The Opportunities

WHO: Anyone whose mission is changing the world, aka: Changemakers!
WHAT: A global online community that hosts collaborative online competitions to identify and connect the best social innovators! Basically, they connect the Changemakers so they can make more change.
WHERE: Online and wherever you're acting out social change in the real world!

WHO: Young adults ages 18-24 that want to serve and strengthen communities in the USA
WHAT: It's like the Peace Corps, but you stay within the USA! It's a 1-2 year domestic volunteer program that strengthens communities while developing leaders through professional development and educational awards (aka: scholarship money or loan forgiveness programs).
WHERE: In communities all over the USA

WHO: Americans aged 18+ who are interested in public service abroad
WHAT: Peace Corps volunteers live, learn, and work in a community overseas for 27 months
WHERE: Volunteers serve in 76 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe,, the Pacific Islands and the Middle East.

WHO: Anyone who believes our generation is the generation that can change the world!
WHAT: A website full of ideas how you can change the world, where you can test your knowledge on social issues, and read stories of young people just like you that have mobilized hundreds, sometimes thousands of their peers to support worthwhile causes.
WHERE: Online. Wherever you are!

WHO: Graduating college students with a GPA of 2.5+ and US Citizenship/National permanent resident status
WHAT: Teach For America members teach grades preK-12 for 2 yrs. in exchange for professional development, full time salaries, and post graduate educational assistance
WHERE: Teaching assignments in urban and rural public schools across the USA
WHEN: Final deadline for the 2012 class is February 10, 2012

WHO: College students who have completed at least their freshman year of college
WHAT: The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity to spend a year studying in a foreign country as an Ambassador of Goodwill for Rotary International
WHERE: Anywhere in the world: Rotary is in 200+ countries!
WHEN: Applicants must apply through a local Rotary club during the Spring of 2012. International deadline is July 1.

WHO: Graduating high school students who want to be challenged to better understand their world
WHAT: A gap year program designed to empower the next generation as authentic leaders and effective agents of change
WHERE: Service-learning apprenticeships in Latin America, Africa, & Asia
WHEN: deadline for 2012 graduating seniors is May 15, 2012

WHO: Youth ages 16-30 from all across the globe & adults who work with or who are interested in working with youth
WHAT: 2nd Annual World Summit for Youth Volunteering; a global leadership summit focused on diversity!
WHERE: Barranquilla, Colombia

WHO: High school students who want to encourage American soldiers overseas
WHAT: Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is seeking Student Ambassadors to head up letter writing, supply collecting, and fundraising campaigns to encourage soldiers overseas.
WHERE: Anywhere in the USA either on your own or with your school or student group

WHO: Young activists interested in working for an NGO whose vision is a world free of corruption!
WHAT: Transparency International Internships
WHERE: Berlin, Germany

WHO: 21 and up.
WHAT: A volunteer opportunity to travel abroad and witness the impact and realities of microfinance, by working directly with a host microfinance institution.
WHERE: Over 120 microfinance institutions in 50 countries worldwide.

WHO: Young men and women aged 18-30.
WHAT: A Rotary sponsored service club.
WHERE: Communities and universities worldwide! Click here to to find the nearest Rotaract, or start your own.

WHO: Ladies and gentlemen, 18 and up.
WHAT: Volunteers provide hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world, All Hands supports volunteers with housing, meals, tools, and organized work.
WHERE: Current projects in Haiti and Japan.

WHO: Anyone with a balance remaining on a gift card.
WHAT:Gift Card Giver collects and distributes gift cards to non-profit organizations that can use the cards to help others.
WHERE: Check out the website and mail gift cards with remaining balance written in permanent marker on it.

WHO:Aspiring abolitionists, peace makers, and activists.
WHAT:A series of programs to help raise money and awareness to help set free child soldiers in Uganda and rebuild a war torn country.
WHERE: Online or programs available for you to bring to your community or school.

WHO: Anyone who likes making kid’s dreams come true!
WHAT: An opportunity to volunteer at a non-profit story-book resort where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families are treated to a week-long cost-free fantasy vacation.
WHERE: Central Florida- but they accept volunteers from anywhere!

WHO: Anyone 19+ years old who likes camping, playing, and kids!
WHAT: An opportunity to volunteer as a camp counselor for kids with life-threatening illnesses.
WHERE: Central Florida- but they accept volunteers from anywhere!

WHO: Global climate change enthusiasts and activists.
WHAT: A march and a movement started by a 13 year old to protect our earth.
WHERE: Marches are starting all over the world! join one near you or start one!

WHO: Socially conscious consumers and socially minded travellers and learners.
WHAT: Youth volunteer trips, environmentally friendly products, and inspirational learning tools, supporting Free the Children.
WHERE: All around the world

WHO: Ages 14+ who want to travel for the purpose of serving God and others.
WHAT: Christian short term mission trips and disaster relief teams.
WHERE: All over the world