What are good volunteering programs?

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Good volunteering programs for teens in the US (preferably)?

I'm sixteen, and I want to help in the US (I live in California). Anyone know good programs? I'd prefer something hands on, like building houses or schools, but anything would be much appreciated. And this is all speculative so if you had a good experience working internationally then feel free to suggest that, too. I'm not confining it to the US, but it is cheaper that way.

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Habitat for Humanity is one of the most wide-spread, not-for-profit home-building programs. Or another...

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What are some good international volunteering programs?

I'm interested in volunteering internationally for a week or two. I know there are some good programs out there for doing so, but in your opinion, what are the best? Personal experiences welcome. Thanks in advance.

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You can visit http://www.linktodiversity.com for a variety of volunteering programs all over the world...

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What are some good programs for volunteering in central america?

i want to go somewhere in central america (preferably not costa rica) this summer to volunteer. it would be mostly in july and i want to work with kids or something like that. it needs to be a program that allows people under 18. are there any good programs...

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Nicaragua is a great option for volunteer work. It is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere...

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What are some good programs/organizations that i could join that have to do with volunteering?

currently, i am experiencing an existential depression, and would like to further my life's experiences. i would like to give back to the world in whatever way that i can, and need to offer some type of fulfillment. it's like a void i need to fill, and...

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Well I know Easter Seals always needs help. Usually dealing with a local goodwill for the "less...

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What are some good college travel or international service learning or volunteering programs that allow you to travel and learn at the same time? I don't want to necessarily take classes at a university abroad.

I'm looking to travel during the summer after my sophomore year. Preferably a shorter duration trip as I need to volunteer and shadow to prepare for medical school during the summer as well. I've heard bad things about some of these service learning...

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Would you like some good old fashioned labour at an Organic farm in Australia? World Wide Opportunities...

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Are there any good programs for volunteering on your vacation?

I'm interested in volunteering abroad but like many of us, I only have 2 weeks of vacation a year. I'd like to spend a week volunteering somewhere but I'm finding it hard to sift through all the programs out there (most of which require a 3+ month commitment...

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do some community clean ups or help out at the animal shelter. these activities are good because u can...

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Do you know any good volunteering abroad programs?

I am in my second year uni and I am interested in going somewhere abroad this summer. I am considering Peru or Fiji or somewhere hot. If you have been on any volunteering abroad programs please recomment some to me and share your experiences ! Thank...

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Hey there! You can check out Lev UR Mark.....the programs are in India and it's definitely a very beautiful...

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What DC programs are best for Journalism and volunteering?

DC Masters in Journalism/volunteer work with students: Am I missing anything? The plan is to move to DC to get my masters in Journalism. While there, I'd like to volunteer in an AmeriCorps program as well. I'm considering the following programs: -Masters...

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Depending on what you want out of the program, consider the University of Maryland (it's in the DC suburbs...

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Really good, not too expensive volunteering programs for a 19 year old?

I just graduated from high school, turning 19 in October, and was planning on volunteering sometime in 2010 before I go to college. I want to go to South Africa, especially, but the area isn't my main concern. Seeing as how I'm saving up for college...

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http://www.bunac.org/usa/volunteerSouthAfrica/ if you want to volunteer some where other than South...

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Check out Volunteer Center of Greensboro located at 1500 Yanceyville St. Greensboro, NC 27405. Phone...

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