All Programs
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Expeditions
Africa Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Expedition in Kenya | Assist with research on dolphins and terrestrial wildlife, and teach in rural schools. | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1575 |
| Marine Conservation Expedition in the Seychelles | SCUBA dive and join marine research projects in one of the world’s most pristine environments | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1685 |
| Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa | Participate in predator research and animal tracking on a game reserve | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1595 |
Asia Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Community Development Expedition | Teach English, Get TEFL trained and volunteer in the Thai community | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1450 |
South America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Research and Exploration | Adventure, conservation projects and trekking in one of the most remote corners of the earth. | From 5 to 12 Weeks |
From £1495 |
| Rainforest Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon | Research rare species, help the conservation of the rainforest and aid community development on this remote and pioneering Amazon expedition in Ecuador | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1345 |
Central America Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica | Experience marine and rainforest expedition life in this biodiversity hotspot | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1445 |
| Roving Marine Expedition in Mexico and Central America | Travel and dive in four Caribbean countries with GVI marine staff; performing research dives, visiting ruins and soaking up the Central American culture | 8 Weeks |
From £3250 |
| Mexican Marine Expedition in the Caribbean Sea | Learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1575 |
| Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico | Put your SCUBA skills to use on coral reef and fish monitoring programmes | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1375 |
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 | 2 Weeks |
From £995 |
| Volunteer in Ghana | Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1095 |
| Volunteer with Turtles in Ghana | Protect nesting turtles and educate the local community about conservation | From 4 to 24 Weeks |
From £1100 |
| Conservation Work in Madagascar | Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1500 |
| Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar | Vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered endemic primates | From 4 to 8 Weeks |
From £1400 |
| Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia | Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £600 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International volunteer program | Join community projects in Rwanda with this pioneering charity | 12 Weeks |
From £250 |
| Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa | Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates | From 4 to 20 Weeks |
From £795 |
| South African National Parks Volunteer Programme | Play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for 6 months or one year | From 6 Months to 1 Years |
From £1995 |
| Teach and Travel in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks | Work with children in South Africa and Swaziland, travel in Mozambique and visit Kruger National Park | 12 Weeks |
From £2520 |
| Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa | Teach under-privileged children and care for children in townships in South Africa | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1295 |
| Volunteer with Rhinos in Uganda | Be involved in the reintroduction of rhinos to Uganda, and experience the gems that East Africa and its wildlife have to offer | From 4 to 8 Weeks |
From £1155 |
| Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda | Volunteer with this renowned primate conservation charity | 6 Months |
From £1625 |
| Volunteer to Teach Sport to Children in Zambia | Work 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 |
| Teaching English and Childcare in Swaziland | Assist on child care projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Explorer | Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst teaching English in their local communities | 13 Weeks |
From £2875 |
| Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India | Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and study Indian culture | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1105 |
| Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo | Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From £1200 |
| Volunteer in Nepal | Teach in schools and orphanages in Nepal, and trek in the Himalayas | From 4 to 10 Weeks |
From £1070 |
| Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal | Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp | 6 Weeks |
From £1545 |
| Volunteer with Elephants and Communities in Sri Lanka | Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £735 |
| Volunteer to Teach English in Sri Lanka | Teaching English and living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £830 |
| Volunteer at a Primate Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand | Work with primates, learn the Thai language and explore the jewel of South East Asia | From 5 to 13 Weeks |
From £1310 |
| Volunteer with Orang-utans In Sumatra | Carry out primate fieldwork in the Indonesian rainforest | 2 Weeks |
From £640 |
Europe Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on Mediterranean Monk Seal conservation and marine science projects in Turkey | Work alongside a team of scientists in both scientific and social projects in Turkey | 4 Weeks |
From £1035 |
| Dolphin Conservation in Greece | Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece. | 1 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £500 |
| Turtle Conservation on the Greek Island of Zakynthos | Island-based turtle conservation and tourist awareness work | From 2 to 12 Weeks |
From £850 |
| Whale & Dolphin Research in the Ligurian Sea, Italy | A sailing boat-based cetacean research and conservation programme in the Cetacean Sanctuary, Western Mediterranean | 1 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £625 |
| Volunteer Work in Latvia | Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage | From 4 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £1080 |
| Volunteer with Bearded Vultures in Andalusia, Spain | Reintegrate the bearded vulture and encourage environmental education | From 3 to 8 Weeks |
