Volunteer in Asia

The renovation project in Ao Luk will focus on the local Non-Formal Education Centre as well as surrounding schools. The NFE Centre provides educational opportunities for those in the community that otherwise would not have access to these resources. This is also where GVI Thailand hosts their free English classes for the local community throughout the year. The buildings are old and dilapidated but with some hard work and assistance the Centre could become a useful place for the community to...

Laos is one of the most traditional countries in Asia, and offers some of the richest culture and history of the region. Volunteering to teach novice monks and local community members in one of the country’s more historic regions is an incredibly rewarding way to connect with the real Laos and its people. The volunteer project is based in Luang Prabang, a Unesco Heritage Site, which is known for its beauty, architecture and colour. Volunteers will have time off at weekends to explore the region ...

This exciting volunteer teaching programme takes participants to the beautiful Krabi Province of Thailand, Asia. From the start of the project, volunteers are immersed in community English teaching programmes for the adults aged 15-80 which run in conjunction with their TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification training, and have the opportunity to become qualified teachers by the end of a four week stay. Longer stays of 5-10 weeks allow for gaining added teaching experience with...

Volunteers will have daily contact, caring for elephants that have been rescued from unacceptable living conditions. Saved from begging on city streets, they are being reintroduced into their natural habitat. This program brings volunteers for 1 to 4 weeks to the remote Surin Province of Eastern Thailand, famous for it’s elephant keeping tribal traditions. This province is home to several elephant-keeping communities, on a once heavily forested plateau that was decades ago home to wild elephants...

This volunteer program is based in the state of Kerala, known as 'Gods own Country'. On arrival volunteers will be given an orientation in the beautiful city of Kochi. Your living arrangements will be in apartments in the heart of the local community where you can experience the rich culture of India. This volunteer project will involve working and teaching at carehomes, orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underpriviledged needs children. Education and arts programs will be focused on ...

The renovation project in Ao Luk will focus on the local Non-Formal Education Centre as well as surrounding schools. The NFE Centre provides educational opportunities for those in the community that otherwise would not have access to these resources. The buildings are old and dilapidated but with some hard work and assistance the Centre could become a key place for the community to meet and have classes in language as well as music, arts, and vocational skills. In addition, volunteers will help ...

Thailand is a developing country famous for a diverse environment of beautiful beaches, numerous natural resources and stunning natural attractions. Thousands of tourists travel to the country every year making Thailand one of the most popular tourist locations in the world. Despite this fact, most Thai people have limited English speaking skills. By volunteering with local schools you can offer children the opportunity to get first hand native English language assistance to help them learn Engl...

This exciting internship programme takes participants to the beautiful Krabi Province of Thailand. From the start of the internship, participants are immersed in community English teaching programmes which run in conjunction with their TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification training, and have the opportunity to become qualified teachers. Throughout the programme exciting adventure and cultural side trips are run to gain the most of this stunning region. Participants who complet...

This volunteer program takes you to the home of the unique Bashu culture, in the Si Chuan Province of Western China. You will work in the city of Mian Yang which is the second largest city in the province. Volunteers will have the chance to work in kindergartens, primary schools or middle schools. The main aim of this project is to help local students improve their spoken English and to help them gain an insight into western culture and the rest of the world. Mian Yang is home to very few foreig...

In this internship you will work alongside a dedicated staff supervisor to make a real difference to individuals and gain invaluable hands on practical experience in a variety of fields including project management and team leadership. You will be typically working with children aged between 5 and 12, offering them the opportunity to receive first hand native English language assistance to help them learn English and gain skills that will improve their potential to access tourist revenue. Thaila...

Despite being a rapidly developing nation, poverty still exists in many parts of India, making volunteer projects like this extremely invaluable. This project takes volunteers to teach basic English and Mathematics to underprivileged primary school children in a fun and playful way, giving them a better start in life through education. You will work with tribal communities in Rajasthan, north-west India – an area famed for its palaces, maharajas and exotic colours. Opportunities to take part...

