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Action without Borders/Idealist.org :: http://www.idealist.org/

Founded in 1994 and based in New York, Action Without Borders is a nonprofit organization that promotes the sharing of ideas, information and resources to help build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives. Use this site to search its database of volunteer programs around the world.

Care Girl :: http://www.girlzone.com/html/caregirl.html

Care Girl encourages girls to become activists. This web features interviews with girls who are volunteering, links to activist and volunteer organizations and offers real-life stories from those who have had made a difference. The site is a great resource for any girl who wants to have an impact on the world around her.

Do Something :: http://www.dosomething.org/

Do Something aims to inspire and energize teens to get involved in their communities and work for positive change. The site provides helpful information on many causes of particular concern to young people. Other features are contests, grants. Enter your zip code to find organizations in your area looking for volunteers!

Global Volunteers :: http://www.globalvolunteers.org/

The Global Volunteers organization works for peace through mutual international understanding, centering its work doing one-, two-, or three-week volunteer work experiences in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, or the United States. When local leaders and host organizations make a request, Global Volunteers will send teams of volunteers to live and work with local people on human and economic development projects important to the country's long-term development.

Habitat for Humanity International :: http://www.habitat.org/

Habitat invites people from all faiths and walks of life to work together in partnership, building houses with and for families in need. Physically work beside others to make adequate and affordable shelter a reality.

The Hunger Site :: http://www.thehungersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites.woa/138

Wondering what you can do to help end world hunger? Visit this site, click on the button that says "Donate Free Food" and the page sponsors donate money to the United Nations World Food Programme.

Kids Can Make a Difference :: http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/

This site has many facts about hunger around the world, and suggestions about what young people can do to help feed the hungry.

Special Olympics :: http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/default.htm

This nonprofit's mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. Offers volunteer opportunities available at the state, national, or international level.

VolunteerMatch :: http://www.volunteermatch.org/

"Every day VolunteerMatch brings thousands of good people and good causes together. Find a cause that needs your help and let your inner beauty shine."