From £1070 |
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 in Bolivia | Live in the Bolivian Andes, volunteer in schools gain amazing cultural immersion | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £895 |
| Volunteer 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 £1195 |
| Volunteer with Humpback Whales in Brazil | Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour | From 2 to 6 Weeks |
From £900 |
| Teaching English in Ecuador | Volunteer to work with indigenous children in communities outside Otavalo on important education projects | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £1005 |
| Volunteer on a Conservation Project in the Galapagos Islands | Join this hands-on conservation project in one of the world’s most bio-diverse areas | From 5 to 13 Weeks |
From £1045 |
| Volunteer work with children in Ecuador | Teach indigenous communities high in the Andes of Ecuador | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £955 |
| Teach and Travel in South America for 12 Weeks | Learn Spanish, teach indigenous children and explore Peru and Ecuador | 12 Weeks |
From £2630 |
| Volunteer in Peru | Volunteer work teaching indigenous children and learning Spanish in Arequipa, Peru | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £925 |
Oceania Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer on a Koala Research Project in Queensland, Australia | Monitor koalas in the Australian bush, enjoying a range of adventure side trips and life in the remote Bush | 2 Weeks |
From £830 |
| Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu | Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1160 |
Central America Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Work in Belize | Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites | From 2 to 3 Months Extended periods also available |
From £1415 |
| Volunteer Work with Children in Costa Rica | Assist local communities on important education projects | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £950 |
| Volunteer Work in Guatemala | Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America | From 4 to 16 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £870 |
| Volunteering and Adventure Travel in Guatemala | Learn Spanish, teach indigenous children, get involved on building projects and explore Guatemala on a one week multi adventure trip | 6 Weeks |
From £1735 |
| Teach and Travel in Central America for 12 weeks. | Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. | 12 Weeks |
From £2450 |
| Teach and Travel in Central and South America for Six Months | Teach English, learn Spanish and explore the best of Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru | 6 Months |
From £4630 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Guatemala | For those people without much time who want to volunteer, why not build a stove or help with crop planting for some of Guatemala’s neediest families? | From 1 to 8 Weeks |
From £595 |
| Teaching English in Guatemala | Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects | From 4 to 16 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £920 |
| Teaching and Community Work in Honduras | Assist local community education programmes within indigenous communities | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £965 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Honduras | For those without much time, why not build a stove or help with crop planting for some of Honduras’ neediest families? | From 1 to 8 Weeks |
From £675 |
| Volunteer Work Teaching Children and Adults in Rural Nicaragua | Volunteer and live amongst an indigenous community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £885 |
| Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama | Live on a remote island beach and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £845 |
Courses
Africa Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in Kenya | Gain a BTEC qualification and assist dolphin research programs, terrestrial wildlife projects and teaching projects. | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1825 |
| 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 | From 25 to 50 Weeks |
From £4595 |
| 28-Day Kruger National Park Field Guide Course | Learn about Africa and its wildlife while having a great outdoors adventure | 4 Weeks |
From £895 |
Asia Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New TEFL Teachers Development Course in Thailand | Refresh and develop your TEFL teaching skills in a classroom in Thailand, prior to going full-time into the industry | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £675 |
Europe Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend TEFL Course in the UK | Intensive teacher training to prepare you for your volunteer or teaching experience overseas | 2 Days |
From £210 |
| Survival Courses in the UK | Learn the essentials for wilderness survival from the experts! | 3 Days |
From £175 |
North America Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Survival Training In Utah, USA | Leave the modern world behind and experience true survival training | From 2 to 4 Weeks |
From £950 |
South America Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Snow School and Volcano Summit Attempt | Gain new skills, push yourself to conquer this challenge and experience Patagonia | 1 Weeks |
From £1035 |
| Patagonian Mountain Skills Course | Learn mountaineering skills on a 21-day course in remotest Patagonia | 21 Days |
From £1745 |
| Kayaking Course in Patagonia | Learn kayaking and leadership skills on a three-week training course in the Patagonian wilderness | 21 Days |
From £1745 |
| 42-Day Mountaineering Course in Patagonia | Master the art of mountaineering in Chilean Patagonia | 42 Days |
From £2995 |
| Biological Survey Techniques BTEC Course in Ecuador | Achieve a recognised qualification while working with remote local communities in the Amazon basin. | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1595 |
| Learn Spanish in Ecuador | Experience South American culture and learn a new language in Otavalo, Ecuador | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From £195 |
| Learn Spanish in Peru | Experience South American culture and learn Spanish in Arequipa | From 1 to 4 Weeks |
From £210 |
Central America Courses
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba Diving Training Courses from All Levels to Divemaster or Instructor in Cancun, Mexico | Combine professional PADI scuba diving qualifications with marine conservation, cultural visits, adventure, internships and a job placement service. | From 3 to 12 Weeks |
From £2200 |
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