All Programs
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Expeditions
Africa Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From US$990 |
| Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in the Seychelles | Explore and study the Indian Ocean while helping on this high profile conservation project | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3370 |
| Wildlife conservation expedition in South Africa | Study and help conserve the wildlife of Southern Africa on this well established conservation program | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3190 |
Asia Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Development Expedition in Thailand | Get a TEFL, teach English and work with local communities in Thailand | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From US$1150 |
South America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Exploration and Wildlife Research Expedition | Join a research expedition and experience extreme adventure, training programs, conservation projects and more! | From 5 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2990 |
| Wildlife Conservation Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon | Study and help conserve rare species and work with local indigenous communities in the Amazon basin | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$2690 |
Central America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Expedition in Costa Rica | Volunteer on this unique marine and rainforest conservation project in a wildlife hotspot | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$2890 |
| Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition in the Caribbean Sea | Volunteer on crucial marine life and coral reef research programs and learn to Scuba dive | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3150 |
| 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 | 8 Weeks |
From US$6500 |
| Marine Expedition in Mexico | Advanced divers can assist coral reef, fish and marine mammal monitoring programs in Mexico | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$2750 |
Projects
Africa Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Cross River Gorillas in South West Cameroon | Survey endangered gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa on this conservation and community development project | 2 Weeks |
From US$1990 |
| Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana | Assist the local community protecting nesting turtles | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From US$1080 |
| Volunteer in Ghana | Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$900 |
| Volunteer Work with Lemurs in Madagascar | Carry out vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered primates | From 4 to 8 Weeks |
From US$2800 |
| Volunteer in Madagascar | Volunteer on a range of conservation and community development projects | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3000 |
| Volunteer on an elephant conservation program in Namibia | Track, study and research desert elephants in a beautiful remote area of Namibia | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From US$1200 |
| Volunteer with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Assist community projects in Rwanda on this very unique volunteer project | 12 Weeks |
From US$500 |
| Teach English in South Africa | Teach English and care for children in townships | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2590 |
| South African National Parks Volunteer Program | Play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for one year | From 6 Months to 1 Years |
From US$3990 |
| 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 | 11 Weeks |
From US$6030 |
| 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 | 12 Weeks |
From US$5490 |
| South Africa wildlife conservation program | Combine wildlife conservation projects with safari field guide techniques on this unique 14 day conservation experience | 14 Days |
From US$1550 |
| Volunteer on a monkey conservation project in South Africa | Join this pioneering rehabilitation center to help conserve the Vervet monkey | From 4 to 20 Weeks |
From US$1740 |
| Jane Goodall Institute volunteer program in Uganda | Volunteer with one of the world's most renowned primate conservation charities | 6 Months |
From US$3250 |
| Rhino conservation project in Uganda | Volunteer on this groundbreaking conservation program reintroducing rhinos to Uganda | From 4 to 8 Weeks |
From US$2310 |
| 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 | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2300 |
| Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique | Volunteer with children, safari in the Kruger National Park and discover Mozambique | 6 Weeks |
From US$3530 |
| Teach English and Childcare in Swaziland | Teach English at local schools and help care for orphans and vulnerable children | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2590 |
Asia Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Travel to India on community education projects | Teach impoverished children, experience Indian culture in-depth and explore this amazing area | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2210 |
| Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo | Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From US$2400 |
| Volunteer Travel in Nepal | Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From US$2140 |
| Volunteer and Trek in Nepal | Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest | 6 Weeks |
From US$3090 |
| Elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka | Volunteer to monitor elephants and experience the rich culture of one of Asia's finest islands | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From US$1470 |
| Teach English in Sri Lanka | Volunteer to teach English and experience living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1660 |
| Explore Asia | Teach English and travel through the magical countries of Thailand, India and Nepal | 13 Weeks |
From US$5750 |
| Volunteer with Primates in Thailand | Join this hands-on volunteer project with gibbons and explore the jewel of South East Asia | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2620 |
| Volunteer to conserve the Orangutans in Sumatra | A unique short-term volunteering opportunity with primates | 2 Weeks |
From US$1280 |
Europe Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on seal conservation programs in Turkey | Work alongside scientists and social workers in local villages on this beautiful coastline | 4 Weeks |
From US$2070 |
| Dolphin Conservation in Greece | Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece. | 1 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1000 |
| Turtle conservation program in Greece | Work on sustainable tourism initiatives on this beautiful Greek island | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From US$1700 |
| 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. | 1 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1250 |
| Volunteering at an orphanage in Latvia | Volunteer with children, explore the country and join this friendly community | From 4 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$2160 |
