JOBS: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN)

At GVN our vision is to connect people with communities in need, with a particular focus on vulnerable women and children. We do this by supporting the work of local community organizations in countries through the placement of international volunteers.

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) was launched in December 2000 by Colin Salisbury, its Founder and Executive Director, after spending time volunteering in Ghana, West Africa. While he was there he saw the tremendous difference volunteers could make in helping local organizations achieve their goals.

We are not normally the type of organisation that brags, but here is what we're most proud of:

• We have raised over $1.8 million to support our projects around the world.
• The GVN Foundation has been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
• We have funded the construction of Brighter Future Children's Home in Nepal, Springs of Hope High School in Uganda and 23 houses for internally displaced families in Kenya.
• We have provided fast and effective emergency relief to Peru (2007 earthquake), Vietnam (2007 typhoon), Kenya (2008 post-election violence), Philippines (2009 typhoon), Haiti (2010 earthquake) and New Zealand (2011 earthquake).
• We have worked with over 600 Eat So They Can hosts and 40 Eat So They Can ambassadors to spread awareness of the issues surrounding poverty to over 10,000 people in all 7 continents.
• We have placed over 16,000+ volunteers into community projects in 22 countries over the past 9 years.

So How Do I Get Started?

So you're interested in volunteering abroad but not sure how to get the process started? What do I do from here, what can I expect from GVN, and what's needed from me? We recommend you browse our program pages or speak to our staff members to find out which program is the best match for you. Go ahead and apply online and we'll let you know within approximately 24 hours if your application has been successful.

LINK TO MORE INFORMATION:
UNITED NATIONS JOBSThe Global Volunteer Network (GVN)


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