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 40 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, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Jane Goodall Institute, Rainforest Concern and Kenyan Wildlife Service.
GVI is one of the most well respected and prominent international volunteering organisations in the UK, USA and Australia. GVI volunteering opportunities have been featured in various international newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Geographical Magazine, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday Mail, Virgin Blue Voyeur Magazine and various international television programmes, including a six part series on the Sky Travel channel and BBC's Holiday.
However opportunities with go beyond the normal remit of just volunteering. GVI run a range of internship schemes, training programs and paid and unpaid work placements round the world.
Internship Schemes These programs combine practical experience with all the training and support you get from any GVI program and additional training courses to improve your resume and gain the skills necessary for paid or unpaid work in the field. View our current internships below or have a look at our range of programs and contact us to see if we can put one together for you.
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Scholarships
Exceptional candidates on GVI programs may occasionally be asked to stay as the winner of a GVI Scholarship. Scholarships may be offered at the discretion of the field staff and recipients will help the staff team with general volunteer and program management.
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Paid and Unpaid Work Placements
Many GVI volunteers find paid work in the field with GVI or our partners either via an internship position or trainee scheme.
Visit GVI Careers for more information