The Peer Motivation Program operates in the high school bringing achieving students together with at-risk students. The students explore issues they confront, see ways to be responsible for their future, discuss common challenges and consider consequences to actions.

The Peer Mentor Program is an intergenerational after school program. Achieving 10th-11th graders from who completed the Peer Motivation Program are recruited and trained as Peer Mentors. After school they mentor 8th graders from a nearby grammar school to prepare them for a positive transition to High School. Peer Mentors receive support, encouragement and guidance from trained Adult Coaches from both neighborhood and business communities.

The Neighborhood Enrichment Program inspires young adults 18 to 35 years and adult volunteers over age 35, to “break the cycle of violence in the community” through peer outreach and organizing intergenerational events with youth involved in the Peer Motivation and Peer Mentor programs.

Are you looking for a volunteer program, gap year program, career break or an adventure travel experience in general, do you have a lust for travel and want to experience another life in Africa and cultures?, then we have the answer

Hope Development Volunteers welcomes people from every country on earth. We do not discriminate based on age, religion, sexual orientation, skin color or any other characteristic.

We simply hope to have enthusiastic, loving and caring volunteers, who would be flexible, tolerant and sensitive to the needs of fellow human beings.

We look for volunteers who are between the ages of 18 and 80, who would want to help while experiencing a new culture and enjoy themselves.

Teen line volunteers, between the ages of 15-19, are offered the same intensive training and includes a focus on youth related issues. Operating after-school and on the weekends, these volunteers are afforded a unique opportunity to assist their peers in crisis.

Spanish Hotline volunteers assist callers who are most comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish. Bi-lingual volunteers can answer both Crisis Hotline and Spanish Hotline.
Students over the age of 15 are welcome to volunteer with us. Training takes place in three parts: 20 hours of classroom training, 12 hours of observation on the Hotline and a set of online study guides.

HOW TO APPLY
Email resume and cover letter to intern {at} crisishotline(.)org.

or

click http://www.crisishotline.org/content/volunteer-application.html to fill out our volunteer application.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Crisis Intervention Of Houston
We need volunteers who are available at these times:

Evenings
Weekends
Weekdays
Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adult (18 )
Families
Students (15-17)
Individual

Location: Near 59 and Kirby

Key Responsibilities:
• Filing Documents
• Updating Program Databases
• Data Entry
• Help prepare bulk mailings
• Occasional Phone Calls on Behalf of the

Agency
• Occasional Decoration Projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Administrative Staff, Depending on the Project

Length of Appointment: Appointments are on a per project basis and time commitment is negotiable based on the need.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computer and data entry. Pleasant manner, patience, organized, dependable.

Support: Training for this position will be provided. In addition, Administrative Staff will be available for questions and assistance.

Age Requirement: 15

Dress Code: Casual

HOW TO APPLY
Email resume and cover letter to intern {at} crisishotline(.)org.

Summary of essential job functions

•Assist in planting, weeding and deadheading of flowers;
•Assist in planting of trees, shrubs and other plants;
•Assist in pruning, cultivating and clearing of flowers, plants and trees;
•Assist in fall cleanups and spring preparation;
•Any other maintenance of flowerbeds and gardens.

Knowledge and Skills Required

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•Gardening knowledge would be an asset but not necessary;
•Planning, organizing and project coordination skills;
•Independent and able to work with limited supervision;
•Able to follow safety precautions when on site;
•Able to follow direction and policies at all times;
•Enthusiastic about gardening and landscaping.

Help Santa this year by adopting a client and making their holiday special. If you choose to participate, you will be given a bio and wishlist for each client you adopt. We are asking that you purchase, wrap, and label the items with the client’s name and deliver them to our Holiday Kickoff event on December 16th.

This is the most flexible volunteer option at Vita-Living, Inc., as our organization will work with your group size and availability in order to create a satisfying and productive volunteer project.

The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline is the first secure web-based hotline providing live and anonymous support through an interface as intuitive as instant messaging.

To learn more about the Online Hotline please visit http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline.

Duties: •Be on time for shifts scheduled using the Online Hotline website •Complete 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training including a mandatory training session. •Follow computer safety best practices learned in the online training •Remain supportive and engaged with visitors •Provide accurate support using crisis intervention best practices •Assist with research and administrative tasks relative to the Online Hotline in RAINN’s office.

Qualifications: •Applicable Majors: Counseling, Social Work, Women’s Studies, Mental Health, Public Heath, Psychology, Sociology, etc… •Able to work some nights and/or weekends from home •Exceptional communication skills both verbal & written •Computer proficiency including instant messaging is a must

Benefits: •Develop and enhance crisis intervention skill set •Learn best practices in the new field of online advocacy and intervention services •Provide a safe and secure place for victims of sexual assault and abuse •Flexible hours

For more information on volunteering, or to register for the November 5-6th, 2011 training session in DC, please visit http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

Please note: This is an unpaid internship.

Who can take on a Mzungu volunteer program? Everyone who has spare time and is fit enough to travel to Uganda can take a this form of vacation. Mzungu Volunteers is receiving people from all countries and from 17yrs and above. The only conditions are an open mind and tolerance on your side. See the possibilities and see what you can do.

How Affordable are We? You give your time and pay a small cost for travel and in return you gain an enhanced exchange of culture, learn new languages, develop friendships, gain new insight of your personal life goals, and discover yourself by testing limits and challenging yourself.

