Careers for the Common Good

What is a Career for the Common Good?

Careers for the Common Good (CCG) are socially responsible vocations, whose results benefit the greater good of society. Careers for the common good generally occur in the nonprofit and government sectors and tend to include an individuals personal core values. The CCG program at the University of Connecticut, a collaboration between Career Services, the Office of Community Outreach and the Human Rights Institute, provides resources and encourages students to explore career paths that positively affect the community and society at large. CCG includes an extensive web resource list that is separated into five categories: Post-Graduate Experiences, Career & Job, Graduate School, Professional Development and Civic Engagement.

Program	Post Graduate	Career/Job	Graduate School	Professional Development	Civic Organizations
1-800-Volunteer.org 1-800-Volunteer.org's national database makes it easier than ever to bring nonprofits and volunteers together. That means people in need get help faster. Communities get stronger. And whenever someone asks, "How can I help?"...there's always an answer. http://www.1-800-volunteer.org
1Bloc 1Bloc's goal is to provide information and opportunities in social enterprise and sustainability. 1Bloc focuses on jobs and internships in social enterprises, information on companies, and providing information to tons of young people interested in driving social change through their career. http://www.1bloc.com
AmeriCorps AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve with more than 3,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. Members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service. http://www.americorps.org
Amizade Amizade encourages intercultural exploration and understanding through community-driven volunteer programs and service-learning programs. Amizade Volunteer Programs offer a rewarding combination of exploration, service and understanding in communities around the world. Service-Learning Programs offer undergraduate and graduate credit to students interested in challenging academic and service experiences with communities around the world. http://www.amizade.org
Amnesty International Nobel Prize-winning grassroots activist organization with over 1.8 million members worldwide. Amnesty International undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. http://www.amnesty.org
Ashoka Ashoka's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated, and to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world. Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs - extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities - supporting them, their ideas and institutions through all phases of their careers. http://www.ashoka.org
Bioshere Expeditions Biosphere Expeditions promotes sustainable conservation of the planet's wildlife by involving you, the public, with scientists across the globe on real hands-on wildlife research and conservation expeditions. Our goal is to make, through our expedition work, an active contribution towards a sustainable biosphere. http://www.biosphere-expeditions.org/english.htm
Campus Greens Campus Greens is a national student-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building a broad-based movement for radical democracy on America’s high school and college campuses. We work in solidarity with the Ten Key Values of the Green Party and have membership from all sectors of the campus community and all levels of education. We provide our members with the support and resources they need to become effective agents of social change, empowering them to overcome our world’s gravest problems and build a society based on grassroots democracy, ecology, and non-violence. http://www.campusgreens.org
Care2 Care2.com is the largest online community for people who want to make a difference. If you care about health, human rights and protecting the environment, and if you believe individuals have the power to change the world, you're going to love Care2. You can learn from, and meet, amazing people here. You'll discover wonderful organizations working on the front lines. Site includes Job and News connections. http://www.care2.com
Case Foundation Jean and Steve Case founded the Case Foundation in 1997 to reflect their family's heartfelt commitment to finding lasting solutions to complex social challenges. The foundation is applying strategies to: meet the needs of underserved children and families; create thriving and sustainable economic development for communities; bridge cultural and religious divides; expand civic engagement and volunteerism; and accelerate innovative approaches to health care. http://www.casefoundation.org
City Year City Year was founded in 1988 by Michael Brown and Alan Khazei, then-roommates at Harvard Law School, who felt strongly that young people in service could be a powerful resource for addressing our nation's most pressing issues. Over the years, City Year has been built on the belief that one person can make a difference, and with the vision that one day service will be a common expectation - and a real opportunity - for citizens all around the world. http://www.cityyear.org
Corporation for National and Community Service The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give. The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Through our Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, we provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs. http://www.nationalservice.gov
Cross-Cultural Solutions Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering. We are committed to ensuring the safety, flexibility, professionalism, transparency, and excellence of our programs. CCS is recognized as an expert in its field by the United Nations and CARE, one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations. In 2003, we were granted Special Consultative Status by the UN. In 2001, we were selected as the partner-of-choice to operate the CARE Corps program. http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org
Earthworks-jobs.com Job search engine for careers in science related fields, as well as post grad resources http://www.earthworks-jobs.com
