Programs with GVI

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Expeditions

Kenya Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Kenya Community Development and Teaching Traineeship Teach English in Kenyan schools, teach adults, environmental education and support community-based sustainable development projects to support a career in international development and education 20 Weeks
From £3250
Kenya Marine Mammal, Primate and Coastal Habitat Conservation Traineeship Research cetacean populations and sea turtle distribution, study coastal forest biodiversity and colobus monkeys, gain a qualification in tropical habitat survey techniques, develop skills and knowledge to support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation 20 Weeks
From £3500
Wildlife Research, Marine Mammal Studies and Community Development Expedition in Kenya Assist with research on dolphins and terrestrial wildlife, and teach in rural schools From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1575

Seychelles Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Marine Conservation Expedition in the Seychelles SCUBA dive and join marine research projects in one of the world’s most pristine environments From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1685

South Africa Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa Participate in predator research and animal tracking on a game reserve From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1595

Thailand Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Thailand Community Development Expedition Volunteer, Adventure Side Trips, Cultural excursions and a 100 hour TEFL all in 10 weeks 10 Weeks
From £1950

Argentina Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Patagonia Research and Exploration Adventure, conservation projects and trekking in one of the most remote corners of the earth. From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1495

Ecuador Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Rainforest Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon Research rare species, help the conservation of the rainforest and aid community development on this remote and pioneering Amazon expedition in Ecuador From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1345

Costa Rica Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica Experience marine and rainforest expedition life in this biodiversity hotspot From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1445
Costa Rica Rainforest Conservation Traineeship Research marine, rainforest and freshwater ecosystems in this biodiversity hotspot to support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation 20 Weeks
From £3500

Mexico Expeditions

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Mexican Marine Conservation and Scuba Diving Traineeship Study marine conservation, develop leadership skills, train to be a PADI divemaster and enter the scuba diving and / or marine conservation industry 20 Weeks
From £3995
Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico Put your SCUBA skills to use on coral reef and fish monitoring programmes From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £795
Mexican Marine Expedition in the Caribbean Sea Learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £945


Projects

Cameroon Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Cross River Gorilla Surveys in the Highland Rainforests of South West Cameroon Volunteer in Africa on this great apes conservation and community development project to protect endangered gorillas and chimpanzees From 2 to 4 Weeks
From £995

Ghana Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer in Ghana Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana From 2 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £450

Kenya Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Colobus monkeys in Kenya Undertake research in a global biodiversity hotspot to support community-based conservation of Kenya's coastal forests and colobus monkeys From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £645
Dolphin Research in Kenya Volunteer from two weeks and upwards to assist vital conservation efforts on this long running research project on the East African Coast 2 Weeks
From £695
Volunteer Teaching in Kenya A Short term volunteering opportunity in Kenya on critical community development projects From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £595

Madagascar Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Conservation Work in Madagascar Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1500
Volunteer on Community Construction Projects in Madagascar Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar From 2 to 3 Weeks
From £595
Volunteer on Community Conservation Support in Madagascar - Improved Stoves Help to protect unique environments as well as helping to improve the health of village families From 2 to 3 Weeks
From £795
Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar Vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered endemic primates From 4 to 8 Weeks
From £1600

Namibia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme From 2 to 12 Weeks
From £600

Rwanda Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International volunteer program Join community projects in Rwanda with this pioneering charity 12 Weeks
From £250

South Africa Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Teach and Travel in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks Work with children in South Africa and Swaziland, travel in Mozambique and visit Kruger National Park 12 Weeks
From £2745
South African National Parks Traineeship Scheme Learn new skills and play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for 6 months or one year From 6 Months to 1 Years
From £1995
Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates From 4 to 20 Weeks
From £870
Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa Teach under-privileged children and care for children in townships in South Africa From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1295
Wildlife conservation experience in South Africa A unique 14 day conservation experience combining wildlife research projects with basic safari field guide techniques 14 Days
From £775
Southern African Explorer Explore and experience the best of Southern Africa. Work on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, assist on a desert elephant project in Namibia and teach children in Cape Town 11 Weeks
From £3015

Uganda Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda Volunteer with this renowned primate conservation charity 6 Months
From £1625
Volunteer with Rhinos in Uganda Be involved in the reintroduction of rhinos to Uganda, and experience the gems that East Africa and its wildlife have to offer From 4 to 8 Weeks
From £1155

