Volunteer in Italy

For those looking to volunteer in Italy GVI has a select number of fully supported volunteer programs. Volunteering in Italy with GVI gives you a unique, responsible and exciting volunteer abroad experience. Our volunteer placements ensure your trip is safe, worthwhile and full of unique opportunities unavailable to the normal traveler.

We have a large number of projects across this diverse and amazing continent so if you do not find what you are looking for in Italy be sure to check our volunteering opportunities throughout the rest of Europe. Search below for a full list of all of GVI’s volunteer work opportunities in Italy.

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Full list of GVI Programs in Italy

Dolphins in Italy

Whale & Dolphin Volunteering in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

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

Since 1990, this whale and dolphin volunteer programme has been dedicated to investigating the spatial distribution, habitat preferences, ecology and behaviour of cetaceans living in the Cetacean Sanctuary - a special marine protected area extending between Italy and France. By volunteering on this programme you will contribute towards this vital research and help to protect some spectacular species. The research focuses on beautiful large-fin whales, sperm whales, Risso’s dolphins, pilot wh...

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