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Global Vision International (GVI) is an ethical volunteering organisation working in partnership with over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide. With staff in 30 countries and thousands of ex-volunteers there are many different stories to tell. This news section gives a brief overview of how you can find out more about GVI, its work and its people, and gives you a sample of some clippings from the international press.
GVI launch new European volunteer projects
17 May 2007Global Vision International (GVI), one of the world’s most exciting and progressive volunteering organisations, is launching four new volunteering projects in Europe. Previously, GVI volunteering opportunities were only available via international travel, but now the feel-good factor can be found much closer to home, with new projects launching in Greece, Latvia, Spain and Turkey.
With over half of Britons (53%)* feeling unfulfilled at work, GVI expeditions and projects offer volunteers the chance to fulfill their ambitions through safe independent travel, whilst making a difference where it really matters. Amongst other activities, volunteers on the new European expeditions can research Monk Seals in Turkey, support sustainable tourism projects in the Mediterranean and care for underprivileged children in Latvia.
GVI’s relationships with international charities provide unique opportunities for volunteering in Europe. Volunteers can choose from four new projects including: working on a marine science project in Turkey, implementing new conservation measures for Mediterranean Monk Seals - one of the most endangered species in the world; volunteering on a turtle conservation project on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, to help to preserve the turtles’ natural habitat that tourism is slowly destroying; working with bearded vultures in Spain, assisting in the reintegration of the birds back into the wild or looking after children in a forward-thinking Latvian orphanage, helping with the care of the younger children and preparing the older children for life outside of the orphanage.
Tabitha Symonds, GVI’s UK Director, said: “GVI plays an active role around the globe conducting research and providing volunteers to support crucial humanitarian and conservation projects, so focusing on Europe was a natural progression for us. The new European projects will facilitate real cultural integration: wildlife projects are intertwined with learning local language and working in local communities, and there is ample opportunity to explore nature reserves and learn about local history.
“We’re hoping that the new European projects will appeal to those with less time to spare, as the new locations are just a couple of hours away, and to those wishing to reduce their carbon footprints. Through our partnership with Climate Neutral we encourage all volunteers to offset their carbon footprint and these new projects will allow volunteers to take shorter flights whilst making a real difference.”
