Projects with GVI
Projects
Africa Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Volunteer in Ghana | Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £450 |
| 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 | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £645 |
| Volunteer Teaching in Kenya | A short term volunteering opportunity in Africa on critical community development projects | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £595 |
| Volunteer Holiday in Kenya | 10 day construction and community development project followed by a 4 day wildlife safari in Tsavo, Kenya | 14 Days |
From £895 |
| Orphanage Volunteer Work in Kenya, East Africa | Assist care, education, counselling, arts and sports for impoverished children and orphans from Mombasa | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £595 |
| 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 | From 1 to 2 Weeks |
From £495 |
| 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 | 2 Weeks |
From £695 |
| Long-Term Volunteer Positions in Kenya, East Africa | Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement working with orphans and disadvantaged children in Mombasa | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Volunteer on Community Construction Projects in Madagascar | Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar, Africa | From 2 to 3 Weeks |
From £595 |
| Madagascar conservation project | Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £600 |
| Madagascar community project | Volunteer work on sustainable development projects alongside rural African communities | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1500 |
| Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia | Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme in Africa | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £640 |
| Ecology of Coastal Dolphins in Namibia | Volunteer on a research team and collect data on the ecology of coastal dolphins | From 1 to 3 Months |
From £1350 |
| Southern Africa 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 volunteer in an orphanage near Cape Town | 11 Weeks |
From £2710 |
| Volunteer on a Sports Project in South Africa | Volunteer to teach various sports to over 1000 children in a primary school near Cape Town | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £600 |
| Volunteer in an Orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa | Assist with childcare & educational activities in a township orphanage while exploring South Africa | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £600 |
| 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 | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £600 |
| 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 | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Volunteer Holiday in Cape Town, South Africa | Volunteer in either childcare, sports coaching or literacy programs in a township and visit all the highlights of Cape Town in 14 days | 14 Days |
From £850 |
| Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Holiday in South Africa | A unique 14 day conservation experience combining wildlife research projects with basic safari field guide techniques | 14 Days |
From £775 |
| 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 | 12 Weeks |
From £2745 |
| Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa | Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates | From 4 to 20 Weeks |
From £940 |
| Orphanage Volunteer Project in Cape Town over Christmas | Assist childcare volunteering and adventure activities over Christmas | 2 Weeks |
From £795 |
| Great White Shark Conservation Program in South Africa | Assist a marine research team with behavioural, ecological and physiological studies on Great White Sharks in Mossel Bay, near Cape Town | From 1 to 3 Months |
From £1350 |
| Volunteer with Turtles on Zanzibar Island, Africa | Assist rescued turtles and hatchlings, supporting community-based conservation on Zanzibar's north coast | From 1 to 12 Weeks |
From £600 |
| 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 | 6 Months |
From £1625 |
| 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 | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1150 |
| Volunteer Teaching English and Child Care in Swaziland | Assist on childcare projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools in Africa | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1295 |
| 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 |
Asia Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer to Teach English in China | Assist with English classes at Kindergardens, Primary and Secondary Schools in Mian Yang, China | From 5 to 13 Weeks |
From £1050 |
| Volunteer at an Orphanage in Kerala, South India | Assist with educational or childcare projects at an orphanage while exploring the vibrant culture of Kerala | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £650 |
| Volunteer with Street Children and Tribal Communities in India | Assist on short term educational programs for underprivileged children in rural communities of Rajasthan | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £695 |
| 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. | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From £435 |
| Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India | Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and enjoy Indian culture | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £945 |
| Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo | Assist rainforest conservation projects and experience indigenous cultures on this unique volunteer project in Asia | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £695 |
| Teaching and Community Work in Nepal | Volunteer to Teach in schools and assist on community education projects in Nepal | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From £915 |
| Volunteer in Orphanages in Nepal | Work with children at orphanages, learn Nepali, and explore Nepal | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From £915 |
| Volunteer Adventure in Nepal | Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp | 6 Weeks |
From £1545 |
| Volunteer in Sri Lanka | Volunteers have the opportunity to join a variety of community development and teaching projects around Sri Lanka. | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £830 |
| Volunteer with Elephants in Sri Lanka | Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £735 |
| 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. | From 1 to 2 Weeks |
From £495 |
| Volunteer with Rescued Elephants in Thailand | Work with rescued street-begging elephants, and retrain mahouts for new lives in the Surin Province | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From £500 |
| Volunteer Holiday in Thailand | 10 days on a community renovation project followed by 4 days on an adventure tour of the beaches and islands around Krabi, Thailand | 14 Days |
From £995 |
| Volunteer Explorer in Asia | Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst assisting critical volunteer projects | 12 Weeks |
From £2155 |
