EUROPE VOLUNTEERING

Worldwide Volunteering
Database application containing details of worldwide volunteering opportunities. Fee based services.
www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk

Volunteering England
Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work.
www.volunteering.org.uk

Biotrax
Agency for volunteers for clinical trials shows joining details, FAQs about trials, and contact details.
www.biotrax.com

Volunteers Week
The UK's annual celebration of volunteering. An opportunity for organisations to recognise reward and recruit volunteers.
www.volunteersweek.org.uk

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Advice, information, publications, training, events, news and resources. Includes directory of local groups throughout UK.
www.navca.org.uk

Do-it
UK volunteer vacancies. Type your postcode for a list of vacancies in your area generated from tens of thousands of records.
www.do-it.org.uk

Charity Choice
Directory of charities, charity services and volunteer donations. Includes a "goodwill gallery" for volunteers to offer their services.
www.charitychoice.co.uk

Community Service Volunteers
Charity dedicated to giving everyone the chance to play an active part in their community through volunteering, training, education and the media.
www.csv.org.uk

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme in Scotland
Aims to promote and support voluntary action in the community by older volunteers. Information on how to join and on the general principles of the organisation.
www.csv-rsvpscotland.org.uk

Institute for Volunteering Research
The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on the journal, Voluntary Action.
www.ivr.org.uk

TimeBank
A national campaign to raise the awareness of the value of giving time and inspire a new generation of volunteers. Includes a Contacts Directory, FAQ, stories and campaigns.
www.timebank.org.uk

REACH
A charity bringing together voluntary organisations and experienced people who want to offer their career skills as volunteers. Information for volunteers and for organisations.
www.reach-online.org.uk

Reach
Helping voluntary organisations by recruiting and supporting experienced men and women and placing them in part-time, unpaid roles with nearby voluntary organisations throughout the UK for free.
www.volwork.org.uk

iT4Communities
Matches professionals and companies in the IT industry with local charities and voluntary groups which need their expertise as volunteers. Includes case studies and information for charities and volunteers.
www.it4communities.org.uk

Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS)
WRVS is one of the UK's largest voluntary services Dedicated to tackling social isolation or deprivation in communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Over 100,000 volunteers, including 13,000 men.
www.wrvs.org.uk

The Experience Corps
Encouraging people, aged between 50 and 65, to offer their skills and experience to help others in their local communities, and providing support services to volunteer organisations and those seeking voluntary work.
www.experiencecorps.co.uk

Teaching and Projects Abroad
Places paying volunteers in work experience projects in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Programmes cover a large number of specialities including teaching, medicine and archaeology. Brochure requests, faqs and case histories.
www.teaching-abroad.co.uk

City Action
A broker to facilitate the transfer of time, skills and resources between firms in the City of London and local community-based organisations. Includes information about opportunities, a FAQ, case studies, and contact details.
www.city-action.org

TOC H
Building a fairer society by working with communities to promote friendship and service, confront prejudice and practice reconciliation. Details of volunteer opportunities, local centres, current activity programme with pictures and links to the international section. Registered charity.
www.tochparticipation.co.uk