Involvement Volunteers International 
Fiji
Fiji Road Trip Review – 2016
My time in Fiji was an absolute blast, and something that I will always cherish and remember! Taking part in the road trip was a fantastic program as I got to experience a lot;
February 11, 2017
Testimonials
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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.
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.
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.
Volunteer Testimonies
Fiji
Cyclone Disaster Relief Fiji – Did I Help? – 2016
Did I Help? SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 / ETHEISLANDENTHUSIAST / 1 COMMENT I cannot believe I’ve been away for over nine weeks now. As my term in Fiji came to a close, I couldn’t help but
February 4, 2017
Fiji
Cyclone Winston Rebuilding Testimonial Fiji – 2016
Hi Lauren, thanks for this. Masi, Junior and Mary and everyone have been lovely. We have been at the two schools and got the computers up and running. The kids could use them at
February 4, 2017
Fiji
Childcare Placement Testimonial Fiji – 2016
Hi Lauren! Hope your well! I’m so sorry I’m only just emailing back! I will forward you some photos over now! I haven’t been through my go pro yet so may have more! I
February 4, 2017
Fiji
Fiji Health Clinic Review
Hi Lauren, sorry for the late reply. Back to normal life and work/study life is full on 🙂 I really enjoyed my experience over in Fiji. Masi certainly did a great job. There wasn’t
January 9, 2017
Fiji
Primary School Teaching Suva Review – 2016
Bula, Lauren! The trip to Fiji was really amazing and rewarding! Highly recommended to people of all ages!! Thank you for offering me such a wondering experience of a lifetime. The whole arrangement by
January 3, 2017
India
Volunteering Bodhgaya India Review – 2016
I’m truly thankful for the past two months I’ve spent in this special country. I’ve met so many beautiful and inspiring people and have been exposed to a completely different way of living
October 5, 2016
Fiji
Remote Island Teaching Program Testimonial Fiji – 2016
Last week was one of the best weeks of my life, ever ……. it was hard, hot, uncomfortable and a bit challenging at times but incredibly rewarding. What an amazing school. We have
October 5, 2016
Fiji
Public health & physiotherapy outreach project Fiji 2016
Bula Lauren! First and foremost, we would just like to say a huge ‘Vinaka vakalevu’ to you and the whole team at IVI for our time in this most, beautiful country. Thanks for all
August 9, 2016
Thailand
Primary School Teaching Thailand Review
Here are my answers to your questions. The highlights were seeing the children at the orphanage/school and the various places we visited during the culture week- they were very interesting The accomodation was
July 31, 2016
India
Volunteering Bodhgaya India Review – 2016
So sad it’s my last week in India ? This week I am concluding staff training and have held a creative teaching workshop for all 7 teachers of the 4 schools. Although my delivery
July 31, 2016
Fiji
Island Teaching with IVI Fiji Review – 2016
Hello dear thank you so much for the certificate and the program that you motivated me to attend. The remote island definitely has changed my life. There might be some brazilians contacting you in
July 20, 2016
Vietnam
Street Children Orphanage Vietnam Review 2015
So my next project is working with a Vietnamese volunteer organisation in Ho Chi Minh The director of the project is the most genuine and lovely person, she has so much experience in
July 7, 2016
Philippines
Disaster Recover Build a Home Philippines – 2015
I spent two weeks in Tacloban and can say I really enjoyed my time and the experience there. The construction projects I worked on were both fun and rewarding. Myself and another volunteer called
July 6, 2016
Fiji
Physiotherapy, Public Health & Nutrition Review – Fiji 2016
First and foremost, we would just like to say a huge ‘Vinaka vakalevu’ to you and the whole team at IVI for our time in this most, beautiful country. Thanks for all your hard
July 4, 2016
Fiji
Teaching in Fiji Islands Review IVI – 2016
Hi Lauren, I just wanted to say a big thank you to you both for all the organizing you did to ensure that I enjoyed my time volunteering in Fiji. Sadly I’ve been back
June 6, 2016
Bali
Bali Construction Program Review IVI – 2016
Hi Brian, Sorry for the late reply. Things are getting a bit crazy here. Anyway, Bali trip was amazing and I really enjoyed my time and the experience there. We helped to build a
June 6, 2016
Fiji
Cyclone Disaster Relief Fiji Review – 2016
