Life In The Field

Marine Conservation Expedition in the Seychelles

SCUBA dive and join marine research projects in one of the world’s most pristine environments

Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa

Enjoy first-class wildlife viewing whilst volunteering on a research project in aid of conservation of Africa’s large game.

Volunteer and Adventure Travel in Swaziland, South Africa & Mozambique

Work with children in Swaziland, visit Mozambique and explore Kruger National Park

Volunteer to Teach Sport to Children in Zambia, Africa

Volunteer alongside a team of local volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of hundreds of under privileged rural children through sports projects

Teach and Travel in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks

Volunteer with children in South Africa and Swaziland, travel in Mozambique and visit Kruger National Park

Volunteer Teaching English and Child Care in Swaziland

Assist on childcare projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools in Africa

Community Development and Teaching Internship in Kenya, Africa

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

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

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

Volunteer with Turtles on Zanzibar Island, Africa

Assist rescued turtles and hatchlings, supporting community-based conservation on Zanzibar's north coast

Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar

Vital conservation work in Africa for the protection of these endangered endemic primates

Volunteer with Colobus Monkeys in Africa

Undertake research in a global biodiversity hotspot to support community-based conservation of Kenya's coastal forests and colobus monkeys

Volunteer Teaching in Kenya

A short term volunteering opportunity in Africa on critical community development projects

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

Volunteer on Community Construction Projects in Madagascar

Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar, Africa

Volunteer in Ghana

Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana

Kenya Community and Conservation Volunteer Expedition

Assist with research on dolphins and terrestrial wildlife, and teach in rural schools in East Africa

Volunteer on a Dolphin Research project in Kenya

Volunteer for two weeks to assist vital conservation efforts on this long running research project in Africa

Conservation Work in Madagascar

Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists

Volunteer on Construction Projects in Kenya

Work with former poachers of Tsavo West National Park, East Africa, to tackle human-wildlife conflict and the bush-meat trade through community infrastructure and development

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Volunteer Program

Join community projects with this pioneering charity in Rwanda, Africa

Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia

Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme in Africa

Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa

Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates

South African National Parks Internship Scheme

Learn new skills and play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for 6 months or one year on this Internship Program

Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa

Teach under-privileged children and care for children in townships in South Africa

Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda

Take up a community focused internship with one of the world's most renowned primate conservation charities in Africa

Orphanage Volunteer Work in Kenya, East Africa

Assist care, education, counselling, arts and sports for impoverished children and orphans from Mombasa

Southern African Explorer

Explore and experience the best of Southern Africa. Volunteer on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, assist on a desert elephant project in Namibia and teach children in Cape Town

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

Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in Kenya, Africa

Gain a BTEC qualification and assist dolphin research programs, terrestrial wildlife projects and teaching projects.

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

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

Volunteer in an Orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa

Assist with childcare & educational activities in a township orphanage while exploring South Africa

Long-Term Volunteer Positions in Kenya, East Africa

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement working with orphans and disadvantaged children in Mombasa

Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Holiday in South Africa

A unique 14 day conservation experience combining wildlife research projects with basic safari field guide techniques

Long term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Township Schools in South Africa

Teach children literacy, numeracy and basic English in a township primary school in Cape Town

28-Day Kruger National Park Field Guide Course in South Africa

Learn about Africa and its wildlife while having a great outdoors adventure

Volunteer to Teach at a Township School in Cape Town, South Africa

Teach children literacy and numeracy in one-to-one sessions while exploring the best South Africa has to offer

Volunteer with Children in Thailand

Work alongside Thai teachers assisting with English language lessons in local schools

Volunteer Explorer in Asia

Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst assisting critical volunteer projects

Volunteer Adventure in Nepal

Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp

Volunteer with Orangutans in Sumatra

Carry out primate conservation research in the rainforests

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

Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India

Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and enjoy Indian culture

Volunteer in Sri Lanka

Volunteers have the opportunity to join a variety of community development and teaching projects around Sri Lanka.

Volunteer with Elephants in Sri Lanka

Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands

Volunteer in Orphanages in Nepal

Work with children at orphanages, learn Nepali, and explore the kingdom of Nepal

Teaching and Community Work in Nepal

Volunteer to Teach in schools and assist on community education projects in Nepal

Volunteer with Buddhist Novice Monks and Local Communities in Laos

Enhance the education of novice Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang as well as other members of the local community while learning about the local culture

Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo

Assist rainforest conservation projects and experience indigenous cultures on this unique volunteer project in Asia

Volunteer with Street Children and Tribal Communities in India

Assist on short term educational programs for underprivileged children in rural communities of Rajasthan

Teach English to Communities in Krabi, Thailand

Volunteer to Teach English, explore coastal Thailand and experience cultural immersion

Community Renovation and Building Project in Krabi, Thailand

Volunteer on GVI’s annual short term renovation project of community centres and schools around Ao Luk, Krabi.

Community Renovation and Building Project in Rajasthan, India

Volunteer on GVI’s annual short term renovation project of schools, child day care centres and orphanages in rural areas of Rajasthan.

Dolphin Conservation Volunteering in Greece

Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.

