Center for International Development at Harvard University. WorldTeach volunteers teach approximately 65,000 students annually in 17 countries worldwide. Organization/Company URL: www.worldteach.org Organization/Company Contact: Helen Claire Sievers, Executive Director, hcsievers@worldteach.org Logo:
 
 
   
Founding Sponsors
The following organizations are BBC Founding Sponsors. These organizations have all made a significant commitment to fuel the work of the Building Bridges Coalition.