Find out more about international service learning programs and how students from around the world are making a difference.
You want to make a difference. Have an impact. You’re looking for a community that shares your purpose, passion, and sense of adventure. Welcome to GVI Planet.
Travel with us to some of the earth’s most extraordinary and vulnerable habitats and work to find sustainable solutions that will change the world for good.
Join one of our locally-led conservation programs and contribute to research aimed at reversing biodiversity loss and preserving essential ecosystems, while spending time with some of the world’s rarest and most at risk species.
Issues we care about
UN SDG 15 : LIFE ON LAND
Our wildlife conservation programs are aimed at preserving some of our most vulnerable terrestrial species.
UN SDG 14 : LIFE BELOW WATER
The oceans are our most valuable, varied and vibrant ecosystems – and our marine conservation programs are working to save them.
UN SDG 13 : CLIMATE ACTION
All our project work is united by a central goal – to stop the biodiversity loss caused by climate change across both land and sea.
UN SDG 17 : PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
We are focussed on empowering locally-led community projects driven by true collaboration and partnership.
LASTING IMPACT
Our impact can only be meaningful if it lasts. Across our project work, we strive to find and support measurable solutions that are truly sustainable.
ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT
We ensure that our people, partners, and work are held to rigorous ethical standards led by compassion, inclusivity, and equality.
COMMUNITY BASED
Our work will always be grounded in local community outreach programs that focus on shared learning and education.
POLICY FRAMEWORK
We can only succeed if we work together. That’s why we’re committed to using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide our work.
GVI PEOPLE
Conservation isn’t our only cause. We can’t preserve our planet without taking care of our people, too. Find out more about our community projects here.
Visit GVI People
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From the beachy paradise of Ao Nang to the great, green jungle of northern Chiang Mai, in Thailand you can work on everything from coastal and marine conservation to ethical elephant tourism.
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Travel to this tropical archipelago off the coast of Africa, where you will help protect coastal ecosystems, dive in coral-rich seas, work with eagle rays and reef sharks, and restore the mangrove habitat.
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Sunsets, savannahs, safaris and vibrant marine life. Get involved in animal conservation with big cats, rhinos, elephants, sharks, penguins and whales, or train to become a professional field guide.
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Everything about Madagascar’s tropical ecosystem is unique. A remote and beautiful island in the Indian ocean, it’s the only place on earth where you will find the enigmatic, elusive, and endangered lemur.
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A lush jungle, rich in biodiversity, offering up a variety of wildlife and marine conservation adventures. Track jaguars, swim with sea turtles, and help preserve a vital rainforest.
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Mangroves, coral reefs, and Caribbean coastline – life in Puerto Morelos is full of adventure and mystery. Join our dedicated team and work to preserve these spectacular and fragile ecosystems.
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Find adventure – and purpose – among the tropical jungles and coral reefs of Silana, Fiji. Dive, swim, snorkel and hike while working on marine and coastal conservation projects.
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Join us on the island of Kefalonia, known for its ancient sea turtle nesting routes. From our locations in Argostoli and Ammes, your work here will play a vital role in conserving these critical coastal habitats.
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Few areas match the splendor of the sea surrounding the island of Tenerife. Spend your days with the sun on your skin and in the company of spectacular marine megafauna.
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Volunteering in Peru is an opportunity to experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Join us in Tambopata National Reserve, where your efforts will directly impact rainforest conservation.
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Volunteer in Mozambique to protect the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago. Dive into marine research efforts, preserving vibrant reefs and breathtaking coastlines alongside local partners.
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Volunteer in Nicaragua to protect threatened and endangered sea turtle species. Contribute to sea turtle monitoring and conservation on pristine beaches alongside local partners.
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Located off the northeastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the Perhentian Islands offer a remote escape, with breathtaking beaches, vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life and lush jungle trails for visitors to explore.
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Bocas del Toro in Panama boasts pristine beaches, sparkling coastlines and vibrant tropical jungles. During this diving program, volunteers will contribute to the conservation of coral reefs, encountering exotic marine life along the way.
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With sparkling coastlines and pristine beaches, the Maldives is a dream destination for many. This island paradise is a playground for unique species like whale sharks, turtles, dolphins, manta rays and more.
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Join us in the Namibian desert as we work to conserve desert-dwelling elephants. Engage with local communities in critical conservation efforts alongside local partners.
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Join us in Indonesia to conserve coral reefs and observe manta rays. Engage with local communities in critical conservation efforts alongside local partners.
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Join us on Cambodia’s Koh Ach Seh island in the Kep Archipelago, on the sea border with Vietnam. Dive and join boat surveys to rehabilitate and conserve marine habitats and endangered species.
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Join our wildlife conservation programs in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This is a unique opportunity to volunteer with rescue dogs and see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Looking for a different kind of experience? Alongside our conservation programs, we also offer project work across three continents in education, women’s empowerment, and public health among other sectors.
Select a location you’re interested in to see our programs
We cannot change the world by ourselves. That’s why community is at the heart of what we do at GVI. We bring together like-minded people bound by a shared mission. This bond is our greatest strength. The people you meet, the values you share, the work you do, the friendships you forge, and the adventures you have together not only have the power to change your life – but to change the world.
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