Why Volunteer?

1. Help communities in need
2. Develop a sense of social responsibility and activism
3. Engage with new cultures and surroundings
4. Gain the experience you need to work for the an organization such as the United Nations or your favorite charity

GVN Foundation's partner, GlobalVolunteerNetwork.org (GVN), aligns with the idea of 'local solutions to local problems'. They work with local community organizations in each country. Currently, GVN offers a range of volunteer opportunities in 21 countries across the globe.

Whether you choose to be a big brother or sister to orphans in Kenya, teach children in Peru, or help rescue wildlife in Thailand, volunteering with GVN is sure to be a life changing experience.

Click here to view GVN's full range of volunteering opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities from GVN

Some of the countries where GVN places volunteers include:

Kenya Make a difference in the lives of under-privileged children and adults by providing education and counseling in schools and orphanages, HIV education, and medical care.
Duration: from 2 weeks South Africa (Reserve) Work in a wildlife and environmental conservation program located in Gauteng Province, assisting in the management and maintenance of a wildlife sanctuary.
Duration: from 4 weeks Uganda Provide education for AIDS orphans, help families to gain economic independence, and instruct the community about health issues.
Duration: from 1 month Peru Get involved in childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare, and conservation projects, located in Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire.
Duration: from 1 week Nepal Become involved in community aid programs in Nepal, including teaching, building, orphanage care, and health care.
Duration: from 2 weeks Thailand Assist in a wildlife rescue centre in the Petchaburi province of Thailand, feeding, maintaining, and caring for mistreated and domesticated animals.
Duration: from 2 weeks Vietnam (Orphanage) Participate in volunteer programs in the coastal cities of Da Nang, Tam Ky and Tuy Hoa, including orphanage and teaching projects.
Duration: from 2 weeks Be The Change The week long Be The Change Course, based in Jamaica, Italy, and New Zealand, is designed to take your idea or dream and give you the skills and confidence you need to make it a reality.
Duration: 1 week