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Worldwide Volunteer Programs

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer opportunities abroad in 25 community projects throughout the world, as well as 3 treks. Please review the programs listed below, fill out an application form, and we will work with you to make your placement possible.

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Africa

Ethiopia Care for children rescued off the street, with a focus on teaching them conversational English and mathematics. Organize games, songs and fun activities for them.
Duration: from 1 month
Ghana (Community) Work with local community groups in setting up projects educating orphans, providing vocational training, protecting the environment through eco-tourism initiatives, and starting a youth centre. Duration: from 1 month Ghana (Teaching) Teach English in pre-school, primary, and secondary schools throughout Ghana, and participate in the development of Ghana's young people.
Duration: from 1 month
Kenya Make a difference in the lives of under-privileged children and adults by providing education and counselling in schools and orphanages, HIV education, and medical care.
Duration: from 2 weeks
Kilimanjaro Climb Africa's highest mountain and fundraise to help children in Kenya.
10 - 20 January 2010
Rwanda Facilitate processes to help eradicate poverty, reduce HIV infections, and help communities in capacity building programs.
Duration: from 2 weeks
South Africa (Youth) Participate in the social and academic development of young people in Venda, South Africa with a focus on teaching and childcare.
Duration: from 2 weeks
Uganda Provide education for AIDS orphans, help families to gain economic independence, and instruct the community about health issues.
Duration: from 1 month
Ghana (PCO) The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to help in the areas of community peace education cells and community school projects in rural Ghana.