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GREENFORCE
For over 30 years, Gapforce has been committed to developing rewarding and safe volunteering and conservation programs. It was through this desire that we set up Greenforce.
Greenforce was established in 1997 to develop conservation programs that would have a positive impact on the world. Through socially and environmentally responsible projects, set up by our own highly experienced team, we constantly sought opportunities to support at risk wildlife and communities around the world.
What began with biodiversity surveys and scientific research, soon grew into Gapforce and our array of gap year programs, volunteering projects, outdoor training courses and school group expeditions.
Today, the Greenforce legacy lives on, and has grown to become part of our central vision at Gapforce - providing overseas conservation and volunteering projects in the most stunning locations across the globe. Our wildlife and marine conservation programs continue to run in South Africa, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Thailand and more.
We can't do this alone though. We need volunteers on every one of our projects to get the job done and keep the projects going. You can volunteer with animals, helping maintain animal conservation or marine conservation projects, or support local people through teaching or building projects. So, if you're looking to volunteer abroad, Gapforce can offer you a huge variety of safe, rewarding and exciting volunteering placements overseas!
Our Conservation Programs
Check out our exciting programs below:
Fiji Marine Conservation
4 to 8 weeks
Marine Scientist Training - Costa Rica
4 to 10 weeks
South Africa Wildlife Volunteering
2 to 4 weeks
Thailand Marine Conservation
4 to 12 weeks
Wildlife Conservation - Victoria Falls
2 to 4 weeksA History of Greenforce
As a result of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, Section 3c stated that host countries should undertake base line biodiversity inventories to determine areas in need of protection. If a signatory is unable to do this survey, they can request assistance from international aid agencies. It was against this backdrop that Greenforce was created, acting as one of these agencies.
Greenforce offered a long term commitment to at-risk regions to establish and implement sustainable communities. Our conservation programs continue to offer volunteers the opportunity to work alongside scientists and leaders, making a real difference and further developing their careers in conservation.
Why choose Gapforce?
Unique Conservation Programs
Created at the request of local communities, run by us, supported by you. Volunteers are needed now to help make a difference.
Dedicated In-Country Staff
Gapforce conservation programs are run alongside our partners, with their full knowledge and expertise, to ensure commitment to our conservation objectives.
Develop Your Career in Conservation
By volunteering on our programs you’ll get the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists and marine biologists. You will begin to understand their field and help them create their sustainable future.
International Scientific Standards and Peer Reviewed Research
No experience required as we provide your training. We are open to all, making us your ideal first global volunteering project.
Make Friends for Life
Share the adventure of a lifetime with Gapforce conservation programs, meet like-minded people and friends for life in a rewarding and positive environment.
Request info pack
Fill in your details, letting us know which program you are interested in, and we will send you an information pack containing program start dates, prices and a detailed itinerary.
