Finding volunteering opportunities

  • The Association of Medical Research - online directory of member charities
  • blueboomerang.com - the charities and not-for-profit section of blueboomerang.com provides an indispensable guide to products, services and suppliers working specifically with charities, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations
  • Charity Choice - the Charity Choice A to Z lists provide links to thousands of UK charities and non-profit organisations
  • Charity Commission for England & Wales - includes a register of Charities in England and Wales
  • CharityJOB4u - your one stop charity job site
  • Charity People - a dedicated charity jobs board and an online charity network, transforming forum3 into a fully integrated charity recruitment and networking resource
  • Charityworks - dedicated to finding and developing the future leaders of the non profit sector in the UK. Charityworks is a unique talent initiative for charities, housing associations and social enterprises. See also, news stories and posts on Charityworks 360
  • Community Connections – Imperial College Union’s service to connect Imperial students with volunteering in the community.
  • CR Search and Selection - opportunities within charities and non-profit making organisations
  • Department for International Development (DIFID) - DFID is a UK Government department, working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty
  • Do-It - provides listing of one million opportunities to volunteer in the UK, through which you can search and apply online
  • Eldis - an online information service providing free access to relevant, up-to-date and diverse research on international development issues
  • Engineers without Borders - an international humanitarian/not-for-profit engineering organisation
  • Flow Charitas - a dedicated not-for-profit and, more specifically, a charity recruitment consultancy
  • Getting into International Development - The Careers Group's website for students and graduates interested in careers in international development
  • Global Vision International - international internships, work experience opportunities and conservation expeditions around the world
  • Global Volunteer Network -  community projects in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and Uganda. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and community aid programs. Volunteers can be involved in teaching English, environmental work, health and sanitation and cultural home stays
  • Government Jobs Direct - providing direct links to the jobs & vacancies pages on the websites of 359 UK government and public sector organisations
  • The Guardian: Society - Voluntary Sector - latest news from the public and voluntary sectors, including health, children, local government and social care
  • The Institute of Development Studies - gateway site to all aspects of development including globalisation, development economics and international aid
  • Institute of Fundraising - the professional membership body for UK fundraising. Its website contains information on developing a career in fundraising
  • Intercultural Youth Exchange - offers a variety of volunteer placements working alongside NGOs around the world
  • International Development Organisations - The University of Kent's Careers Service's comprehensive lists of links to international development organisations
  • International Organisations - The University of Kent's Careers Service's list of non-governmental organisations, such as charities
  • National Council for Voluntary Organisations  - A body that oversees voluntary work in the UK
  • OECD - helps governments foster prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability
  • Oxfam - a leading international NGO with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the delivery of aid and development work. See their Aid Matters online resource
  • Public Affairs Links  - provides everything you need to know about the UK and EU lobbying industry
  • Reach Volunteering - national online platform where you can look for volunteering opportunities based on your professional skills
  • Scientists for Global Responsibility - promotes the responsible uses of scientific knowledge
  • ThirdSector - the UK’s leading publication for everyone who needs to know what’s going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector
  • Union of International Associations - unique free service allows you to search the websites of all intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), comprising over 3000 bodies including the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank, etc.
  • United Nations Jobs - find out about and apply for jobs at the United Nations
  • Volunteering England - volunteering placements in your area
  • Wateraid - mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education
  • World Service Enquiry - information and advice about working overseas in developing countries
  • Worldwide Volunteering - searchable database of over a thousand volunteering placements