Whale and Dolphin Research in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Volunteer on a cetacean monitoring project, receive training and assist a marine research team in Spain

Whale & Dolphin Volunteering in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

A sailing boat-based cetacean research and conservation programme in the Cetacean Sanctuary, Western Mediterranean

Volunteer Teaching in Latvia

Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage

Volunteer with Bearded Vultures in Andalucia, Spain

Reintegrate the bearded vulture and encourage environmental education

Weekend TEFL Course in the UK

Intensive teacher training to prepare you for your volunteer or teaching experience overseas

Volunteer with Turtles in Greece

Protect and conserve an important loggerhead turtle nesting area in the Mediterranean

Outdoor Survival Training In Utah, USA

Leave the modern world behind and experience true survival training

Volunteer at an Animal Sanctuary in Florida, USA

Help provide lifetime care to rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in the USA

Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in Patagonia

Assist important environmental projects, learn leadership skills, hike and camp in the wilderness and explore South America

The Mountain Guide School

Train to become a Mountaineering Guide in mountain ranges across the globe

Volunteer on building projects in Peru, South America

Help improve health levels and reduce deforestation in Peruvian indigenous communities around Colca Canyon by building fuel-efficient stoves

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

Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Ecuador

Undertake a 9 or 12 month volunteer placement teaching children in Ecuador, learn Spanish and explore South America

Rainforest Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Research rare species, help the conservation of the rainforest and volunteer on community projects on this remote and pioneering Amazon expedition in South America

Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Peru

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Peru, learn Spanish and explore South America

Patagonia Snow School and Volcano Summit Attempt

Gain new skills, push yourself to conquer this challenge and experience Patagonia

42-Day Mountaineering Course in Patagonia

Master the art of mountaineering in Chilean Patagonia

Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in Ecuador

Achieve a recognised qualification while working with remote local communities in the Amazon basin, South America

Volunteer with Indigenous Children in the Ecuadorian Andes

Learn Spanish, live and volunteer with an indigenous community and explore South America

Volunteer with Humpback Whales in Brazil

Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour in South America

Volunteer in Peru with Indigenous Children

Learn Spanish, teach children and explore South America

Kayaking Course in Patagonia

Learn kayaking and leadership skills on a three-week training course in the Patagonian wilderness

Volunteer on a Conservation Project in the Galapagos Islands, South America

Join this hands-on conservation project in one of the world’s most bio-diverse areas

Volunteer Holiday with Pink River Dolphins in Brazil

Live and work in the Amazon researching the pink river dolphin

Volunteer on building projects in the Ecuadorian Andes

Improve health levels and reduce deforestation in Andean indigenous communities by building fuel-efficient stoves in South America

South America Spanish Language and Teaching Internship Scheme

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

Patagonia Conservation and Wilderness Training

Learn leadership skills, how to hike and camp in the valleys, explore the mountains and assist important environmental projects in South America

South American Volunteer Tour

Volunteer on conservation projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Learn Spanish and teach indigenous children Peru, South America

Volunteer Teaching and Travel in South America

Learn Spanish, volunteer with indigenous children and explore Peru and Ecuador

Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu, Australasia

Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu

Volunteer Teaching and Travel in Central and South America

Volunteer to Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Peru

Volunteer in Guatemala to Work with Indigenous Children

Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America

Volunteer Teaching and Travel in Central America

Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Volunteer with Indigenous Children in Honduras

Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America

Volunteer Teaching with Indigenous Children in Mexico

Educational reinforcement for children and adults in indigenous rural Mexico

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

Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

Assist indigenous communities on important education projects, Learn Spanish and explore this diverse Central American Country.

Charity Challenge in Guatemala

Raise funds for our various community schemes, including food, scholarships, trees, and Plan Ancianos

Mayan Volunteer Explorer in Mexico and Guatemala

Volunteer, 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.

Volunteer in Belize

Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites

Volunteer to Teach English in Guatemala

Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects

Short-Term Volunteer Community Building Projects in Nicaragua

Work on community based projects aimed to improve standards of living in Nicaragua

Short-Term Volunteer English Teaching Workshops in Guatemala

Supplement the current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions

Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Honduras

Provide teaching assistance for 9 or 12 months, learn Spanish and immerse yourself in the local indigenous community

Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama

Live on a remote island beach in Central America and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations

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

Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Nicaragua

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Nicaragua, learn Spanish and explore Central America

Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico

Put your SCUBA skills to use on coral reef and fish monitoring programmes

Mexican Marine Expedition in the Caribbean Sea

Learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean

Central America Spanish Language and Teaching Internship Program

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

Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Guatemala

Provide long-term teaching assistance, learn Spanish, explore Central America and immerse yourself in the local indigenous community

Short-Term Volunteer Community Building Projects in Honduras

For those without much time, why not build a stove for some of Honduras’ neediest families?

Interactive GIS Course in Mexico

Learn and improve your theoretical and field GIS skills at a field research centre on the Mexican Caribbean coast

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

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

Short-Term Volunteer Community Building 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?

Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica

Experience marine and conservation volunteer projects in this biodiversity hotspot

Volunteer Teaching to Children in Rural Nicaragua

Volunteer and live amongst a local community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem

Interactive GIS Course in Costa Rica

GVI Costa Rica and JuniperGIS practical GIS Course with ESRI ArcGIS