Growth International Volunteer Excursions

Name

Growth International Volunteer Excursions

Legal name

Growth International Volunteer Excursions

Website

https://givevolunteers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAGAF

Service Learning, Volunteer & Community Engagement Trips

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

SECONDARYTHAJABAL

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

Keywords

• Volunteer travel programs
• International volunteering
• Service learning trips
• Abroad excursions
• Voluntourism packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Trip Programs: GIVE generates revenue through all-inclusive volunteer trip packages priced from approximately $1,995 to $10,880 depending on trip duration, destination, and combinations. Trip fees include accommodations, meals, ground transportation, adventure activities, project funding, and guide support. Additional revenue comes from add-ons (elephant experiences, scuba certification, Kilimanjaro climbs), academic credit courses, and referral incentives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE) sells curated volunteer abroad trip packages across 7 countries. Trips are sold as packaged excursions combining international travel with community service projects, priced from $1,995 to $10,880 depending on destination and program length. Founded in 2011 in Seattle, WA, the company has inspired more than 9,500 travelers through its volunteer excursion programs.

Product overview

GIVE (Growth International Volunteer Excursions) is a purpose-driven travel company offering a portfolio of volunteer abroad programs across 7 countries (Thailand, Laos, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and USA/Hawaii & Pacific Northwest). The core offerings are 1-7 week immersive volunteer trips combining community service, cultural immersion, and adventure activities. Trip programs include country-specific Culture & Community offerings (Thailand, Laos, Tanzania, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Hawaii) as well as specialized add-on experiences (Elephant Experience, Scuba Conservation, Mt. Kilimanjaro). Academic integration is available through SUNY Cortland's 3-credit Ecotourism course. The company also operates an Ambassador Program and Student Groups for alumni engagement, a Refer-a-Friend referral system, and the GIVE Foundation non-profit supporting local social entrepreneurs. All programs are locally-led with UN recognition for climate action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Abroad Trip Packages Curated multi-day international volunteer trip packages combining travel with community service work, sold to individual travelers. Programs span 7 countries with package pricing ranging from $1,995 to $10,880 based on destination and duration.
• University and Group Hosted Trips Customized or hosted volunteer trip programs arranged for university groups, schools, and other organized cohorts seeking a service-learning travel experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,500+ travelers inspired since 2011
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SUNY CortlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership providing 3-credit Ecotourism and Expeditionary Learning courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Course credits are transferable within the SUNY system and to other universities. Professor Ken Cohen leads the academic program with pre-trip online assignments, in-country experiential learning, and post-trip projects.
• Keuka CollegesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural/International Field Period partnership for student travel experiences. Keuka College students can receive academic credit for GIVE volunteer programs.
• David Boongullaya (P'Dave)coreOthersRegional Coordinator for Southeast Asia who embodies GIVE's commitment to asset-based community development. Works with communities in Laos to identify projects and implement sustainable solutions using eco-bricks and local resources.
• Free the Bears Sanctuary (Laos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsiatic black bear rescue sanctuary where GIVE volunteers participate in sanctuary tours, bear care education, and conservation awareness. Partnership supports wildlife rescue from illegal wildlife trade.
• Hand2TrunkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElephant program founded by P'Ann in Thailand in 2019 to support local elephant community. GIVE partners with Hand2Trunk for ethical elephant experiences that empower local experts in elephant care and tourism.
• iPlanet Travel (Laos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Touy Kommamuang, iPlanet Travel provides local logistics, transport, meals, and guide services for GIVE Laos programs. Partnership supports local economy and provides authentic cultural experiences.
• Local Turtle Conservation Leaders (Nicaragua)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with local community leaders for sea turtle conservation. GIVE has helped release over 1,000 baby sea turtles through hatchery programs.
• Skuli ya Kairo GIVE School (Zanzibar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool established in 2012 with GIVE partnership, now serving 280+ students and ranked #1 in district. GIVE supports construction, English education, computer labs, and ongoing development.
• BEES Elephant Sanctuary (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthical, no-contact sanctuary for aging and injured elephants. GIVE volunteers support food prep, upkeep, and conservation education at this sanctuary.
• Green Paw Adventures (Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by David Chogo, Green Paw Adventures is a local social enterprise providing adventure services including Kilimanjaro climbs. GIVE recognized at COP28 for eco-brick projects implemented with Green Paw.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rustic Pathways: High school and college student-focused volunteer travel operator with programs in 20+ countries emphasizing community service and cultural immersion. Closely comparable to GIVE in targeting students, multi-destination portfolio, and locally-led project model.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): One of the largest volunteer-abroad providers globally, offering programs in dozens of countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Closely comparable to GIVE in target customer (young adults seeking short-term volunteer experiences) and product structure (all-inclusive placements with optional add-ons).
• Projects Abroad: Established volunteer travel operator with programs in 30+ countries focused on community development, conservation, and education. Directly comparable to GIVE in mission, customer demographic, and project-based travel offerings.
• Love Volunteers: Volunteer travel company focused on affordable, ethical placements in 30+ countries, primarily targeting gap-year students and young professionals. Comparable in target customer, trip length, and project categories to GIVE.
• Volunteering Solutions: International volunteer travel provider with programs across multiple continents, including wildlife, teaching, and community projects. Similar business model and customer base to GIVE, with comparable pricing and add-on adventure options.
• GoEco: Volunteer abroad platform offering eco and community-focused placements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable to GIVE in emphasizing ethical, impact-driven trips and serving a similar young-adult demographic.
• Plan My Gap Year: UK-based volunteer travel specialist focused on gap-year and career-break experiences in Africa, Asia, and South America. Comparable to GIVE in customer demographic (18-24 year-olds), trip structure, and emphasis on community-driven impact.
• Global Vision International (GVI): Volunteer and intern abroad organization operating conservation, community, and education programs across multiple continents. Comparable to GIVE in project categories, customer demographic, and academic-credit partnerships.
• Worldpackers: Volunteer travel platform connecting travelers with hosts worldwide in exchange for accommodation, including conservation, community, and education projects. Comparable to GIVE in volunteer-travel intersection and emphasis on purposeful travel, though often host-based rather than package-based.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteer Forever: Volunteer abroad platform that aggregates and compares programs from multiple providers while also offering fundraising tools. Comparable to GIVE in the volunteer travel space, though its aggregator model and broader provider portfolio make it a broader incumbent rather than a direct operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GIVEvolunteers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GIVEvolunteers
• Facebookfacebook.com/GIVEVolunteers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/give-growth-international-volunteer-excursions-
• Instagraminstagram.com/givevolunteers
• TikToktiktok.com/@givevolunteers
• Pinterestpinterest.com/givevolunteers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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