Massive thanks to Nick, Jasmine, Kenny, Katie Koster Ros, Rachel, Tim and Toby for donating to Fijian families like these. A family of 9 lives in this small tin shed, which lost most
April 8, 2016
Fiji
First Aid Relief Fiji Review – 2016
Thomas Hinterdorfer Extreme Weather Chaser Fiji 2016 As this is posted, I’ll be mid air between Nadi and Brisbane. I could post 1000 photos to describe my trip but there are only a
March 20, 2016
Fiji
Review – Cyclone Rebuilding Relief Fiji – 2016
Hi Lauren, It was an amazing experience, thank you for the opportunity! My host family were lovely people and their food was awesome! Masi is a bloody rippa bloke! Very professional, well organized,
March 18, 2016
Fiji
Sad Good-Bye – Host Family Fiji 2016
It’s time to say good-bye to Fiji! Thank-you so much to my Fijian family for looking after me! This place will forever have a place in my heart! An amazing country filled with
March 6, 2016
India
Rural Community Support Review Bodhgaya – 2016
Hi Lauren and Brian, Tomorrow is my last day here before I head to Sri Lanka and begin my travels. I just wanted to let you know that I have had an amazing, challenging
March 2, 2016
Fiji
Nutrition & Public Health Fiji
Feedback and summary of my Volunteering Experience in Fiji From the moment we arrived to Fiji we were greeted with smiling faces and welcomed into our home stay family. At the Health
February 20, 2016
Fiji
Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health Program – Fiji 2016
Hi Lauren, Thanks for checking up. I am having a wonderful time! The clinic is definitely different from what I am used to but it is going to be a great experience, culturally and
February 4, 2016
Fiji
Mum & Daughter Volunteering – Orphanage Fiji 2016
To say we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fiji would be an understatement. We had the pleasure of staying with Masi and Mare. Their welcoming nature and willingness to go ‘beyond the call of
November 4, 2015
Fiji
Teaching on Fiji Islands Review – 2015
The program was exactly what I expected. I got to experience genuine village life, away from all the luxuries back here. I definitely enjoyed the daily view of the beach at school! The
October 22, 2015
Fiji
Orphanage Placement Review Fiji – 2015
Hello Lauren, hello Brian, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to volunteer in Fiji. Volunteering in the orphanage taught me a lot of new things
September 6, 2015
India
Teaching English in Rural School Review – 2015
Link to Project My volunteer placement in Bodhgaya was a profoundly rich experience, which I’m quite sure has altered my path in life to align more closely with my soul’s purpose. I spent a
July 7, 2015
Fiji
Special Needs School Review Fiji – 2015
In my one month stay in Fiji I spent time in both the orphanage in Nadi and the school in Lautoka. Both places make you feel so at home and the children love having
July 6, 2015
India
Rural Community Support India – 2015
I can honestly say that volunteering with IVI has been the best experience! That’s why I decided to do a second IVI program this year, I have absolutely no regrets and wouldn’t change a
July 6, 2015
Nepal
Community Volunteering Review Nepal 2015
Rajesh opened his home to myself and a group of other volunteers, made us feel at home and taught us the ways of Nepal. The introduction week I would recommend to anyone, spending the
July 1, 2015
Cambodia
Medical Hospital Internship Review Cambodia 2015
The hospital placement was at times mind boggling and an emotional roller coaster but defiantly a fantastic experience. The whole program seems reasonable well organised, Mr Yah and his family and the coordinator are all nice
July 1, 2015
Fiji
Special Needs Fiji Placement Review – 2015
Hi Lauren! I loved volunteering, the children at the school were so welcoming and happy all the time. I was placed in the junior class, which was quite a challenge as they were
June 6, 2015
India
Rural Community School Review – 2015
The project was seriously amazing, the amount of diversity with the activities was totally unexpected and made the experience ten times better than I would have ever imagined!…….. seriously know that I’ll be heading back
May 26, 2015
India
Bodhgaya Placement review IVI – 2015
I blinked and now my time in India is finished! Just an overnight train ride and a flight away from being in the beautiful Maldives. I’m so grateful for my experiences here and in Nepal.
May 6, 2015
Fiji
Animal Shelter Review Fiji – 2015
I am so sorry I’ve been so busy and haven’t had a chance to message you! Fiji was incredible I have nothing negative to say about it, my family was amazing and the animal
April 11, 2015
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