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International volunteering
Choose consciously where you volunteer
We compare organisations for volunteering and internships abroad with our transparency index. So you can make a choice that is good for you and for the people on the ground.
20
questions per organisation, one clear score
How we help you choose
Research
Every organisation answers 20 questions. The result is a score you can easily compare.
A critical eye
You are stepping into an unfamiliar world full of surprises and risks. We take a critical look, so you can too.
Monitoring
We keep learning and update the results. Organisations take part themselves and reflect together.
Advice
Get to know organisations through the index and lay the foundation for a conscious choice yourself.
Vision
Volunteering and internships from the Netherlands that are ethical and responsible, with respect for the laws, culture and customs of the project countries.
Mission
We compare organisations on policy and approach using the transparency index, so volunteers can take into account what really matters. We also promote responsible volunteering to providers, volunteers and the media.