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Au Pair in America

Live in child care and cultural exchange programme with US host families

AV - Africa & Asia Venture

Youth development programmes in Africa, Asia and other parts of the developing world

BUNAC

Work, volunteering and travel programmes for students and young people

Camp America

Provides opportunities in US summer camps

Duke of Edinburghs Award

Offers recognised national awards for young people

Global Vision International

Offers voluntary and Gap year opportunities around the world

Hostelling International

Youth Hostel Association providing budget accommodation in over 80 countries around the world

International Voluntary Service

Peace organisation working for the sustainable development of local and global communities

Kaya - responsible travel

Volunteer and gap travel site concerned with respecting to local people, culture and their environment.

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Charity providing services for disabled people in the UK and overseas

Oasis - Volunteering

Voluntary opportunities within Oasis community hubs.

Quest Overseas

Specialises in Gap year experiences in South America and Africa

Raleigh International

Organises environmental and community projects for young people around the world

Step Together

Volunteer organisation dedicated to those working margins of society

The Toybox Charity

Charity that supports street children in Guatemala

Trekforce Expeditions

Organises conservation expeditions and teaching placements

Volunteer Forever

Specialist site promoting paid and non-paid worldwide volunteering opportunities

Volunteering Matters

Charity offering volunteer places

VSO

International development charity that works through volunteers