A Levels over, what now? GVI have some inspiring ideas

Aug. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- It's that time of the year again, when decisions need to be made. Students are securing a place at University, hoping to make the grades, or if things don't go to plan then other routes have to be considered. Global Vision International (GVI) has several options in the volunteer and intern abroad fields.

Taking time out can incorporate practical solutions to meet personal and professional aspirations, providing a viable alternative to heading straight off to University, or into the workplace. In the long term these choices can improve employability, and add vital extra experience to a CV.

Learn Spanish in Peru, train as a field guide in South Africa, gain a BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques in the Caribbean Sea or get a TEFL qualification in Thailand - just a few of the options out there from GVI.

Volunteers working on projects like these gain valuable life experience, improve their knowledge base and learn new skills on critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide. Taking a short or long term break can combine career development, training and qualifications, while having the experience of a lifetime, and making a difference on critical conservation and community projects.

The GVI website www.gvi.co.uk holds a wealth of information to begin planning the next steps. With over 150 volunteer placements, internships, training, and career development opportunities in 40 countries, as well as practical information, the site is a great resource. Short videos in the media centre and at www.youtube.com/gvitube bring to life what could be your new adventure overseas.

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For more information on all of Global Vision International (GVI) projects, please visit www.gvi.co.uk or www.gviusa.com.

Global Vision International (GVI) is an internationally based volunteer abroad organisation which offers volunteer programs in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Formed in 1998, Global Vision International provides support and services to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies through volunteering opportunities and direct funding, filling a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. Various types of overseas volunteer work are offered including volunteer holidays, gap year volunteering, short term volunteering, long term volunteering, volunteer internships, intern abroad programs, student volunteer abroad programs and employee volunteering trips abroad.

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GVI's mission is to offer qualifying projects the necessary financial and volunteer assistance required to achieve their goals in conservation and community development. GVI sends over 2,000 volunteers away every year to aid-reliant projects worldwide.