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Last Updated: Jul 13, 2020

Last Reviewed: Aug 13, 2016

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Develop your skills in international communication, teaching, and women’s empowerment initiatives, by engaging collaboratively on various projects. This could include content creation, event management, workshop facilitation, and language classes.

Receive leadership qualifications and TEFL training, and increase your soft skills to add to your CV. Each project has short, mid, and long-term objectives that measure against the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

When you aren’t working, take a trip to the effervescent blue cascades of Kuang Si waterfalls, or watch the sunrise over the Mekong River from the top of Mount Phousi, with the option to visit several temples on your way down.

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Live and work in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting opulent and age-old Buddhist temples, caves, and waterfalls in your free time.
Make a sustainable and ethical impact in your chosen focus by contributing to the UN SDGs.
Gain leadership qualifications, improve your skills, and update your CV with hands-on experience.
Meet people from all around the world, and connect with local community members to learn more about local cultural practices and linguistics.
Gain confidence in your chosen career with a greater knowledge of global sustainable development issues.

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For the last three months of my internship, GVI sent me to Nam Thuam in the north of Luang Prabang province. I stayed at a private primary school where I taught children as well as a class for high schoolers after school. It's a little isolating but also an incredible opportunity. At most there is one other foreigner out there which might seem daunting but really helps with immersion. The Lao English teacher speaks great English but everyone else speaks Lao so it really forces you to work on your Lao language skills as well as charades and other forms of communication. All the primary school teachers are wonderful people (even if they are a little shy), a lot are trying to learn English. The family that runs the school includes you in their family outings to visit family and go to Lao weddings. I still have so much love for everyone there.

What would you improve about this program?

by sending both interns out to Nam Thuam at the same time for all three months.

Response from GVI

Hey Quinn, thanks for your review! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with us and enjoyed your time on base as much as you did. We'd love to have you back on base sometime soon!

By GVI on July 28, 2021

I interned with GVI Laos from January to June 16 and found it a totally positive experience. With the calm and happy temperament of the country, the supportive but hands off (if desired) staff and the eager and non-judgmental students, this was the ideal internship for me to build my confidence and skills.
I was fully prepared for the placement in rural (ish) Laos and only regret that I had leave.

What would you improve about this program?

If possible increase the length of the placement part of the internship.

Response from GVI

Hey Thom, thanks for your review! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with us and enjoyed your time on base as much as you did. We'd love to have you back on base sometime soon!

By GVI on July 28, 2021

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These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What is your favorite travel memory?

Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef with a "school" of manta rays and turtles. The Whitsunday Islands are some of the world's best and I could choose to retire there one day.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I am still fairly new to the company, but I greatly look forward to meeting people with a passion to change the world for the better, and look to brighten up the days and years of people in less fortunate circumstances.

As an employee of GVI, I'd like to make my own mark on the world by trying to make it a better place tomorrow. This is definitely something GVI strives to achieve as well.

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If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Jalova, Costa Rica. The exceptional amount of biodiversity in the region (rainforest) is something I believe to be of vital importance to the world and the future it has for us. The rare Jaguars and turtles, and their relationship to one another, interests me quite a bit.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The like-minded individuals of the company are truly and utterly passionate about what they do. They know they are changing lives, and they look to change more, and for the better, in every step. It is something I have always wanted in a career and lifestyle.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe passion is a HUGE factor in bringing a company to success. One can't just make anything work without first believing in that thing.

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Laos

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Laotian Kip

Laos is typically not regarded as touristy, especially in comparison to its highly touristy neighboring countries of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia; however, this is slowly changing as people now associate Laos with a laid back style of living.

About GVI

GVI is an award-winning organisation that tackles critical local and global issues through our travel-based volunteer, internship, fellowship and apprenticeship programs as well as online courses, and virtual programs. At GVI, we believe that long-lasting impact is locally-led, which is why our programs are run in partnership with local...

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