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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.
Brits Fed Up with Daily Grind
19 January 2008- One in six of Brits unfulfilled at work
- Single woman most unfulfilled at work
- Trend for taking a sabbatical has doubled
Single women aged between 34 and 44 and living in the West Midlands are most likely to feel unfulfilled in the workplace, according to research by ethical volunteering organisation Global Vision International (GVI).
The research conducted by Gfk NOP on behalf of GVI reveals that one in six British workers (15%) feel unfulfilled at work.
When asked what would make them more fulfilled, 43% of respondents said they would like the opportunity to help people less fortunate than themselves, while 17% said that volunteering to help save the planet would increase their feeling of fulfillment. Money also ranked highly with 54% of people surveyed feeling that earning more money would increase their fulfillment while 30% think that more responsibility in the workplace will make them happier.
Andy Woods-Ballard a Director at GVI comments: “While it is worrying that so many people find their jobs unfulfilling, it is encouraging that people are developing a green conscience and wanting to volunteer to make a difference. It's interesting that those in the 34 to 44 age group were the most likely to feel unfulfilled at work as this is the age group that we are seeing the biggest rise in volunteers year on year. GVI volunteers often come back from their trip with a new lease of life, so volunteering is a fantastic option for those fed up with the monotony of the daily grind.”
The trend for taking sabbaticals has doubled. In 2007, 23% of people have either considered or actually taken sabbaticals, compared with only 12% of the people surveyed by GVI in 2006. The research findings also show the continual importance for companies to have a sabbatical policy, as a quarter of those surveyed by GVI in both 2006 (26%) and 2007 (26%) cited this workplace benefit as important when selecting a company to work for.
Andy continues: “We are definitely seeing an increase in those going on volunteering expeditions, as our bookings are increasing on average each year by 37%. Our most popular destinations are Latin America and Mexico , South Africa and the Seychelles , all of which involve performing crucial conservation and development work to help the planet.”
The 2007 GVI survey also found that twice as many people had been away on sabbaticals compared to a 2006 survey.
