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GVI supports more than 150 volunteer projects around the world

Volunteer Abroad with Global Vision International
Looking for a unique travel experience? Make a difference in some of the world’s most critical conservation and community volunteering projects with GVI. Adventurous individuals can join over 150 projects including challenging Marine Conservation and Wildlife Research expeditions in Africa and Latin America and volunteer teaching and wildlife projects in over 30 countries worldwide.

About Global Vision international (GVI)

“The Indigenous projects undertaken in Latin America simply would not function without volunteer money, it’s as simple as that. Without the physical presence of the volunteers, or the money generated through GVI invested into the projects, almost 2,000 children would not receive the education they are receiving from the volunteers, nor would they receive fruit, school materials, food, celebrate birthdays, or even be at school. Nor would around 50 locals in the countries we work in be employed, directly or indirectly, without the GVI volunteers.”
- Dominic Williams, Phoenix Project Director, Central America, 2006

Global Vision International (GVI) was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies, through volunteering opportunities and direct funding. GVI is guided by a unique commitment to its volunteers and to its partners. To the volunteer it offers safe responsible travel experiences, exceptional training and career development opportunities, and facilitates the ability to make a real difference. To its partners it commits all research ownership rights and all work is undertaken fully under their direction, in conjunction with the local community. GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 30 countries, provides opportunities for volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. International partners include the South African National Parks Board, Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund, Jane Goodall Institute, Rainforest Concern and Kenyan Wildlife Service. In 2006, 78% of all volunteer contributions received were spent directly in field.

Quick guide to Global Vision International

  • GVI sends over 2,000 volunteers away every year to aid-reliant projects worldwide.
  • Volunteers come from a range of different backgrounds and from all over the world.
  • Qualifying international charities, non profits and governmental agencies are eligible for GVI’s services free of any charge.
  • GVI’s mission is to offer qualifying projects the necessary financial and volunteer assistance required to achieve their goals in conservation and community development. The project’s research rights and successes remain with the organisations supported.
  • GVI staff members are of the highest calibre, from the office personnel to the staff in the field. Expedition staff are fully trained as full-time members of the GVI team. GVI does not use the services of contract personnel, short term workers or part time leaders on expeditions.
  • GVI’s UK office personnel visit expeditions and projects regularly to ensure that safety protocols are maintained, goals are kept in focus, volunteers are enjoying their experiences, and to develop new, exciting and fulfilling volunteer opportunities. By visiting the expeditions and projects personally the office staff can provide the most accurate information possible to potential volunteers.
  • GVI is one of the most well respected and prominent international volunteering organisations in the UK and USA. GVI volunteering opportunities have been featured in various international newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Geographical magazine, BBC Wildlife magazine and various international television programmes including a six part series on the Sky Travel channel and BBC’s Holiday.
  • GVI has been chosen to work alongside some of the most leading and prominent conservation and community development organisations in the world including, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rainforest Concern, The Jane Goodall Institute, South African National Parks and the Mexican National Parks Board amongst many others.