Volunteer Work Abroad

These projects offer volunteers the opportunity to work closely with children of different backgrounds from all over the world.

GVI run a variety of projects which include teaching, arts and sports, orphanage work, social work and childcare.

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Climate change is one of the most important issues society faces today, and increasingly people are looking to find ways to help to mend the damage that has been done to the planet’s fragile ecosystems.

Joining one of GVI’s climate change programmes gives you the opportunity to support a variety of worthwhile projects around the world which aim to protect our planet.

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GVI has a variety of programmes for volunteers interested in marine conservation.

Joining one of these programmes could see you monitoring a variety of marine life that includes whales, dolphins and manatees, or helping on one of the turtle research programmes we run throughout the year in several different locations. Underwater marine conservation programs are also run throughout the year with full training included

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GVI has English teaching abroad placements available in five different continents, open to everyone from beginners to experienced teachers.

Our range of programmes offer individual or small group placements, which take you to work in communities deprived of teachers and resources. GVI staff will provide you with the necessary training and orientation, and will be there to support you during your stay.

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GVI and our partners will teach you everything you need to know to help construct vital resources for local communities.

These include building classrooms, schools and constructions to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in underprivileged areas.

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These volunteer programmes give you the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture of a new country, by being made to feel part of the community that you will support.

All of GVI’s programmes have the full support of the local community, which becomes clear during your time on the project. Indeed, many of you will live with a host family, to live as they do during your stay and feel entirely welcomed into the local community. All our projects include an orientation and many include cultural and language lessons which help to immerse you into the local community.

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We have a huge range of wildlife and conservation projects available to volunteers on six different continents.

These programmes offer volunteers the chance to take part in projects with the following aims; scientific research, Animal husbandry, Care and rehabilitation, Conservation, Environmental Education and Awareness.

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