Humanitarian Projects & Voluntary Work Aid Programmes

Humanitarian organisations and projects are involved worldwide with community development and relief programmes primarily focussed on the developing world in areas troubled by famine, war or poverty. As well as famine relief and refugee crisis management, NGO's participate in community infrastructure projects aimed at encouraging sustainable development covering a wide range of activities including school building, promotion of renewable energy use, agriculture programes and digging wells. Volunteering on a humanitarian project can be extremely rewarding but requires commitment, hard work and a strong motivation to alleviate suffering and improve the lives of others.

Engineers, drivers and logistics / shipping coordinators are needed worldwide to enable NGO programmes.

Doctors, Nurses and those with healthcare or medical skills can work for NGO's in hospitals / clinics and assist with community health initiatives. Similarly, qualified teachers can find volunteer opportunities teaching languages,
literacy and promoting community health initiatives such as HIV prevention programs.

Professional skills and corporate experience are also in demand as many projects require participants who can bring business management, volunteer coordination and micro-finance skills.

Placements are arranged through sending agencies or directly via larger NGO's and charities and there are opportunities worldwide for skilled and unskilled volunteers. Given the long placement durations, level of commitment required and difficulties of working in the field, new volunteers are recommended to gain experience by arranging a short term placement with a volunteer travel specialist.

07/06/2011

Law & Human Rights Volunteer Work in South Africa

Working in marginalised communities in and around Cape Town. Projects Abroad's Human Rights project is ideal for volunteers interested in a career in law or social justice issues. You will meet community groups, help to raise awareness on human rights, learn how to use the media and investigate individual cases of women's rights, children's rights and prisoners rights.

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21/04/2011

Human Rights Volunteer Projects in Cambodia

Cambodia does not have a great history in human rights to boast but there are NGO's trying to change that. Projects Abroad Human Rights project welcome interns to promote human rights, legal education and consultation. The organisations work to represent local communities and develop laws that are in the public interest.

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29/03/2011

Humanitarian Refugee Volunteer Work in Africa

Projects Abroad volunteers are helping refugees from the Ivory Coast who have fled to neighbouring Ghana. Projects Abroad offer medical outreach voluntary work in Ghana and you can get involved to help Ivorian Refugees in Ghana, West Africa. Over 2000 refugees have been registered in the Western Region of Ghana in the past month. However, up to 20,000 more are expected to arrive as the political crisis worsens in the Ivory Coast.

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15/03/2011

Japan Earthquake / Tsunami Volunteer

The World was shocked by the devestating earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan recently. Find opportunities to help out with the earthquake / tsunami relief operation by volunteering in Japan through our partner volunteer / humanitarian organisations listed on our website. Find Japan Volunteer Opportunities on One World 365.

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United Nations Peacekeeping Training Programmes

28/02/2011

The UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP) aims to contribute to the effectiveness of peace operations, by means of improving the preparedness of...

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Humanitarian Volunteer Programs Abroad

26/02/2011

Projects Abroad offer humanitarian volunteer projects in Building, Care, Conservation & Environment and Reconciliation overseas.

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Find Female Empowerment Volunteer Programs

07/01/2011

Take part in meaningful volunteer programs abroad educating and training girls and women to provide them with a better future. You could teach English, and...

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Human Rights Volunteering: Law Internships

18/12/2010

Embrace Diversity! End Discrimination - International Human Rights Day was on the 10th December. The promotion and protection of human rights has been a major...

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Social & Humanitarian Voluntary Work

23/11/2010

Lead Adventures Social and Humanitarian programs make a difference in the lives of Ecuadorian children, people with physical disabilities, families with low...

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Volunteer Engineer work on a water and sanitation project in Bolivia

20/11/2010

Projects Abroad Pro offer voluntary engineering jobs in Bolivia, South America starting in January 2011 where you will be working to improve the water supply...

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Humanitarian Projects & Voluntary Work Aid Programmes

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