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
Wildlife and Conservation Projects
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 with Turtles in Ghana
Protect nesting turtles and educate the local community about conservation
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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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Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia
Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme
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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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Turtle Conservation on the Greek Island of Zakynthos
Island-based turtle conservation and tourist awareness work
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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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Volunteer with Humpback Whales in Brazil
Join a research team observing whale migration and behaviour
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Volunteer Work in Belize
Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites
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Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo
Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative
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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 Pink River Dolphins in Brazil
Live and work in the Amazon researching the pink river dolphin
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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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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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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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Conservation Work in Madagascar
Volunteer work alongside rural African communities and Malagasy biologists
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Volunteer with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda
Volunteer with this renowned primate conservation charity
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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 with Lemurs in Madagascar
Vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered endemic primates
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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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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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Volunteer with Bearded Vultures in Andalusia, Spain
Reintegrate the bearded vulture and encourage environmental education
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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 with Leatherback Turtles in Panama
Live on a remote island beach and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations
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Volunteer with Orang-utans In Sumatra
Carry out primate fieldwork in the Indonesian rainforest
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Volunteer on a Koala Research Project in Queensland, Australia
Monitor koalas in the Australian bush, enjoying a range of adventure side trips and life in the remote Bush
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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International volunteer program
Join community projects in Rwanda with this pioneering charity
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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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