Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer abroad with GVI and make a real difference to critical conservation, construction, orphanage, and wildlife programs in Africa, Asia, South America, Europe and Central America. Long and short-term volunteer programs are available. Volunteer as a student on a summer program, as a family or on a volunteer vacation. View Volunteer abroad programs here

Volunteer in Africa

We have volunteer programs all over Africa including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana. You can choose from a number of volunteering programs including volunteering with wildlife, children, construction projects, conservation projects and teaching English. Volunteers are needed from one week and upwards. View Volunteer abroad programs in Africa here

Volunteer South America

We have volunteer abroad programs in South America including Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. You can volunteer on construction projects in Peru or combine adventure travel with conservation volunteering in Ecuador. View volunteer programs in South America here

Peace Corps Alternatives

Are looking for Peace Corps Alternatives? If so GVI's volunteer abroad programs could be the answer. We offer over 150 programs from 1 week to over two years combining conservation projects with community action initiatives. We have placements for skilled and un-skilled volunteers ad most importantly you choose when you want to go and for how long. Check our GVI's Peace Corps Alternatives here

Volunteering with Children

Volunteer abroad with Children for a true life changing experience. We have teaching English projects, childcare projects and volunteer work in orphanages programs. You can volunteer with children in Africa, Costa Rica, India, South America, Mexico, Peru and many more locations from 1 week and up. View children volunteer projects here

Conservation Volunteer

Do you want to volunteer on international conservation programs? We have volunteering opportunities overseas in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe and Central America. Whether it is wildlife research in Africa , animal care in Asia or Marine conservation in South America we have all kinds or conservation projects including marine conservation, wildlife research, rainforest conservation and many more. View volunteer conservation projects here

Volunteer Vacation

A GVI volunteer vacation allows volunteers the chance to have a vacation while also giving something back. We have programs from one week and up in locations including South Africa, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nepal and India. So if you want to volunteer with turtles, with children in an orphanage or on a construction project join GVI for the best volunteer vacation View all our volunteer vacations here

Student Volunteer Programs

Are you a student looking for a volunteer abroad program? Students looking for volunteer work abroad in the summer or after graduation can find a whole range of international volunteer programs in Africa, South America, Europe, Asia and Central America. We have worthwhile volunteer projects that can combine with internships, training courses, adventure travel and much more. Current programs run from one week and up. View student volunteer abroad programs here

Volunteer Abroad on critical community and conservation projects

Global Vision International (GVI) runs responsible volunteering programs in over 40 countries around the world. We offer volunteers the chance for a hands-on experience by personally contributing to important conservation initiatives and community projects. Volunteer programs run from one week to 2 years. Are you the difference? Click below to enter our competition.

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11 Feb 2010

Much of the time, since the notion of voluntary work is that it is unpaid, people’s best efforts can go unrecognized in the wider field. A campaign venture by GVI entitled Are You The Difference? hope...

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25 August 2010

Disaster Relief for Pakistan

As Pakistan battles an unprecedented catastrophe the GVI Charitable Trust are supporting local organisations who are effectively supporting and working with victims of the devastating floods.

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