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GVI Internships Abroad

Internship Overview

The internships offered are career development programs that focus on volunteer impact-driven work. Participants receive education, training, one-on-one weekly reviews, mentorship, and certificates/qualifications. The unique feature of these internships is the opportunity for longer-term placements within GBI or external organizations such as dive centers, parks in South Africa, or teaching placements in Thailand. These placements allow interns to further develop their skills and gain professional experience.

Benefits of the Internships

  • Gain experience in various aspects related to the field of interest.
  • Opportunities to work with environmental groups like WWF and Save the Children.
  • Alumni have pursued careers in environmental conservation, teaching, and international NGOs.
  • GBI's staff includes many former interns/volunteers.
  • Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.

Longer-Term Internships

GBI offers longer-term internships where participants spend time at their base location to acquire skills before moving on to a placement. Placements can be internal within GBI or external at dive centers, parks in South Africa, or teaching positions in Thailand. During these placements, interns have the opportunity to further develop their skills as professionals.

Key Aspects of Longer-Term Internships

  • Gain valuable experience and skills relevant to chosen career paths.
  • Develop professional competence during placements.
  • Diverse range of opportunities available based on individual interests and goals.

Career Advancement through Internships

Participating in GBI internships provides individuals with comprehensive experience across various aspects of their chosen field. This experience can lead to diverse career paths and open doors to different opportunities.

Potential Career Paths after GBI Internships

  • Work for environmental groups like WWF, Jack Cousteau Society, or English Nature.
  • Pursue teaching positions or work with international NGOs such as Save the Children.
  • Alumni have successfully transitioned into various professional roles.

Collaboration and Objectives

GBI collaborates closely with its partners to align objectives and work towards common goals. The organization values collaboration and aims to support partner organizations in achieving their objectives.

Importance of Collaboration

  • GBI's objectives are aligned with those of its partners.
  • Strong collaboration between GBI and partner organizations.
  • GBI serves as an example employer for individuals interested in working in this field.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations provide a framework for organizations to focus their development efforts. GBI's internships are designed to contribute towards these goals.

SDGs and GBI Internships

  • SDGs serve as a guide for GBI's objectives and initiatives.
  • Internships at GBI contribute towards achieving the SDGs.
  • Emphasis on sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Reasons to Choose GBI Internships

Choosing GBI internships can be beneficial for individuals looking to develop their skills gained from university education or explore potential career paths. These internships provide valuable experience, skills, and self-discovery opportunities.

Reasons to Choose GBI Internships

  • Develop skills acquired during university education.
  • Explore career options before making long-term commitments.
  • Gain practical experience and relevant skills through hands-on work.
  • Make informed decisions about future career paths based on internship experiences.
Video description

GVI internships are designed to be career development programs. Interns working on a GVI program abroad will still work on impact-driven volunteer programs, but will be provided with additional training and education resources that volunteers do not have access to. All interns will be assigned a mentor who will discuss their development with them one-on-one on a weekly basis. They will also have the opportunity to earn qualifications such as the PADI Divemaster or TEFL certificate. All GVI internships also include a leadership course, which gives interns the chance to lead a project, testing out their leadership skills. We offer both short-term three month internship and six month longer term internships. Both types of internships feature three months of training. The only difference is that the longer term internship includes a placement. This placement can be internal, within GVI, or external, at for example, a dive centre in Mexico, a school in Thailand or a conservation program in the Seychelles. This is experience allows interns to master key skills in their area of expertise and gain the independence necessary to become a fully fledged professional in their field. Many of our own staff are candidates who have completed the GVI internship. Some of the other employers who have hired GVI interns include the WWF, The Jack Cousteau Society, English Nature, Save The Children, Big White Ski Resort, Carnival UK, Coastal Jaguars, Emirates Airlines, Good Samaritans Hospital, Google Adwords, InterContinental Fiji Resort, Manta Trust, The Children’s Society, The Nature Conservancy, the UN Environment Program, WiseOceans, and the YMCA. A GVI internship allows you to put into practice skills that you’ve learnt about in university and explore whether a certain avenue of interest is the kind of career you might want to pursue in the future. So if you are still asking ‘how can I get an internship abroad’, the answer is simple, contact GVI to book one. Many of our internships abroad run over summer, so you can get the experience you need while still completing your undergraduate degree. We’d also recommend our longer term internships to graduate students looking to gain some work experience before starting their graduate studies. All our internships are suited for students specialising in sustainability studies but that specific internships are also suited to those with majors in business management, nursing, education, psychology, social work, occupational therapy and environmental science. Learn More About GVI Internships: https://www.gviusa.com/internships-abroad/