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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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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

Special Needs & Village Kids Teaching Review – Sri Lanka

I started with the cultural week, which was a nice introduction to the place and its culture (I would just recommend to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the “commercial” part/the shopping). Volunteering

April 11, 2025

Goa, India Slum Outreach Review

Everything was amazing! Cultural week was very interesting and I really enjoy it, it was a nice introduction to a different culture. Volunteering was amazing: volunteering with the elderly was so rewarding. In the

April 10, 2025

Medical Volunteer Review Kenya

Anything was great, i could depend on the team for everything. Because of the health-care situation in Kenya, I was in a little healthcare center, but i really enjoyed it, everybody was welcoming and

April 8, 2025

Mother & Daughter Volunteers – Elephant Care in Thailand Review

My daughter (18) and I (54) had a great time volunteering at the elephant project. First of all everything was very good organized by involvement volunteer international in combination with volunteer world. All questions

April 8, 2025

Teaching in Zanzibar, Tanzania Review

It was amazing! I learned so much about myself, what I want in life and about this new country. I spend 8 weeks volunteering and 2 weeks on my own. I felt safe and

March 27, 2025

Review of the Refugee Support Program in Turkey

I loved my experience with the team. I worked in a small centre in the area of Basmane in Izmir with African children and women in Izmir Turkey. I was teaching English and Math

March 13, 2025

Refugee Support, Turkey Review

I spent this trip working with in Basmane center. I worked with refugees, arranging activities for the children and completing 1:1 sessions with teenagers. We completed workshops with the mothers too such as ceramics.

March 11, 2025

Cambodia – Rural English Teaching Review

I loved working with the children every single day. The children never failed to be polite and enthusiastic about their learning. They were a dream to teach by always wanting to improve and to

February 26, 2025

Turtle Conservation Review in Nusa Penida

The trip was good. Meet people and the turtles are so cute. . Nusa penida it’s a beautiful island. And volunteering was a really great experience because you know you’re helping and give time

February 18, 2025

Teaching in Laos view

Incredible! Loved the school, the teachers and the kids. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Food was great! Ticky and Micky were awesome. – Kristin View this program!

February 10, 2025

3 Week Road Trip in Vietnam Review

The local team organized it very well. Everything went smoothly. It was great to meet other volunteers involved in other projects/programs. We became aware that we were the first to experience the road trip

January 10, 2025

Teaching in Chiang Mai, Thailand Review

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

January 10, 2025

Cambodia Teaching Review

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

January 10, 2025

Nepal Medical Internship Review

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

January 9, 2025

Healthcare in the Philippines Review

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

January 3, 2025

Mother & 2 Year Old Son Volunteering in Costa Rica Review

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

December 17, 2024

Goa Community Support Project Review from India

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

December 12, 2024

Women Empowerment Program Review in Nepal

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

December 5, 2024

English Teaching in Hua Hin, Thailand – Review

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.

November 28, 2024

Review of Bali Health Teaching Project

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

November 27, 2024

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