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Description

Global Seekers Volunteer Vacations is an international volunteer, internship (service-learning) and adventure travel agency. We are a green travel organization. Our programs provide opportunities for real travel experience; opportunities to get involved and interact with local people, learn from each other and contribute to sustainable livelihood. We offer programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Ghana. We work in partnership with local organizations, including schools, health centres, NGOs and governments to provide work placements.
Volunteering, vacationing and interning in developing countries has the potential to be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference, learn about themselves, travel affordably, explore and develop new areas of interest. Interns develop skills directly related to their field of study or future career. For people looking for learning adventures, Africa offers plenty of experiences, ranging from sustainable development, health care, humanitarian services and research.
The following is a full list of GSVV programs and services:

* Volunteer
* Internship - Service-Learning
* Summer Program
* Study abroad
* Expeditions
* Adventure Travel

We will work with you to find a program that best meets your objectives. We pride ourselves in providing a personal service to our participants at all the times.

Highlights

Volunteer Program

Volunteer Vacation is a rapidly growing travel trend. More and more people are seeking opportunities to help others less fortunate in developing countries and to know the ways of the others in the world. It is a new travel trend for people looking for an opportunity to make a difference. It allows you to combine volunteering and exploring the host country. This program is suitable for individuals, groups or employer-sponsored groups. Volunteers contribute their skills, share knowledge, working side by side with the local people. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:
Volunteer Types:

* Teaching English, computer skills, desk publishing and music in elementary and secondary schools
* Youth outreach
* Vocation training, computer, tailoring, welding, metal smith
* Health care, nursing, doctor and health education/ HIVAIDS (health professional)
* Small business management, entrepreneurial skills
* Fundraising, grant/funding proposal writing, research donors
* Program planning
* Social work, counseling, development education, and community resources
* Conservation, environment and nature
* Community development services, program design and implementing and research
* Sport training soccer
* Sustainable farming
* Teach - youth drama, theater and arts
Service-Learning Program

Serve and Learn - This is similar to internship program. Service-learning offers one opportunity to develop skills directly related to your field of study or future career, while providing community services.
Internship Program

The GSVV internship is a structured work program designed to provide students with opportunity to develop skills directly related to their career or field of study. Location of internship placement: Internship placements are located in rural and urban areas.
Types of Internship:

* Sustainable Development
* Information Technology (IT)
* Business Administration/Management
* Social Work
* Women Studies
* Environmental Studies
* Health Sciences, Nursing
* Early Childhood
* Project Management
* Religious Studies
* Hotel/Restaurant
* Child Welfare Counseling/Social work
* Law
* Accounting
Internship Program Fee:
1 month USD 1645
3 months USD 2945
Service Learning

Service - Learning program offers individuals opportunity to combine experiential learning and community service. A structured volunteer work experience where students provide community service in positions that give them opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in school while making contribution to community.
Summer Program

GSVV Summer Program is a learning adventure and summer overseas working on a community project and exploring the host country. It is an enjoyable and rewarding way to spend a summer. GSVV sends groups to African countries for short projects to help communities in need. Most of the volunteer work would be in schools, community centres, and community projects. Projects vary according to the need of the local communities. Length and departure dates are flexible.
We arrange tailor-made summer program/expeditions for college, university students, social groups, corporate and churches. The expedition involves project work and adventure travel. We take care of all the logistics and travel arrangement to ensure that your group will get the most out of the expedition and group work program. We offer affordable program backed by outstanding in-country support. Contact us for more information and discount rates for a group.
Study Abroad Program

GSVV provides fall and spring study abroad educational opportunities in Kenya for students, individuals, groups and professionals in areas of Sustainable Development, Health and Culture. Kenya is a proper setting for participants looking to study in these areas. You can study and experience real issues in development, with hands on experiential component while living in one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. The program includes intensive Swahili language training and study of different Kenyan cultures.
Swahili Language Translation and Interpretation Services

We provide Swahili language translation and interpretation services for conference, seminars, interviews, films, documentaries and meetings. Our clients have included colleges, film companies, schools, and individuals. All the translation work is kept strictly confidential. Please contact us with your specific requirement, and we will provide a quotation.
Adventure Travel

We offer African adventure and safaris, cultural, educational expeditions. Contact us and we can tailor an adventure package for you. We offer eco tours, safaris, and study expeditions. Visit our website to see adventure travel packages.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Safari
• Sports
• Volunteering

Qualifications

The general program requirement is that you have to be 18 years or older. Other requirements are: volunteers need to have passion for helping others, willingness to work with underprivileged people, committed, open minded, flexible, innovative, enthusiastic and understanding. Motivation will be a very important tool.

Intern Types

• Environmental Management
• Ecology
• Humanities
• Social Work
• Sustainable Development

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Swahili
• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Swahili

Subject Areas

• African Studies
• Environmental Management
• Languages / Linguistics
• Natural Resources
• Social Work
• Sports

Cost in US$:

From USD 749 for 2 weeks (visit website for more information, see link at the bottom)

Cost Include Description:

* Accommodation - A family hosted home stay, a guest house or a hostel
* Food - The host will provide two meals a day
* In-country support - GSVV Country Program Coordinator provides 24/7 support
* Pre-departure - orientation and program handbook
* Airport pick-up - on arrival
* Host - organization support
What is not included in fee: Airfare, Visa, insurance, return airport transfer and local transport and personal items e.g. wine, spirits and gifts.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Seekers Volunteer Vacations (GSVV)'s Mission Statement

We believe that everyone has a responsibility to contribute to creating better communities and a better world. GSVV offers volunteer and internship placements for students, professionals, career break, individuals and retirees, who want to make a real difference in developing countries. We work in Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Ghana and India. We have over 15 years experience in volunteer placement programming. Volunteer Vacation is a perfect way to make a difference, re-energize, see the world and can be a life changing experience. The advantages for volunteer vacation are endless, including meeting and making new friends, help other people and discovering yourself. We can help you make this happen.

Year Founded

2008