Expeditions

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 side trips and activities.

Marine Expeditions

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Joining a marine expedition will take you to the crystal waters of some of the most spectacular dive spots on the planet, to work with a variety of magnificent marine life.

Depending on the season and location that you are in, you could find yourself monitoring leatherback turtles, whale sharks and or coral reefs. You will receive all the training you need to dive safely, monitor marine life and collect data that contributes towards vital conservation work.

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Rainforest Expeditions

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Global Vision International runs expeditions in the lush emerald rainforests of Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Volunteers will travel into the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador or the lowland rainforest of Costa Rica to learn about rainforest ecology and conservation techniques, and help with research that contributes towards preserving the rainforests.

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African Expeditions

Group in African scrub

GVI’s African expeditions take volunteers to spend time in a variety of biodiversity hotspots to learn about African wildlife and contribute to their conservation.

Volunteers will receive in-depth training in conservation techniques, and learn the practical skills to track and monitor terrestrial and marine mammals. This training will take you closer to the African animals than you could ever imagine.

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Community Expeditions

Ditch digging

By joining a GVI expedition with community development involvement, you have the chance to work alongside local populations in a variety of new and established sustainable development initiatives.

Volunteers will receive all the training necessary to work on critical community development projects including education programs, tourism workshops, building projects and health programs.

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Adventure Expeditions

A mountain trek

Whatever GVI expedition you join, it is bound to contain an element of adventure.

Live in some of the most dramatic and remote locations on earth and gain exciting new skills all while going on the adventure of a lifetime. GVI's adventure expeditions combine adventure activities with local environmental or community programs and any necessary training.

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Wildlife Expeditions

Lioness with cubs

GVI runs unique wildlife expeditions in a variety of locations around the world, which take volunteers to see and work with some remarkable animals.

GVI works with many different species of animals – many which are threatened and face an unsure future without any conservation efforts.

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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
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