Life In The Field

Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in the Seychelles

Explore and study the Indian Ocean while helping on this high profile marine conservation project

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in South Africa

Get trained as a skilled volunteer to help conserve the wildlife of South Africa on this well established conservation program

Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique

Volunteer with children, safari in the Kruger National Park and discover Mozambique

Volunteer in Zambia to Teach sports to children

Join a team of local volunteers in Africa working to improve the lives of under privileged rural children through sports programs

Volunteer Travel to Teach in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks

Teach children in South Africa and Swaziland, travel in Mozambique and visit Kruger National Park

Volunteer with children in Swaziland

Teach English at local schools and help care for orphans and vulnerable children in Africa

Community Development Internship and Teaching Placement in Kenya, Africa

Start a career in international development and education by taking an internship in environmental education and community-based sustainable development projects

Wildlife Conservation Internship in South Africa

Train to be a safari field guide, Study wildlife conservation, and get work experience in one our South Africa’s lodges or with a conservation organization

Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training Course in the Seychelles

Gain professional PADI scuba diving qualifications and marine conservation training, followed by a work placement at a dive centre

Turtle Conservation Volunteering on Zanzibar Island, Africa

Assist rescued turtles and hatchlings on Zanzibar's coast whilst supporting community-based conservation

Volunteer Work with Lemurs in Madagascar

Carry out vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered primates in Africa

Volunteering with Colobus Monkeys in Kenya

Volunteer as part of a research team in a global biodiversity hotspot in Kenya, East Africa

Volunteer to Teach English in Kenya

Short term volunteering in Africa on an educational project

Volunteer on Community Support Programs in Madagascar - Improved Stoves

Working to protect the unique environments as well as to improve the health of village families in Madagascar

Volunteering on Community Building Programs in Madagascar

Assist in the much needed construction of schools in rural areas of Madagascar, Africa

Volunteer with Children in Ghana

Work with children and teach English in a rural community in coastal Ghana, Africa

Wildlife and Community Volunteer Expedition to Kenya, East Africa

Join this multi-focused expedition in Kenya and volunteer on dolphin research programs, terrestrial wildlife projects and teaching projects

Volunteering on a Dolphin Research Project in Kenya

2 weeks volunteering on a Dolphin Research project in Kenya, Africa

Volunteer in Madagascar

Volunteer on a range of conservation and community development projects in Africa

Volunteer on a Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution Project in Kenya

Volunteer in Tsavo West National Park, East Africa, to assist a human-wildlife conflict project through community infrastructure development

Volunteer with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International in Africa

Assist community projects in Rwanda on this very unique volunteer project

Volunteer on an Elephant Conservation Program in Namibia

Track, study and research desert elephants in a beautiful remote area of Namibia, Africa

Volunteer on a Monkey Conservation Project in South Africa

Join this pioneering rehabilitation center to help conserve the Vervet monkey

National Parks Internship Program in South Africa

Develop field skills, conservation techniques and play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for six months or one year on this Internship Program

Volunteer with Children in South Africa, Teach English and care for children in townships near Cape Town, South Africa

Teach English and Care for Children in Townships Near Cape Town, South Africa

Jane Goodall Institute Volunteer Program in Uganda

Volunteer with one of the world's most renowned primate conservation charities in Africa

Orphanage Volunteering in Kenya, Africa

Assisting with care, education, counselling, arts and sports for disadvantaged children and orphans from Mombasa

Southern Africa Volunteer Explorer

Volunteer on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, work on a desert elephant project in Namibia and teach children in Cape Town as you explore Southern Africa

Research Cross River Gorillas in South West Cameroon

Survey endangered gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa on this conservation and community development project

Biology Survey Techniques Course in Kenya

Achieve an internationally recognized academic qualification and practical conservation experience while on a GVI program in Africa

Professional Safari Field Guide Course in South Africa

Train in the African bush for six months with an optional six months working on a game reserve

Conservation Internship and Work Experience Placement in Kenya, Africa

Gain a qualification in tropical habitat survey techniques, research cetacean populations and sea turtle distribution, study coastal forest biodiversity and colobus monkeys, develop skills and knowledge to support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation

Orphanage Volunteer Program in Cape Town, South Africa

Explore South Africa, experience the culture and assist important childcare projects

Volunteer Long Term with Disadvantaged Children in Kenya, East Africa

Provide long term assistance for impoverished children, immersing yourself in the local Kenyan community

Volunteer Vacation with wildlife in South Africa

Combine wildlife conservation projects with safari field guide techniques on this unique 14 day conservation experience

