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Worldwide Volunteer Programs

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer opportunities abroad in 25 community projects throughout the world, as well as 3 treks. Please review the programs listed below, fill out an application form, and we will work with you to make your placement possible.

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Costa Rica Help protect endangered Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtle populations along Costa Rica's Pacific coastline.
Duration: from 2 weeks

Ecuador Volunteer at biological reserves throughout Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon, with conservation and community projects.
Duration: from 2 weeks

Honduras Become involved in community projects in the Central American country of Honduras, including teaching, building, childcare, or wildlife/environmental conservation.
Duration: from 2 weeks

Machu Picchu Join a fundraising hike to Machu Picchu to assist an orphanage outside of Cuzco, Peru.
July 24 - August 1 2011

Panama Orphanages, schools, and community outreach projects such as jewellery making, recycling, animal refuge, and a disabled centre, based in the small mountain village of Boquete.
Duration: from 1 week

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

South Dakota Volunteer at a youth centre located on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation to help create a viable future for the youth of the Lakota tribe.
Duration: from 2 months

Haiti Support Haiti after the January 12th 2010 Earthquake
Duration: from 2 weeks