Equal Justice Works The mission of Equal Justice Works is to create a just society by mobilizing the next generation of lawyers committed to equal justice. Equal Justice Works (formerly the National Association for Public Interest Law) was founded in 1986 by law students dedicated to working for equal justice on behalf of underserved communities and causes. Today, Equal Justice Works is the national leader in creating summer and postgraduate public interest opportunities for law students and lawyers. http://www.napil.org
Experiential Learning International (ELI) ELI, a registered non-profit organization, partners with organizations from around the world that make a difference in their communities. And we work closely with these groups to ensure ELI volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI sees learning as a lifelong journey: our programs are not limited to students, and we welcome participants 18 and older of all nationalities. http://www.eliabroad.org
Global Crossroad Global Crossroad conducts successful volunteer abroad programs in 20 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America . The foundation of our success lies in our dedication, vision, and working philosophies. Global Crossroad's focus on grassroots projects, cultural immersion, and travel learning opportunities reflects the unique, alternative approach that we have adopted to garner memorable experiences for our volunteers. http://www.globalcrossroad.com/
Global Vision International Volunteer Abroad, Conservation Expeditions and TEFL Courses overseas with Global Vision International. Looking for a unique travel experience? Make a difference in some of the world's most critical conservation and community volunteer projects with Global Vision International and selected partner organisations. Adventurous individuals can join challenging Marine Conservation and Wildlife Research expeditions in Patagonia, Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica and take part in volunteer teaching and wildlife projects in over 30 countries worldwide. http://www.gvi.co.uk/index.asp
Global Volunteer Network The Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. Our vision is to connect people with communities in need. We do this by supporting the work of local community organisations in countries through the placement of international volunteers. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in Alaska, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. http://www.volunteer.org.nz
Global Volunteers Volunteer abroad on international service programs or serve on USA volunteer programs. Live and work with local people on life-affirming community development projects one to 43 weeks. Year round volunteer teams support some 100 host communities on six continents. Child Care, Teaching English, Health Care, Labor Projects. No specialized skills needed. http://www.globalvolunteers.org
Greenpeace Our committed activists and supporters have come together to ban commercial whaling, convince the world’s leaders to stop nuclear testing, protect Antarctica, and so much more. Today, we have grown from a small group of dedicated activists to an international organization with offices in more than 30 countries. But our spirit and our mission remain the same. Our fight to save the planet has grown more serious – the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. Greenpeace is actively working to address these and other threats. http://www.greenpeace.org
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1,000,000 people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. http://www.habitat.org
Heifer-USA As in other countries, Heifer-USA works with limited-resource individuals, households and communities who want to become more self-reliant through livestock and agricultural community development. Heifer seeks long-term solutions that build the capacities of communities to work together to address nutritional, economic, environmental and social needs through family-scale agricultural projects. Heifer International currently supports projects in more than 50 countries, including the United States, creating sustainable small-scale farm enterprises to improve nutrition and supplement incomes. http://www.heifer.org
Human Rights at Emory The Institute of Human Rights currently offers a graduate certificate in human rights and is in the process of developing an undergraduate minor in human rights. The Graduate Certificate is open to students in all of the professional schools (School of Public Health, School of Law, School of Nursing, Business School, Medical School, Theology Seminary and the Graduate School). http://www.humanrights.emory.edu
Idealist Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Idealist.org includes: job, volunteer and internship search engines; opportunities to join online communities and participate in online message boards; resources for volunteering, careers and nonprofits; information about graduate school fairs, non profit fairs and international service opportunities. Also has an Idealist on Campus resources connecting students and administrators on college campuses. http://www.idealist.org
Institute on Philanthophy and Voluntary Service Make a difference this summer by attending the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (IPVS)! This dynamic program is intended for students who are involved in volunteer activities and are excited about exploring professional opportunities in the non-profit sector. IPVS is ideal for undergraduate student leaders who are engaged in service programs on and off their campuses. All majors and fields of study are welcome. With a single application, students are enrolled at Georgetown University, live in a furnished apartment on campus in the center of DC, and are placed in a competitive internship for eight weeks. As part of your Institute experience, you will attend exclusive events and participate in hands-on activities including developing a mission statement, planning service projects and organizing fundraising activities. At the end of the Institute, students award a grant to a worthy community program with the money raised. http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs/about/
