Location
  • Online
Length
4 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Timeframe
Year Round
Weekly Hours
5
Nov 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2022
19 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Virtual internships are your passport to practical experience right from your own home. GVI's virtual internships take you beyond learning; you actively contribute to real sustainability challenges alongside leading conservation organizations globally. Whether you're leading fundraising campaigns against rhino poaching or creating educational materials for local teachers, your impact is tangible.

What makes GVI unique is the flexibility. You have the freedom to choose your internship subject, project focus, duration and pace, all tailored to fit seamlessly into your life. By joining a GVI virtual internship, you're not only boosting your CV but also making a meaningful impact on community development projects that align with your goals.

Our virtual internships provide hands-on experience. You won't be limited to theory or administrative tasks; you'll be actively involved in creating positive change. With part-time and flexible programs, you're in control of the schedule.

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Program Highlights

  • Gain international experience with top organizations without the need for travel or accommodation expenses.
  • Offer your support to meaningful projects while investing in your personal and professional development.
  • Test out a new career direction with the flexibility to explore before committing.
  • Acquire practical work-related skills to strengthen your career prospects.
  • Earn additional qualifications and references to enhance your CV while building a network of industry professionals and mastering online work tools.

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Program Reviews

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  • Content 4.95
  • Engagement 5
  • Support 5
  • Platform 4.95
  • Value 4.8
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Katherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Learning Opportunity

My time as a climate crisis and clean energy intern was such an excellent opportunity. I really wanted to gain experience in my field, firstly to know what working in conservation/ clean energy would really be like, and also to add to my CV for university applications. Since it was virtual, I wasn't sure what kind of work I would be doing, or how useful it would be. Fortunately, my project was something I am genuinely interested in that made a concrete difference; I made a cost benefit analysis for switching a conservation hub in Thailand to solar energy, which included designing the system best suited for the area. I learned a lot and my mentor, Bex, was so supportive and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this for someone wanting to explore their chosen field and make a difference.

Pros
  • Supportive mentors
  • Educational, good for research
69 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hey Katherine,

Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review!

GVI values hearing about your experience, and we are thrilled to hear that the program has helped you in your career planning journey.We look forward to welcoming you back on base the next time. Please keep on spreading your love for GVI.

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Giulia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

GVI Virtual Internship!

I was able to complete a virtual internship these past two months with GVI and I'm so glad I did. I was able to work with a charity in the field of Marine Conservation, which I want to go into and so this was an incredible opportunity that I would never have gotten otherwise. The charity I was able to work with really fit well with my career and personal goals, so it was amazing to be able to work with a group focusing on something I'm really passionate about, The communication and support I got from my GVI supervisors was great, I would 100% recommend!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I definitely didn't think I would be working with a shark charity group, so that was very surprising and definitely a great experience!
89 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Giulia!

Thanks for your great review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the virtual program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses in the future!

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Ailee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

100% would recommend

I have just completed the Wildlife Conservation virtual Internship which included a course in careers in sustainable development and wildlife conservation. I was partnered with an organisation in Laos who are creating an education centre about the illegal wildlife trade. My group and I got to work with the organisation through zoom meetings and did research and created resources for them to use in the centre. I really learnt a lot on this course, not only about conservation but also about Laos and the culture there, careers advice and also about myself. It’s great because you know you are making a difference to the organisations you are helping.

I would really recommend this program especially to those starting out in conservation but also to those looking for a career change or even those who would just like to make a difference! I can’t wait to join another program in the future.

111 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Ailee! Thanks for your review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses in the future!

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Maëlle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Loved it !

I am so glad I did the Wildlife Conservation Virtual Internship with GVI. I received constant support from my supervisor and had the opportunity to meet a lot of people and work with amazing partners from Seychelles and South Africa.
By working on 2 different projects, I truly felt that I was being useful to the partners and that my work would help make an impact on conservation.
I have definitely learnt a lot from this experience and I can not wait to join a volunteer programme with GVI soon !

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
When I first discovered the project that I was gonna be working on and all the data I had to analyse, which I had never done before, I felt overhelmed. But with the constant reassuring and help from my supervisor, I managed to overcome it
102 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Maëlle! Thanks for your review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses in the future!

