...At the heart of volunteerism are the ideals of service and solidarity and the belief that together we can make the world a better place.
...But far away from the spotlight, there are millions of generous individuals who, around the clock and around the world, roll up their sleeves and volunteer to help in any way they can.
...Volunteers do not ask, "why volunteer?", but rather "when?", "where?" and "how?". These dedicated and courageous individuals are important partners in the quest for a better, fairer and safer world.
Kofi A. Annan: International Volunteer Day, 05.12.2003
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- GISCorps has Launched Two New Missions. More
- GISCorps Volunteer teaching at Kabul Polytechnic University. More
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GISCorps Volunteers Provide Assistance to Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone's Mission. More
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GISCorps Volunteer Assists in the Aftermath of the Missouri Flood. More
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Five GISCorps Volunteers Geo-Coded Events in Darfur and East Chad. More
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GISCorps Volunteers Assist K-12 projects in Florida, Ohio, and Iowa. More
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GISCorps Volunteer Conducting GIS Needs Assessment in Mozambique. More
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GISCorps Volunteer Teaches at Gulf Coast Community Design Studio in Biloxi, MS. More
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See a List of Projects in Progress. Here
Interested in giving back or paying forward the generosity of mentors and teachers? Interested in helping bridge the digital divide that separates communities and hemispheres?
A program of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), GISCorps coordinates short term, volunteer GIS services to underprivileged communities worldwide. Our services support humanitarian relief, community development, local capacity building, health and education.
GISCorps is run by a Core Committee who e-meet monthly but e-communicate daily. As of August 2008, GISCorps counts over 1,300 enlisted volunteers. They reside in 67 countries over five continents and are natives of 78 countries. The US volunteers come from 50 states. To date GISCorps has implemented 37 missions around the globe, deployed over 120 volunteers who have contributed over 7,000 working hours.
If you want to volunteer with the GISCorps fill out our Volunteer Application Form.
If you need services from the GISCorps fill out our Project Application Form. |
