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Five steps to help you start an environmental project
How can a wildlife internship in Africa help you get a conservation job?
What to expect when you join a teen volunteer program in the Canary Islands
What to expect when you join a teen volunteer program in the Canary Islan
Three ways to earn your PADI Divemaster with GVI
How mangroves are fighting cancer, climate change and tsunamis
Contribute to healthcare projects in Fiji through a volunteer or internship program
Life on land: why safeguarding the environment is so important
Is it better to give to a charity or volunteer?
What is Plastic Free July?
Why diversity matters when it comes to sustainability
16 quick facts about Ghana
Four reasons why sport is important in early childhood development
Ten excellent summer student volunteer opportunities
What is food security, and how can you contribute towards it?
Why pay to volunteer abroad?
Contribute to gender equality initiatives through an internship in Nepal
How to make the most of a gap year abroad
Getting to know Latin American food culture
Ten of the best career paths for modern day conservationists
How volunteering will add to your university application
Top gap year ideas to inspire you
What to expect when you join a volunteer program overseas
Alumni interview
Why cheetahs are facing extinction and how you can help
Discovering Madagascar, the eighth continent
Ten of the best organisations to follow that help endangered animals
How Bhutan became a carbon-negative country
How are coral nurseries helping to save the ocean?
Critical global issues: What are the world’s biggest problems and how can I help?
Five ways to ease reverse culture shock after travelling abroad
10 ways to travel responsibly that you need to know about
Interesting facts about cheetahs
12 of the best fundraising ideas for volunteers
My journey to becoming a conservationist with GVI
These seven soft skills will help you thrive in your career
How a healthcare internship can help you with choosing a career path in public health
Five actions you can take to gain intercultural competence
Six steps to become a global citizen
Six unusual animals to look out for in Costa Rica
How to motivate high school students to learn
What you need to know about shark conservation in Seychelles
Seven animals affected by climate change
Strong resumes aren’t what they used to be: Here are five ways they are changing
How to cultivate environmental awareness in schools
Why should we save endangered species?
12 excellent reasons to volunteer
Why is gender equality important?
Ten key reasons why building empathy is important for career success
Interesting facts about Peru
Why GVI Mexico should be your next volunteering destination
Why local leadership is critical to development projects
Six fascinating Seychelles facts
How to start a career in sea turtle conservation
Seven ways to get involved in marine conservation
How can you get involved in projects on women’s empowerment?
Eight scuba diving jobs you can get as a PADI pro
16 interesting facts about Ghana
How to describe volunteer experience in a CV or job interview
What languages do people in Peru speak?
Five of the best volunteer programs for high school students
Environmental internships are an incredible way to learn. Here’s why
Six smart ways to make the most of a gap year before law school
Quechua: The surviving language of the Inca Empire
The top eight volunteer projects for this year
The five best day trips from Kochi
Four reasons why the environment needs elephants
Three key reasons why international experience is a career must
Sea for yourself: the ethics of aquariums
Does taking a gap year before college affect your admission chances?
How long do PADI courses take?
Which gap year program is best for my career?
GVI Limpopo Made Me Care About Trees
16 Life-Changing Volunteer Abroad Programs
10 volunteer opportunities for teens
The harmful effects of stereotyping: the Mexican stereotype
Eight of the best festivals and celebrations in Peru
How to start a career in African wildlife conservation
Seven of the best international volunteering programs for over 50s
How does women’s empowerment contribute to gender equality?
What are the different types of volunteer opportunities?
Fifteen awesome summer volunteer programs for 2022
A-Z of getting your PADI certification
How the elephant in Thailand became a national symbol
Why reducing your carbon footprint can make a big impact
What you need to know about applying to college after a gap year
Africa’s fastest growing economies: How Ghana got it right
What is a digital detox and why is it a good idea?
Why are partnerships important for sustainable development projects?
Five of the most common challenges faced by South African entrepreneurs
What is the state of gender equality in India, and how can you help?
Solutions from science: How biodiversity research adds to conservation
Volunteer holidays with animals: How to give back ethically
Elephant Facts Quiz
Volunteer holidays for families
The importance of seagrass: Why we should conserve this marine habitat
Gap year pros and cons
People and the environment: Why climate justice is social justice
The dangers of stereotyping: Thoughts from an under-18 volunteer in South Africa
Green jobs: Getting to grips with the ever-growing list
What’s it like working in conservation research?
The importance of gender equality in Mexico
How careers in climate change are addressing the climate crisis
What to do during a gap year before medical school
Ten benefits of research internships
The world’s disappearing underwater cities: coral reefs
The top five green cities in the world
How a career internship can boost your professional development
Ten interesting facts about whales that you probably didn’t know
Why I took GVI’s online courses and how they improved my everyday life
The “Should I take a gap year?” quiz
How to volunteer abroad right now
Why do we celebrate International Whale Shark Day?
More about educational travel and volunteer opportunities for 15 year olds
The top nine things to do in Belize
Adding perspective to my life through wildlife volunteering
All about International Day of Cooperatives and climate action
A guide to planning your scuba-dive training
Why World Oceans Day matters every day
Keeping girls in school: Contributing to gender equality in India through education
Five facts about Nepal wildlife
Plastic pollution quiz
Why 30 July is all about human trafficking awareness
The ultimate travel guide to the Gulf of Kyparissia Greece
Why reflection matters in a service-learning experience
A closer look at Mandela Day and sustainable development in Africa
Following the tracks of South African wildlife
Ghanaian food: What you’re missing out on
The difference between an internship and an externship
Vygotsky, Piaget, Dewey and Service Learning
How you can contribute to Costa Rica sea turtle conservation as an international volunteer
Welcome to the Jungle: My first week as a conservation Intern
Living among giants
Coral bleaching in Seychelles: What you need to know
Three types of conservation internships and where you could travel to to get involved
Nine inspirational travel and volunteering quotes
All about the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Generation Restoration campaign
The top five summer language immersion programs abroad
Fascinating facts about Africa’s endangered animals
How the best public health internships build on your sustainable development work experience
Know your skills: how to explain your experience abroad on a resume
Ten things you need to know for your first volunteering trip
Nine of the best teen volunteer opportunities
Why Cimarrones offers some of the best volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica
14 of the best conservation travel blogs to follow
Seven facts about plastic pollution and how you can minimise your contribution
Everything you need to know about international volunteering in Oxapampa, Peru
Four of the best budget-friendly gap year programs abroad
Why volunteer with children during a gap year?
