Other eco-volunteer opportunities
By Laurie Posted on April 30th, 2009 in Must Reads, Travel
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
voluntourists-without-borders.com
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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