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
- Climate Change
- Marine Conservation
- Teaching English
- Construction
- Community Volunteering
- Wildlife and Conservation
Construction Projects
Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction 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?
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Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Honduras
For those without much time, why not build a stove for some of Honduras’ neediest families?
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Community Construction Projects in Madagascar
Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar
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Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Nicaragua
Work on community based projects aimed to improve standards of living in Nicaragua
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Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia
Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme
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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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Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo
Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative
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Volunteer Work in Latvia
Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage
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Conservation Work in Madagascar
Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists
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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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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
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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
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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
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Volunteer in Nepal
Teach in schools and orphanages in Nepal, and trek in the Himalayas
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Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal
Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp
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Volunteer with Elephants and Communities in Sri Lanka
Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands
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Volunteer at a Primate Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand
Work with primates, learn the Thai language and explore the jewel of South East Asia
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Volunteer at an animal sanctuary in Florida USA
Help provide lifetime care to rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in the USA
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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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Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India
Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and study Indian culture
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Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa
Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates
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Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa
Teach under-privileged children and care for children in townships in South Africa
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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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Why GVI?
- 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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