Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Cap Ternay, Seychelles
Gain your PADI Advanced dive certification and work alongside esteemed partners such as the Seychelles National Parks Authority on critical marine conservation.
Tenerife, Spain
Contribute to critical whale & dolphin conservation initiatives in the beautiful subtropical island archipelago - Canary Islands.
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Work on critical conservation efforts focused on Jaguars and Sea Turtles within the Cahuita National park.
Karongwe Reserve, South Africa
Travel to SA to work alongside FGASA trained field guides on critical wildlife conservation initiatives while gaining experience needed for a career in conservation.
Mahe, Seychelles
Kickstart your career in conservation with this PADI Divemaster internship in the spectacular Seychelles.
Limpopo, South Africa
Travel to South Africa to work alongside FGASA trained field guides on critical wildlife conservation initiatives.
Devon, Thailand
Improve health and well-being in the community of Ban Nam Khem in Southern Thailand through education.
Ban Nam Khem , Thailand
Live in the small coastal village of Ban Nam Khem and contribute to Coastal Conservation initiatives.
Huay Pakoot, Thailand
Support community efforts to help reintegrate elephants into their natural habitat, from their previous lives in the tourism industry.
Suva, Fiji
Earn your PADI Divemaster certification while exploring the waters surrounding the islands of Fiji and Thailand.
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Travel to the Cahuita National park in Costa Rica and work on projects aimed at identifying reptile and amphibian species.
Puerto Morelos , Mexico
Kickstart your career in marine conservation on this internship. Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data.
Suva, Fiji
Assist with marine conservation initiatives, like surveying corals for recovery after previous coral bleaching events and tropical storms
Ban Nam Khem , Thailand
Kick start your career in conservation by completing this internship in Southern Thailand. Live in the small coastal village of Ban Nam Khem.
Kokrabite, Ghana
Travel to Ghana to increase awareness of gendered approaches to health & wellbeing. Work on improving computer literacy and English skills of local women and girls.
Phang Nga, Thailand
Live in the small coastal village of Ban Nam Khem and contribute to Coastal Conservation initiatives with a focus on plastic pollution.
Karongwe Reserve, South Africa
Travel to SA to work alongside FGASA trained field guides on critical wildlife conservation initiatives while gaining experience needed for a career in conservation.
Kokrabite, Ghana
Gain skills needed for a career in social impact when you join this community development internship in Ghana.
Karongwe Reserve, South Africa
Travel to South Africa to work alongside FGASA trained field guides on critical wildlife & Elephant conservation initiatives.
Dawasamu, Fiji
Healthcare support is a major benefit to any local community. This program aims to enrich the Dawasamu community through encouraging a healthier way of living.
Suva, Fiji
Learn to dive in the warm waters of Fiji, while directly contributing to conservation efforts in the region.
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Travel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and join a team of international interns to work on critical conservation initiatives within the Cahuita National Park.
Hoedspruit, South Africa
Spot lions, elephants, rhinos and other wildlife on a safari conservation awareness experience with other teens in South Africa.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contribute to sustainable and long-term gender equality initiatives in Siem Reap, a charming riverside town in Cambodia.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Teach English and create awareness around preventative health practices.
Dawasamu, Fiji
Travel to Fiji to contribute to critical rainwater harvesting initiatives which ensure water security in the Dawasamu District.
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Work on critical research efforts focused on birds within the Cahuita National park.
Cahuita , Costa Rica
Discover the wild and wonderful world of conservation in the Costa Rican rainforest in the Cahuita National Park.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Get your PADI Divemaster qualification and boost your career when you join a scuba diving and marine conservation internship in Mexico’s picturesque Yucatan peninsula.
Limpopo, South Africa
Travel to South Africa and complete this internship in the African Bush that trains you up in Field Guiding to secure a job in eco-tourism.
Nosy Be, Madagascar
Travel to the tropical island of Nosy Be to contribute to critical Lemur conservation initiatives.
Devon, Mexico
Kickstart your career in marine conservation on this internship. Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data.
Mahe, Seychelles
Gain your PADI Advanced dive certification and work alongside esteemed partners such as the Seychelles National Parks Authority on critical marine conservation.
Karongwe Reserve, South Africa
Travel to South Africa to work alongside FGASA trained field guides on critical wildlife conservation initiatives & on anti-rhino poaching campaigns.
Nosy Be, Madagascar
Work with teachers in the community of Nosy Be to improve English literacy
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Project Details
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.
We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.
The main focus of the project is on
Foundation Year
1998
Contact Person
Graeme Hooper
Spoken Languages
English
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Social Impact
Our commitment to running high-quality sustainable development and experiential education programs has earned us recognition from numerous organizations such as Panthera, Save The Children, and the Seychelles National Parks Authority, as well as, Stanford, NYU, Duke, and Ohio State. The work of our staff and participants is also regularly featured in reputable international and regional publications such as National Geographic, CNN, The Independent, and The Sunday Times.
Being responsible in our contribution to sustainable development is at the core of everything we do and we are guided by our ethical commitments and human empowerment principles. The design and implementation of our Child and Vulnerable Adult Policy is overseen by our Child Protection Officers, who are trained up to Level Three by children’s rights organization, ChildSafe. We also take Health and Safety very seriously, which is part of the reason why all our projects around the world are run by our own staff, who have each undergone a Background check, as well as off-site safety training. A minimum of one field staff member is assigned to a group of six participants although the ratio is often as high as one field staff member to three participants. In addition, any local services offered to our participants, including accommodation, transport, or tour providers, have undergone an in-depth risk audit.