Projects

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

Opportunities exist in over 30 countries from one week to a year. Search the focus categories below and find a project that is right for you!

Volunteer with Children Projects

Teach and Travel in Central America

Volunteer Travel in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras

Discover Central America while volunteering on teaching projects within indigenous communities

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Asian Temple

Explore Asia

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

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Volunteer work in Guatemala

Volunteer Travel in Guatemala

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

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Guatemalan Children

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

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

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Mayan Explorer

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.

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Teaching English volunteer work  in Guatemala

Teach English in Guatemala

Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Antigua

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South American Explorer

Explore South America

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

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South American Child

Volunteer Travel to Teach in South America for 12 Weeks

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

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Bolivia

Volunteer Travel in Bolivia

Gain amazing cultural immersion while volunteering in local schools

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Peruvian Women and Child

Volunteer on community programs in Peru

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

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Honduran Children

Volunteer Teaching and Community Work in Honduras

Learn Spanish and assist local community education programs

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Ecuadorian Children

Volunteer Education Project for Impoverished Children in Ecuador

Teach, learn Spanish and explore the Andes of Ecuador

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Volunteer Teaching English in Ecuador

Teach English in Ecuador

Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Otavalo

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Southern African Explorer

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

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Short-term English Teaching workshops in Guatemala

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

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Volunteer Travel in Nepal

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

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South African Children

Teach English in South Africa

Teach English and care for children in townships

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Teach and Travel in Southern Africa for twelve weeks

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

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Boats Ghana

Volunteer in Ghana

Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana

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volunteering in south africa

Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique

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

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Rafting in Nepal

Volunteer and Trek in Nepal

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

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Indian Child

Volunteer Travel to India on community education projects

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

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GVI Swaziland Teaching English

Teach English and Childcare in Swaziland

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

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Teaching English to Sri Lankan Children

Teach English in Sri Lanka

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

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GVI Patagonia Volunteer Costa Rican Children

Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

Explore and teach children in Costa Rica

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volunteer in zambia

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

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Latvia

Volunteering at an orphanage in Latvia

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

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Image for the trip - PR85 Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda

Jane Goodall Institute volunteer program in Uganda

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

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Ghana Turtle

Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana

Assist the local community protecting nesting turtles

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South African National Parks (SANParks) volunteer programme

South African National Parks Volunteer Program

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

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Baby Turtle Vanuatu

Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu

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

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Why GVI?

  • 70% of money was spent directly in-field in 2007
  • Unique, diverse and responsible projects operate in over 38 countries
  • 150 field staff offer support and guidance worldwide

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