Life In The Field

Volunteer with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Assist community projects in Rwanda on this very unique volunteer project

Explore Southern Africa

Assist 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

Teach English in South Africa

Teach English and care for children in townships

Volunteer on a monkey conservation project in South Africa

Join this pioneering rehabilitation center to help conserve the Vervet monkey

Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in the Seychelles

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

Wildlife conservation expedition in South Africa

Study and help conserve the wildlife of Southern Africa on this well established conservation program

Wildlife Research and Community Development in Kenya

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

Volunteer on an elephant conservation program in Namibia

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

Volunteer Work with Lemurs in Madagascar

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

Volunteer Travel to Teach in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks

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

Research Cross River Gorillas in South West Cameroon

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

Teach English and Childcare in Swaziland

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

Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique

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

South African National Parks Volunteer Program

Play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for one year

Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana

Assist the local community protecting nesting turtles

Volunteer Travel to Teach Sport to Children in Zambia

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

Volunteer in Madagascar

Volunteer on a range of conservation and community development projects

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

BTEC Course in Kenya in Biological Survey Techniques

Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition

Jane Goodall Institute volunteer program in Uganda

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

Rhino conservation project in Uganda

Volunteer on this groundbreaking conservation program reintroducing rhinos to Uganda

Field Guide Course in South Africa

Qualify as a safari field guide in Kruger National Park

Volunteer in Ghana

Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana

Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo

Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative

Volunteer with Primates in Thailand

Join this hands-on volunteer project with gibbons and explore the jewel of South East Asia

Volunteer and Trek in Nepal

Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest

Explore Asia

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

Refreshment TEFL Course in Thailand

Build on your previous TEFL experience by teaching in a classroom in Thailand

Volunteer Travel to India on community education projects

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

Volunteer to conserve the Orangutans in Sumatra

A unique short-term volunteering opportunity with primates

Teach English in Sri Lanka

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

Community Development Expedition in Thailand

Get a TEFL, teach English and work with local communities in Thailand

Elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka

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

Volunteer Travel in Nepal

Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest

Volunteering at an orphanage in Latvia

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

UK Survival Course

Learn from the experts how to survive in the wilderness!

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.

Dolphin Conservation in Greece

Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.

TEFL Courses in the United Kingdom

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

Volunteer on seal conservation programs in Turkey

Work alongside scientists and social workers in local villages on this beautiful coastline

Volunteer to help reintegrate bearded vultures in Spain

Volunteer on environmental and vulture reintegration initiatives in Andalucia

Turtle conservation program in Greece

Work on sustainable tourism initiatives on this beautiful Greek island

Wilderness Survival Training Courses in the USA

Experience true wilderness training on this intense and physically challenging course

Animal sanctuary volunteering program in Florida, USA

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

Explore South America

Join a wildlife research expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon, teach indigenous children in Peru and the Andes of Ecuador.

Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands

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

Volunteer Education Project for Impoverished Children in Ecuador

Teach, learn Spanish and explore the Andes of Ecuador

Volunteer Travel in Bolivia

Gain amazing cultural immersion while volunteering in local schools

Volunteer on community programs in Peru

Teach indigenous children in Perú and experience this amazing South American country

Volunteer conservation project with pink river dolphins in Brazil

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

Volunteer conservation project with humpback whales in Brazil

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

Volunteer Travel to Teach in South America for 12 Weeks

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

Mountaineering in Patagonia: 42 day training course

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

EF International Language Schools and GVI volunteer project

2 week EF language program and 4 week GVI community education project

Patagonia Kayaking Course

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

Moutaineering Course in Patagonia

Learn mountaineering skills on this course in remotest Patagonia

Spanish Language classes in Ecuador

Learn Spanish in Ecuador, home stay options available for a total immersion experience

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Study and help conserve rare species and work with local indigenous communities in the Amazon basin

Teach English in Ecuador

Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Otavalo

Patagonia Exploration and Wildlife Research Expedition

Join a research expedition and experience extreme adventure, training programs, conservation projects and more!

Tronador Volcano Summit Attempt and Snow School in Patagonia

Experience Patagonia and learn new skills on this unique physical challenge

BTEC Course in Ecuador in Biological Survey Techniques

Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition

Spanish Language Classes in Peru

Learn Spanish in Arequipa, add in a volunteer project or just explore this wonderful country

Volunteer on a Conservation Research Projects with Koalas in Queensland, Australia

Enjoy remote bush living and great side trips on this pioneering conservation research project

Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu

Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu

Marine Conservation and Diving Expedition in Mexico and Central America

Perform research dives in four Caribbean countries and get the chance to visit Mayan ruins and soak up the Central American culture as you travel

Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition in the Caribbean Sea

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

Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize

Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees

Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

Explore and teach children in Costa Rica

Volunteer Travel to Teach in Central and South America for Six Months

Volunteer in indigenous communities in Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru

Volunteer Travel in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras

Discover Central America while volunteering on teaching projects within indigenous communities

Volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Panama

Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline

Volunteer on a community construction project in Honduras

Short term volunteering on construction projects including climate care projects

Teach English in Guatemala

Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Antigua

Short-Term Building Projects in Nicaragua

Assist community based projects aimed to improve the standards of living in Nicaragua

Volunteer at English teaching workshops in Guatemala

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

Volunteer on a Children and Adult Education Program in Rural Nicaragua

Teach English, learn Spanish and explore Nicaragua

Volunteer Teaching and Community Work in Honduras

Learn Spanish and assist local community education programs

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in Costa Rica

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

Marine Expedition in Mexico

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

Volunteer Travel in Guatemala

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

Volunteer on a community construction project in Guatemala

Help with crop planting, build a stove or join in a construction project for communities in need

Explore Mayan Central America

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