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
- Climate Change
- Marine Conservation
- Teaching English
- Construction
- Community Volunteering
- Wildlife and Conservation
Construction Projects
Volunteer on a community construction project in Honduras
Short term volunteering on construction projects including climate care projects
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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
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Volunteer on an elephant conservation program in Namibia
Track, study and research desert elephants in a beautiful remote area of Namibia
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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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Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo
Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative
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Volunteering at an orphanage in Latvia
Volunteer with children, explore the country and join this friendly community
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Volunteer in Madagascar
Volunteer on a range of conservation and community development projects
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Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands
Join an array of hands on conservation programs in this world famous archipelago
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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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Volunteer and Trek in Nepal
Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest
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Research Cross River Gorillas in South West Cameroon
Survey endangered gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa on this conservation and community development project
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Rhino conservation project in Uganda
Volunteer on this groundbreaking conservation program reintroducing rhinos to Uganda
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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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Volunteer with Primates in Thailand
Join this hands-on volunteer project with gibbons and explore the jewel of South East Asia
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Elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka
Volunteer to monitor elephants and experience the rich culture of one of Asia's finest islands
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Animal sanctuary volunteering program in Florida, USA
Assist rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in this hands-on program
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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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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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Volunteer on a monkey conservation project in South Africa
Join this pioneering rehabilitation center to help conserve the Vervet monkey
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Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique
Volunteer with children, safari in the Kruger National Park and discover Mozambique
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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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