How to grow your gap year benefits
Take an adult gap year with these seven volunteering projects for the mature traveller
What it’s like to volunteer internationally, from international volunteers
The Community side of Wildlife Conservation
What are the best ecotourism destinations?
The Impact of COVID-19 on Ghana Schools
Empowering women in India: why you should volunteer to support gender equality
How virtual green internships can put you on the fast-track to a green industry career
How to decide between different international volunteer programs
Nine jobs that help the environment that you might not have known about
The sixth mass extinction: Make an impact this Earth Day
I made it back to Thailand – here’s how the quarantine process works!
Travel to Kerala to taste more about its history
What is a green job and how do I land one?
How to deepen your travel experience when you volunteer in Fiji
How diving volunteer work adds to land and sea conservation
Nine of the best volunteer programs in South Africa
Five clever fundraising ideas for volunteering abroad
Facts about sicklefin lemon sharks
Women’s History Month: Celebrating women in conservation
How can I volunteer abroad as an English teacher?
Six sustainable volunteer trips to Africa
What data do we collect on the elephants?
Top 8 Things to do Within 10-minutes of GVI Ghana’s Base
Volunteering with GVI: reflections and insights a year later
The Most Illegally Trafficked Animal in the World You Haven’t Heard About
Why animal conservation is key right now
Why do so many people visit Angkor Wat? And why should you join them?
Volunteer opportunities in Africa: Where can I go?
The best South American foods to try when travelling to Peru
In the footsteps of African Elephants
The best way to volunteer while staying home: contribute to charity work abroad
How high school summer volunteer programs can add to your academics
Asian elephant facts: How do elephants keep cool?
Resilience and Community work in Cusco
How to join research expeditions around the world
Stronger than Winston-Sustainable Redevelopment
A typical day saving sea turtles
Five reasons why there’s always room for more turtle conservation volunteers
Things to do in Beautiful Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Taking a gap year during college? Consider these seven volunteer programs
Cambodian Sports
How to volunteer for a year
The top five benefits of group expeditions
Bush Meat Poaching: The Fast Lane to Wildlife Extinction
5 Foods to Try When Visiting Costa Rica
Costa Rica Jalova Live from the Field
Capacity development of community health workers in Dawasamu District
Green infrastructure and climate change in Cusco
The top five reasons for ethical volunteering abroad
Analysing our elephant data at GVI Chiang Mai
Animal conservation projects with a difference: Why we need to protect coral reefs
Fun ways to experience Pokhara
Five interesting facts about textiles in Peru
Five unique things to do in Cambodia
What does Laos traditional clothing mean to local people?
Beautiful and Noisy – the Scarlet Macaws of Quepos
3 Reasons Why Costa Rica is Leading the World in Sustainability
Getting Ready
Native Cambodian Animals
Things to do in Beautiful Ghana: Mole National Park
Five festive ways to have a more eco-friendly Christmas
A collaborative challenge to help the planet
Diving in the Seychelles – What is it actually like?
All recycling begins with a decision, a choice, an action
Where can I volunteer in India to make an impact in sustainable development?
Community in a time of isolation
Six places to volunteer on Christmas Day
Biodiversity at GVI Chiang Mai
Six reasons why teenage volunteering can be a great way to make friends
Environmental Education in Rural Schools in Cusco, Peru
How we support your Cape Town experience
What does rhino conservation mean today?
How you can volunteer to travel abroad
Volunteer in Spain’s Canary Islands: Travel to Tenerife
My 2020 travels: Volunteering in a COVID-conscious way
Eight of the best destinations to travel to when volunteering worldwide
Moken – Stateless Sea-faring People
Decreasing debris around Caqalai
Sporting fun in Cape Town
Plan your future with these gap year opportunities
Sharking on Curieuse!!
Top 5 Natural Landscapes in Costa Rica
How fall public health internships can help you gain a global perspective
Not always what you expect
How GVI is enabling sustainable travel during COVID-19
Endangered Species in Tortuguero National Park – Geoffroy’s spider monkey
Deepen your summer European travel experience by doing volunteer work in Greece
Marine conservation and resource management in Fiji
Building a school library in Fiji
Traditional Rice Farming
The value of international work experience
Meeting GVI Peru Volunteers and Community Members Online
How to volunteer in Africa in women’s empowerment
Going Virtual for Wildlife Conservation
Three ways to make an impact in sea turtle conservation
Internship projects at GVI Chiang Mai
Tales of a Volunteer ‘Stuck’ in Ghana
What type of volunteering should I do with children in Cape Town?
Ten ways to make the most of an online internship from home
Understanding your dive equipment: Fins
Virtual Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Volunteer and travel: four must-have meals in Mexico and how to pronounce them
The Great Hatchling Race
Leatherback sea turtles – the soft shell giants
Gap year benefits: during COVID-19 and beyond
The amazing travel opportunities in Northern Thailand
Can short-term volunteering have an impact?
Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans is Choking Marine Life… And Us
Five wildlife conservation trips in South Africa
Helping the Chinchero Hospital in Cusco
How to bridge the work experience gap with a distance internship
The experience of working with GVI Cape Town
COVID’s devastating impact on tourism and conservation in South Africa
Take control of your future: A step-by-step guide
Things to do in Beautiful Ghana: Kakum National Park
Translating Traditions Through Movement
What is international service learning?
A guide to TEFL certification: what it is and what you can do with it
How the best volunteer travel programs ensure your health and safety
What is the official language of Laos?
How Christmas is celebrated in Mexico
Seychelles Cuisine
Volunteer Feedback and reflections
The Wonderful Creatures of Curieuse
The best Christmas volunteering ideas
Early Childhood Education programme in Dawasamu
Understanding Tortuguero’s Turtles: the Hawksbill Sea Turtle
How indoor houseplants can boost your health and well-being during your time at home
Understanding your dive equipment: BCD’s
Together working for a sense of community
How did Thailand react to COVID-19
Local Leadership in International Development
The importance of soft skills in the workplace
How COVID-19 has affected elephant tourism in Thailand
Teaching children remotely in Mexico
Once in a Lifetime Opportunities on Curieuse Island
Three Costa Rica volunteer trips that will develop your skills
Covid-19’s Impact on Cambodia
Water, a deep meaning for rural communities in Cusco
How Christmas is celebrated in Ghana
Birds of Peru: birdwatching from your side of the world
Things to do in Beautiful Ghana: Elmina
International Literacy Day: this is what it’s all about
Exploring Bio-Surveying Techniques with GVI Limpopo
Why international community development matters and how can you get involved
Six things to know before travelling to Nepal
GVI Cape Town Staff: Why Work in Sustainable Development?
12 awesome things to do in Peru
Weaving nets in El Cocal – Quepos
Three of the best ways to experience total language immersion
Assist with preventive health on a community health volunteer program in Nepal
Working with the youth of Fiji
Tortuguero Town – Coming Together in a Crisis
Huay Pakoot, my second home
Ten tips to make language learning fun
Six reasons to volunteer in Chiang Mai
Africa’s Astonishing Painted Wolf: Giving Them A Fighting Chance
Partner Focus – Sasane
Symbols of Cambodia
Why you should visit the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park
Visiting Ghana: Cape Coast Castle
Rural communities in Cusco unified to help each other
‘I can do anything. I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman!’
I am woman. I can do anything.
Ten things to do in Pokhara on a budget
The best volunteer holidays for singles
Q&As with South African Community Members: A Guide to South Africa
Top 10 Tips for Jungle Living
What you’ll learn on the best service-learning programs
Three service trips for high school students and how they can benefit you
Quepos, a rain forest life experience
Nine of the best things to do in Cambodia
A Fiji food guide: three foods you have to try
Partner Focus- Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust
Changing my Perspective
All about service-learning for high school students
How to have an awesome weekend in the Seychelles
Disappearing Land: Five Pacific Islands That No Longer Exist
Stay connected with GVI’s virtual internships
Ten awesome things to do in Luang Prabang
Say Bula to the Real Fiji
How do we define women empowerment in rural communities in Cusco?
Falling In Love Through My Stomach!
Four reasons you should consider volunteering and trekking in Nepal
Caught on Camera: Monitoring our Spotted Hyena
Q&As with South African Community Members: Growing up in South Africa
Hear from a Volunteer: Declan’s 3 months in Ghana
13 quotes about volunteering that will inspire you to make an impact
The top four foods to taste at the Siem Reap night market
Working towards food diversity in rural communities in Cusco
How travelling to India taught me the best way to learn about other cultures
Live With No Excuses and Travel With No Regrets
Top 6 Nepali Food
A life changing experience
Seven of the best things to do in Fiji
How to take a gap year: before, during and after
Those crazy, quirky Turtles
A career break guide to volunteering and it’s surprising benefits
Hear from a Volunteer: Declan’s 3 months in Ghana
My Wild Adventure in South Africa
Time at home? Now is a good time to plan your future volunteer travel trip
Q&As with South African Community Members: Community and Volunteering
Science in the February sun: Preserving Costa Rica’s abundant biodiversity
Developing business while prioritizing community work
Hear from a volunteer: Declan’s 3 months in Ghana
Understanding your dive equipment
Everything you need to know about the GVI Digital Open Days 2020
What to do in Siem Reap
Coming with no expectations
Exploring Beyond the Temples
The best things to do in Fort Kochi – a weekend travel guide
Teamwork to achieve great things
Learning to speak Spanish in Spain
Interesting, fun and quirky facts about Peru
Step foot into the Inca Empire as a community volunteer in Cusco, Peru
How to get involved in mangrove conservation on Curieuse Island
6 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love with Cambodia’s People
Rebuilding my Faith in Humanity
What to do in a gap year in Costa Rica
Things to do in a gap year at any age
Contribute to Goal 15: Life on Land, by joining one of the best volunteer programs abroad
Learning about the Karen culture in Thailand
How community volunteers got people talking in Cusco
Eight reasons why taking a gap year to volunteer is good for your career
Five of the best volunteer podcasts to download now
What to expect from the best high school volunteer abroad programs
Thank you to all our donors and supporters!
A modern gap year definition
How you can advance your PADI Dive certification while volunteering abroad
One month on base – the shortest but one of the best months of my life!
How volunteering will boost your career in wildlife conservation
Why animal conservation may be the best way to volunteer abroad
Six volunteer abroad programs for high school students
How Ao Phang Nga national park got onto the no travel list
Amplify your impact: Large group volunteer ideas
Four reasons to volunteer in Thailand
How to volunteer for charity work and make a sustainable impact
Ten summer volunteer opportunities for teens
Thank You Kampong Cham!
