Opportunity Details

Children and Widows Protection and Fellowship Group (CWPFG), founded in 2001 by Kenyans devoted to improving the lives of residents in Migori County, Kenya, has been joined by Americans supporting their endeavors. CWPFG, headed by a local resident Vivian Auwor, was joined several years ago by local high school business teacher Kenas Odongo. Mr. Odongo is paying it forward, having obtained his education due to the support of an American friend of his mother since the 1990s.
The Americans formed a 501(c)(3) corporation, CWPFG International, Inc. in 2025, and are reaching out for funds and for volunteers to advocate for the four programs being conducted by CWPFG:
PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THESE OBJECTIVES
The Deborah Ullian Kashdan Scholarship Program
1. Education is power for women through reduction of poverty.
2. Unequal access to education is the silent architect of gender disparity.
The F. W. Reproductive Health and Sexual Education Program
1. Every woman deserves the right to quality contraceptive methods, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. Access to this is not optional; it is among the most neglected of human rights.
2. Investing in adolescent reproductive health education is a fundamental way to prevent teen pregnancies with its negative impact on mothers and their children.
The Natalie Andre Women Entrepreneurship Program
1. Empowering women is the foundation of achieving gender equality and economic vitality.
2. To break poverty cycles in society, women must be empowered financially.
The Doris Rosen Water and Sanitation Program
To provide matching funds for construction of rainwater cisterns

Opportunity Details

The goal of this activity is to assist OSD in various team logistics, communications, and digital marketing efforts. We meet Tuesday evenings from 5:50 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. and Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For more information please contact outofsightdragonsdc@gmail.com.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join us in the stunning North Pacific coast of Costa Rica! Become a vital part of our efforts to protect endangered species like sea turtles and yellow-naped parrots in the Las Baulas National Marine Park. You'll also help promote ecological connectivity for wildlife such as howler monkeys and green turtles within the Baulas-Conchal Coastal Marine Biological Corridor. Experience hands-on conservation, collaborate with local community leaders, and make a tangible difference.

What You'll Be Doing (Volunteer Activities):

Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of impactful activities, supporting both wildlife conservation and community initiatives:

Wildlife Monitoring & Research:
- Assist community rangers on day and night patrols to monitor sea turtles, migratory birds, and other crucial wildlife within the national park and surrounding areas.
- Collaborate with researchers by monitoring pollutants like marine debris and light pollution, and observing interactions between domestic pets and local wildlife.
- Participate in implementing ecological monitoring protocols on beautiful sandy and rocky beaches.
- Contribute to reforestation efforts, tree maintenance, and participate in community and beach clean-ups.

Community Engagement & Education:
- Support community rangers by collecting visitation data and informing tourists about the importance of the Tamarindo Wetland (a Ramsar Site) and the National Park.
- Cooperate with teachers and local facilitators in environmental education activities at Playa Grande Elementary School and the local Kids Club.
- Help design, create, and maintain informative signage with creative messages to promote park rules and environmental awareness.
- Assist community leaders with the local recycling program.

What You'll Gain & Experience:
- A unique, close-up experience of critical conservation efforts in Costa Rica.
- Collaborative teamwork alongside passionate community leaders, researchers, and fellow volunteers.
- Insights into local human development challenges, sustainable waste management practices, climate change adaptation/mitigation, and strategies for human-wildlife coexistence.

Why This Project is Important:
- The Las Baulas National Marine Park is a vital sanctuary for many species, including the critically endangered Eastern Tropical Pacific Leatherback Turtle, the Yellow-Naped Parrot, and the endemic Mangrove Hummingbird. It protects over 26,000 marine hectares, globally important wetlands for migratory birds, and crucial coastal nesting sites.
- The Baulas-Conchal Coastal Marine Biological Corridor aims to maintain ecological connectivity for species like howler monkeys and Pacific green turtles, whose habitats are increasingly affected by urban development. Your participation in our citizen science-based monitoring projects provides essential data for informed decision-making and helps us find collaborative solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Volunteer Requirements/Details:
* Passion for wildlife conservation and community engagement.
* Willingness to work outdoors in a tropical environment.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
* No specific prior experience is required for most tasks, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Logistics & Contribution:
*Coordination Fee: $20 USD per volunteer, per day.
*What's Included: This fee covers coordination logistics and local transportation to and from project sites during your volunteer days.
*What's Not Included: International airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the volunteer.

We can provide recommendations for local accommodation options:
*Lodging options: Stay at Onda® in different room options from shared to a private suite. More info: https://www.stayonda.com/our-locations/playa-grande/
*Food options: Stay at Onda® has a common kitchen area or a restaurant. We also have deals with local restaurants for a pack of 2 meals (brunch and dinner).

Join us in making a lasting impact on the conservation of Costa Rica's precious natural heritage!

Opportunity Details

Join RuWCED Cameroon to make a real impact in the lives of women-led households displaced by the Anglophone crisis. We are seeking virtual volunteers to support our fundraising efforts aimed at expanding economic empowerment programs for internally displaced women.

These programs provide vocational training, small business support, and access to community savings and loan schemes. Your efforts will directly help women rebuild livelihoods, support their families, and strengthen their independence in the face of ongoing conflict.

Whether you’re skilled in writing, communications, social media, grant research, or donor outreach, your time and talent can make a life-changing difference.

Goal: Mobilize resources to support 500+ conflict-affected women in rebuilding sustainable sources of income.
Why it matters: Women-led households are often hardest hit by displacement and poverty. Your support helps restore dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Opportunity Details

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back to NSEA at 12 pm. All materials and tools needed will be provided, all you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle! Restrooms at NSEA will be available before the shuttle leaves and once you return.

Since space is limited, registration is required. With the carpool, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole time. Any volunteers under 18 years of age need to bring a completed NSEA Youth Liability Form, and anyone under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back to NSEA at 12 pm. All materials and tools needed will be provided, all you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle! Restrooms at NSEA will be available before the shuttle leaves and once you return.

Since space is limited, registration is required. With the carpool, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole time. Any volunteers under 18 years of age need to bring a completed NSEA Youth Liability Form, and anyone under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join continued restoration efforts at Whatcom Land Trust owned Maple Creek Reach! This stunning property has undergone incredible restoration efforts over the past 15 years and still needs your help to remove pesky scotch broom. With breathtaking views along the North Fork of the Nooksack River and frequent eagle sightings, this is a volunteer favorite—and for good reason. But there's still work to be done, and LOTS of invasive Scotch broom to remove! Come be a part of this rewarding effort and help restore this beautiful landscape.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back to NSEA at 12 pm. All materials and tools needed will be provided, all you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle! Restrooms at NSEA will be available before the shuttle leaves and once you return.

Since space is limited, registration is required. With the carpool, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole time. Any volunteers under 18 years of age need to bring a completed NSEA Youth Liability Form, and anyone under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The South Fork Nooksack River is a popular area for summer recreation that often sees its fair share of trash, so we are hosting a Litter Pickup in Acme, WA! Teams will pick up trash from the riverbanks and adjacent roadways before it has a chance to wash into the waterway. Space is limited, register today!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back to NSEA at 12 pm. All materials and tools needed will be provided, all you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle! Restrooms at NSEA will be available before the shuttle leaves and once you return.

Since space is limited, registration is required. With the carpool, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole time. Any volunteers under 18 years of age need to bring a completed NSEA Youth Liability Form, and anyone under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a