The Nonprofit FAQ

Where can I find general information about volunteer programs?

Volunteers Links to useful information on the web for people interested in volunteering in their communities. http://www.idealist.org/volunteer/vol_resources.html">Find an Opportunity http://www.idealist.org/volunteer/vol_articles.html">Learning About Volunteering http://www.idealist.org/volunteer/vol_sites.html">More Volunteering Sites http://www.idealist.org/volunteer/travel.html">Organizations promoting global volunteering International Volunteerism Resource Center The primary goals of the International Volunteerism Resource Center are to (1) provide potential volunteers with the tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about meaningful, ethical, and sustainable international service, and (2) promote international volunteering as an opportunity to both do good with fellow global citizens and engage in invaluable personal and professional development. Visit the http://www.idealist.org/en/ivrc/">IVRC. Start with http://www.idealist.org/en/ivrc/what/index.html">What is international volunteerism?. Skip ahead to http://www.idealist.org/en/ivrc/decision.html">Making the decision to volunteer abroad. The http://www.idealist.org/en/ivrc/">IVRC has lots more information on every aspect of this topic. Volunteer Management Resource Center Volunteer management professionals do challenging and rewarding work and Idealist is committed to supporting them with resources, tools, and networking opportunities. Visit the http://www.idealist.org/en/vmrc/">VMRC. Or read http://www.idealist.org/en/vmrc/howtouse.html">How to Use the VMRC. The http://www.idealist.org/en/vmrc/">VMRC has lots more information on every aspect of this topic. Posted 3/26/09 -- PB