Center for Global Volunteer Service™ (CGVS)

Thinking about international service?
What skills do you need?
Which organizations need volunteers?
How will you travel and serve safely?

The UC San Diego Extension Center for Global Volunteer Service™ is a foundation for successful involvement in volunteering abroad. Participants in our programs will learn from professionals who have had first-hand international experience. Valuable skills learned include how to identify community needs and gain support within service communities to address and improve conditions - all with an overarching understanding of personal wellness, safety, security, and sensitivity to the cultures they serve.

CGVS Goals and Mission Statement

• Enable individuals of all life stages to be prepared and become successful global volunteers through education
• Connect global volunteer education with practical based experiences
• Provide a university based community for global volunteers through formal and informal relationships

The UC San Diego Extension Center for Global Volunteer Service™ is dedicated to providing both online and in-person courses for prospective international volunteers who want to work in developing parts of the world. We strive to help those in countries that require the most assistance by educating worldwide volunteers on who needs their help, where their skills will be best put to use and by increasing their understanding of critical health, safety, economic, and overall cultural issues throughout the world. By empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to help others the UC San Diego Extension Center for Global Volunteer Service™ reaches out to all parts of the world.