A day in the life of a GVI Volunteer
Ten things to know before you volunteer in Thailand
Sacred Nature in Thailand
Environmental awareness and how you can get involved
Five reasons all students should take an alternative spring break
Why volunteer in Africa? You’ll learn a lot about water conservation
What type of volunteering should I do if I love the ocean?
New Intern First Impressions of GVI Chiang Mai (Part 3)
Three reasons why volunteering abroad is great for professionals
A Successful Beach Day
Taking Charge of the Plastic Pollution Crisis
Volunteering in Africa with animals
Rainy Januarys mean Frogs in the Costa Rican rainforest!
Eight reasons to consider volunteer vacations for couples
Volunteer and trekking in Nepal: best trekking routes to try
Beach cleaning: A big impact with small things
WHERE SHOULD YOU VISIT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH KAMPONG CHAM?
New Intern First Impressions of GVI Chiang Mai (Part 2)
Land, sea and sky: volunteering in Africa with animals
How to make an impact in under 30 days
Settling in on Curieuse Island!
The best India summer volunteer programs for college students
Four projects that are perfect for senior volunteers
A win for wildlife
Why TEFL internships abroad are best
How to land internships abroad
Guide to travelling Kochi as a volunteer
The best summer volunteer programs for high school students abroad
International Day of Education
Why volunteering is the best kind of group travel
Can we contribute to sea turtle conservation?
Top seven internship abroad advantages
Turn your travels into tales: Learn how to become a freelance writer
Gain career confidence with a gap year internship
New Intern First Impressions of GVI Thailand Chiang Mai (part 1)
GVI Chiang Mai Update January 2020
How UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education impacts other goals
What is the best way to volunteer abroad?
Victory Day – 7th January
Two Weeks Teaching in Thailand
How volunteering abroad can help with your personal development
Travel to Varanasi to fall for adventure and tradition
Why climbing Table Mountain should be on your bucket list
Holiday in Cancun and go beyond the stereotypes
Why ICT has the power to empower
How to scuba dive responsibly
Travelling solo in India
Go volunteering in Costa Rica and let Quepos steal your heart
Family volunteering holidays for a meaningful festive season
How volunteering abroad offers effective leadership training
An Introduction to Kokrobite Village (Our Home)
Three reasons to volunteer with elephants in Thailand
From Student to Staff
Adventure travel with 360 degree support
Four reasons why Mexico’s a treat for any type of traveller
What type of volunteer work is needed?
Volunteer with Children
What it’s like living on a tropical island with so much history
Improve your employability with an adult gap year
On your marks, get set, eco-travel!
Walking to the sound of birds for Goal 15: Life on Land
What to do in a gap year to make it count
Where can I volunteer on Christmas?
Practise mindfulness by volunteering abroad
Meaningful work with Volontära Norden
Why you should consider volunteering in South Africa with animals
Why it’s a good idea to pack your bags and travel solo
How to boost your resume with volunteer project management experience
The women of Male Patan
Cleaning up Nepal
Climate change: how to make an impact
Teach Yourself
Trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary
Conserving a section of the cheetah metapopulation with the Endangered Wildlife Trust
The season for turtle nesting has arrived
GVI Ghana Accra Live From the Field
How volunteering gave me life-long international friendships
Five ways you can make an impact on the world right now
Environmental impact: Pollution is not always a “dirty” word
Week 4 – Alert but not alarmed
Eight reasons to take an adult gap year
Always carry spare reading books when working towards Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Six benefits of gap semester programs
Three ways you can make an impact on the world right now
FUNdraising
Five reasons to visit Ban Nam Khem while in Phang Nga, Thailand
Curieuse Island as an Office for the Internship Leader Course
Do our oceans need us or do we need them?
Cheetah conservation for Goal 15: Life On Land
Birds of a feather: a “big day” in Tortuguero National Park
Top three reasons why Cape Town is the ultimate volunteer destination
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being in India
A Phang Nga Bay travel guide: What to see, when, and how
Establishing marine protected areas for Goal 14: Life Under Water
Falling in Love with the Seychelles and Becoming an Intern
GVI Chiang Mai Update October 2019
Five reasons why Mexico is the perfect volunteering destination
The eight best things to do in Fiji
Travel to India: how movies can shape your impressions
Doing something that means something for Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Sai Bat (Morning Alms): The Happiness in Giving Back
How individuals can start to make a positive impact
Best of Both Worlds
Quality Education – Our work towards the UNSDG #4
The growth and importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
A Welcome Guide to Those Visiting Curieuse
Exponential impact through Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Four Months Into the Life of Our Baby Elephant, Lah Lah
The best things to do in Puerto Morelos
New Volunteers and a New Record for Sharking
How can leadership training abroad benefit you?
What challenges do Costa Rica sea turtles face?
Responsible travel guide: Five things to leave behind
Computer classes for local women towards Goal 5: Gender Equality
How career break volunteering can benefit you
Noming Around Phnom Penh
Zambia’s wildlife: Threats, challenges, and how you can help
Why sustainable tourism is essential for great scuba diving
What is a TEFL certification and why should you consider getting one?
Mangroovin’ in Phang Nga, Thailand
Water is life, live healthy
Reaching for gender equality in India
Local menstrual health program for Goal 5: Gender Equality
Frequent Flyer Returns for the Long Haul
Just in a short days work on Curieuse
The six best destinations for group expeditions
Local Nepal staff offer personal reflections
The Festivities of Pchum Ben!
Volunteering in India: a changed outlook on women in India
Making momos and memories in Nepal
Josh reflects on the Impact and Ethics Report and his personal journey at GVI
Five skills that you learn by volunteering with wildlife
How the GVI Impact & Ethics Report Inspires us to Do Good, Better
Never a dull moment working towards Goal 4: Quality Education
Conserving wildlife: A tail of four big cats
How can you get involved in sea turtle conservation in Phang Nga, Thailand?
