Volunteer Abroad: Connecting YOU With Communities In Need
""You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, while discovering amazing cultures, people and places.
At GVN, over the past 9 years, we have helped over 14,500+ volunteers do just this. With a variety or projects throughout Africa, Asia and South America we're sure there will be a program to suit you. Choose a program below to start your volunteer journey now... "
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Choose Your Volunteer Project:
- KenyaMake a difference in the lives of under-privileged children in Kenya
- NepalBecome a big sister or brother to orphans in Nepal
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VietnamProvide love and care to orphans, street children, and disabled children in Vietnam
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PeruContribute to community projects in the capital of the Inca Empire, Peru
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Be The ChangeLearn how to become a change agent in communities around the world
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UgandaProvide education for AIDS orphans in Uganda
Why Volunteer
If you are:
- Graduating from school and taking a Gap Year
- Not ready to jump into full-time employment just yet
- Ready for a Career Break
- An 'empty nester'
- Retired
- Ready for a change or new adventure
Volunteering abroad could be the very thing for YOU!
If you're looking for something worthwhile to do volunteering will give you the opportunity to travel whilst making a difference in the community you are based in.
Did you know taking a Gap Year can improve your college admission chances and success rate during your studies? Volunteering can also increase your employability, help you to gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV/resume.
Why Choose GVN
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects around the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in 21 countries throughout South America, Africa and Asia. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Over the past 9 years we've built up strong ties with grassroots organizations throughout the world, and placed 14,500+ volunteers. We provide you not only with the facilities, but also with the confidence to go ahead and help communities in need around the world. We provide you with all the resources, support, and information you will need to take part in a successful and rewarding volunteer program with us.
Bill Gates has personally recommended GVN and 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.
On April 14, 2011 GVN became a New Zealand registered charity (non-profit) the GVN Charitable Trust.
How to Get Started
So you’re interested in volunteering abroad but not sure how to get the process started? What do I do from here, what can I expect from GVN, and what’s needed from me? We recommend you browse our program pages or speak to our staff members to find out which program is the best match for you. Go ahead and apply online and we’ll let you know within approximately 24 hours if your application has been successful.
Kenya. 
Vietnam. 
Peru. 
Nepal. 