i-to-1 Since 1994, i-to-i has been driven by the inspiration of making worthwhile travel experiences widely available through opportunities to volunteer and work abroad. i-to-i has grown into a leading specialist in international volunteer projects which have two key aims: To allow people to give something back by contributing to worthwhile projects during their travels; and to provide local projects around the world with a consistent supply of trained and committed volunteer workers who work toward their own goals. http://www.i-to-i.com/
Nabuur.com In this site you will find: Virtual ‘Villages’ where communities in developing countries present their issues and ask for assistance of online volunteers (‘Neighbours’); Online discussions in the Villages between representatives of the communities and their Neighbours on how to solve local issues; Thousands of committed individuals who work as online volunteers (Neighbours) to find solutions for problems of communities in developing countries. http://www.nabuur.com
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty The mission of the Law Center is to prevent and end homelessness by serving as the legal arm of the nationwide movement to end homelessness. To achieve its mission, the Law Center pursues three main strategies: impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. To amplify the work of its small staff, the Law Center relies on interns, volunteers, and the pro bono assistance of the private bar. http://www.nlchp.org
National Park Service The National Park Service has many professional, volunteer, and trade opportunities across the country. From parks to regional offices, the Park service employs over 20,000 individuals (permanent/temp) and receives additional support from 90,000 volunteers. This site is designed to provide basic information on career opportunities with the park service, as well as provide links to information on volunteer and internship opportunities. For current information on job openings, pay scales, and application requirements, visit the Office of Personnel Management's USAJobs site. http://www.nps.gov/personnel
Network for Good Network for Good is the Internet's leading charitable resource—an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about. The organization's goal is to connect people to charities via the Internet—using the virtual world to deliver real resources to nonprofits and communities. It represents a groundbreaking partnership with leading technology and media companies and more than 20 nonprofit foundations and associations who share the desire to foster the informed use of the Internet for civic participation and philanthropy. http://www.networkforgood.org
Nonprofit Career Network This website is dedicated to the nonprofit secotor of today's business and economic world. Our mission is to be a complete, one-stop resource center for Nonprofit organizations, individuals seeking job opportunities in a nonprofit organization, and people who want to volunteer to make a difference in this world http://www.nonprofitcareer.com
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) OHCHR, a department of the United Nations Secretariat, is mandated to promote and protect the enjoyment and full realization, by all people, of all rights established in the Charter of the United Nations and in international human rights laws and treaties. The mandate includes preventing human rights violations, securing respect for all human rights, promoting international cooperation to protect human rights, coordinating related activities throughout the United Nations, and strengthening and streamlining the United Nations system in the field of human rights. http://www.ohchr.org
Pan Canadian Community Futures Group Your gateway to a network of 268 Community Economic Development offices across Canada. http://www.communityfutures.ca/
Partnership for Public Service The Partnership works to make the government an employer of choice for talented, dedicated Americans through educational outreach, research, legislative advocacy, and hands-on partnerships with agencies on workforce management issues. Our vision and strategy includes inspiring a new generation to serve and building a federal workforce that will meet the challenges of the 21st century. http://www.ourpublicservice.org
Peace Coprs In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship.Three simple goals comprise the Peace Corps' mission: Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women. Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of all Americans. http://www.peacecorps.gov
Peace Corps Grad School Options Peace Corps or graduate school? Two unique programs offer the best of both worlds. Peace Corps has established partnerships with colleges and universities across the United States that offer academic credit and financial incentives to Volunteers during or after Peace Corps service. Master's International allows you to incorporate Peace Corps service into a master's degree program at more than 40 colleges and universities. And our Fellows/USA program offers returned Volunteers scholarships or reduced tuition at more than 30 participating schools. http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.grads
ProWorld The ProWorld Service Corps offers profound 2-26 week cultural, service, and academic experiences in the following host communities. Peru - Urubamba, Sacred Valley of the Incas; Peru - Cusco, The Andean Capital; Belize - Hopkins Village, Caribbean Coast; Belize - San Ignacio, Tropical Forest Mexico - Oaxaca -Central Highlands Our Mission: ProWorld's mission is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. http://www.proworldsc.org
Raise Your Voice Campaign Welcome to the Raise Your Voice Campaign, an initiative of Campus Compact that has connected over 300,000 students across the country on over 450 campuses to support student civic engagement and address public issues crucial to our democracy. This site is dedicated to connecting, challenging, and supporting college and university students in community work, activism, leadership, and civic growth. Here you will find practical information, ideas, and resources, as well as a forum for sharing ideas. This campaign has a clear message: Change starts with you. Act today to create the world you want to live in tomorrow. http://www.actionforchange.org
