We already told you about GoEco, a sustainable business that connects adventurers with volunteerism, in our article Global eco-volunteerism with GoEco .
But GoEco isn’t the only source of it’s kind; here are five more great organizations promoting making your next trip an unforgettable experience that gives something back
Ecoteer 
Ecoteer is a website where volunteers can find opportunities abroad, and organizations can, in turn, look for volunteers. They eliminate the middleman and do not charge for advertising, so organizations that might be lacking in funds can still attract volunteers for what they are offering. Work opportunities include eco-lodges, conservations, farms, teaching and humanitarian projects worldwide.
People and Places
People and Places matches skills and experience to needs, enabling volunteers and communities to gain mutual benefits. The volunteers do not replace local workers, but learn and work with them, sharing their experiences and expertise. They match volunteers with projects, with a focus on working closely with their local partners.
Voluntourists without Borders
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Voluntourists Without Borders (VWB) provides volunteer funding and support for communities and schools. Their goal is to engage travelers in meaningful experiences that provide long-term benefit to the local community residents.
Ecovolunteer
They call themselves a travel agency but use it in the loose sense: they organize trips by bringing tourists to places that are normally not accessible, and provide the opportunity to protect the environment or aid in the community while you’re there. Ecovolunteer links individuals with conservation projects in search of extra hands.
Global Vision International
Global Vision provides volunteers with safe, responsible travel experiences, training and career opportunities, while simultaneously giving its partners research ownership rights and benefits to the local community.
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Steph Green, on June 5th, 2009 says:
I was looking for this sort of thing to do in the fall and have bookmarked this post, thank you. It’s perfect… and timely for me!
TravelNut, on June 5th, 2009 says:
Great ideas but I’d be so afraid to go. I’d love to do something like this but sometimes just want to go on a relaxing trip. I really should try this.
Luis Calero, on June 28th, 2011 says:
Excellent Blog!
As a volunteer program coordinator, I think it is important that we provide more information to our potential participants before they engage to abroad experiences. The market is getting corrupted as it gets more and more commercial and there are scammers ready to take advantage of people with a genuine interest in helping others.
Fortunately, I have seen a couple good websites where we can all post listings to our programs and our participants can review them. The site owners said in a blog that they will even include a blacklist to prevent the audience about scams. I think this is great!
We can and should help too!
Good luck everybody!