Long Term Volunteering

For volunteers with more time on their hands GVI offers a range of long term volunteer opportunities across the world from 3 months to one year. These programmes are ideal for those looking to gain experience in new fields such as conservation or education; be it a gap year, sabatical, career break or a complete change in career direction. If you do not find what you are looking for please view our Internships Abroad and Multi-Country pages which also offer a variety of long term volunteer programmes .Many of our long term volunteer programmes also include extensive training opportunities.

All Our Long Term Programs

Long-term Teaching Positions in Township Schools in Cape Town

Long-term Teaching Positions in Township Schools in Cape Town

Teach children literacy, numeracy and basic English in a township primary school in Cape Town

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Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Position in Guatemala

Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Guatemala

Provide teaching assistance for one academic year, learn Spanish and immerse yourself in the local indigenous community

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Long Term Volunteer Positions in Kenya, East Africa

Long Term Volunteer Positions in Kenya, East Africa

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement working with orphans and disadvantaged children in Mombasa

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Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Peru

Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Peru

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Peru, learn Spanish and explore South America

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Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Ecuador

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

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Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Nicaragua

Long-Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Nicaragua

Undertake a 9 or 12 month placement teaching children in Nicaragua, learn Spanish and explore Central America

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Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Honduras

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

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GVI Volunteer with Thai School Children

Thailand English Teaching Internship Scheme

Get a professional TEFL qualification, practice your teaching skills and immerse yourself in this beautiful country through Cultural excursions and adventure side trips

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Why GVI?

  • 70% of money spent directly on field operations since 2007
  • Unique, diverse and responsible projects operate in over 40 countries
  • 150 field staff offer support and guidance worldwide

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