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The local team organized it very well. Everything went smoothly. It was great to meet other volunteers involved in other projects/programs under the Green Lion NFP organisation. We became aware that we were the
The trip was the most fulfilling, enriching and inspiring experience I have ever embarked upon 😊 It is my second time volunteering with IVI and each time I embark on a new teaching journey
I highly enjoyed our trip to Cambodia, it was the most special and rewarding experience of my life. My favourite memories were during class breaks playing games with the students and local teachers. Volunteering
My favourite part of the four-week volunteering program was the hospitality of the doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. When not too busy, they explained various procedures, tests and concepts to me that I
Volunteering in rural healthcare was my first volunteer program and I’m so satisfied, feel content with it. There was no room for any kind of surprise as everything went on the first day as
Because the rain, I couldn’t go to the school and I jumped into another project. It didn’t match with my son of 2.5years old. The first week has been really hard. The second week
Review of my first week… Tell us about your transportation to the project Pickup was amazing and safe driving. Felt quite secure. How was the food? Very yummy. For someone who can’t handle much
I am deeply grateful for the privilege of getting to spend time with these women. Many of them were married at a young age and received very little education, but their determination to learn
I really liked the volunteering because it gave me so much insight on Thai culture and also on the school structure. It was interesting to see how different the individual schools and children were.
Volunteering in Bali, Indonesia has been a WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL experience. I had the opportunity to volunteer for 3 weeks to a sixth grade group and I learned much more than I imagined. Bali
I was in Thailand in Hua Hin. I did the renovation program and childcare. Tell us as much as you can about your trip! Any highlights? What was the volunteering like? It’s an incredible
The trip was incredible!! I learned so much about myself and was able to do so much more than I anticipated I could. I enjoyed meeting people from other countries and forming friendships. I
Personally, I really enjoyed the volunteer work. The coordinators at the camp were all friendly. I was able to learn a lot about turtles during this time and I also had a lot of
What an incredible experience to be able to live in amongst the island community, fully immersed in village life. I really really enjoyed my stay and it was so amazing to explore the island
My volunteering stay went very well. I had an incredible experience. I was able to discover a new country, a new culture and great people. I would like to thank again all the team
I really appreciate the experience about this project. I loved everything! Comments on local team, food and accommodation The team was always supportive and friendly, we had good food and the accommodations were okay.
It was a really great experience. Never thought that it’ll be this good. Thanks to everyone:) Comments on local team, food and accommodation Really nice stuff and restaurants. Accommodation was clean and nice. Any
“Spending five weeks in Laos, teaching English and working at a daycare, was an experience that profoundly reshaped my perspective on life, community, and the power of education. From the moment I arrived, my
“I’ve come to Monduli in Tanzania to teach English and math to the children here. The volunteer house is perfect and they wake up very early to make us really delicious food from Africa.
It was my first volunteering experience and I had a wonderful time. Even though I was in the “Teaching” program instead of my planned “Health Education” program, it was a life-enriching experience to teach
The work we had to do was very interesting, and all the people I met, whether volunteers or part of the team, were incredible encounters that can change a life. The interaction with the
I pass 9 weeks in Sri Lanka, just in the turtle conservation project. But it was not enough. I loved everything : – work with turtle – Sri Lanka people – The staff –
I learned a lot about cultural differences, which is interesting. We, the Japanese do not insist on our opinion, but Fijian children insist on what they think a lot. The children were always friendly
The volunteering consisting in renovating a school during the week and go to visit cambodia during the week-end. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to easily get abroad. Comments on local team, food
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