Serve Your World Founded in 2002, ServeYourWorld has quickly become an authority site with volunteering abroad news, articles, stories, and more. Thousands of former, current, and prospective volunteers visit ServeYourWorld each week. Part web magazine, part travel guide, and part community, ServeYourWorld has information on all aspects of volunteering abroad, from organization reviews to guides on packing. http://www.serveyourworld.com
SERVEnet SERVEnet.org is the premier website on service and volunteering. Through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. SERVEnet is also a place to search for calendar events, job openings, service news, recommended books, and best practices. YSA's commitment to America's Promise is to have volunteer opportunities on SERVEnet for every zip code in America. http://www.servenet.org
State PIRG's The state Public Interest Research Groups are a network of independent, state-based, citizen-funded organizations that advocate for the public interest. Since 1970, we have been delivering results-oriented citizen activism to protect our environment, encourage a fair and sustainable economy, and foster a responsive democratic government. We uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposes, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation. http://www.pirg.org
Student Conservation Association Each year, SCA members help to protect vital habitats, threatened wildlife, and other at-risk resources in our nation’s parks, forests and urban green spaces. This unique experience instills an ethic of conservation and inspires lifelong stewardship that benefits our members, our society and our environment. Thousands have joined SCA to launch a conservation career, advance their studies, or gain hands-on experience. But all had one thing in common: a genuine desire to conserve our natural world. SCA offers you virtually limitless opportunities live the values you so strongly believe in. SCA also offers specific financial and academic benefits to its interns. http://www.thesca.org
Student Environmental Action Coalition Since 1988, the Student Environmental Action Coalition has been empowering students and youth to fight for environmental and social justice in our schools and communities. We are building networks, teaching skills, educating about issues, and putting our ideas into practice with campaigns. We have conferences, email lists, a magazine, trainings, caucuses, campaign packets, organizing guides, and some really fun people. SEAC is a grassroots organization. Who we are and what we do depends on *your* participation. Join us and become a leader in the movement for progressive social change! http://www.seac.org
Teach for America Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Our mission is to enlist our nation's most promising future leaders in the movement to eliminate educational inequality. http://www.teachforamerica.org
Travel Alive Our mission is to provide meaningful travel experiences for international volunteers and language students in exchange programs that greatly benefit both the volunteers and the people they meet. http://www.travelalive.com
UNESCO UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or to publish scientific breakthroughs. Education, Social and Natural Science, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal : to build peace in the minds of men. http://www.unesco.org
United Planet United Planet is an international non-profit public educational charity with 501(c)3 status, open to the citizens of every country on Earth. The mission of United Planet is to foster cross-cultural understanding and friendship, support communities in need, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures in order to unite the world in a community beyond borders. As featured on CNN, United Planet undertakes a diverse and creative range of educational, humanitarian, and peace-building initiatives. UP's innovative initiatives are designed to expose our common human bonds and foster respect and appreciation for our cultural, racial, and religious diversity, while improving and enriching lives worldwide. People of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities are invited to join United Planet's membership in "a community beyond borders." http://www.unitedplanet.org
Venture Consortium The Venture Consortium, a group of selective, private liberal arts colleges and universities, is dedicated to the development of innovative programs to complement the liberal arts curriculum. Includes: Exploring Options is an interactive website that can help you connect your interests with some of the many opportunities available. The Engaged Life Listserv is a weekly digest that highlights some of the many job/internship leads, events, articles, fellowships, and other opportunities that can allow you to reflect on and act on your convictions. Public Interest Work Resource Guide is a printable guide that contains books, listservs/websites, and events that can help you find opportunities in socially responsible work. http://www.theventureconsortium.org
Volunteer Match VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 40,000 nonprofit organizations. http://www.volunteermatch.org
Volunteers for Peace VFP is a Vermont non-profit (501 (c) (3) membership corporation which has been coordinating International Voluntary Service since 1982. We do not have any religious or political affiliation. VFP is an Executive Committee member of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) at UNESCO and works in cooperation with Service Civil International (SCI), the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations, and International Youth Action for Peace (YAP). Our services include providing consultation and a placement service for workcamp hosts and volunteers, linking people with programs. Our programs foster international education, voluntary service and friendship. http://www.vfp.org
Working Abroad Experience the World Through Working Abroad's Work Abroad and Student Travel Abroad Programs. Want to attend language school abroad and immerse yourself in a new language or culture? Add an international internship to your resume? Be an international volunteer to a community in need? Or simply travel the world while you work abroad? Then we have a program for you! Working Abroad offers U.S. citizens affordable options for living and working abroad and all of our programs include placements—we find the position for you! http://www.workingabroad.org