This category is devoted to resources for volunteers and volunteer management - the knowledge, skill, and resources that make up the profession of volunteer program management. These links provide access to the most useful general web sites for effective volunteerism and volunteer development and management.
A "global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources", offering a directory of volunteer opportunities and other resources. (in French, Spanish and English) http://www.idealist.org/
At Grass-roots.org tells the stories of the most innovative grassroots organizations, in the U.S. and around the world, that are changing their communities by building individual self-reliance. http://www.grass-roots.org/
A way for single folks to meet other singles and volunteer their talents to worthy organizations. Links to chapters in North America and Australia. http://singlevolunteers.org/
Portal to volunteering, self-help and inspiration resources worldwide. Addresses poverty, the environment, democracy, human rights, addictions and other important issues. http://www.change.net/
The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on the journal, Voluntary Action. http://www.ivr.org.uk/
Allows charities and voluntary organisations to recruit volunteers. Online categorised search for international volunteer opportunities. http://www.evolunteer.co.uk/
The UK's annual celebration of volunteering. An opportunity for organisations to recognise reward and recruit volunteers. http://www.volunteersweek.org.uk
Monthly web-zine by Nancy Macduff of Macduff-Bunt Associates. Regular sections include news, recruitment and retention, training, and links. MBA also provides an online catalogue of their books. http://www.volunteertoday.com/
Assists organizers of nonprofit projects in recruitment and training of volunteers, organizing conferences, and distributes information. Includes resources and project news. (in French, Spanish and English) http://www.icvolunteers.org/
Publishes information and provides services to strengthen citizen organizations worldwide working for civil rights, democratic institutions, social assistance, and economic reform. Includes details of fellowships, volunteer and exchange programs. http://www.civilsoc.org/
Resources for people thinking of volunteering to promote health care as a human right. Includes listings of international service programs, volunteer opportunities, organizations, development projects and medical missions. http://www.nd.edu/~ghi/serve.htm
A resource for networking and dissemination of information, to develop an inclusive and global volunteer information portal. Provided by United Nations Volunteers (UNV). http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/
Promotes, supports, recruits and places volunteers in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland. Also includes information on general issues of volunteer management. http://www.volunteertallaght.ie/
A cycling journey through Africa aimed at promoting Australian volunteers and the courageous people of Africa they assist to overcome great hardship. http://www.AuXAfrica.org/RSS
Encourages, funds and supports young adults to allow them to undertake voluntary service in America's inner cities and in developing nations. http://www.kristafoundation.org
Networks Internet and telephone volunteers to assist community developers, Christian workers, and other humanitarian aid providers with expertise and support services. http://www.teamgeo.org
