SOCIETY PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering for SPEC please see the "donate/volunteer" option on the main menu of the website. If you are looking for other volunteer opportunities check out the resources below.

• Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC)   
  [last updated: Jul 8/09]

  The Council is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. The Canadian Council for International Co-operation seeks to end global poverty, and to promote social justice and human dignity for all. This website provides a list of job/volunteer opportunities as well as links to member organizations.
  contact: Tel: 613-241-7007
  Fax: 613-241-5302
  email: info@ccic.ca
  website: www.ccic.ca/e/006/employment.shtml
  
  

• CUSO-VSO   
  [last updated: Jul 8/09]

  CUSO-VSO volunteers work with local people to equip them with the skills they need to ensure they can exercise their basic human rights. These include the right to a livelihood, education, basic healthcare, a safe environment, a say in the future and equal access to opportunity. Internships are also available.
  contact: Toll-free telephone: +1 888-434-2876
  Local telephone: +1 613-829-7445
  Fax: +1 613-829-7996
  email: questions@cuso-vso.org
  website: www.cuso.org
  
  

• Global Volunteer Network   
  [last updated: Jul 9/09]

  The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. GVN currently has volunteer positions available through their partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Thailand and Uganda.
  contact: Global Volunteer Network Ltd,
  PO Box 30-968
  Lower Hutt
  New Zealand.
  Call Free USA/Canada: 1800 963 1198
  Fax (from US/CA) 011 64 4 569 9081
  
  email: info@volunteer.org.nz
  website: www.volunteer.org.nz
  
  

• Go Volunteer   
  [last updated: Jul 9/09]

  GoVolunteer's online database uses the power of the Internet and allows you to search for volunteer opportunities throughout the Greater Vancouver area. Finding volunteer work that suits your interests, skills and schedule is easier than ever! As a not-for-profit organization you can now expand your reach and attract potential volunteers from across the Greater Vancouver area. By posting your volunteer opportunities on this website, you will increase your ability to find the volunteers with the skills you require.
  email: webmaster@volunteervancouver.ca
  website: www.govolunteer.ca
  
  

• Idealist.org   
  [last updated: Jul 8/09]

  This site includes listings of non-profit jobs and volunteer opportunities from all over the world.
  website: www.idealist.org
  
  

• Nonprofit Career Network   
  [last updated: Jul 8/09]

  Nonprofit career and volunteer opportunities in the United States.
  website: www.nonprofitcareer.com
  
  

• Volunteer Vancouver   
  [last updated: Jul 9/09]

  Volunteer Vancouver matches up organizations who need volunteers with individuals who have skills and time to donate.
  contact: Volunteer Vancouver
  1183 Melville Street
  Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2X5
  Phone: 604 875 9144
  Fax: 604 875 0710
  email: info@volunteervancouver.ca
  website: www.volunteervancouver.ca
  
  

• World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms   
  [last updated: Jul 9/09]

  The International WWOOF Association is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms internationally.
  contact: WWOOF Canada,
  4429 Carlson Road,
  Nelson, BC, Canada,
  VIL 6X3
  Phone: 1-250-354-4417 (Monday- Friday 9:00 - 1:00 Pacific Coast time)
  email: wwoofcan@shaw.ca
  website: www.wwoof.ca