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in South Africa

Helping as a teachers assistant in a township primary school in Cape Town

Field Guide Course in South Africa

Qualify as a safari field guide in Kruger National Park

Volunteer Teaching at a Township School in Cape Town, South Africa

Explore South Africa and volunteer on a one-to-one teaching program for children

Volunteer in Thailand with Children

Assist short term teaching projects in rural Thai communities in the south of Thailand

The Great Asian Volunteer Explorer

Volunteer to Teach and travel through the magical countries of Thailand, India and Nepal

Volunteer and Adventure Trek in Nepal

Trek to the base camp of Mount Everest whilst on this critical volunteering program

Volunteer to Conserve the Orangutans in Sumatra

A unique short-term volunteering opportunity with primates

Teaching English Internship in Thailand

Get a professional teaching qualification, practice your teaching skills on a work placement and immerse yourself in this beautiful country through cultural excursions and adventure side trips

Volunteer in India on Community Education Projects

Teach impoverished children, experience Indian culture in-depth and explore this amazing area

Sri Lanka Volunteer Program

Volunteer to teach English and experience living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka

Elephant Conservation Project in Sri Lanka

Volunteer to monitor elephants and experience the rich culture of one of Asia's finest islands

Volunteer in Nepal

Work at orphanages, go trekking and rafting and explore this amazing country in Asia

Volunteer Teaching in Nepal

Teach children in schools and orphanages and assist on community education projects around Nepal

Volunteer in Laos

Enhance the education of Buddhist monks in Laos as well as other members of the local community while experiencing the amazing local culture

Volunteer on Conservation Projects in Borneo

Assist wildlife research projects and live and work along side Indigenous Communities on this diverse and important volunteer program

Volunteer with street children in India

Help on much needed educational programs in rural tribal communities in Rajasthan from 2 weeks and up.

Volunteer Teaching in Krabi, Thailand

Combine professional teaching courses, cultural and adventure activities with critical volunteering projects

Community Construction Volunteering in Thailand

Join this short term renovation project as a volunteer in thailand and help local schools and communities

Construction Volunteer Project in India

Short term renovation project of orphanages, schools and child day care centres in rural areas of Rajasthan.

Volunteer on a Dolphin Conservation Program in Greece

Assist marine biologists to study and protect dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.

Volunteer on a Dolphin and Whale Research Project in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Learn about cetaceans in Europe and assist a scientific team conduct valuable research

Volunteer on Dolphin & Whale Research Projects in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

Research and conservation of whales and dolphins in the Cetacean Sanctuary, West Mediterranean, based on a sail boat.

Volunteering at an Orphanage in Latvia

Volunteer with children, explore the country and join this friendly community in Eastern Europe

Volunteer in Spain with bearded vultures in Andalucia, Volunteer on environmental and vulture reintegration initiatives in Andalucia

Volunteer on environmental and vulture reintegration initiatives in Andalucia

TEFL Courses in the United Kingdom

English Teacher training in the UK on a two day TEFL course.

Turtle Conservation Volunteer Program in Greece

Conserve and protect an important loggerhead turtle nesting area in the Mediterranean

Wilderness Survival Training Courses in the USA

Experience true wilderness training on this intense and physically challenging course

Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Program in Florida, USA

Assist rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in this hands-on program

Biological Survey Techniques course in Patagonia

Achieve an internationally recognized academic qualification and practical conservation experience while on a GVI program in Patagonia, South America

The Mountaineers' Guide School

Train to become a Mountaineering Guide in the mountain ranges of Alaska, Patagonia and New Zealand

Volunteer on construction projects in Peru, South America

Assist indigenous communities around Colca Canyon in Peru by building fuel-efficient stoves that will help to improve health levels and reduce deforestation

Ecuadorian Amazon Conservation Internship

Gain skills and first-hand field experience to support a career in neo-tropical conservation, including a qualification in biological survey techniques

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in Ecuador

Provide long term teaching assistance, learn Spanish and immerse yourself in a local indigenous community of South America

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Volunteer and help conserve rare species and work with local indigenous communities in the Amazon basin, South America

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in Peru

Provide long term teaching assistance, learn Spanish and immerse yourself in a local indigenous community of South America

Tronador Volcano Summit Attempt and Snow School in Patagonia

Experience Patagonia and learn new skills on this unique physical challenge

Mountaineering in Patagonia: 42 Day Training Course

Obtain qualifications through an in-depth mountaineering course in Chilean Patagonia

Tropical Biology Survey Techniques Course in Ecuador, South America

Achieve an internationally recognized academic qualification and practical conservation experience while on a GVI program in the Amazon Rainforest

