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'Where do I start?' and 'What can I do?'

These are the most common questions we are asked. A lot will depend on you, your circumstances, desire and motivation. Most people call or email the first charity that springs to mind. In most cases these are well-known agencies who have a high public profile. Many people are referred to us from Oxfam, the Red Cross, CAFOD, etc and perhaps that's how you found us.

We are the only specialist information charity providing information about opportunities in Development. You have started a voyage of discovery finding out how you can volunteer or work overseas and we can help you. You will find our FAQ section helpful.

Volunteer Overseas
Are you interested in volunteering overseas? Our volunteer placements are not expeditions or adventure holidays. They are suitable for anyone from 19 to 90 who wants to live and work within a community, experiencing daily life as they live it. Placements are voluntary, you will be offering your skills more>

Guide to Volunteering for Development
Are you researching how and where you can volunteer overseas? Then you will find our Guide to Volunteering for Development really helpful. Here you will find the most relevant publication if you want to find out about volunteering overseas. You need to be aware there are globally thousands of companies and agencies that send volunteers overseas; some charging hundreds or thousands of pounds.

With over 350 aid, development and gap-year organisations the Guide to Volunteering for Development is packed with ideas on how anyone, aged from 16 to 70, can be involved in development, volunteering, a gap-year, join a local group or find an organisation that sends volunteers and much more.

2006/7 Guide to Volunteering for Development with 356 volunteer agencies

Split into 3 helpful sections, being involved, volunteering and working the Guide is a valuable source of relevant agencies with contact details.

See some of the 350 organisations that send volunteers overseas.

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Guide to Volunteering for Development, A5 84 pages - SOLD OUT

You can access the 2004 Guide as a PDF, but this information is not up to date.

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