Teaching and Projects Abroad

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

Volunteering England - Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IT For Communities - Matches companies and professionals in the IT industry with local charities and projects which need their expertise as volunteers. Includes case studies, information for charities and volunteers, and a discussion forum.

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.

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.

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

Worldwide Volunteering - Database application containing details of worldwide volunteering opportunities. Fee based services.

Biotrax - Agency for volunteers for clinical trials shows joining details, FAQs about trials, and contact details.

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.

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.

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