Volunteer to Teach Indigenous Children in Ecuador

Teach, learn Spanish and explore the Andes of Ecuador, South America

Volunteer with Whales in Brazil

Study and research whale migration and behavior in a beautiful town on the Brazilian coast in South America

Volunteer to Teach Indigenous Children in Peru

Learn Spanish, experience indigenous culture and explore this amazing part of South America

Patagonia Kayaking Course

Come to Patagonia to master kayaking and leadership skills on this three-week training course

Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Join an array of hands on conservation programs in this world famous archipelago

Volunteer Vacation with Pink River Dolphins in Brazil

Join this short term volunteering program researching the pink river dolphins of the Amazon, South America

Volunteer on construction projects in the Ecuadorian Andes

Improve health levels and reduce deforestation in South American indigenous communities of the Andes by building fuel-efficient stoves

Teaching Internships in South America

Assist essential community education projects on this six month internship scheme while learning Spanish. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.

Patagonia Wilderness Training and Environmental Programs

Assist important conservation projects, learn leadership skills, hike and camp in the wilderness and explore South America

Volunteer Tour in South America

Join a wildlife conservation expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon, volunteer with indigenous children in Peru and the Andes of Ecuador and Learn Spanish

Volunteer Tour to Teach in South America

Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Peru and Ecuador

Volunteer with Turtles on Vanuatu Island, Australasia

Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection program

Volunteer Tour to Teach in Central and South America

Volunteer and Learn Spanish in indigenous communities in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Peru

Volunteer with Indigenous Children in Guatemala

Volunteer, Learn Spanish and live with an indigenous community and explore Central America

Volunteer Tour to Teach in Central America

Volunteer in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras on teaching projects within indigenous communities

Volunteer to Teach Indigenous Children in Honduras

Learn Spanish, assist local community education programs and explore Central America

Volunteer to Teach Indigenous Children in Mexico

Provide educational reinforcement for children in indigenous communities in Mexico

Dive Master Internship with Marine Conservation Training Course in Mexico

Combine professional PADI scuba diving qualifications with marine conservation training and work placements at dive centres around the world

Volunteer in Costa Rica with Children

Learn Spanish, volunteer teaching with children and adventure and cultural activities

Fundraiser Challenge in Guatemala

A charity event, fundraising for our various schemes, including food, scholarships, trees, and Plan Ancianos

Explore Latin America on a Volunteer Tour in Mexico and Guatemala

Experience Mayan culture in both Mexico and Guatemala. Join a diving research program on the Caribbean coast of Mexico and teach children from indigenous communities near Antigua, Guatemala.

Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize

Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees

Teach English in Guatemala

Learn Spanish, Volunteer to teach children English and explore Guatemala and Central America.

Volunteer building in Nicaragua

Help out from one week and upwards on these crucial construction projects in rural Nicaragua

Volunteer at English Teaching Workshops in Guatemala

Help GVI's current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practice sessions on these short term projects

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in Honduras

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Honduras, learn Spanish and explore Central America

Volunteer on a Turtle Conservation Project in Panama

Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline in Central America

Costa Rica Rainforest Conservation Internship and Work Experience

Support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation by training and working with GVI in Costa Rica.

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in Nicaragua

Provide teaching assistance for 9 or 12 months, learn Spanish, explore Central America and immerse yourself in the local indigenous community

Marine Expedition in Mexico

Advanced divers can assist coral reef, fish and marine mammal monitoring programs in Mexico

Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition in the Caribbean Sea

Volunteer on crucial marine life and coral reef conservation programs and learn to Scuba dive

Teaching Internships in Central America

Assist essential community education projects on this six month internship while learning Spanish. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.

Volunteer Long Term on a Teaching Position in Guatemala

Teach indigenous children for one year, learn Spanish, explore Central America and live with a local family

Volunteer on a Community Construction Project in Honduras

Short term volunteering on construction projects including climate care projects

Short Term GIS Course in the Mexican Caribbean

Practical and theoretical GIS course that combines the opportunity to improve your field skills off the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico

Marine Biology Survey Techniques Course in Mexico

Achieve an internationally recognized academic qualification and practical marine conservation experience while on a GVI program in Mexico

BTEC Course in the Caribbean Sea in Biological Survey Techniques

Learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean while studying for a course in Biological Survey Techniques

Volunteer on a Community Construction Project in Guatemala

Build a stove or join in a construction project for communities in need

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in Costa Rica

Volunteer on this unique marine and rainforest conservation program in a wildlife hotspot

Volunteer with Children Program in Nicaragua

Explore Nicaragua and Central America, learn Spanish and teach in poor rural communities

Short Term GIS Course in Costa Rica

A practical GIS course with ESRI ArcGIS based in a fantastic Costa Rican setting