Our volunteer programs start at USD$120 for a week with a one-time registration fee of $200.00 at the time of booking but being affordable does not mean we cut back on our quality. Our volunteer housing is safe, comfortable, and inviting. We work hard to provide you with the best quality accommodation and a truly amazing volunteer experience.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation knows that youth have historically been at the forefront of innovative social movements that have changed the world. Akshaya Patra offers a solution to hunger, now is the time to catalyze a movement to end it, and we need your to help. We are currently recruiting Chapter Chairs to organize and lead Akshaya Patra youth chapters in their schools and communities. Join a growing network of youth and students around the nation who are working to eradicate hunger and promote education for deserving children in India.
Key Responsibilities:
– Mobilize students and young professionals in your community in support of eradicating hunger and promoting education.
– Manage and implement fundraising campaigns and awareness building events.
– Serve as The Akshaya Patra foundations ambassador in your city.
Opportunities:
– Akshaya Patra Chapter Chairs will have the opportunity to utilize their background and come up with new ideas for furthering the cause.
– Change the lives of a generation of young people in India
– Build leadership skills, receive support and training, network with community and non-profit leaders
Details:
Akshaya Patra chapter chairs operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Akshaya Patra Foundations Boston office. The position is volunteer and roughly 2-4 hours per week. Please visit the following link for more information http://www.foodforeducation.org/get-involved/take-action
and contact kerry {at} akshayapatrausa(.)org for details

Food, lodging and training provided during stay. No experience necessary

Volunteers work with our professional staff and up to 20 campers – helping them with such things as: playing games, doing puzzles, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and music. Volunteers help set up meals, engage campers in activities, and get to know our staff and campers. While they are at camp, they act as assistant counselors.

Overview of the Itinerary:

Land in Beijing and spend a few days sightseeing (Forbidden City, Great Wall).
Travel to Haojiping, in a beautiful and remote area of the Hunan province.
While staying in a pressed-earth schoolhouse, teach English and environmental studies to local Chinese students (particularly girls).
On regular days of rest, visit the students’ families, explore nearby towns, go hiking, shop at local markets.
End with a graduation ceremony and trip back to Huaihua, Beijing and home.

Volunteers: The minimum age is 16, and all ages are welcome. Some knowledge of Chinese is helpful, but not necessary. Volunteers come from the U.S. and Canada, China, and a few other countries. The volunteers will live together (in same-sex rooms) for the duration of the program.

Students: The children are from the local area, and range in age from about 8 to 16; they are grouped by age into classes of 20-30 students.

Every summer since 2001, approximately 35 volunteers have participated in China Summer, working together to teach roughly 150 rural Chinese students. The goals are to:

Provide educational opportunities to rural students (especially girls), and strengthen environmental awareness.
Build friendships and understanding among people from around the world.
Foster youth leadership through practical experience in a challenging environment.
Experience life in rural China first-hand; learn about current social, political, environmental, and economic issues.

While in Beijing and Huaihua, volunteers stay at a hostel or hotel. In Haojiping, the program is hosted by the local school, the Haojiping Ethnic School. This will be the school’s third year providing the site for the program; the school is perched on a mountainside about a ten minute walk from the main street of Haojiping.

The school is made up of a complex of buildings, including classroom buildings, teacher housing, and student dormitories. Volunteers share a dormitory room with 7-10 of the same gender.

China Summer Teaching 2011 is $2495. The fee includes:

Extensive pre-departure training from the United Planet head office
Chinese food (3 meals a day)
All accommodations (hostel or hotel in Beijing, Huaihua; dormitory in Haojiping)
Airport and train station welcomes
All transportation within China (between Beijing, Huaihua, and Haojiping)
Beijing sightseeing; or university and college visit in Beijing
Huaihua sightseeing
Haojiping excursions
Emergency medical insurance
Country coordinator support
Thoroughly researched volunteer project
Volunteer care and other services

Session One: July 23rd – July 30th
Session Two: August 3rd – August 10th

Applications are available on our website www.campamerikids.org. Please contact us if you are interested in more information. Thank you! Hope to see you this summer…

-Manage other volunteers and help us support our day-to-day operations
-Get to know current volunteers and share with them ways to get involved in the community
-Recruit and orient new volunteers to our organization in the field and in cyberspace
-Ensure a quality experience for both the volunteer and the organization
-Recognize volunteers for their contributions
-Maintain accurate records tracking the history and progress of our volunteers

Volunteering in volunteer services helps create a special relationship between you and the other volunteers. As an integral part of any volunteer program, volunteer management is an opportunity to gain leadership skills and allow others to successfully volunteer, and become true stewards in their communities. Your Service however indirect, would make all the difference in helping the Red Cross help others. As a 96% volunteer led organization, we need you most of all.

To volunteer contact:

Alex Brinckerhoff

volunteergw {at} nhredcross(.)org

Many volunteers are needed to support this walk. Rest stops are set up every three miles and water stops every mile and a half. Hosting a rest stop is fun! Let your creativity run wild and create an atmosphere that rejuvenates the walkers and sends them on their way, refreshed and energized.

We need Rest Stop Captains, Medical Volunteers, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, HAM Radio Operators, Supply Truck Drivers, and more to serve as “Crew” for the weekend. As crew, you would commit to the three days of the Challenge Walk to support the walkers each step of the way!

If you are only able to commit for a few hours or for one day of the event, that’s okay! We need volunteers to help with registration, serve as lunch runners, help with set-up and break-down, and so much more!

The Carolinas Challenge Walk will be held March 4th-6th in Charleston, SC. To learn more about the Carolinas Challenge Walk MS and to register, go to: wwwchallengeMS.org.

Being a hospice volunteer promotes learning, growth, and self-awareness, and can enhance life satisfaction.

Dedicated volunteers are needed to provide companionship, run errands, do yard work, provide transportation, or do office work.

No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and help others.

Please call (843) 797-0835 and ask for Wayne Bogue, Volunteer Coordination or email: wbogue {at} mca-corp(.)com.

Make your days matter.