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As a community, Matadorians have thousands of hours of experience volunteering and working with nonprofits, NGOs, and other organizations working for a better world. Backed by this knowledge, we have put together the guides below on how to get involved as a volunteer and how to get your own nonprofit off the ground.

You’ll find profiles of organizations around the world, stories of inspiring projects, basic tips on what you need to know before you choose a program, and what you should expect once you arrive.

Through our Volunteer Guides, Matador is proud encourage its members to give back.

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Planning to voluntour? It might be end up being far from what you expect.

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Abbie Mood learns about Ojai's community organizations that are working towards making...

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Graham volunteers for a month with Education For The Children at their school in...

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A round-up of the world's "without Borders" groups, from A to (almost) Z.

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Guide book author Jantra Jacobs presents volunteer opportunities in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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"In Pakistan, you will not find short-term volunteer opportunities that cater to the...

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Jacqui Bryant rounds up volunteering opportunities in Boston.

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Gabriela Garcia rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in Miami.

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Ekua Impraim rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in San Francisco.

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A Peace Corps volunteer gives insider tips on the application process.

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The gals at GoGalavanting.com head to the island of Roatan, Honduras for a little...

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Laura Aberdeen rounds up volunteer opportunities in Melbourne

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Seattle filmmaker, Kieth Rivers travels to Senegal with World Vision and captures his...

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Get tips from a former Peace Corps volunteer about making the most of the "toughest job...

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If you enter into the volunteer experience with unrealistic expectations, says seasoned...

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How do you find a sponsoring organization? How do you choose an opportunity? Read on....

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The first article in a series about a year spent volunteering.

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Pt 1 of a series on exactly how to get the most out of your effort while volunteering for...

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Envision what you can do to change the world as a traveler.