Giving turtles power on Bird Island: Seychelles
Pulling South African cheetahs back from the edge
Experiences you could have volunteering on Curieuse
Giant Tortoise and Biodiversity Course with GVI, Curieuse, Seychelles
Computer literacy education for local women for Goal 4: Quality Education
Six tips for travelling to India
Why is women’s empowerment important in Cape Town?
How to experience biodiversity in Costa Rica
Establishing an understanding of equal rights within children with Save The Children
Unexpected surprises on Curieuse
Three tips on how to become a qualified TEFL teacher
Breathe and Be Happy!
What’s so curious about Curieuse?
Ten ethical Africa animal volunteer programs
Growing a natural filtration system for Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Surrounded by Good People and Happiness
Earn your TEFL certification so you can teach English abroad
Life on Curieuse
Three extraordinary gap year ideas to inspire you
How Ethics and Empowerment Impact Community and Conservation
No More Doubts
Learning about and raising awareness for Goal 14: Life Below Water
What to pack for a school trip abroad
What Better Books Can There Be Than The Book Of Humanity
Voluntourism and sustainable development. An experience from Laos
Sustainable Community Development in Kerala
Discover what TEFL teaching can unlock in you
Seven reasons to take a career break
Three top community development volunteering programs to try
Unreal experiences working towards Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
The history – and future – of elephants in Thailand
The best volunteer abroad programs for adults
Curieuse Island Tortoise Internship
Three popular career break ideas
Making research methods accessible in Nepal [podcast]
Four ways you can make an impact on the world right now
How scuba diving can introduce you to a whole new career
Amok around the clock: A day in the life of an intern at GVI Cambodia
Ten awesome gap year ideas for students
Studying jaguar-turtle predation behaviour with Coastal Jaguar Conservation
How you can embrace travel and become more of a global citizen
Future-proofing your career: leadership training for students
Volunteer in Seychelles and find your office in the ocean
Building a safe and healthy space for Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
How to plan for gap year travel
Marine conservation: How you can make an impact without a science degree
Ethically Sharing Your Volunteer Experience
Babies; like adults, but better! June in Jalova!
How do you become a certified PADI diver?
GVI Chiang Mai Update July 2019
Three reasons why you should volunteer with wildlife
A baby elephant is born!
Four of the best volunteer opportunities in Tanzania
The Other Creatures of Curieuse
To halt biodiversity loss we need to listen to our elders
So we found the Sun again. Hooray for May!
Costa Rica is going carbon neutral and plastic free, and you can help
Creating a global community in partnership with STA
Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher on Curieuse
Finding Comfort Outside Your Comfort Zone
Building a kitchen for Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Volunteering abroad: how to prepare
Reasons to volunteer on girl empowerment volunteer projects in Zambia
Trail Tribulations
A legacy of conservation – celebrating 15 years of collaboration with the Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA)
Morning Coffee in Huay Pakoot
How to ethically hike Machu Picchu
How to ID the oceans’ most elusive gentle giants
Back from volunteering abroad: Was it worth it?
A Sharky Night
Running into Immersion
Nutrition education for mothers and young children for Goal 2: Zero Hunger
A Universal Language
3 Reasons to Choose the Short-term Internship on Curieuse!
Top nine experiences to have in Cape Town
What does rainy season mean for Cambodia?
Ori’s Island Life – GVI Caqalai, Fiji
Which scuba diving qualifications can you get while volunteering abroad?
Turtle Tanks and Karaoke!
April showers bring the flowers & rare animals out!
Travelling in Mexico: How I overcame the fear of a country’s bad reputation
Early intercultural experience – Students’ reflections
Volunteering abroad: having the right expectations and motivations
The pros and cons of being a freelance travel writer
Early intercultural experience
Finding a balance: how equality contributes to sustainable development
Time in nature: A simple solution to improving your health and well-being
13 life-changing volunteer vacation trips to take in 2019
Is it safe to volunteer in Africa?
Volunteering abroad: how to choose the best destinations
Service learning training from a Harvard Professor
GVI Sustainable Development Fellow Dr Bryan McAlister-Grande
Daily life in Pokhara
How you can make an impact with an online writing course
Ode to GVI
Don’t Give Up
Mera Peak: a novel experience trekking in Nepal
Seven reasons to consider volunteering later in life
Where to volunteer to make an impact in 2019 [QUIZ]
Best GVI summer 2019 internships abroad for college students
Weddings and Waterfights – Celebrations in Cambodia
Animal conservation volunteering: Can it make a difference?
Conservation volunteering in South Africa: Become a field guide
Your next travel destination: time to try somewhere new
Mount Kilimanjaro facts: What you need to know about Africa’s highest peak
Volunteer work South Africa: four areas where you can have an impact
Ten things to do in Ghana
Tips and tricks: How to visit Angkor Wat in a day
From Dawn to a Diurnal Elephant Excursion
A woman’s guide to climbing Kilimanjaro
One Year On
A weekend guide to Luang Prabang
The perfect day in paradise: How to spend your day in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
The best activities on the coast of Phang Nga, Thailand
I Gave It All up for a New Adventure
How you can help protect marine life while diving
Ten of the best things to do in Cusco
Dive with a purpose on a marine conservation experience in Caqalai, Fiji
Let’s Celebrate Khmer New Year
Why volunteer in Accra, Ghana?
