Global Vision International (GVI) was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies, through volunteering opportunities, internship programs, training and direct funding.

GVI is guided by a unique commitment to its participants and to its partners. To the participant it offers safe, responsible travel experiences, exceptional training and career development opportunities, and facilitates the ability to make a real difference. To its partners it commits all project ownership rights and all work is undertaken fully under their direction, in conjunction with the local community. GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 40 countries, provides opportunities for participants to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. International partners include the South African National Parks Board, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Jane Goodall Institute, Rainforest Concern and Kenyan Wildlife Service. From 2007, 70% of all volunteer contributions received were spent directly in the field.

• GVI sends over 2,000 participants away every year on volunteer programs, international training courses and ethical internships

• GVI participants come from a range of different backgrounds and from all over the world

• Qualifying international charities, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies are eligible for GVI’s services free of any charge

• GVI’s mission is to offer qualifying partners the necessary assistance required to achieve their goals in conservation and community development.

• GVI staff members are of the highest calibre, from the office personnel to the staff in the field. Field staff are fully trained as full-time members of the GVI team.

• GVI’s UK office personnel visit programs regularly to ensure that safety protocols are maintained, goals are kept in focus, participants are enjoying their experiences, and to develop new, exciting and fulfilling opportunities. By visiting the programs personally the office staff can provide the most accurate and up to date information possible to potential participants.

• GVI is one of the most well respected and prominent international volunteering organisations in world. GVI opportunities have been featured in various international newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Geographical Magazine, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday Mail, Virgin Blue Voyeur Magazine and various international television programmes, including a six part series on the Sky Travel channel and BBC''s Holiday.

• GVI has been chosen to work alongside some of the most prominent community development and conservation organisations in the world, including The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rainforest Concern, The Jane Goodall Institute, South African National Parks and the Mexican National Parks Board, amongst many others.