You could be a real conservationist swimming with monk seals in Turkey or an eco-worker supporting sustainable tourism projects in the Mediterranean. Global Vision International (GVI) is launching four new volunteering projects in Europe. The voluntourism organisation, which gives ordinary people the opportunity to eco-venture with organisations like the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the Jane Goodall Institute or Rainforest Concern, now says the feel-good factor can be found much closer to home with their new projects launching in Greece , Latvia , Spain and Turkey .
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According to a survey they commissioned, 53% of Britons feel unfulfilled at work. GVI expeditions and projects offer volunteers the chance to fulfil their ambitions through safe independent travel, whilst making a difference in the places they go. Amongst other activities, volunteers on the new European expeditions can be part of a marine science project in Turkey and care for underprivileged children in forward thinking Latvian orphanage. The new projects start in July, so check out their website to book a place or to find out more information and costs.
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