Three incredible volunteer abroad programs for teens
Seven career-boosting summer internships for business students
Why you should consider volunteering while you are in high school
A day in the life of a Base Manager
Why You Should Choose A Volunteer Trip Abroad for Your Alternative Spring Break In 2019
The Power Club of Kampong Cham
Visiting the ancient forests of Khao Sok National Park
GVI Women’s Economic Empowerment Mums’ Club
Interesting facts about Peru that you might not know
Cheetahs: Master survivors of Africa’s big cats
Best things to do in Zanzibar
Namaste
Things to know before you volunteer in Tanzania
Top eight reasons to travel to Zambia this year
Big five experience: GVI wildlife conservation volunteering
10 weekend destinations from Kampong Cham
How to take photographs underwater responsibly
A day through the eyes of a staff member in Huay Pakoot, Thailand.
Should I let my teen volunteer abroad?
Under 18s: Why you should volunteer abroad this summer
Top Kerala dishes you need to try
From classroom to bushveld
A Friday morning in the life of a Huay Pakoot villager
Make an impact while you travel
From GVI volunteer to staff- Episode 1
Jaguars hunting green sea turtles: the story of two endangered species
Encounter the exotic fauna of Kerala, India
Lovely Lucy Looks Back
Volunteering in Mexico: Try something “nuevo”
Meak Bochea – An evening of chanting and meditation at the pagoda
Another Day – Another Wreck
How does quality education factor into sustainable development?
What are the benefits of doing a gap year?
Best diving destinations that aren’t the Caribbean
Highlights from Laos
Cambodia Annual Report: In a nutshell
Is teaching English abroad right for me?
Out of sight, front of mind: Why marine conservation is so important
A compact reason why everyone should do an internship with GVI
Four reasons to volunteer in wildlife conservation
How to prepare for a volunteering trip to Ghana
Women’s Empowerment Workshops in Ghana 2018 with local partner, Action for Compassion
How I went from a fresh-faced newbie to a 9 month volunteer.
How do mangrove forests impact marine wildlife?
Tips for prospective TEFL teachers
Trailblazers: Cambodian Women affecting change
How to reduce your plastic consumption in 24 hours
How to improve your employability and leadership skills by volunteering abroad
Puerto Morelos: A haven for marine exploration
Seven questions to ask before volunteering abroad with children
Six reasons to teach English abroad
Best places to visit in 2019
The Bigger Picture – Helping the community of Moturiki, Fiji
40 years later: Remembering the Khmer Rouge
India Travel planning: Lessons learned from a long-time volunteer
Venture to Athens or volunteer in Kyparissia: or do both
Encountering Asian Elephants in their natural habitat
Why women’s education benefits everybody
A sinking fort in the desert
Chance encounters: A shifted perspective on women’s empowerment
Four reasons to overcome your fear of sharks
New year resolution ideas for volunteers
An alternative Christmas eve
The Infamous Cave Hike of the 17th of September 2018
Tales from Tanzania: Is the plastic crisis the world’s worst problem?
Five coral reef facts to know before volunteering in marine conservation
Your guide to responsible South Africa travel
Ten incredible gifts that give back this Christmas
Stunning Snorkelling: Coral Reef Surveys on the Andaman Coast
The top six things to try in Pai – a weekend travel guide
Reconciling short term volunteering and sustainable development
Volunteers help Nepal communities devastated by 2015 earthquake
Stay active when teaching sports in India
Volunteer in wildlife conservation in Thailand
Five species to spot when you volunteer in South Africa
Five fun ways to travel responsibly in Peru
Reflections on 9 weeks with GVI in Laos
How is cultural immersion different to cultural appropriation?
All about Cambodia’s Water Festival
Top reasons to visit Peru this year
Alternative spring break ideas for 2019
Wham, bam, Kampong Cham – All about our base
Seven frequently asked questions about teaching internships abroad
Returning to Curieuse
Turtles Early on and Exciting things to come
Assist in sea turtle conservation as a volunteer in Costa Rica
Five awesome wildlife volunteer opportunities abroad
How are innovation and entrepreneurship supporting sustainable development?
Return of the Baby Tortoise
How to trek responsibly when volunteering in Pokhara
Pollution? In My Ocean?
The diversity of Kampong Cham: An insight into the Cham community
Five ways to reduce your plastic pollution while travelling
Why you should take a digital detox and volunteer abroad
Travel to Kerala, India and balance impact with adventure as a teen volunteer
A clear head for the future
Studying Fish Group II at Cap Ternay
Five dishes you must eat when in Laos
Questions to ask when volunteering with animals
Grow your conservation skills with a wildlife project in South Africa
Five things to know before you visit Nepal
Why you should consider taking a gap year before college
A very different 21st Huay Pakoot birthday
How to make the most of your time in Fiji
Discover the sights of Cambodia as a volunteer
Beyond Machu Picchu: Three different places to visit in Peru
7 Ethical Choices for Elephants
Five reasons to visit Kerala while volunteering in India
Why take a gap year? Three benefits of doing so
The Varying Surveys of Curieuse Island
Five things all volunteers should know before visiting Costa Rica
A little blog about Buddhism and Art in Cambodia
Top things to do in Phnom Penh when volunteering in Cambodia
Cross-cultural communication: Why you should volunteer abroad
Five Christmas volunteer opportunities in India
Kevin’s Kickass Internship
What you need to know before you travel to Laos
Adventures in Counting Tortoises: Completing the Census
Explore Cambodia during your gap year
Trailblazing: GVI Cambodia’s first ever volunteer!
How to be a responsible traveler with GVI
Unforgettable Experience in Mexico
Expectations vs Reality
Barry the Amazing Boa
Four Reasons to visit South Africa on your Gap Year
How to Make the Most of your Time in Ghana
CASE STUDY: HOW GVI REMAINS PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
Trekking through the Himalayas in Nepal
Want an experience to savour for life?
