GVI Volunteer case study

Name: Eugene Beery

Age: 24

Gender: Male

Country of Residence: United States

Start Date: 1st April 2011

Volunteer Program: Marine Conservation & Coral Reef research in Mexico/Mahahual

Please answer the following questions:

Why did you apply for the internship with GVI?

I wanted to do some volunteer work for a long period of time and when I found the divemaster internship it was perfect because I wanted to progress my diving certification and have always had an interest in marine biology and thought that Mexico expedition would be a good insight into that field.

How did you find it?

I searched for volunteer organizations online and came across GVI

Your reflection on what you got out of it?

It was a great experience overall. I got excellent dive training and the science lectures were thorough and informative.

What do you hope to do in the future?

Possibly become a scholar or pursue an education in marine biology. I am also considering becoming a dive instructor

About Global Vision International (GVI)

GVI is an internationally based volunteer abroad organisation which offers volunteer programs in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Formed in 1998, GVI provides support and services to international charities, non-profits and governmental agencies through volunteering opportunities and direct funding, filling a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. Various types of overseas volunteer work are offered including volunteer holidays, gap year

volunteering, short term volunteering, long term volunteering, volunteer internships, intern abroad programs, student volunteer abroad programs and employee volunteering trips abroad. Available subjects include marine biology, environmental research, teaching and scuba diving courses in various locations around the world.

For more information on volunteering abroad, please visit http://www.gviusa.com or http://www.gvi.co.uk.