This program in Rajasthan, India offers volunteers the opportunity to work as teaching assistants in both formal and informal schools. Participants will generally work alongside other long-term GVI volunteers and/or local staff providing much needed assistance and continuity on our education projects. Depending on the project needs at the time, you may be teaching tribal children at rural formal schools in the morning or teaching street children at informal schools in the evening. Volunteers may...

Nepal is a developing country where more than 40% of the total population lives below the most basic poverty line. Thousands of small children are deprived of educational opportunities in Nepal because of the many social issues and the lack of schooling opportunities. Volunteers will assist at understaffed and under resourced schools by teaching English or working on community education projects in a variety of locations across the country. On arrival volunteers will have an orientation in K...

Upon your arrival into the beautiful country of Nepal, volunteers will have an orientation in the capital city of Kathmandu and the ancient city of Bhaktapur. During this time, you have the chance to explore the Kathmandu Valley, live with a host family, learn some basic Nepali and visit many of the local sights. You will then be placed at one of the project locations where you will work with children at care homes and/or orphanages. Nepal is a developing country where more than 40% of the to...

Volunteer in Borneo with a local organisation that aims to provide sustainable alternative sources of income for the community, whilst simultaneously protecting the diverse rainforest and its wildlife. The volunteer project is based on the Kinabatangan River, home to orang-utans, gibbons, the endemic proboscis monkey, Borneon pygmy elephants, otters, crocodile, langur monkeys, and a host of rare and spectacular bird species that volunteers may see during their stay. Volunteer work is physica...

Each year GVI focuses on repairing, renovating and developing our partner’s infrastructures in the field. These short term volunteer projects put together teams of like minded volunteers for a few weeks at a time to come out and help us improve our project partners’ facilities, be it the schools we work in, the local health clinic, orphanages, child care centres, sports field, arts centre or community centre. It is a great opportunity to make a real difference in a short amount of time and as we...

Asia is a majestic continent filled with awe-inspiring countries. Therefore, if you are thinking of volunteering in Asia, you may be finding it difficult to decide which country you want to visit; torn between wanting to relax on the white beaches of Thailand, meditate in India or trek through the Himalayas in Nepal. GVI has solved this dilemma by combining three of our most popular programmes to offer the ‘Volunteer Explorer in Asia’. This programme takes volunteers to join established educatio...

The Javan Langur Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus) is an endangered species and their natural population is decreasing due to deforestation, poaching and the illegal trade in these animals. There are currently more than 30 Javan langurs in quarantine at the sanctuary that have been rescued or confiscated. Once at the sanctuary, the monkeys are then put through a rehabilitation program which includes the introduction of natural food, socialization, a medical and psychological check-up and recovery....

This programme combines four weeks of volunteer work on popular community projects with a two-week trek to the base camp of Mount Everest. Staying with a local family, the volunteer work includes teaching various subjects at a local school, working at an orphanage or getting involved at a community youth centre. No matter what you do, the placements are challenging, worthwhile, great fun and allow you to meet some inspiring people in a beautiful area. At the end of the first month you will r...

By volunteering in Sri Lanka on this project, you have the chance to experience life in a typical Sri Lankan rural community, whilst providing great help to its inhabitants. The project is based in Mahavilachchiya, which borders one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most beautiful National Parks. Here volunteers will learn teaching methods and assist children who otherwise would not have opportunity to develop their academic skills. Volunteers will assist the local teacher to help children who ne...

Choosing to do volunteer work on the tropical island of Sri Lanka will take you to join field scientists to help them establish the first Trans-Climatic Zone National Park in the country. We are currently in phase one of this project, which involves conducting surveys and ecological studies of the endangered Sri Lankan elephants and assisting in human-elephant conflict resolution. All of these efforts help to develop sustainable wildlife conservation strategies to protect the elephant over the l...

On this unique volunteer project, Global Vision International offers you the opportunity to volunteer in the breathtaking Sumatran rainforest and take part in important wildlife research. You will join a 12-day volunteer team to perform various research tasks (including jungle-based fieldwork), to help the understanding and conservation of graceful orang-utans and contribute towards bringing knowledge to basic science, public health and wildlife conservation management.