Want to make a positive impact in the world, but not sure where to start?
Travel to extraordinary and vulnerable habitats and work to find sustainable solutions that will change the world for good.
Join one of our locally-led conservation programs and contribute to research aimed at reversing biodiversity loss and preserving essential ecosystems, while spending time with some of the world’s rarest and most at risk species.
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GVI PEOPLE
Conservation isn’t our only cause. We can’t preserve our planet without taking care of our people, too. Find out more about our community projects here.
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UN SDG 15 : LIFE ON LAND
Our wildlife conservation programs are aimed at preserving some of our most vulnerable terrestrial species.
UN SDG 14 : LIFE BELOW WATER
The oceans are our most valuable, varied and vibrant ecosystems – and our marine conservation programs are working to save them.
UN SDG 13 : CLIMATE ACTION
All our project work is united by a central goal – to stop the biodiversity loss caused by climate change across both land and sea.
UN SDG 17 : PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
We are focussed on empowering locally-led community projects driven by true collaboration and partnership.
LASTING IMPACT
Our impact can only be meaningful if it lasts. Across our project work, we strive to find and support measurable solutions that are truly sustainable.
ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT
We ensure that our people, partners, and work are held to rigorous ethical standards led by compassion, inclusivity, and equality.
COMMUNITY BASED
Our work will always be grounded in local community outreach programs that focus on shared learning and education.
POLICY FRAMEWORK
We can only succeed if we work together. That’s why we’re committed to using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide our work.
GVI PEOPLE
Conservation isn’t our only cause. We can’t preserve our planet without taking care of our people, too. Find out more about our community projects here.
Visit GVI People
UN SDG 15 : LIFE ON LAND
Our wildlife conservation programs are aimed at preserving some of our most vulnerable terrestrial species.
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Sunsets, savannahs, safaris: South Africa is renowned for having the best the natural world has to offer. Work in animal conservation with big cats, rhinos and elephants, or train to become a professional field guide.
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Travel to this tropical archipelago off the coast of Africa, where you will help protect coastal ecosystems, dive in coral-lovely seas, and work with giant tortoises, nesting sea turtles, or lemon sharks.
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Everything about Madagascar’s tropical ecosystem is unique. A remote and beautiful island in the Indian ocean, it’s the only place on earth where you will find the enigmatic, elusive, and endangered lemur.
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A lush jungle, rich in biodiversity, offering up a variety of wildlife and marine conservation adventures. Track jaguars, swim with sea turtles, and help preserve a vital rainforest.
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Sun-soaked adventure and beachside living awaits on the tiny tropical island of Ambergris Caye, where you’ll spend your days diving in, discovering, and researching the vibrant ecosystems that make up the Belize Barrier Reef.
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Live and work off the grid high up in the misty Amazonian cloud forests of central Peru, where you will help restore biodiversity to a rare and delicate jungle habitat.
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Mangroves, coral reefs, and Caribbean coastline – life in Puerto Morelos is full of adventure and mystery. Join our dedicated team and work to preserve these spectacular and fragile ecosystems.
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From the beachy paradise of southern Phang Nga Bay to the great, green jungle of northern Chiang Mai, in Thailand you can work on everything from coral and marine conservation to ethical elephant tourism.
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Find adventure – and purpose – among the tropical jungles and coral reefs of Silana, Fiji. Dive, swim, snorkel and hike while working on marine and coastal conservation projects.
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Join us near the sunny and historic village of Giannitsochori on the Mediterranean sea. The site of ancient sea turtle nesting routes, your work here will focus on the conservation of a critical coastal habitat.
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Few areas match the splendor of the sea surrounding the island of Tenerife. Spend your days with the sun on your skin and in the company of spectacular marine megafauna.
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Looking for a different kind of experience? Alongside our conservation programs, we also offer project work across three continents in education, women’s empowerment, and public health among other sectors.
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We cannot change the world by ourselves. That’s why community is at the heart of what we do at GVI. We bring together like-minded people bound by a shared mission. This bond is our greatest strength. The people you meet, the values you share, the work you do, the friendships you forge, and the adventures you have together not only have the power to change your life – but to change the world.
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You would love to join an adventurous GVI nature conservation program, but it’s a big decision and you want to find out more.
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