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
Marine Conservation Projects
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 conservation program in Greece
Work on sustainable tourism initiatives on this beautiful Greek island
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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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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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Volunteer Travel with Turtles in Ghana
Assist the local community protecting nesting turtles
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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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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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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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Volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Panama
Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline
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Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize
Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees
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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 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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