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We teach over 1,000 pre-school children each year
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We provide primary school lessons to 8,000 children every day
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Over 400 people trained as TEFL teachers to date
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855 energy efficient stoves built in Latin America to date, including an entire community in Ecuador
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10 schools built and 20 schools entirely funded
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We work with Jane Goodall Institute, Dian Fossey Gorilla Foundation, Kenya Wildlife Service and Rainforest Concern
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We won the 2011 award for the provision of education at the Ao Luk Centre in Thailand
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Our community partners in Mexico and Ecuador won the Whitley Award for Conservation
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We conduct the only dolphin research program in Kenya
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We recorded the first confirmed sighting of Dugong on Kenya's south coast in over 10 years
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We have published work on the use of volunteers to collect viable scientific data to support environmental conservation
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We have been recognized by BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jaguar Conservation Fund, and the Mesoamericana International Journal
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We are the largest contributors to the Meso American barrier reef conservation program
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We have delivered over 6,200 hours of English classes as education assistance for almost 10,000 children in Southern Thailand
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GVI was awarded the 2011 Best Volunteering Organisation at the Responsible Travel Awards sponsored by Virgin Holidays
Program Focus
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The ability to read and write in English leads to higher paid jobs and offers people the chance to improve their standard of living.... -
Sport is recognized as a viable, valuable tool, when working with children. It helps fight depression, aids with better concentration,... -
Access to health care varies across countries, groups and individuals and is largely influenced by social and economic conditions. ... -
Biodiversity is the key to maintain a healthy ecosystem. One in eight birds, one out of every three amphibians and one in four mammals are... -
The best way to fight poverty is through education. We offer children a safe environment, with support, supervision, socialization and... -
Proper infrastructure and efficient systems are key aspects to the health and well being of local communities. Our construction projects... -
Marine ecosystems are very important for the overall health of both marine and terrestrial environments. Ocean waters serve as a critical... -
Climate change refers to seasonal changes over a long period of time. These patterns play a fundamental role in shaping our...
Volunteers in Action
"A friend recommended GVI to me. She said it was simply magical...I can only pass on the same comments to my friends." Andre, Canada (26)
Program: Mexico Marine Conservation Expedition
Volunteer Abroad
Volunteer abroad with GVI. Volunteer abroad in Australia, Africa, South and Central America, Asia and even in Europe! Volunteer abroad and play a vital role in pioneering volunteering abroad programs worldwide.
GVI volunteer abroad programs are available from 1 week up to one year. Play a crucial role in international conservation and education projects.
School Travel Volunteer Abroad
We are strong believers in the transformative power of participating in international volunteer work as a volunteer teenager abroad. So, we launched GVI Foundations in order to expose young people to the experiences which had up until now only been available to adults.
We have selected from among the over 100 volunteer projects that we operate worldwide to find the ones that would be best suited for younger volunteers. On these projects, GVI Foundations volunteers will have greater supervision, a fascinating community of peers, training, and world-class leaders chosen for their mix of experience in the field and ability to mentor and inspire young people.
Please visit GVI Foundations to learn more.
Gap Year
Want a gap year with a difference? GVI have been running volunteer work abroad projects for over 10 years and have sent over 1000's of gap year volunteers on worthwhile projects. We have gap year projects from 1 week to over 2 years including volunteer expeditions, adventure training courses, teaching English abroad projects, conservation projects and many more. Gap year volunteers will find projects in Africa, South America, India, Nepal, Asia and many more international locations. GVI are members of the Year Out Group and as such follow their Code of Conduct. Check out our GAP Year Page...
Summer Volunteering
Students looking for summer volunteering opportunities abroad or after graduation can find a whole range of international volunteer programs combining worthwhile projects with internships, training courses, adventure travel and much more. We offer summer volunteering options with additional travel and short term focuses so you can be sure to be contributing to long term efforts even on a short term summer volunteering program. Search for a program now...
Internships Abroad
Want to start a meaningful career? Our Internships abroad programs offer amazing professional development opportunities via formal training and hands on work experience.
Train to be a safari ranger in South Africa, study the Amazon as a field scientist, or become a SCUBA Divemaster in the Seychelles, with over 30 internships around the world we’re sure we’ve got the right one for you.
Contact us today and apply for one of our life-changing internships or visit our Internships abroad page to see some of our best internships!
Volunteering in Africa
Volunteering in Africa with GVI allows you to work on some of the world’s most important conservation and community development projects all over Africa.
We have teaching, childcare, wildlife and conservation volunteer programs in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and many more locations. Long Term volunteering and short term voluntary work opportunities are also available. Visit our volunteer in Africa country page to see all the great projects we run in Africa.
