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Student volunteering abroad

The world is a big place, full of beautiful, diverse places and people. Experiencing this world can broaden your horizons, introduce you to new and life-changing perspectives, and allow you to hone a new skill set before starting college or entering the workplace. Our student volunteer opportunities offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel abroad, meet new people, and be part of something bigger than yourself.   

Our projects are driven by a core mission: positive impact. Working alongside local organisations and our global partners, we’re committed to sustainable ethical change. If you’re looking to make a difference in community development projects while seeing new countries and experiencing diverse cultures, our student volunteering abroad programs are for you.

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.

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