GVI Rescue: Fast-Track Placements for Affected Volunteers

If your GVI trip was cancelled, don’t lose your dates. Volunteering Solutions is a certified B Corporation with placements ready across Asia, Africa and South America — we confirm within 48 hours of your booking, and most volunteers can travel in as little as 2 weeks.

Talk to us now — WhatsApp us · email info@volunteeringsolutions.com · call +44 20 3830 6000

What we’re offering

GVI’s liquidation left thousands of volunteers with cancelled programmes, uncertain refunds and travel plans hanging in the balance. If you had a GVI trip in the diary, we can help you salvage it.

Match your cause — wildlife and marine conservation, teaching, childcare support, community development, medical volunteering.
Match your dates — confirmed within 48 hours of your booking and documents; ready to travel in as little as 2 weeks.
Match your budget — transparent, all-in pricing from around US$285/week; accommodation, meals and in-country support included. You will be surprised how much cheaper we are than GVI.
Real support end-to-end — a dedicated coordinator handling the switch-over, local, on-ground teams and 24/7 in-country support.

Where we can fast-track your placement

The countries below all have live placements available with our standard 2-week lead time. If you’re unsure which programme best matches your original GVI trip, get in touch — we’ll shortlist the closest fit.

Asia

India · Nepal · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Cambodia · Vietnam · the Philippines · Bali (Indonesia) · Malaysia

Africa

Kenya · South Africa · Tanzania · Madagascar · Morocco

Ghana placements are also available, but need a longer lead time due to visa processing — talk to us if Ghana was your original destination.

South America

Peru · Costa Rica · Ecuador · Argentina

Why you can trust us

After GVI, we know trust matters more than anything else. Here’s what makes Volunteering Solutions different — all verifiable, none just marketing:

Certified B Corporation — independently audited on how we treat people, communities and the planet.
Operating since 2007 — over 25,000 volunteers supported across 24 countries.
Community-led projects chosen with local partners — not tourism dressed up as impact.
Local, on-ground coordinators plus 24/7 in-country support.
Transparent, all-in pricing — you’ll know exactly what your programme covers before you book. No on-arrival surprises.
Verified reviews on Reviews.io, plus 400+ reviews on Go Overseas.

How it works

Get in touch. WhatsApp, email or phone — tell us your original GVI destination, dates and cause. We’ll come back within 24 hours with matched programme options.
Choose your programme. We’ll help you pick the closest fit and send full pricing and inclusions in writing.
Book and send docs. Standard onboarding — ID, insurance, background check where required.
Confirmed within 48 hours of your booking and documents. Ready to travel in as little as 2 weeks.

What we can and can’t help with

Being honest about the limits — we’d rather set expectations up front:

We can’t refund your GVI booking. That’s the appointed liquidators. If you paid by credit card, look into a Section 75 claim; debit card, ask about a chargeback; travel insurance may include end-supplier failure cover. Our GVI closure guide has the full checklist.
We can help you salvage your dates and cause. That’s where we come in.
Ghana needs longer lead time — visa processing means we can’t hit the 2-week window there.
Very short notice (under 2 weeks) may not be feasible for some destinations. Ask us and we’ll be honest.
Flights are your responsibility. Happy to advise, and if your original GVI-linked flight is refundable/rebookable we can work with your dates.

Get in touch

The fastest way to speak to a real human on our team is WhatsApp — we’ll come back within 24 hours (usually much faster in UK hours).

WhatsApp: wa.me/447856234872
Email: info@volunteeringsolutions.com
Phone: +44 20 3830 6000

Frequently asked questions

Can you honour my original GVI dates?

In most cases, yes — provided your original GVI departure is at least 2 weeks away. Ghana is the exception (visa processing needs longer). Message us with your dates and we’ll confirm feasibility straight away.

Can I go to the same country I was booked with GVI in?

Often, yes. We run programmes across most of the destinations GVI operated in, including Costa Rica, South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and more. If we don’t operate in your original country, we’ll suggest the closest cause-and-region match.

What about my GVI refund?

Refunds are handled by GVI’s appointed liquidators, not by us. Depending on how you paid, you may also be able to claim via Section 75 (credit card), a chargeback (debit card), travel insurance, or ATOL/ABTA protection if your trip was flight-inclusive. Our GVI closure guide has the full step-by-step.

What about my flights?

Flights are separate — we don’t sell them. If your original flights are refundable or rebookable, we can work with your dates. If you booked flights through GVI as part of a package, contact the airline directly about credit or rebooking, and check your travel insurance.

How quickly can you confirm?

Once we’ve matched you to a programme, you book and send documents, we confirm within 48 hours. From first enquiry to confirmed placement is typically 3–5 days.

What if I have less than 2 weeks?

Talk to us — some destinations may still be feasible on very short notice, others won’t. We’ll be honest about what we can and can’t deliver.

Do I need any specific qualification?

For most programmes, no — teaching, childcare support, community development and general conservation are open to any adult volunteer aged 18+. Medical and dental placements have professional-qualification requirements; we’ll flag those clearly.

Are you actually a B Corporation?

Yes — you can verify us on the B Corp directory. It’s an independently audited certification covering how we treat volunteers, communities, staff and partners. It’s the specific credential we’d encourage anyone burned by GVI to check for in whichever provider they choose next.