Asia (Opportunities)

Asia Sites:

Indify and IndiCorps Indify and IndiCorps: A US not-for-profit organization encouraging people of Indian origin to reconnect with their roots through an intensive service experience in India. (Asia) http://www.indify.org/ Volunteer International Placements Volunteer International Placements: Offer volunteer opportunities and gap year placements in Sri Lanka. Details of possibilities in journalism, television, advertising, wildlife conservation, teaching English and business. (Asia) http://www.volunteerinternational.com/ Volunteer Teaching in Thailand Volunteer Teaching in Thailand: Opportunities for short-term volunteer positions teaching English to economically disadvantaged groups in Thailand. (Asia) http://rmharris.com/volunteerthailand/ Armenian Volunteer Corps Armenian Volunteer Corps: Provides opportunity for diasporan Armenians from around the world to serve in Armenia. Information about the organization and volunteer opportunities. (Asia) http://www.armenianvolunteer.org/ Asian Rural Institute, ARI Asian Rural Institute, ARI: Volunteer program in Nishinasuno, Japan. (Asia) http://stevebrokaw.com/id20.htm Beijing International Volunteers Association Beijing International Volunteers Association: Seeks to become a China-based internationally recognized volunteer services, placement and advocacy organization. Includes information about UNV, conferences, membership and news. (Chinese and English) (Asia) http://www.civa.org.cn/ IVCS - Indian Volunteers for Community Service IVCS - Indian Volunteers for Community Service: Enables people (of any ethnic origin) to visit and become involved in rural development projects in India for 3 weeks to 6 months. Information about programme and costs. (Asia) http://www.ivcs.org.uk/ Full Circle Full Circle: Matches volunteers to projects in Asia. Aims to include only programs that are moe interesting or challenging than normal. Site also includes general resources for volunteers. (Asia) http://www.fullcircle.org.uk Krishna Assistance Centre Krishna Assistance Centre: Information and contact details for their volunteer program in India and neighboring countries. (Asia) http://hometown.aol.com/kacindia/ Tibetan Environment Network Tibetan Environment Network: Educating the Tibetans, local Ladakhis and tourists on the environment, health, ecology, alternative energies and local culture. (Asia) http://www.aptibet.org/ten.htm Volunteers for Environment and Education Program, Nepal (VEEP) Volunteers for Environment and Education Program, Nepal (VEEP): Brings volunteers from developed countries together with young people from Nepal to work on environmental and social issues. (Asia) http://www.veepnepal.org.np/ MCC Overseas MCC Overseas: Finds native English speaking college students in North America to teach English in China and Taiwan. (Asia) http://www.mccoverseas.com Singapore Volunteers Overseas (SVO) Singapore Volunteers Overseas (SVO): The Singapore International Foundation's program enabling skilled volunteers to partner developing communities and realise sustainable development. Information about current opportunities, and projects. (Asia) http://www.sif.org.sg/svo/ Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV): Volunteer program run by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, assisting young people who wish to cooperate in the economic and social development of developing countries. (Asia) http://www.jica.go.jp/english/activities/schemes/07jap.html Ho-Sum Ho-Sum: A non-profit organisation founded by a group of young professionals who want to increase volunteerism in the community and awareness of charities in Hong Kong. Information for prospective volunteers about possible placements. (Asia) http://www.ho-sum.org/