Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative

Volunteering in Borneo will take you to work alongside a local organisation that aims to provide sustainable alternative sources of income for local people, whilst simultaneously protecting the diverse rainforest and its wildlife. Community volunteering in Borneo is instrumental in helping to develop community-based ecotourism ventures to provide local income.

Prices:
4 weeks £1200
8 weeks £1650
10 weeks £1900

Dates:
This project runs continuously, so you can choose your own start date.

"Of the five months I spent in South America, the ten week project in the rainforest was by far and away the highlight!"

Conservation of the rainforest and aid community development on this pioneering Amazon expedition

This Amazon adventure takes you into the heart of this remote part of the world to help protect the rainforest and aid community development. Support wildlife conservation by conducting research and scientific investigation work, and work on community projects. In addition, the project runs a number of exciting adventure trips to further explore this thrilling part of Ecuador.

Prices:
5 weeks £1345
10 weeks £1650

Dates:
3rd October 2008
7th November 2008
9th January 2009
13th February 2009
3 April 2009
8th May 2009
26th June 2009
31th July 2009
2th October 2009
6th November 2009

Duration:
10 or 5weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks

"My GVI experience was a life-changing one, even though I was only there for one week! Along with doing meaningful work and travelling to a gorgeous place I have never been, I met some amazing people."

For people without time who want to volunteer and make a difference

This unique project enables volunteers to experience a new culture first-hand, by taking part in voluntary work on community construction projects near Antigua, Guatemala. GVI, along with leaders of the indigenous communities, has developed short-term manual projects to improve the standard of living for hundreds of indigenous families in rural Guatemala. Volunteers can choose to help to build energy-efficient stoves for cleaner air and less wood consumption.

Prices:
1 weeks £595
2 weeks £785
3 weeks £970
4 weeks £1160

Dates:
Every Saturday, all year round.

"Through a mutual concern for one of the most stunning environments in the world, GVI brought together 23 people from different walks of life, and gave me one of the most exciting and beneficial experiences of my life."

Contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean (beginners and advanced divers)

This ambitious coral reef research and community expedition takes participants to learn scuba diving and earn an internationally recognised PADI diving qualification. In the Caribbean waters of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, you can take part in marine conservation work on the world’s second largest barrier reef by helping with coral reef and fish monitoring, turtle nesting and crocodile surveys.

Prices (Non-Divers):
5 weeks £1575
10 weeks £2595

Prices (Divers):
5 weeks £1375
10 weeks £2395

Dates:
3rd October 2008
7th November 2008
9th January 2009
13th February 2009
3rd April 2009
8th May 2009
26th June 2009
31st July 2009
2nd October 2009
6th November 2009

Duration:
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks

"What a huge privilege
to work so closely with such amazing animals. TV documentaries eat your heart out!"

Participate in predator research and animal tracking on a game reserve

Participate in wildlife monitoring projects in South Africa’s spectacular Limpopo province, to assist research on predator/prey interactions by radio tracking and biodiversity studies of mountain habitats in the vicinity of the conservation base. Experiencing Africa’s famous animals like lions and elephants in a unique and simple way as they hunt and fight is an experience never to be forgotten.

Prices:
2 weeks £775
5 weeks £1595
7 weeks £1995
10 weeks £2595

Dates:
3rd October 2008
7th November 2008
9th January 2009
13th February 2009
3rd April 2009
8th May 2009
26th June 2009
31st July 2009
2nd October 2009
6th November 2009

Duration:
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks
10 or 5 weeks
5 weeks

"The Thai students are so eager to learn English, and are just as eager to teach you their language. Not only have I
learned how to teach English
as a foreign language but I’ve also learned about an entirely new culture and way of life. A truly life changing experience."

Teach English, Get TEFL trained and volunteer in the Thai community

This expedition takes participants to the beautiful Krabi Province of Thailand. From the start of the expedition, participants are immersed in community English teaching programmes which run in conjunction with their TEFL certification training, and have the opportunity to become qualified teachers by the end of the five-week stay. Side trips are run to gain the most of this stunning region.

Prices:
2 weeks £695
5 weeks £1450
10 weeks £1950

Dates:
3rd October 2008
7th November 2008
9th January 2009
13th February 2009
3rd April 2009
8th May 2009
26th June 2009
31st July 2009
2nd October 2009
6th November 2009

Duration:
10, 7, 5 or 2 weeks
5 or 2 weeks
10, 7, 5 or 2 weeks
5 or 2 weeks
10, 7, 5 or 2 weeks
5 or 2 weeks
10, 7, 5 or 2 weeks
5 or 2 weeks
10, 7, 5 or 2 weeks
5 or 2 weeks