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!

Marine Conservation Projects

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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Turtle

Turtle conservation program in Greece

Work on sustainable tourism initiatives on this beautiful Greek island

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Dolphin Conservation in Greece

Dolphin Conservation in Greece

Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.

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Dolphins in Italy

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.

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Ghana Turtle

Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana

Assist the local community protecting nesting turtles

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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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Brazilian River Dolphins

Volunteer conservation project with pink river dolphins in Brazil

Join this short term volunteering program researching the pink river dolphins of the Amazon

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Brazilian Whales

Volunteer conservation project with humpback whales in Brazil

Study and research whale migration and behavior in a beautiful town on the Brazilian coast

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Leatherback Turtles

Volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Panama

Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline

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Volunteer work in Belize

Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize

Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees

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GVI Turkey project

Volunteer on seal conservation programs in Turkey

Work alongside scientists and social workers in local villages on this beautiful coastline

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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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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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