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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteer Latin America

We have volunteer abroad programs in Latin America including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. You can volunteer on construction projects in Peru or wildlife projects in Costa Rica or with children in Guatemala. Volunteer in Latin America to learn Spanish, explore and make a real difference with GVI

Volunteer Expeditions

GVI Expeditions take volunteers to work on environmental and community development programs in some of the most awe inspiring locations on Earth. We have marine expeditions, wildlife expeditions, student expeditions and conservation expeditions to Africa, Asia, South America and Central America.All expeditions contain hands on multi-focused opportunities, in-depth training programs and various adventure side trips and activities.

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.

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Why GVI

  • 70% of money spent directly on field operations since 2007
  • Unique, diverse and responsible projects operate in over 40 countries
  • 150 field staff offer support and guidance worldwide






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18 Nov 2009

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19 October 2009

The Phoenix Rises From The Ashes...

Earlier this year GVI Phoenix welcomed Enrique Nunez Mussa from Santiago, Chile as winner of World Nomads 2009 Podcast Scholarship.

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