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Three incredible volunteer abroad programs for teens
Volunteering abroad as a high school student is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your career, and the world. Instead of spending the summer sitting at home, you can gain international experience and work on sustainable volunteering projects designed...
Why You Should Choose A Volunteer Trip Abroad for Your Alternative Spring Break In 2019
Spring break and travel go hand in hand. For many students that means spending a week in the sunshine somewhere beautiful. But what if you could have more? For GVI’s alternative spring break volunteers, that means spending a week in the sun somewhere beautiful while...
16 of the best fundraising ideas for volunteers
If volunteering is on your bucket list for this year, it's time to start with your fundraising plan of action! With flights, visa and program fees, it can be a daunting task to save enough money to cover your trip's cost. We've collected some of our best fundraising...
Everything you need to know about the GVI London Open Day 2019
Find out why you should go, what to expect, and how to make the most of it. Deciding to volunteer abroad is a leap – but it doesn’t have to be taken blindly. You have the opportunity to learn more about GVI, and what it’s really like to volunteer abroad at our London...
In case you missed it: GVI Laos May 2018 MAR
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report May 2018: Menstrual Health Monitoring and Evaluation and Conference Objectives To provide health, life-skills and vocational classes to the local community: Increase females’ access, understanding and awareness of...
CASE STUDY: HOW GVI REMAINS PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
The weather isn’t just a topic for polite small-talk here at GVI. We have emergency action plans in place for all scenarios. So when the weather, or other natural forces, takes a nasty turn, we are prepared to respond to stormy situations. GVI has expert staff on the...
Everything you need to know about the GVI London Open Day 2018
Find out why you should go, what to expect, and how to make the most of it. Deciding to volunteer abroad is a leap – but it doesn’t have to be taken blindly. You have the opportunity to learn more about GVI, and what it’s really like to volunteer abroad at our London...
Case study: How GVI upholds health and safety
It takes courage to make the decision to book a GVI program, get on a flight, and head off to somewhere you’ve never been before. There is always going to be a measure of anticipation, anxiety, and perhaps even fear when entering uncharted territory, particularly when...
Case study: GVI’s commitment to safety and security
As the saying goes: ‘Expect the best, plan for the worst’. Cliched or not, we take it to heart. This tenet is at the core of how GVI operates when it comes to promoting the health and safety of our participants, staff, and local community members at all of our 20+...
Case study: How GVI manages participant expectations
Taking the step toward making an impact with GVI is a big commitment. It requires a large time, emotional and financial investment that is not often made casually or on the spur of the moment. Many participants will spend months speaking with GVI Enrolment Managers...
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