GVI Blog
Ten of the best organisations to follow that help endangered animals
Do you remember being taught about endangered animals during your school years? You may have even researched some of the organisations that are involved in the conservation of these species for a school project. The rate at which animals are becoming endangered and...
Six reasons why teenage volunteering can be a great way to make friends
If you’ve ever felt like that kid in the movie who can’t quite fit in, then perhaps a change of setting is just what you need to click with the right crew. Find out how to make lifelong friendships by volunteering abroad. Volunteering abroad during your teen years can...
Environmental Education in Rural Schools in Cusco, Peru
On October 26th, Centro Bartolomé de las Casas and GVI held the 2nd online event focus on environmental education in the school Mateo Pumacahua in the rural community of Pongobamba in Chinchero, Cusco. We want to drive attention to two years of work in which we have...
What you need to know about applying to college after a gap year
There’s no need to worry about getting into college after a gap year. Diverse international experiences like GVI’s gap year programs can actually help boost your application. Here’s what you need to know before taking the leap. Can you apply to college after a gap...
How we support your Cape Town experience
We get it. Travelling overseas to a volunteer project can be a little daunting. But we've here to help. Our GVI programmes offer 360-degree support. We are there to support you every step of the way. GVI Cape Town is no exception. Here are some of the ways we can...
What does rhino conservation mean today?
Over the past decade, the number of rhinos being poached has soared, pushing some species to the brink of extinction. Now, many people are wondering what is being done, and how they can get involved to protect one of the Earth’s oldest living mammals. There are five...
How you can volunteer to travel abroad
When tourists begin to trickle across borders, you may be keen to join the queue. But will your trip be safe and meaningful? It can be, if you volunteer to travel, and here’s why. Volunteer-travel programs take the guesswork out of travel safety. They also follow...
Volunteer in Spain’s Canary Islands: Travel to Tenerife
Are you wondering what to do during your gap year, looking for work experience in marine conservation or just wanting to tick off another destination on your world scratch map? Why not travel to Tenerife to volunteer in Spain’s tropical Canary Islands? Tenerife is a...
My 2020 travels: Volunteering in a COVID-conscious way
When my graduate job was deferred in August 2020, my first thought was, “Where can I travel to?” Initially, travelling during a worldwide pandemic seemed unwise (and near impossible!) But as the world has started to open up again, so have the travel...
Eight of the best destinations to travel to when volunteering worldwide
Itching to travel abroad, but unsure of where you should go, or what you should do? By volunteering worldwide you won’t need to pick just one place, or skimp on a meaningful experience abroad. Here’s why. Multi-country volunteering opportunities can set you up to...