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Robyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent and diverse program

I really enjoyed my 4 week virtual internship in Wildlife Conservation. I am currently off work and wanted to get involved with some hands on volunteering during my time off. Unfortunately due to Covid I could not travel, so I opted for the virtual internship instead.

The program really did exceed expectations! I got involved with two really interesting projects with two different charities. It was great to meet first hand (via zoom!) with the owners and staff working for these charities and my intern supervisor was always on hand to provide strong support throughout. The projects were really rewarding, knowing that the work that you were doing was helping to support the charities.

Aside from the projects I also completed two online courses that were provided with the internship, these were very interesting and had a good mix of reading, videos, quizzes and activities. Another highlight for me were the masterclasses provided every two weeks, where an industry expert would give a talk on their subject area. These were extremely interesting and it was great be able to ask them questions!

Other benefits of the program included networking events where you had an opportunity to meet with other volunteers and discuss current world topics. And last but not least, the careers workshops which provided useful information on how to find your ideal career and were also ran interactively.

As you can see the internship isn't simply just doing some work for a charity, it includes a lot of resources and the majority of it is ran interactively which is a huge benefit as it is more personalised to you! Not only is what your doing rewarding because you are contributing to the greater good, but you will also gain a lot of personal development from the program!

What would you improve about this program?
Meeting with the charity partners as soon as possible. The project brief is great to get you stared, but you really understand the needs and requirements in more depth once you have spoken directly with the charities.
108 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hey Robyn, thanks for your great review! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us as much as you did. Your hard work and efforts have certainly impacted your project in a meaningful way. Please do keep on spreading your love for GVI. And obviously, we would love to see you registered for some of our other courses or on base soon!

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Charlotte
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing virtual experience !

Enjoying my education and passionate about international development but unsure of where it could all take me in a career, I decided to take on a summer of interning with GVI. As a degree-level student of foreign languages, I knew I wanted to travel but my experience with GVI has given me the opportunity to realise where my passion in supporting remote communities lies. I completed an amazing virtual internship collaborating with two organisations in Peru and Nepal who do incredibly important work for their target communities, supporting them while allowing them to not only maintain their independence but to develop it further by strengthening their current skills. I found that through every part of the GVI internship I found myself learning more about myself and the world and I could really see the difference I was making to the lives of the individuals I worked on projects supporting. I’m really looking forward to travelling to Mexico to complete an in-field community development internship and making a noticeable difference!

107 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Charlotte! Thanks for your review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses or in-person on base in the future!

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Leigh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Great First Step Towards a Career in Conservation

I have just completed a virtual Wildlife Conservation with GVI and had an amazing experience. I chose the part time eight week programme, as I was also working full time. Everyone who I met during the process were extremely helpful and passionate. The courses that I studied were in Wildlife Conservation and Careers in Sustainable Development. They were well organised and engaging, and could be completed at my own pace. I was assigned a research project in the Seychelles on Aldabra Tortoises, and I really loved the work. Even remotely, I gained a vast amount of kowledge on the ecology and behaviour of the species, and contributed to ongoing studies currently being carried out in the field. I would highly recommend a GVI programme to anyone aiming to begin a career in Conservation.

What would you improve about this program?
I wasn't able to attend some of the networking events. The events for both of my courses took place at the same time.
113 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Leigh! Thanks for your detailed review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses or virtual internships in the future!

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Sophia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

GVI Online Internship

Going into GVI, I was uncertain about what career path I wanted to follow. I have always been somewhat drawn to working with the environment, but didn't have much experience. Their online Climate Crisis and Sustainability internships allowed me to partner with two unique South African organizations where I got to learn more about the South African school system and about how waste is processed or reused. I work a full time job, so it was nice to be able to space out my research for each internship over the course of several months and then have a little extra time to complete the courses. This program helped confirm that I wanted to continue working with the environment and sustainability, and I plan to go back to school for master in public health (MPH) in global environmental health in the fall of 2021.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Due to COVID, I wasn't able to travel and do an internship through GVI in a foreign country. With that being said, I still learned a bit about the South African culture and felt as though I had an impact. If you're a little nervous to go out of the country, but still want to get some work and experience in a foreign country, this is an amazing experience that you can do.
113 people found this review helpful.
Response from GVI

Hi Sophia! Thanks for your review. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this program! It certainly sounds like you made the most of it. We'd love to see you registered for some of our other courses in the future!

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