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Volunteer Abroad with GVI - assist conservation projects and critical humanitarian initiatives

Global Vision International work with local charities, government bodies and community organizations across the world, helping them to find volunteers to work on a wide range of worthwhile and vitally important projects.

We send more than 2500 people overseas every year to work alongside these projects and help them continue their good work. Our international network of over 150 field staff ensure your peace of mind, cultural orientation, in-depth training and 24 hour support throughout your stay. By volunteering abroad through gvi, you’ll have an amazing travel experience, gain a unique insight into a foreign culture and make a positive contribution to the world we live in. Over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide rely on Global Vision International (GVI) for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. So can you!

Expeditions

Join groups of adventurous and like-minded individuals from 2 to 20 weeks as a member of an international team.

GVI Expeditions take volunteers to work on environmental and community development programs in some of the most awe inspiring locations on Earth. All expeditions contain hands on multi-focused opportunities, in-depth training programs and various adventure and cultural side trips and activities.

See all GVI's Expeditions

Projects

Join a GVI project and work with GVI field staff, local communities and organizations which have been specially selected for their commitment to conservation and humanitarian needs.

Opportunities exist in over 40 countries from one week to a year. Search by focus categories to find a program that is right for you!

See all GVI's Projects

Volunteer Vacations

Many people increasingly desire to travel off the beaten track whilst doing something meaningful with their time off.

A volunteer vacation with GVI offers a great opportunity for families, individuals and groups who may not have much time to spare but want to combine adventure travel, cultural excursions, training courses, and much more with pioneering community and conservation projects.

See all GVI's Ethical Vacations

Combinations

For those wanting to do more than a standard volunteer program, Global Vision International also offer various combination options.

Opportunities exist to work in several countries on similar programs, or you can try your hand at different types of programs in one location, or better still you can do both and experience a variety of programs in different countries.

See all GVI's Combination Programs

Accommodation Upgrades

GVI actively encourages as many people as possible to volunteer so if all that is putting you off is the rouging it aspect you now have no excuse!

All GVI projects have been set up to provide the lowest costs possible for volunteers and as such accommodations are mostly of a basic standard, shared and with local host families. However certain projects offer the chance to upgrade your accommodations to provide you with private rooms, a hot shower, a larger menu choice and much more.

See all GVI's Accommodation Upgrade Programs

Family Volunteering

Taking a family volunteer vacation may not be everybody’s idea of taking a conventional vacation; yet volunteering overseas as a family offers one of the most incredibly rewarding experiences for all involved.

Opportunities exist in over 20 countries from one week and up.

See all GVI's Family Volunteering Programs

Group Travel

GVI are one of the world’s leaders in providing group travel opportunities for volunteering abroad

Organizations can choose from our current range of programs or we can provide tailor-made itineraries to fit their exact requirements, all done in a safe and responsible manner. Group discounts are available on all GVI programs.

See more info on Group Travel

Fundraising Events

Now that you’re home from your trip, why not do more?

By spreading the word and going on a fundraising vacation you can fulfil a much greater role in the lives of the communities and the environments in which you were working.

See all GVI's Fundraising Events

Internships

GVI run a variety of internship programs including volunteer internships, conservation internships, wildlife research internships and education internships

As well as the enjoyment and training that you gain by joining a GVI internship program, these positions offer valuable opportunities to further your training, increase your hands on field experience, learn a new language or simply enjoy working abroad.

See more info on GVI Internships

Domestic Volunteering

When you return from volunteering abroad one thing that you will most likely feel is a real urge to carry on the work you were doing and utilize the skills that you learned when you were away.

Taking up a volunteer duty or post when back home is the perfect way to consolidate and share the skills you acquired volunteering abroad, whilst seeing how they translate to your domestic environment. See more info on GVI Domestic Volunteering