Projects

Join a GVI project and work with organisations which have been specially selected for their commitment to conservation and humanitarian needs.

Opportunities exist in over 30 countries from one week to a year. Search the focus categories below and find a project that is right for you!

Volunteer with Children Projects

Teach and Travel in Central America

Teach and Travel in Central America for 12 weeks.

Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

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Asian Temple

Asian Explorer

Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst teaching English in their local communities

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Volunteer work in Guatemala

Volunteer Work in Guatemala

Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America

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Guatemalan Children

Teach and Travel in Central and South America for Six Months

Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru

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Mayan Explorer

Mayan Explorer

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.

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Teaching English volunteer work  in Guatemala

Teaching English in Guatemala

Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects

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South American Explorer

South American Explorer

Experience conservation research in the Ecuadorian Amazon, teach indigenous children in the Andes and Peru.

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South American Child

Teach and Travel in South America for 12 Weeks

Learn Spanish, teach indigenous children and explore Peru and Ecuador

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Bolivia

Volunteer in Bolivia

Live in the Bolivian Andes, volunteer in schools gain amazing cultural immersion

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Peruvian Women and Child

Volunteer in Peru

Volunteer work teaching indigenous children and learning Spanish in Arequipa, Peru

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Honduran Children

Teaching and Community Work in Honduras

Assist local community education programmes within indigenous communities

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Ecuadorian Children

Volunteer work with children in Ecuador

Teach indigenous communities high in the Andes of Ecuador

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Volunteer Teaching English in Ecuador

Teaching English in Ecuador

Volunteer to work with indigenous children in communities outside Otavalo on important education projects

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Southern African Explorer

Southern African Explorer

Explore and experience the best of Southern Africa. Work on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, assist on a desert elephant project in Namibia and teach children in Cape Town

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Short-term English Teaching workshops in Guatemala

Short-term English teaching workshops in Guatemala

Supplement the current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions

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Volunteer in Nepal

Teach in schools and orphanages in Nepal, and trek in the Himalayas

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South African Children

Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa

Teach under-privileged children and care for children in townships in South Africa

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local man building hut in Swaziland

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

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Volunteer Work Teaching Children In Rural Nicaragua

Volunteer Work Teaching Children and Adults in Rural Nicaragua

Volunteer and live amongst an indigenous community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem

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Boats Ghana

Volunteer in Ghana

Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana

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volunteering in south africa

Volunteer and Adventure Travel in Swaziland, South Africa & Mozambique

Work with children in Swaziland, visit Mozambique and explore Kruger National Park

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Rafting in Nepal

Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal

Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp

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Indian Child

Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India

Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and study Indian culture

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GVI Swaziland Teaching English

Teaching English and Childcare in Swaziland

Assist on child care projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools

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Teaching English to Sri Lankan Children

Volunteer to Teach English in Sri Lanka

Teaching English and living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka

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GVI Patagonia Volunteer Costa Rican Children

Volunteer Work with Children in Costa Rica

Assist local communities on important education projects

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volunteer in zambia

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

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Latvia

Volunteer Work in Latvia

Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage

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Image for the trip - PR85 Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda

Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda

Volunteer with this renowned primate conservation charity

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Ghana Turtle

Volunteer with Turtles in Ghana

Protect nesting turtles and educate the local community about conservation

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South African National Parks (SANParks) volunteer programme

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

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Baby Turtle Vanuatu

Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu

Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu

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  • 70% of money was spent directly in-field in 2007
  • Unique, diverse and responsible projects operate in over 38 countries
  • 150 field staff offer support and guidance worldwide

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