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Optimist International is an association of service clubs in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. See more »

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization committed to nonviolence and social equality.

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AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a national service organization that aims to strengthen United States communities.

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Big Brother Movement

Big Brother Movement is an organization that assists British boys to settle in Australia.

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Civitan International

Civitan, SIHV ih tan, International is an association of service clubs dedicated to good citizenship.

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Corso

Corso is the popular name for the New Zealand Council of Organization for Relief Services Overseas.

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Foresters, Independent Order of

Foresters, Independent Order of, is a fraternal benefit society that sells life insurance and other financial products to its members.

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Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries are nonprofit organizations that provide job training, employment services, and other work-related programs for people with disabilities and social disadvantages.

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HI-Y club

HI-Y club is the general name for special teen-age and youth clubs sponsored by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).

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Junior Leagues

Junior Leagues are community service and leadership organizations for women from age 18 through 45.

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Kiwanis International

Kiwanis, kih WAH nihs, International is an organization of local clubs of business and professional men and women who are interested in community service.

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Lions Clubs International

Lions Clubs International, also called the International Association of Lions Clubs, ranks as the world's largest service club organization.

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Livery companies

Livery companies are institutions in the City of London that have evolved from medieval craft guilds.

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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is a British charity organization that helps children and parents with problems affecting the family.

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Optimist International

Optimist International is an association of service clubs in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

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Quota International

Quota International is a service organization of executives and professionals who work to help people with hearing and speech disabilities.

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Rotary International

Rotary International is the worldwide association of all Rotary clubs.

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Royal Life Saving Society

Royal Life Saving Society is a worldwide organization that works to educate the public in water safety and other lifesaving matters.

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Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) maintains the lifeboat service in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

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Samaritans

Samaritans is an organization that helps people who are suicidal or despairing.

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Senior Service America

Senior Service America is a nonprofit organization that provides community activities and employment opportunities for older adults in the United States.

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