| Teach English to Communities in Krabi, Thailand | Volunteer to Teach English, explore coastal Thailand and experience cultural immersion | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £595 |
| Volunteer with Children in Thailand | Work alongside Thai teachers assisting with English language lessons in local schools | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £595 |
| Volunteer with Endangered Javan Langur Monkeys on Java Island, Indonesia | Assist with the rehabilitation of rescued Javan Langurs before they are released back into the wild | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £725 |
| Volunteer with Orangutans in Sumatra | Carry out primate conservation research in the rainforests | 2 Weeks |
From £645 |
| 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 | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £595 |
Europe Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer with Turtles in Greece | Protect and conserve an important loggerhead turtle nesting area in the Mediterranean | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £810 |
| 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. | From 1 to 2 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £0 |
| Whale & Dolphin Volunteering in the Ligurian Sea, Italy | A sailing boat-based cetacean research and conservation programme in the Cetacean Sanctuary, Western Mediterranean | From 1 to 2 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £0 |
| Volunteer at an Orphanage in Latvia | Explore Latvia and assist with childcare & educational activities at a progressive orphanage | From 4 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £1080 |
| 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 | 12 Days |
From £990 |
| Volunteer with Bearded Vultures in Andalucia, Spain | Reintegrate the bearded vulture and encourage environmental education | 4 Weeks |
From £1180 |
North America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
South America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on Childcare Projects in Brazil | Assist in care and education and teach English to impoverished children in Brazil | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £845 |
| Volunteer Holiday 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 in South America | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £995 |
| Volunteer on Childcare Projects in Ecuador | Volunteer to Teach Children in an Indigenous Community, Learn Spanish and explore Ecuador and South America | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £795 |
| South American Volunteer Tour | Volunteer on conservation projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Learn Spanish and teach indigenous children in Peru, South America | 14 Weeks |
From £2580 |
| 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 | From 5 to 11 Weeks |
From £1045 |
| 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 | From 2 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £785 |
| 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 | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Peru | Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Peru, learn Spanish and explore South America | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Volunteer on Childcare projects in Peru | Learn Spanish, work on childcare projects and explore South America | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £775 |
| Volunteer Teaching and Travel in South America | Learn Spanish, volunteer with indigenous children and explore Peru and Ecuador | From 3 to 12 Months |
From £2830 |
| 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 | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £785 |
Australasia Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on Conservation Projects in Queensland, Australia | Assist on valuable conservation projects to help preserve the coastline and forests of Queensland | From 6 to 12 Weeks |
From £930 |
| Marine Conservation on Australia's Great Barrier Reef | Volunteer for two weeks on a Marine Conservation project on an Island in the Great Barrier Reef | 2 Weeks |
From £995 |
| 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 | 24 Days |
From £1160 |
Central America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer in Belize | Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1175 |
| Volunteer on Childcare projects in Costa Rica | Learn Spanish, work on childcare projects and explore Central America | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £695 |
| Jaguar Conservation Program in Costa Rica | Study and conserve Jaguars and their prey species in Tortuguero National Park | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £695 |
| Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica | Study and help protect endangered sea turtles in Tortuguero National Park | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £695 |
| Volunteer Teaching and Travel in Central America | Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. | From 3 to 12 Months |
From £2450 |
| 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 | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Charity Challenge in Guatemala | Raise funds for our various community schemes, including food, scholarships, trees, and Plan Ancianos | 1 Weeks |
From £375 |
| Volunteer to Teach English in Guatemala | Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £775 |
| 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 | From 6 to 12 Months |
From £4630 |
| Volunteer on Childcare Projects in Guatemala | Volunteer to Teach Children in an Indigenous Community, Learn Spanish and explore Central America | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £695 |
| 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? | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £595 |
| Volunteer in an orphanage in Honduras | Assist care, education and arts projects for impoverished children and orphans in Honduras | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £830 |
| 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 | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Building 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 |
| Volunteer on Childcare projects in Honduras | Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £830 |
| 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. | 11 Weeks |
From £2340 |
| Jaguar and Puma research in Mexico | Track and conserve wild cats on the Yucatan Peninsula | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £995 |
| Volunteer on Childcare Projects in Nicaragua | Learn Spanish, assist vital community projects and explore this unspoilt Central American gem | From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £475 |
| Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Nicaragua | Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Nicaragua, learn Spanish and explore Central America | From 9 to 12 Months |
From £3995 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Building 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 with Leatherback Turtles in Panama | Live on a remote island beach in Central America and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £845 |
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