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Africa Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Kenya Community and Conservation Volunteer Expedition	Assist with research on dolphins and terrestrial wildlife, and teach in rural schools in East Africa	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 £1995
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.	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1595

South America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
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	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1495
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	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1345

Central America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica	Experience marine and conservation volunteer projects in this biodiversity hotspot	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1445
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	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
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 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
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
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
Conservation Work in Madagascar	Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1500
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	From 2 to 3 Weeks	From £795
Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar	Vital conservation work in Africa for the protection of these endangered endemic primates	From 4 to 8 Weeks	From £1600
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
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 £600
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Volunteer Program	Join community projects with this pioneering charity in Rwanda, Africa	12 Weeks	From £250
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
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	11 Weeks	From £3015
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 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
Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa	Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates	From 4 to 20 Weeks	From £870
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
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
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	From 6 Months to 1 Years	From £2595
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 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 Work with Tribal Communities in India	Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and enjoy Indian culture	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From £1105
Volunteer with Street Children and Tribal Communities in India	Assist on short term educational programs for underprivileged children in rural communities of Rajasthan	2 Weeks	From £795
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 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 Adventure in Nepal	Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp	6 Weeks	From £1545
Volunteer in Orphanages in Nepal	Work with children at orphanages, learn Nepali, and explore the kingdom of Nepal	From 4 to 10 Weeks	From £915
Volunteer with Elephants in Sri Lanka	Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands	From 2 to 12 Weeks	From £735
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 Explorer in Asia	Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst assisting critical volunteer projects	12 Weeks	From £2245
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
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
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	From 10 Weeks to 12 Months	From £1950
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 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 £500
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 £625
Volunteer Teaching in Latvia	Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the 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 with Humpback Whales in Brazil	Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour in South America	From 2 to 6 Weeks	From £900
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 Indigenous Children in the Ecuadorian Andes	Learn Spanish, live and volunteer with an indigenous community and explore South America	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £955
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 13 Weeks	From £1045
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
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
South American Volunteer Tour	Volunteer on conservation projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Learn Spanish and teach indigenous children Peru, South America	14 Weeks	From £2580
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
Volunteer in Peru with Indigenous Children	Learn Spanish, teach children and explore South America	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £925
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.	6 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

Oceania Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
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	From 4 to 8 Weeks	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 with Children in Costa Rica	Assist indigenous communities on important education projects, Learn Spanish and explore this diverse Central American Country.	From 4 to 16 Weeks	From £950
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
Short-Term Volunteer English Teaching Workshops in Guatemala	Supplement the current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions	From 1 to 3 Weeks	From £325
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
Volunteer in Guatemala to Work with Indigenous Children	Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £870
Charity Challenge in Guatemala	Raise funds for our various community schemes, including food, scholarships, trees, and Plan Ancianos	1 Weeks	From £375
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 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
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.	6 Months	From £3995
Volunteer to Teach English in Guatemala	Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £945
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
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
Volunteer with Indigenous Children in Honduras	Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £965
Volunteer Teaching with Indigenous Children in Mexico	Educational reinforcement for children and adults in indigenous rural Mexico	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From £925
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 £2240
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 Teaching to Children in Rural Nicaragua	Volunteer and live amongst a local community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From £635
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
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

Courses

Africa Courses

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
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.	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1825
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	From 6 to 12 Months	From £3250
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	From 6 to 12 Months	From £3500
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	6 Months	From £4995
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 in South Africa	Learn about Africa and its wildlife while having a great outdoors adventure	4 Weeks	From £895
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	20 Weeks	From £3995

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

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
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	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1745
Patagonia Snow School and Volcano Summit Attempt	Gain new skills, push yourself to conquer this challenge and experience Patagonia	1 Weeks	From £1035
The Mountain Guide School	Train to become a Mountaineering Guide in mountain ranges across the globe	2 Years	From £12500
42-Day Mountaineering Course in Patagonia	Master the art of mountaineering in Chilean Patagonia	42 Days	From £2995
Kayaking Course in Patagonia	Learn kayaking and leadership skills on a three-week training course in the Patagonian wilderness	21 Days	From £1845
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	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From £1595
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	6 Months	From £3095

Central America Courses

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Interactive GIS Course in Costa Rica	GVI Costa Rica and JuniperGIS practical GIS Course with ESRI ArcGIS	From 7 to 14 Days	From £750
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	6 Months	From £3500
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	10 Weeks	From £2645
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	10 Weeks	From £2645
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	6 Months	From £3795
Interactive GIS Course in Mexico	Learn and improve your theoretical and field GIS skills at a field research centre on the Mexican Caribbean coast	From 6 to 12 Days	From £750