Zambia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer to Teach Sport to Children in Zambia Work alongside a team of local volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of hundreds of under privileged rural children through sports projects From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1150

Swaziland Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer and Adventure Travel in Swaziland, South Africa & Mozambique Work with children in Swaziland, visit Mozambique and explore Kruger National Park 6 Weeks
From £1765
Teaching English and Childcare in Swaziland Assist on child care projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1295

India Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with street children and tribal communities in India Assist on educational programs for underprivileged children in rural communities of Rajasthan 2 Weeks
From £795
Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and study Indian culture From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1105

Malaysia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative From 4 to 10 Weeks
From £1200

Nepal Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp 6 Weeks
From £1545
Volunteer in Nepal Teach in schools and orphanages in Nepal, and trek in the Himalayas From 4 to 10 Weeks
From £1070

Sri Lanka Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer to Teach English in Sri Lanka Teaching English and living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £830
Volunteer with Elephants and Communities in Sri Lanka Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands From 2 to 12 Weeks
From £735

Thailand Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Teach English to Communities in Krabi, Thailand Teach English, Get TEFL trained and volunteer in the Thai community From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £495
Volunteer at a Primate Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand Work with primates, learn the Thai language and explore the jewel of South East Asia From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1310
Volunteer to Teach Children in Thailand Work alongside Thai teachers assisting with English language lessons in local schools From 2 to 10 Weeks
From £495
Asian Explorer Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst teaching English in their local communities 12 Weeks
From £2400

Indonesia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Orang-utans In Sumatra Carry out primate fieldwork in the Indonesian rainforest 2 Weeks
From £640

Turkey Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer on Mediterranean Monk Seal conservation and marine science projects in Turkey Work alongside a team of scientists in both scientific and social projects in Turkey 4 Weeks
From £1035

Greece Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Dolphin Conservation in Greece Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece. 1 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £500
Turtle Conservation on the Greek Island of Zakynthos Island-based turtle conservation and tourist awareness work From 2 to 12 Weeks
From £850

Italy Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Whale & Dolphin Research in the Ligurian Sea, Italy A sailing boat-based cetacean research and conservation programme in the Cetacean Sanctuary, Western Mediterranean 1 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £625

Latvia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work in Latvia Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage From 4 to 10 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £1080

Spain Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Bearded Vultures in Andalusia, Spain Reintegrate the bearded vulture and encourage environmental education 4 Weeks
From £1180

United States Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer at an animal sanctuary in Florida USA Help provide lifetime care to rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in the USA From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £980

Bolivia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer in Bolivia Live in the Bolivian Andes, volunteer in schools gain amazing cultural immersion From 4 to 16 Weeks
From £895

Brazil Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Pink River Dolphins in Brazil Live and work in the Amazon researching the pink river dolphin From 2 to 4 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £1345
Volunteer with Humpback Whales in Brazil Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour From 2 to 6 Weeks
From £900

Ecuador Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Teaching English in Ecuador Volunteer to work with indigenous children in communities outside Otavalo on important education projects From 4 to 16 Weeks
From £1005
Volunteer work with children in Ecuador Teach indigenous communities high in the Andes of Ecuador From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £955
South American Explorer Experience conservation research in the Ecuadorian Amazon, teach indigenous children in the Andes and Peru. 14 Weeks
From £2580
Volunteer on a Conservation Project in the Galapagos Islands Join this hands-on conservation project in one of the world’s most bio-diverse areas From 5 to 13 Weeks
From £1045

Peru Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer in Peru Volunteer work teaching indigenous children and learning Spanish in Arequipa, Peru From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £925
Teach and Travel in South America for 12 Weeks Learn Spanish, teach indigenous children and explore Peru and Ecuador 12 Weeks
From £2630
South America Spanish Language and Community Development Trainee Scheme Learn Spanish while assisting community projects on this six month Trainee scheme. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates. 6 Months
From £3995

Australia Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer on a Koala Research Project in Queensland, Australia Monitor koalas in the Australian bush, enjoying a range of adventure side trips and life in the remote Bush 2 Weeks
From £830

Vanuatu Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1160

Belize Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work in Belize Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £1175

