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!

Marine Conservation Projects

Turtle

Turtle Conservation on the Greek Island of Zakynthos

Island-based turtle conservation and tourist awareness work

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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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Dolphins in Greece

Dolphin Conservation in Greece

Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.

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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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Dolphins in Italy

Whale & Dolphin Research in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

A sailing boat-based cetacean research and conservation programme in the Cetacean Sanctuary, Western Mediterranean

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Brazilian Whales

Volunteer with Humpback Whales in Brazil

Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour

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Brazilian River Dolphins

Volunteer with Pink River Dolphins in Brazil

Live and work in the Amazon researching the pink river dolphin

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Leatherback Turtles

Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama

Live on a remote island beach and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations

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GVI Turkey project

Volunteer on Mediterranean Monk Seal conservation and marine science projects in Turkey

Work alongside a team of scientists in both scientific and social projects in Turkey

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Volunteer work in Belize

Volunteer Work in Belize

Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites

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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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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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