Int’l Conservation Volunteer Exchange
Our Mission
International Conservation Volunteer Exchange is a volunteer program for International participants who wish to collaborate with American environmental service teams on natural resource projects on Nevada's public lands. ICVE is based on the philosophy that international understanding and goodwill can be achieved through cooperating on the shared goal of improving the environment. By attracting a corps of conservation-minded volunteers, ICVE contributes to the breakdown of cultural barriers while advancing ecological awareness on a global scale.
The Program
As a global exchange reaching all corners of the world, the ICVE promotes the idea of global citizenship through conservation-based service projects. The ICVE program allows members to channel their passion for the environment through meaningful service projects in a region renowned for its rugged beauty and wild terrain.
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities abound for those looking for field experience in conservation or a unique vessel to explore the wilderness. Spend 6 - 10 weeks and volunteer on our crews or apply for an internship lasting up to 12 months and gain meaningful work and life experience. Fill out an application for volunteer and internship opportunities at GBI.
Partnering
ICVE has partnered with a number of internatioanl organizations and universities including; University of Nevada-Reno, Universidad de Guadalaraja, Universities Study Abroad Consortium, Loughborough University, Working Abroad, Green Volunteers, Eco-Teer, United Planet, Real Gap Experience, World Education Program.
