A wild way to learn

Student volunteering abroad

The world is big, full of beautiful, diverse, exhilarating places and people. Experiencing and exploring this world is an exciting privilege that can broaden your horizons, introduce you to new and life-changing perspectives, allow you to hone a new skill set before entering the professional world, and give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see remote habitats and wonderful communities that you might otherwise not have the chance to encounter.

Our projects are driven by a core mission: positive impact. GVI is committed to sustainable, meaningful change alongside both our local project participants and our global partners. If you’re looking to make an impactful difference in conservation or community development efforts while seeing new countries and experiencing diverse cultures, GVI’s student volunteer programs are for you.

Critical science

Critical science

You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement

Ethical engagement

Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures

Beautiful adventures

You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.

What is student volunteering all about?

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Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to GBP 5,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.