15 dishes you must try while volunteering in South America
Charlotte’s Dream Trip
Four reasons to visit Lima when volunteering in Peru
Our GVI Cambodia hub goes LIVE!
Going straight to the heart: Learn a new language when you volunteer abroad
Fiji’s top development concerns and how you can help
Ten reasons to volunteer in Ghana
Seven things to know before you volunteer in South Africa
Learn more about endangered sea turtles and how you can help to protect them
Manta Tow Surveys Around Fiji
Ten best South African foods all volunteers should try
Commencing Conservation in Phang Nga!
Sharks and sunsets
Case study: How GVI upholds health and safety
Why should teens volunteer abroad?
Laundry in the jungle!
Ten fascinating shark facts
Case study: GVI’s commitment to safety and security
Cambodian cuisine: Ten unique dishes you must try
Easy fundraising ideas that will get you volunteering abroad in no time
Discovering a different world: testimonials from students of Scarisbrick Hall High School
Tortoising Around
Case study: How GVI manages participant expectations
Turtle Quiz
Peru Quiz
Ghana Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Cambodia? [QUIZ]
The Art/Science of Zoological Medicine
Find Your Next Adventure [QUIZ]
‘How I Became Who I Am Today’ The Story Of Lao Novice Monk, Valee Xiong
‘What’s Your Plan A?’ Q&A With GVI Founder, Richard Walton
‘It Takes A Village To Save The Planet’ The Story of GVI CEO Steve Gwenin
‘Changing Course’ The Story Of GVI’s First Volunteer
New Developments In Conservation
Menstrual Health In Rural Laos
Big Cats and Women In Conservation Q&A With Leah Brown
Big Cat Quiz
Why Study Abroad
17 Meaningful Things To Do Before Turning 30
What do we do on the Marine Conservation program at Caqalai?
How To Volunteer In Africa
My adventures in Laos- Episode 1
The passing of the Baton
‘When the well is dry, we will know the worth of water.’
Creativity is contagious, pass it on!
First Impressions
It’s not all about Cape Town
5 things to do in Gordon’s Bay
Welcome to Laos buffalo dairy
Into The Rice Fields
Miss Elephant
A Shark Tale Book Launch in Phang Nga!
12 Amazing Things To Do in Peru [Infographic]
My Muddy Hiking Boots – Volunteering With Elephants In Chiang Mai
5 Ways Our Worldview Changed – Testimonials From Student Volunteer Group Individuals
The Big Bull
The First Hike
Why Volunteer?
My time interning with turtles in Greece – testimonial by Imogen Manley
An exciting encounter in the Costa Rican rainforest
Q: How do you find the biggest Giant Tortoise on the Island? A: You don’t, instead you find a new tortoise altogether!
Your Guide To GVI’s International Business Internships
Purple.
Fiji Independence Day Celebrations
Expo Volunteering in Silana
Education Volunteering at DDS
Huay Pakoot: Take Two
From student to teacher: Nin’s experience with GVI
Teamwork makes the Dreamwork
Experiencing a fundraising event from within
Healthy Girls Empowerment – just what the doctor ordered!
Giju Crawl – The End Of The Planting Season.
GVI Thailand’s 10th Anniversary!
First Encounters of the Yorkshire Kind.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere
Poon Hill Trek
From student to teacher: Khamsaeng’s story
Day 1 of My GVI Placement
What To Expect At The GVI London Open Day 2017
Curieuse Creatures of the Sea
Why volunteering delivers so much more than a fancy-pants holiday
For The Night Is Dark And Full Of Moths
How Do I Prepare My High School Student For The Real World?
A Passion for Life.
Eat your greens, do your squats and don’t wear stupid trainers
GVI Laos July 2017 Monthly Achievement Report: National Scholarship Program
Don’t make me choose a favourite elephant.
5 Reasons To Book Your Volunteer Trip Abroad Far In Advance
The mile is worth the smile
Duke Engage- Projects Galore
Duke Engage- Time Flies!
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Treat Your Volunteer Trip Abroad Like A Holiday
Training in the jungle
Lessons from a beach clean initiative
Fifty Shells of Grey
Once upon a time…
June 2017: GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report: Menstrual Health workshops
Rising to the challenges of conservation in Phang Nga
Traditional Treasures
Crew Blog
Learning to Lead at Phang Nga!
How To Not Feel Like A Tourist When Volunteering
Women’s Empowerment
What Can Volunteering Abroad Teach Me That School Can’t?
Village visits
10 Things You Need to Do in Cape Town!
Corals and Career Building
Phang Nga Service Learning- “Change your world.”
Sam Spooner’s Seychelles Survival Guide
How to choose the trip that’s best for you
Huay Pakoot: The Mysteries of the Night!
GVI Cap Ternay living the dream
What To Expect When Your Child Volunteers Abroad
Chief Colby in the Kitchen!
Experience the North -Rice Paddy Planting!
Teaching on an Untouched Isle
Partnership for the Goals
Duke University’s First Week in Phang Nga!
Trekking to Everest Base Camp
My lovely experience in GVI Mexico
Break time – The time to smell the ocean!
10 Reasons to Volunteer in Laos
Camillian Fun Run Fundraiser!
Complete revelation
Pez Maya Dive Courses and Data Collecting Techniques
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report: International Scholarships
Empowering young women
7 Reasons to Volunteer in India
First Summer School Program of 2017
Midlife (crisis?) in the jungle
Insights of a “Jalova-month”
Service Learning Report- Suzhou Industrial Park School
Curieuse Treasure Hunts!
GVI Laos- could you do it?
Empowering Women: One Momo at a time!
A World Suffering from the Pain of Plastic
Walking with Giants!
