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888-653-6028

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617-674-2109
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66 Long Wharf
Suite 562
South Boston, MA 02110
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GVI was formed in 1998 to provide support to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies through volunteering opportunities, internship programs and direct funding.

GVI is a recognized leader in international volunteering and has sent over 10,000 volunteers overseas to aid critical environmental and humanitarian programs. We work hand in hand with local communities, international and local charities and governmental organizations to ensure the long term sustainability of all our programs. GVI's in country staff are highly qualified professionals ensuring your placement is safe, fun and beneficial to all concerned.

Volunteer Programs with Global Vision International

GVI - Internship on Environmental Programs in Costa Rica
During this internship you have the opportunity to explore one of the most remote regions of the Costa Rican rainforest on the Caribbean Coast and play a vital role in the development and management of the long-term wildlife conservation of the...
Costa Rica
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Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI's research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation and community education projects. Help conduct turtle...
Costa Rica
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Joining this internship takes you into the heart of the lush and remote Amazon rainforest in Ecuador to help protect the precious rainforest and aid community development initiatives. The Amazon rainforest is one of the planet’s most diverse...
Ecuador
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The volunteers taking part in this project will be working with children 4 and upwards to teach basic literacy and education. The classes are informal, focusing on fun and interaction aimed at helping them learn a range of different activities....
Ecuador
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Volunteers will travel to indigenous villages to assess and solve water shortage issues, focusing on the design, construction, and installation of rainwater collection systems. The long term goal is to increase the water collection capacity...
Fiji
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GVI Volunteer Expedition to the Islands of Fiji
Volunteers will live and work in a wonderful beach location and travel to indigenous communities to help improve the infrastructure that supports village life. Volunteers will assess the specific needs of each village, evaluating potential...
Fiji
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Volunteer with Children in Fiji
Volunteers joining this project will assist teachers in island communities in the Yasawa Island chain in Fiji. Volunteers will work alongside local teachers working with students typically aged between 4 and 7 years old in one or more of the 27...
Fiji
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GVI Base beach, Fiji
Our Fiji Marine Conservation Expedition offers a unique opportunity to learn new skills, discover an incredible underwater environment and protect marine biodiversity in the Fijian Islands. Your research will provide long-term benefits to the local...
Fiji
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Orphanage Volunteering in Kerala, South India
This volunteer program is based in the state of Kerala, known as 'Gods own Country'. On arrival volunteers will be given an orientation in the beautiful city of Kochi. Your living arrangements will be in apartments in the heart of the local...
India
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Volunteering on a Dolphin Research Project in Kenya
Volunteers will conduct dolphin research from a surface vessel and have the opportunity to snorkel to observe turtles. Full training is provided by GVI's full time research staff allowing volunteers a hands on and invaluable contribution to the...
Kenya
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Based in the vibrant city of Mombasa, East Africa this project takes you to the Bombolulu slum where urban migrant and disadvantaged communities live next to the upmarket residences of Nyali. At a children's centre you work alongside volunteer...
Kenya
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Work alongside local community members of Tsavo West National Park, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, to support development in rural Kenyan communities. Harsh environment with low rainfall and limited work opportunities have forced communities to...
Kenya
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Learn to scuba dive on this unique and fascinating expedition and earn yourself an internationally recognized PADI dive qualification in the Caribbean waters of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Take part in important marine conservation work on the...
Mexico
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Join Global Vision International in Namibia and venture to 'Damaraland' in the Namib Desert. This tribal area runs parallel to the Skeleton Coast, and is home to a small population of desert elephants who need your help. Unfortunately competition...
Namibia
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This Nepalese volunteer adventure combines a month of volunteer work with a two-week trek to Everest Base Camp. You will spend a month living with a local family and helping on a variety of challenging, worthwhile and fun volunteer programs. On the...
Nepal
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GVI - Childcare Volunteering Program in Peru
This volunteer program takes you to teach children in the "pueblos jovenes" (or "young towns"), located in the stunning southwestern region around Arequipa, Peru. Volunteers joining this program will be working with children from kindergarten...
Peru
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This volunteer program is based around Colca Canyon near the town of Chivay, in the south of the Peruvian Andes. In this area the indigenous culture is still very strong. Here you will embark on building energy-efficient stoves within the homes of...
Peru
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This 6 month long scuba diving internship starts with 10 weeks on our Seychelles Marine Conservation Expedition. During this time you will develop your scuba diving skills and your understanding of marine conservation, attaining skills essential for...
Seychelles
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GVI has been invited by the Seychelles government and local NGOs to assist their priority conservation programs on Curieuse Island, including tortoise conservation programs, seasonal turtle nesting research and in water turtle surveys, Coco de Mer...
Seychelles
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Join critical marine conservation programs on this expedition and be an active member of the GVI Marine Research team in the Indian Ocean, on the Seychelles Islands. The expedition base is set within the Cap Ternay Marine National Park, on the main...
Seychelles
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Volunteer on a program in a colourful township just outside Cape Town, educating child-minders, parents and children on the importance of eating well and general hygiene practices to prevent the spreading of germs. These fun and interactive...
South Africa
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As part of this internship you will work alongside a dedicated staff supervisor to make a real difference to the lives of orphans, aged from birth up to 8 years old, outside of Cape Town in South Africa. Interns will gain invaluable hands on...
South Africa
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This volunteer program is ideal for anyone looking to teach or volunteer in childcare in South Africa. The Immizama Yethu township in Cape Town has a large number of crèches and daycare centers that are understaffed and under-funded. The work...
South Africa
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Volunteer in an orphanage in South Africa with GVI
Situated just outside Stellenbosch and 35 minutes from Cape Town is a township where there is an orphanage for children who are in desperate need of educational enhancement. This volunteer program involves providing a safe, fun and creative...
South Africa
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This 2 week volunteer vacation involves teaching children basic literacy and numeracy at township schools. Volunteers will assist teachers in the understaffed township school in Nomzamo. The students will learn basic conversational English through...
South Africa
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