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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
I loved my volunteer experience. From the beginning to end, I felt very safe and welcomed. There’s someone in charge of picking you up at the airport and brings you to the house. I
We had good two weeks (4.8. – 17.8.). We have cleaned the cages, prepaired the food and feeded the animals. Really special moments were the contact with the animals. Comments on local team, food
“The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. I am grateful for this experience,
The kids are truly inspiring and made me stay here even in difficult moments. they give so much energy and love without even knowing. all the preparations for the graduation day were definitely my
I enjoyed the trip. It was nice to meet new people, visit new places and experience a new culture. The highlights include meeting the wonderful children of the school. This was a new experience
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