Ring-barking in Preparation for the Fly Catcher
A week in the life of a community volunteer, Caqalai, Fiji Islands
Research Spotlight Part I: Discussing Cognitive Complexity Abroad
Interview With GVI CEO Steve Gwenin on ‘Strengthening Communities: The Positive Impact of Experiential Education’
There’s no place like home!
A snorkel at Badamier!
The One Philosophy Every Volunteer Should Subscribe To
Women’s Day in Nepal
Gordon’s Bay Healthcare..my first 4 weeks
Phang Nga’s GVI Explorer Summer Camp!
Finding home: The first acoustic tagging of a sicklefin lemon shark at Curieuse Marine National Park, Seychelles.
Praslin Getting Greener – Tree Planting Season is Underway
The wacky wildlife of the Jalova Base
Dreaming about Jalova’s survey diversity
The Homo Sapiens of Jalova
What makes your world wonderful?
Examining Group Dynamics in Service Learning
A hike with a view (definitely worth it!)
Service Learning and The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
New Team Project
GVI – Luang Prabang Blog
Day In The Life: An Interview with Katie Ryan, GVI’s Cape Town Service Learning Manager
India Staff Team Introduction
Alumni Showcase Interview Session Two: Maddie Coburn
4 Critical Components of Contemporary Education Abroad
My amazing journey to Luang Prabang…
The Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer In Phang Nga
International Womens Day 2017
Curieuse Days!
It began like any other day…
Community Building and Service Learning: 4 Key Questions To Consider
Early Morning Sharking!
Conservation Lessons on the Beach
Go far away and stay there
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report January 2017: First Aid Workshops
Alumni Showcase Interview Session One: Sami Dawes
Service Learning: A Microcosm of International Development (Part II)
Service Learning: A Microcosm of International Development (Part I)
The Challenges of Capacity Building in Service Learning
Your Perfect High School Volunteering Location! [Quiz]
Exploring the Role of the Facilitator Part III: Relational Learning
Exploring the Role of the Facilitator Part II: Creating The Classroom Climate
Exploring the Role of the Facilitator Part I: 5 Common Descriptions
5 New Year’s Travel Resolutions For 2017 and How to Save For Them
Experiential Education and NSEE’s 8 Principles of Good Practice
How To Facilitate Transformative Learning
One Skill Every 21st Century Student Should Have and How to Get It
Capacity Building and Empathy in Service Learning
6 Tips On How To Be A Responsible Volunteer
3 Similarities Between Facilitation of Service Learning and Conflict Mediation
6 Ways To Deepen Your Travel Experiences
Enhancing Democratic Engagement in Service Learning Courses
The 5 Cs for Structuring Reflection Activities
Understanding David Kolb’s Experiential Theory of Learning
Defining Critical Reflection
4 Outcomes of Transformative Learning and How to Achieve Them
How to Promote Global Leadership in the Classroom
Charles Darwin and the Case For Experiential Education
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Take A Volunteer Adventure To Fiji
The Rewards of Choosing an International Service Learning Course
World Humanitarian Day: How To Leave A Lasting Impact While You Travel
8 Tips for Making the Most of Your International Service Learning Experience
This Is Why You Should Help Protect Elephants
The Educational Value of Internships
5 Things That Succesful Service Learning Facilitators Do Differently
Top 5 Reasons To Volunteer In Seychelles
What Makes a Stellar Service Learning Curriculum?
How To Choose The Right Internship To Boost Your Career
Why I Regret Not Taking a Gap Year
9 Stunning Photographs to Celebrate Shark Awareness Day
How Service Learning Addresses all 7 Major Learning Styles
GVI's Attendance at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
How Service Learning Will Inspire Life Long Learning
I Promise You This, You Will Make a Difference
The Top 6 Reasons To Volunteer in Nepal
An Interview with Service Learning Expert Erin Barnhart
James Borrell: Lets Talk About Success in the World of Conservation
No One Wants Plastic for Dinner: The Importance of World Ocean Day
A Global Look at Food Waste and How to Make a Change
5 of the Best Places to Visit Before They Disappear
Four Important Reasons for Educators to Choose Service Learning
The Jungle Books Nod To World Endangered Species Day
The One TED Talk that Everyone in Education Needs to Watch Right Now
The Inside Scoop: 8 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer In Thailand
How to Prepare for your First International Service Learning Course
I Grew up in the Woods: A Look at Mindfulness and Nature
Is Service Learning Right for Your Students?
Is the Great Barrier Reef on its last breath?
Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering Over 50
Community Engagement Through Sport
Why Dorothy From the Wizard of OZ Would Make the Best Service Learning Facilitator
Defining Service Learning by Examining What it is Not
Infographic: How Volunteering Will Help us Achieve the Global Goals
5 Ways to Creatively Document Your Service Learning Experience
Why Disney’s Finding Dory is Bad News for Fish Populations
How to Choose the Right Service Learning Organization
6 Reasons You Need to Volunteer Abroad in Mexico
Laos Buddhism Master Guide: Part 5
Service Learning: How to Implement Effective Reflection
Laos Buddhism Master Guide: Part 4
Service Learning: How It Will Help Us Meet The Global Goals
13 Stunning Thailand Gap Year Photos To Inspire You
Laos Buddhism Master Guide: Part 3
10 Reasons Why Cape Town Should Be On Your Bucket List
Service Learning: How To Highlight Your Skills On Your CV
Laos Buddhism Master Guide: Part 2
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Volunteering Abroad
Laos Buddhism Master Guide: Part 1
Service Learning: How To Make A Long-Term Impact
Interview With GVI's Founder: Richard Walton
7 Ways To Be A More Responsible Diver
5 Stages of Service Learning [Infographic]
5 top scuba-diving and marine conservation programs (in the world’s best locations)
How to ethically volunteer with elephants in Thailand