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My host family were incredible, so generous with everything they had. They answered my questions, talked to me, laughed with me and my two Fijian “brothers” I had for two weeks,I will never forget. I left Fiji feeling like I was a part of their family. The teaching staff were so appreciative of everything I did.

Alex Fiji - Remote Island Teaching

This was by far the most valuable experience. The people at Kat center are the best, they are doing such an amazing job and were really welcoming and appreciative of my work there. But the most fulfilling was to see the dogs change and looking forward to me taking them for a walk everyday.

Franziska Nepal - Stray Dog Shelter

Oh so blessed to work with a bunch of likeminded legends to complete health checks on the local Fijian people. A humbling and awakening experience with a little reminder that not all are as lucky as we are in the western world, but smile always and everything works out on Fiji time. I leave with a full heart.

Stephanie Fiji - Nutrition Outreach

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South Korea Childcare and After School Support Program Review

I volunteered for a month (from September 28th to October 25th, 2025). Every Monday, we would meet up in the lobby to plan our English lesson materials for the rest of the week. After

October 29, 2025

Construction in Laos Review

The trip was amazing. Highlights definitely included getting to know the Laos people and culture. Spending a couple days a week helping out at the local school and then the other few days during

October 28, 2025

Childcare program in South Korea Review

I found the supervisors per Email and on site to be very friendly and helpful. Jin, in particular, assisted me greatly. The children were very sweet and open to learning. I also felt secure

October 27, 2025

Teaching in Fiji as a Family of 4

Such an amazing experience – the welcome to the village and local culture was very special. The school and teachers were incredible and what I hadn’t planned for was how great it would be

October 8, 2025

Childcare in Hua Hin, Thailand Review

Working with the children in the kindergarten was great, and I also really enjoyed being in different groups. I learned a lot of new things and would do it again. Comments on local team,

September 12, 2025

Review of Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand

I loved it. The children were well behaved and had good support from the people that worked there. Good transport to locations as well. Sometimes we do need the teacher to help support or

September 5, 2025

Environmental in Hua Hin Thailand Review

It was a wonderful experience! So many people from all over the world! We enjoyed every moment of our project from cleaning the beach to plant new mangroves! Comments on local team, food and

September 2, 2025

Medical Internship in Leyte (Philippiens) Review

At the clinic, I was taught different nursing techniques UNDER SUPERVISION (placing IV lines, vaccinating, suturing, taking vital signs…). This was truly useful when going to rural areas where access to hospitals does not

August 28, 2025

Cheetah Conservation Review – South Africa

At Ashia, I supported a loving team with daily tasks such as keeping the enclosures clean, shredding antelopes and feeding the kittens. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Nice and clean accomodation, fresh

August 21, 2025

Turtle Program in Bali Review

I did volunteering in Nusa Penida for the turtle conservation program and I enjoyed it alot. I really liked the experience of volunteering and learning something new about the turtles and the culture. I

August 15, 2025

Thailand, School Construction in Hua Hin Review

I really enjoyed the experience. The team was amazing, the people I met along the way really made a difference. The project was fun and seeing the kids like our work was heartfelt. I

August 8, 2025

Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka Review

In search of a meaningful holiday I have selected volunteering in Sri Lanka and it was the best decision! Every day was an adventure, a discovery, a surprise. Not only have I enjoyed working

August 1, 2025

English Exchange – Japan: I taught the locals in Otaki Village and Kiso English!!

For 2 weeks, I volunteered in Otaki Village, a rural town hidden near Kiso-Fukushima in Nagano Prefecture. For the 2 weeks, I worked with the team, helping local students in Kiso learn English through

July 31, 2025

Sports Teaching – Fiji Review

Volunteering in Fiji was the most amazing experience. I throughly enjoyed each and every moment! Comments on local team, food and accommodation The local team were friendly and welcoming, providing great food and company

July 11, 2025

Remote Island in Fiji Review

The island is a special place for me. Since this my second visit this year, I can see the children are growing into such brilliant and capable people. I taught them to paint, some

July 2, 2025

Childcare in Fiji Review

The volunteering trip was truly amazing and eye-opening. Getting to know the local people and their culture really made this trip so significant for me. The volunteering work with the kids was amazing. Everything

June 18, 2025

English Teaching in Koh Samui Review

The volunteering was so much fun! The kids were super cute and loved to learn new things. The teachers at the school and the local guides at the accommodation help so much with for

June 9, 2025

Nutrition and Healthcare Education in Bali, Ubud Review

I liked the project. We learned the children a lot about nutrition and healthcare. The kids are very sweet. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Everything was good. -Indy View this program!

May 20, 2025

Kindergaren Teaching Review from Chiang Mai, Thailand

I had a great experience teaching and would definitely recommend it. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The local team was always open for improvement and offered many amazing experiences. -Lotte View this

May 2, 2025

Teaching in Peru Review

First of all, I took the HOP HOP BUS to get from Lima to Cusco and it was the best thing to do! I traveled the south for 8 days and discovered wonderful places:

May 1, 2025

Turtle Conservation, Nusa Penida Review

I volunteerd in Indonesia. I did their turtle conservation project in Nusa Penida. I loved how friendly the people were that also volunteerd. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Everything was very neat.

April 22, 2025

Turtle Conservation in Nusa Penida Review

We collected waste on the streets, cared for the baby turtles (fed them, cleaned them, cleaned their tank) and on my last day I was participating in letting them free 🙂 Comments on local

April 17, 2025

Siem Ream, Cambodia – Teaching Review

The people were very welcoming. The local team arranged for everything, from pick-up over transport and accommodation to food, very well. It’s so nice to see the eagerness of the children to learn. The

April 16, 2025

Kenya Wildlife Conservation Review

the trip was so interesting in terms of the diverse activities we did and the animals we could see. it was a dream to see the savanna and the animals and we had the

April 16, 2025

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