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Americorps provides volunteer national service opportunities for young people all over the United States.

Boarding Schools Directory has listings by state and name as well as international information.

GlobalQuest offers twelve-week programs for small groups of students, specifically seniors and graduates planning to defer college.   This challenging program combines academics, community-building, and cultural exploration as a well-structured way to round out students' high school careers.

Interim Year Options is a list from Phillips Andover Academy of programs that offer opportunities for an interim year experience after high school that students can embark upon before entering college.

Maine Conservation Corps provides jobs and job training to economically disadvantaged Maine residents in the field of natural resources and conservation.

Maine Job Corps is part of a national education and job training program for people ages 16-24.

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) describes itself as "the premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership, offers courses 10 days to full semesters in the world's most spectacular wilderness classrooms.

Outward Bound is a pioneer and leader in challenging adventure education for youths and adults.

Peace Corps has information on how to volunteer to help others around the world.

Service and Volunteer Opportunities is a national resource for opportunities to volunteer.

Student Exchange Programs has a list of nearly forty different exchange programs available for the student who wants to participate in an exchange program or the family that wants to serve as a host to an exchange student.

Summer Opportunities is an excellent resource for locating summer programs available for children and teens.