You are about to discover a new culture, accomplish something unforgettable, and explore the best Kilimanjaro has to offer!

We are excited to get your placement under way where you will:

You have the opportunity to discover a new culture, accomplish climbing one of the most breath taking mountains and seeing its views while fundraising for a worthy cause!
Have the 24/7 support of a non profit with 10 years experience in placing 17850 volunteers that will provide you with an affordable and rewarding placement.
Recommended by Bill Gates and CNN.
Be a part of progressive non profit that has raised over $1.8 million to help women and children in need.
Have the comfort of knowing that GVN staff have collectively flown over 1 million miles to ensure you get a quality placement.
Make a long-term impact in your community of choice - it's not just a vacation.

Just choose a project and apply:

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The Mt Kilimanjaro Fundraising Trek is next scheduled to be held in 2013/2014. Thank you for your interest in this trek, Kilimanjaro trek dates for 2013/2014 have not yet been decided, and will be released at a later date.

If you would like to be among the first to know when we do schedule this trek, please click the 'Register your interest' button to the left and we will be in contact when dates have been decided.

In the meantime you might be interested in one of our other fundraising treks or volunteer programs:

Kenya Make a difference for under-privileged children and adults in teaching, orphanage, HIV education, and medical projects.
Duration: from 2 weeks

Registration Form

Unfortunately this program is not currently taking on more volunteers.

Why not register your interest in this program? Then you will be first to know if places become available again.

Reputable Charity

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a New Zealand Charitable Trust (non-profit NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our Charitable incorporation number is: CC46460. GVN has been verified and approved by Idealist (the largest volunteer portal on the internet. GVN is also a member of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (WANGO), and our ‘sister’ organization the GVN Foundation has been granted special consultative status on the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Prestigious web sites such as Lonely Planet and Goabroad.com have placed web links to us. Additionally, when you apply, we can provide you with contact information for previous volunteers if you wish. GVN is also an approved member of the Site Trust Network and you can view our verification page.

Recommended by Bill Gates

Bill Gates personally recommended GVN by stating "I'd love to see more young people taking action to help the poor and disadvantaged. Two places to get started are Network for Good and Global Volunteer Network." Newsweek Web

Proven Track Record

To give you peace of mind, GVN has over eight years experience and has placed 13,500+ volunteers since 2002. Read volunteer's journals and testimonials or speak to a returned volunteer directly about their experience abroad through GVN.

Volunteer Support

GVN’s specialist staff provide personal support to volunteers, assisting not only with preparation for your placement, but whilst in-country, and follow-up on return home. GVN provides comprehensive Program Guides, project resources (eg teaching resources).

Community Focussed

GVN aligns with the idea of 'local solutions to local problems', therefore we work with local community organisations in each country. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Recommended by CNN

CNN listed the Global Volunteer Network as one of 10 organizations that can help you to make a positive impact on the world around you. CNN encourages you to visit our website to get more details on how you too can Be The Change.

Personal Security

GVN offer an insurance package tailored specifically for volunteers. Partner's staff are always available (24hr/7days), along with this GVN also has a 24hr/7day emergency hotline.