A Better Kind of Adventure

Volunteer holidays abroad

Sure holidays are nice, but a holiday where you can have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? A holiday where you can help make the world a better place? A holiday where you can live and work in some of the world’s most remote places, immersed in local communities and cultures?  

A volunteer holiday is when you use your holiday time – either an upcoming school break or time you take off from work – to contribute to a cause that resonates with you. This doesn’t mean that you give up recreational activities, just that you make time for service work as well. A chance to have an adventure – and to help make a difference in the world. 

GVI offers impactful, ethical and supportive global volunteering holidays. All GVI’s volunteer holiday programs allow you to contribute to global conservation goals in wildlife conservation, marine conservation and animal care. Starting at 1 week in duration, we offer volunteering holidays in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Latin America and Europe.

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.

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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 ZAR 100,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.