Long Term Internships

Choose from one of our fantastic international internship options.

Long Term Internships

GVI run Internships around the world from two weeks to one year. Our current Long Term Internship placements include environmental and community development internships in Africa, Central and South America and Asia. Practical and theoretical training opportunities and certifications are included on all internships. Longer-term internships also allow you the opportunity to apply for paid or unpaid work overseas.

Scuba Diving Training Courses

PADI Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training in Mexico

Combine professional PADI scuba diving qualifications with marine conservation training and work placements at dive centres around the world

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PADI Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training in the Seychelles

PADI Dive Master Internship and Marine Conservation Training in the Seychelles

Enter the global scuba diving industry with a professional diving qualification combined with work experience and marine conservation training

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Ecuadorian Amazon Conservation and Community Development Internship

Conservation Internship in Ecuador

Research a variety of neo-tropical species populations and biodiversity, gain a qualification in biological survey techniques, develop personal skills, knowledge and first-hand field experience to support a career in neo-tropical conservation

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Machu Picchu

International Development Internships in South America

Learn Spanish while assisting community education projects on this six month internship scheme. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.

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Central America Spanish Trainee Scheme

International Development Internships in Central America

Learn Spanish while assisting community education projects on this six month internship scheme. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.

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South African Wildlife Conservation and Field Guiding Traineeship

Wildlife Conservation and Field Guiding Internship in South Africa

Study wildlife conservation, train to be a safari field guide and get work experience in one of South Africa’s lodges or with a conservation organisation

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Kenya Wildlife Conservation Trainee Scheme

Marine Mammal, Primate and Coastal Habitat Environmental Internship in Kenya, Africa

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

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English Teaching Internship in Thailand

Thailand English Teaching Internship

Get a professional teaching qualification, practice your teaching skills on a work placement and immerse yourself in this beautiful country through cultural excursions and adventure side trips

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VOLUNTEERING IN COSTA RICA

Costa Rica Rainforest Conservation Internship

Research marine, rainforest and freshwater ecosystems in this biodiversity hotspot to support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation

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teaching communites in kenya

International Development Internships in Kenya

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

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Why GVI?

  • 70% of money spent directly on field operations since 2007
  • Unique, diverse and responsible projects operate in over 40 countries
  • 150 field staff offer support and guidance worldwide