Growing wild

Volunteer opportunities for teens

Duration: 2 weeks
Age: 15-17
25+ years experience
25+ years experience
+30,000 participants
+30,000 participants
1:6 participant to staff ratio
1:6 participant to staff ratio
British standards compliant
British standards compliant

So you’re looking for an exciting adventure that empowers you to make a difference in the world? You’re in safe hands with our award-winning range of volunteer opportunities designed for young people looking to challenge themselves. Contribute to ethical on-the-ground conservation initiatives that run all year round.

We offer teen volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, focusing on wildlife, marine and environmental conservation.

Under 18s brochure
We've got amazing programs tailored for young adults.
Critical science

Critical science

You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement

Ethical engagement

Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures

Beautiful adventures

You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.

See what other parents & participants say

Read reviews and recommendations from all over the world.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to USD 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.

Testimonials

Lily
Under18 Participant
Josh
Under18 Participant
Megan
Under18 Participant

Download our parent pack

Parent info pack

GVI is a parent-run organization – family is at the heart of what we do. We’re incredibly serious about child protection, health and safety, and we care deeply about making learning more engaging. After over two decades of experience, we have discovered that if you give young people age-appropriate challenges and support, they quickly start to forge a path that is uniquely their own, personally fulfilling, and aligned to the well-being of our global community.