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!

Construction Projects

Image for the trip - PR111 Short-term volunteer community construction projects in Guatemala

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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GVI Volunteers in Honduras

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

Community Construction Projects in Madagascar

Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar

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Community Construction in Nicaragua

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

Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia

Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme

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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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Latvia

Volunteer Work in Latvia

Work with children and explore the beautiful countryside around the orphanage

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GVI Volunteer in Madagascar

Conservation Work in Madagascar

Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists

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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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Volunteer on conservation projects in the Galapagos Islands

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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Volunteer with Cameroon Gorillas

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

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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Rafting in Nepal

Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal

Work on community projects and trek to Everest Base Camp

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TRee House

Volunteer with Elephants and Communities in Sri Lanka

Monitor elephant populations and explore one of Asia's finest islands

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GVI Volunteer with gibbon

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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Bengal Tiger

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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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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Indian Child

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

Volunteer Work with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa

Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates

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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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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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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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