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Volunteering in Africa with animals
Africa is renowned for its diverse wildlife. When you go volunteering in Africa with animals, you won’t see them walking on the streets as the story goes, but you can see them in their natural habitats and lend a hand toward their conservation. For a nature-lover, the...
Rainy Januarys mean Frogs in the Costa Rican rainforest!
A new year down here in Jalova brings many new challenges, some of which are invigorating, some of which are incredibly frightening but all of them are exciting! For example, due to base being closed for nearly a month over Christmas time, every single bug and spider...
Eight reasons to consider volunteer vacations for couples
There’s a reason couples travel on their honeymoons. Travelling abroad together can help you deepen your relationship, and learn more about each other and the world. Here’s why volunteer vacations for couples are an excellent idea. Volunteer opportunities for couples...
Volunteer and trekking in Nepal: best trekking routes to try
Whether you’re a Nepal novice or have visited this icy terrain to trek before, we’ve got you covered. In this article you’ll find a route to match your level of experience before you go volunteer and trekking in Nepal. Nepal is well-known for its trekking, as the...
Seven of the best over 50s volunteering overseas programs
Over 50s volunteering overseas is a unique opportunity to broaden your cultural understanding, experience adventurous destinations, and have a positive impact in the world. Here are seven of GVI’s top volunteer travel programs for adults. Who said you had to be fresh...
Beach cleaning: A big impact with small things
Beach cleaning is one of the easiest ways to make a tangible impact on the environment. You may not see the full impact you are making by picking up a tiny cigarette butt or a bottle cap. But each of these things adds up. We looked at the 2019 International Coastal...
WHERE SHOULD YOU VISIT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH KAMPONG CHAM?
It has been described as ‘The hidden gem of Cambodia’ and we couldn’t agree more- here’s our highlights of Kampong Cham. Despite being one of Cambodia’s largest cities with a population of over 41,000, Kampong Cham tends to slip under the radar of most...
15 volunteer opportunities for teens
Altruism doesn’t have an age limit. In fact, your formative teen years are a great time to learn about global issues. You can have a positive impact on the world while you’re still in high school. Volunteer work for teens is about development in every sense. GVI’s...
Land, sea and sky: volunteering in Africa with animals
Whether it’s in the sea, the sky, or on land, there are plenty of ways you can contribute as a volunteer with animals in Africa. Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, so it’s not surprising that there are so many different volunteer opportunities in...
How to make an impact in under 30 days
Earth Hour on 28 March, is all about creating awareness of how unnecessary energy consumption contributes to global warming. But energy management isn’t the only impact humans have on the planet and that is why we want to show you how to make an impact by doing more...
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