Matador member launches online database for volunteers

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Matador member launches online database for volunteers

03/1/10

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4 Comments Written by Matt Scott

Like many Matador members, Meghan Daseler has spent a lot of time online looking for the perfect volunteer opportunity, only to find the search a difficult one.

Add to that the frustration caused by the high costs of many programs.

Meghan Daesler, founder of World Help Link

In a effort to help other people in their search, Meghan decided to create her own database of volunteer opportunities on www.worldhelplink.com, a free website dedicated to no fee and low cost international and domestic volunteer opportunities.

World Help Link is adding new programs and opportunities every day and Meghan is particularly keen to promote small and independent organizations that may lack publicity elsewhere. The site has also recently added a visitors’ forum for potential volunteers and organisations to post questions, news, or ideas.

As well as working on the website, Meghan volunteers with the children’s program, Safe Nest, and as a keen traveller will soon be leaving for Ireland to work at Barretstown, a holiday center for children with cancer and other serious illnesses.

If you know of any organizations looking for volunteers, please add your comment below and they will be added to World Help Link.

Community Connection:

Looking for other opportunities to volunteer and travel for free? Matt has also written Matador’s 10 Volunteer Opportunities for Free Travel.

Tagged under: volunteering, World Help Link

Filed under: volunteering abroad

About the Author

Matador ID: M-SCOTT

Having spent the majority of his adult life traveling and working abroad, Matt Scott has plenty to write about; his writing and photos have appeared in publications around the world, both on line and in print. Originally from the UK he currently lives in Paris, where he works as a trip leader for an active travel company.

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Alyssa replied on March 1, 2010

Very cool! I just checked out the site and Meghan did a great job. I love how it gives detailed info and also includes whether a program includes a fee or not.

I will keep an ear out for organizations to add!
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Hal Amen replied on March 1, 2010

What a great idea. Bookmarked!

I worked with 2 low-fee orgs in South America:
http://www.sustainablebolivia.org/ (Bolivia)
http://www.asociacionmapu.org/en (Argentina)
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Alaina O'Brien replied on March 3, 2010

For a long time, I’ve wanted to do international volunteering but have had a hard time finding a program. But after spending two minutes on Meghan’s site, I know it’s going to be extremely helpful! Thanks so much, Meghan!
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Meghan replied on March 5, 2010

Thank you so much everyone for the positive feedback and information! And thank you Matt for sharing my website and for being such a great help!

I also have to add that this website would not exist without the help and support of Andrew Baca ( http://www.3rdestateltd.com).
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