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I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had during the medical aid volunteering trip to Aborlan last week. Your dedication and support played a significant
The volunteering was really and unforgettable time and I would definitely do it again! We got to experience all the work they have to do at this great project to increase the population of
We enjoyed our volunteering experience in Fiji and loved interacting with the warm and welcoming Fijian people. Masi and Mare were great hosts and made our stay as comfortable as possible. It was also
The construction was working on a community park. The local children worked with us on moving dirt with the wheelbarrows – very nice to see them care about their park and interest in us.
The volunteering was a lot of fun. I become more skilled in cooking techniques, and learned many things. It was also exciting for me to live by myself in a foreign country and I
Volunteering has been the best experience of my life; I met incredible people and will definitely never forget it. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The local food was amazing, and I will
I can only say one thing: if you are wondering whether you should really do a volunteer project in Vietnam – do it! Of course I was quite scared and respectful of my four-week
The trip was the most amazing experience of my whole entire life I went over there to volunteer with those who needed it most but came back only to realise that it was me
My highlight was seeing the kids smile. Playing games with them, singing and dancing with them. Really brings out our inner child and our silliness. The kids are bright and excited to learn. Comments
Korea is an amazing country. At the volunteering place, people were very nice but generally did not speak English. Fortunately I always had a bilingual person to accompany me. I was able to go
Hi my name is Kai. I spent 3 weeks in Nepal. Through culture week I got a real taste for the city of Katmandu – chaotic streets, crammed buses, lots of very friendly people
Volunteering in Fiji was truly a life-changing experience. It was so fulfilling to interact and connect with the youth in the villages and schools. I enjoyed teaching the children how to wash their hands
Volunteering was the best experience of my life ! The turtles are so cute and it was very fulfilling to take care of them. I met loads of amazing people, visited places that looked
All students in healthcare should work on this project! As a nursing student who is graduating soon, I was given the opportunity to work at Mis Anos Dorados in Jocotenango. I was able to
The trip was the most incredible experience of my life. It sounds overdramatic to describe it like this but the combination of the people and the program was amazing. I met beautiful people and
Jo did the island and women’s commune program in Fiji 🙂 …. I can’t express enough how much Meki, Tima and Paulina took care of me. They would even fan me when I was
I went for four weeks in Bali to teach English in a kindergarten to children. I made it throug games and exercises. They were very friendly and respectful. They have immediately considered me as
It was an amazing week working with a diverse group of volunteers from around the world. We got to experience working with turtles from nearly hatched to around 8 months old. They were extremely
It was a very beautiful experience, short but intense! I had the opportunity to get involved first hand, I prepare lessons for the children and explain the topics to them in a simple and
It was such a beautiful experience. everybody on the island is so accommodating and welcomes you with open arms, it is difficult however to adjust to the different routines but so worth it! Comments
The Madagascar trip was brilliant. At the school the children were really engaged learners. I found the most important thing on this trip was taking many more picture books. I hadn’t done that enough
Overall one of the best experiences of my life. I was immersed in the Nepali culture. Interacting with the locals, learning what daily life is like in Nepal. Volunteering was great! Hard work, but
I was doing the building and constraction program in Stone Town Zanzibar. The work was in the school with carpainting, laying bricks and painting with local people. Comments on local team, food and accommodation
I loved getting to know the locals and experiencing what it’s like in a shelter/clinic in Fiji. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Food was great. Great to try more traditional meals. -Paige
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