Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. Over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide rely on Global Vision International (GVI) for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. 150 volunteer projects worldwide rely on GVI. So can you! Change your world with GVI – volunteer overseas on critical humanitarian and conservation projects. Travel, teach and earn a TEFL with GVI!
Why GVI? Global Vision International (GVI) is an ethical volunteering organisation working in partnership with over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide.
In 2006, 78% of volunteer contributions were spent directly in field. To find out more about how GVI is different, call us or email us any time. UK – www.gvi.co.uk/ info@gvi.co.uk/ 0870 608 8898 North America – www.gviusa.com/ info@gviusa.com/ 888 653 6028 (toll free)Australasia – www.gviaustralia.com/info@gviaustralia.com/ +61 (0) 3 9018 5003 (toll free)Here are some of our long-term partners you could choose to work with:
GVI is a member of Responsible Travel, the Year Out Group, Climate Neutral and The International Ecotourism Society. What can I do? GVI offers volunteer placements on expeditions, projects and courses in over 30 countries worldwide. When can I go? Because GVI runs long-term projects, there is opportunity to volunteer all year-round, for different durations. Project lengths vary from a week to a year in duration. Who is eligible to volunteer?
What support do I get? Before you go: application process and support from your local office. Resources including field packs, training manuals, kit-lists. Online forum to meet other volunteers. Partner offers on flights, insurance, guidebooks and clothing. In country: overseas in-country coordinators. 24-hour manned phoneline. Airport pickup, airport drop off, and in-country orientation. Much more besides – see our website for details of exactly what’s included on each project. Can I work for GVI? All ten-week expedition members are eligible for an internship, to stay on for a further research phase free of charge. For details on careers with GVI, including paid fieldwork roles, visit www.careersabroad.co.uk GVI’s commitment to its volunteers:
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We offer projects that make a GENUINE in-country difference. We only work on long-term sustainable projects, set up in conjunction with local organisations. We also think it’s important that all benefits of the project remain in-country. So we don’t try to take ownership of research data. And we train nationals for free in the skills we teach our volunteers. We promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation and education. 
We think that it is important to offer opportunities for all, whether you are retired, taking a career-break, or on a gap year before or after University. Full training is supplied on all of our projects if you pass the application process demonstrating interest and awareness of cultural sensitivities. In 2006 we took away over 2,000 volunteers, from 29 countries, aged between 18-78.