| Volunteer to help reintegrate bearded vultures in Spain | Volunteer on environmental and vulture reintegration initiatives in Andalucia | From 3 to 8 Weeks |
From US$2140 |
North America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal sanctuary volunteering program in Florida, USA | Assist rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in this hands-on program | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$1960 |
South America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Travel in Bolivia | Gain amazing cultural immersion while volunteering in local schools | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From US$1790 |
| Volunteer conservation project with pink river dolphins in Brazil | Join this short term volunteering program researching the pink river dolphins of the Amazon | From 2 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$2690 |
| Volunteer conservation project with humpback whales in Brazil | Study and research whale migration and behavior in a beautiful town on the Brazilian coast | From 2 to 6 Weeks |
From US$1800 |
| Explore South America | Join a wildlife research expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon, teach indigenous children in Peru and the Andes of Ecuador. | 14 Weeks |
From US$5160 |
| Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands | Join an array of hands on conservation programs in this world famous archipelago | From 5 to 13 Weeks |
From US$2090 |
| Teach English in Ecuador | Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Otavalo | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From US$2010 |
| Volunteer Education Project for Impoverished Children in Ecuador | Teach, learn Spanish and explore the Andes of Ecuador | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1910 |
| Volunteer Travel to Teach in South America for 12 Weeks | Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Peru and Ecuador | 12 Weeks |
From US$5260 |
| Volunteer on community programs in Peru | Teach indigenous children in Perú and experience this amazing South American country | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1850 |
Oceania Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 Weeks |
From US$1660 |
| Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu | Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2320 |
Central America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize | Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees | From 8 to 12 Weeks |
From US$2830 |
| Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica | Explore and teach children in Costa Rica | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From US$1900 |
| Volunteer Travel in Guatemala | Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1740 |
| Volunteer Travel in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras | Discover Central America while volunteering on teaching projects within indigenous communities | 12 Weeks |
From US$4900 |
| Teach English in Guatemala | Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Antigua | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1890 |
| Volunteer Travel to Teach in Central and South America for Six Months | Volunteer in indigenous communities in Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru | 6 Months |
From US$9260 |
| 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 | From 1 to 3 Weeks |
From US$650 |
| 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 | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1190 |
| Volunteer on a community construction project in Honduras | Short term volunteering on construction projects including climate care projects | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1350 |
| Volunteer Teaching and Community Work in Honduras | Learn Spanish and assist local community education programs | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1930 |
| 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. | 11 Weeks |
From US$4480 |
| Short-Term Building Projects in Nicaragua | Assist community based projects aimed to improve the standards of living in Nicaragua | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1190 |
| Volunteer on a Children and Adult Education Program in Rural Nicaragua | Teach English, learn Spanish and explore Nicaragua | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1270 |
| Volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Panama | Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From US$1690 |
Expeditions
Africa Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Course in Kenya in Biological Survey Techniques | Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3650 |
| 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 | From 25 to 50 Weeks |
From US$9190 |
| Field Guide Course in South Africa | Qualify as a safari field guide in Kruger National Park | 4 Weeks |
From US$1790 |
Asia Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refreshment TEFL Course in Thailand | Build on your previous TEFL experience by teaching in a classroom in Thailand | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From US$1350 |
Europe Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEFL Courses in the United Kingdom | English Teacher training in the UK on a two day TEFL course. | 2 Days |
From US$420 |
| UK Survival Course | Learn from the experts how to survive in the wilderness! | 3 Days |
From US$350 |
North America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Survival Training Courses in the USA | Experience true wilderness training on this intense and physically challenging course | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From US$1900 |
South America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tronador Volcano Summit Attempt and Snow School in Patagonia | Experience Patagonia and learn new skills on this unique physical challenge | 1 Weeks |
From US$2070 |
| Moutaineering Course in Patagonia | Learn mountaineering skills on this course in remotest Patagonia | 21 Days |
From US$3490 |
| Mountaineering in Patagonia: 42 day training course | Obtain qualifications through an in-depth mountaineering course in Chilean Patagonia | 42 Days |
From US$5990 |
| Patagonia Kayaking Course | Come to Patagonia to master kayaking and leadership skills on this three-week training course | 21 Days |
From US$3490 |
| BTEC Course in Ecuador in Biological Survey Techniques | Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From US$3190 |
| Spanish Language classes in Ecuador | Learn Spanish in Ecuador, home stay options available for a total immersion experience | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From US$390 |
| EF International Language Schools and GVI volunteer project | 2 week EF language program and 4 week GVI community education project | 6 Weeks |
From US$2760 |
| Spanish Language Classes in Peru | Learn Spanish in Arequipa, add in a volunteer project or just explore this wonderful country | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From US$420 |
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