Costa Rica Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work with Children in Costa Rica Assist local communities on important education projects From 4 to 16 Weeks
From £950

Guatemala Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work in Guatemala Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £870
Central America Spanish Language and Community Development Trainee Scheme Learn Spanish while assisting community projects on this six month Trainee scheme. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates. 6 Months
From £3995
Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Guatemala For those people without much time who want to volunteer, why not build a stove for some of Guatemala’s neediest families? From 1 to 4 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £595
Teaching English in Guatemala Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £945
Teach and Travel in Central and South America for Six Months Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru 6 Months
From £4630
Short-term English teaching workshops in Guatemala Supplement the current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions From 1 to 3 Weeks
From £325
Teach and Travel in Central America for 12 weeks. Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. 12 Weeks
From £2450

Honduras Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Teaching and Community Work in Honduras Assist local community education programmes within indigenous communities From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £965
Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Honduras For those without much time, why not build a stove for some of Honduras’ neediest families? From 1 to 4 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £675

Mexico Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Teaching with Indigenous Children in Mexico Educational reinforcement for children and adults in indigenous rural Mexico From 4 to 12 Weeks
From £925
Mayan Explorer Explore and experience Mayan culture in Mexico and Guatemala. Learn to dive and assist on a marine research expedition on the Yucutan Peninsula and teach indigenous children near Antigua, Guatemala. 11 Weeks
From £2240

Nicaragua Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Nicaragua Work on community based projects aimed to improve standards of living in Nicaragua From 1 to 4 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £595
Volunteer Work Teaching Children and Adults in Rural Nicaragua Volunteer and live amongst an indigenous community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem From 4 to 12 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £635

Panama Projects

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama Live on a remote island beach and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations From 2 to 10 Weeks
Extended periods also available
From £845


Courses

Kenya Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in Kenya Gain a BTEC qualification and assist dolphin research programs, terrestrial wildlife projects and teaching projects. From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1825

South Africa Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Train as a professional safari field guide in South Africa Spend six months or a year training in the African bush with an optional six months working on a game reserve From 25 to 50 Weeks
From £4595
28-Day Kruger National Park Field Guide Course Learn about Africa and its wildlife while having a great outdoors adventure 4 Weeks
From £895

Thailand Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Thailand English Teacher Trainee Scheme Get a professional TEFL qualification, practice your teaching skills and get work as an English teacher in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia 20 Weeks
From £2250

United Kingdom Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Survival Courses in the UK Learn the essentials for wilderness survival from the experts! 3 Days
From £175
Weekend TEFL Course in the UK Intensive teacher training to prepare you for your volunteer or teaching experience overseas 2 Days
From £210

United States Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Outdoor Survival Training In Utah, USA Leave the modern world behind and experience true survival training From 2 to 4 Weeks
From £950

Argentina Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Patagonia Snow School and Volcano Summit Attempt Gain new skills, push yourself to conquer this challenge and experience Patagonia 1 Weeks
From £1035

Chile Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Kayaking Course in Patagonia Learn kayaking and leadership skills on a three-week training course in the Patagonian wilderness 21 Days
From £1845
42-Day Mountaineering Course in Patagonia Master the art of mountaineering in Chilean Patagonia 42 Days
From £2995
Patagonian Mountain Skills Course Learn mountaineering skills on a 21-day course in remotest Patagonia 21 Days
From £1845

Ecuador Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Biological Survey Techniques BTEC Course in Ecuador Achieve a recognised qualification while working with remote local communities in the Amazon basin. From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1595
EF International Language Course and volunteering in Ecuador 4 week GVI community education project in Ecuador and 2 week EF language program 6 Weeks
From £1380
Learn Spanish in Ecuador Experience South American culture and learn a new language in Otavalo, Ecuador From 1 to 4 Weeks
From £195

Peru Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Learn Spanish in Peru Experience South American culture and learn Spanish in Arequipa From 1 to 4 Weeks
From £210

Mexico Courses

Expedition TitleExpedition FocusDurationCost
Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques near Mahahual in Mexico Gain a BTEC Qualification whilst assisting with conservation initiatives to protect the fragile Marine habitat near Mahahual, Mexico From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1625
Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in the Caribbean Sea Gain a BTEC Qualification, learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean From 5 to 10 Weeks
From £1625

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