Local impact. Global change.

Short-term volunteer opportunities

With a variety of short-term volunteer opportunities available all over the world, individuals, families or groups can make the most of their time abroad. Our short-term volunteer programs range in duration from 1 to 24 weeks – even if you only have a week or two, you can still turn your travel experience into something meaningful. Make a lasting impact working on a sustainable community development project, or choose a volunteer program specialising in early childhood development, education, women’s empowerment, sports, construction or public health. 

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.

Being part of a short-term volunteer program gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse global cultures while working in breathtaking locations across four continents: Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America. 

Want to know what previous participants have to say about their volunteering experience with GVI? Head over to our testimonials page!

Positive<br/>impact

Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.
Ethical<br/>work

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.
Beautiful<br/>community

Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

Why volunteer with GVI?

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

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