The Global Volunteer Network

The Global Volunteer Network is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Global Volunteer Network was launched in December 2000 by Colin Salisbury, its Founder and Executive Director, after spending time volunteering in Ghana, West Africa. While he was there he saw the tremendous difference volunteers can make in helping local organizations achieve their goals. Upon returning to New Zealand he spent some time researching the different volunteer organizations around the world and was amazed at how expensive some programs were and how limiting many were in terms of volunteer options.

The Global Volunteer Network currently is offering volunteer placements through our partner organizations in Ghana, Ecuador and Nepal.

Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers.

Our philosophy focuses on empowerment, not pity or charity. We believe the people of each culture know and understand what is appropriate for their community. It is the Global Volunteer Network's aim that volunteers work to empower people with the skills and knowledge they need to become self-sufficient. Many volunteers say that working side by side with the local people was a life-changing experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to know more you can contact us at:

Global Volunteer Network Ltd,
P O Box 2231,
Wellington,
New Zealand.

Email: info@volunteer.org.nz

Phone: ++64 4 569 9080

Fax (within NZ) 08326 7788
Fax (from US) 01164 8326 7788
Fax (from CA) 01164 8326 7788
Fax (from UK) 0064 8326 7788
Fax (elsewhere) +++64 8326 7788

or send us a message below.