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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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Review of Nutrition Program-Bali

Hi Lauren, Thank you! It was a very fun and eye opening experience. I hope to do more volunteer work in the future. Highlights of the trip: Meeting like minded people from all over

August 10, 2018

Teaching Children in Thailand- Review

A review by Jade: Highlights of the trip: Friendly vibe around the volunteer house Having the ability to teach kids giving us an experience we would not receive anywhere else Excellent coordinators helping us

August 10, 2018

Primary School Thailand

Teaching Placement Thailand Highlights of the trip: As we were all there for the same reason, everyone held very similar values which made it very easy and enjoyable to get along. Another highlight was

July 21, 2018

Island Teaching in Fiji Review

Highlights of the trip: Flip and I did not realise how AMAZING this experience would be! We formed such close bonds with all the teachers and students and they seriously felt like family

July 19, 2018

Nepal Stray Dog Rehabilitation Review

Hi Lauren! Thank you, I had a great time volunteering in Nepal. Highlights of the trip: – meeting and being able to work with a diverse group of like-minded people from around the globe.

July 18, 2018

Nepal Physiotherapy Hospital Internship Review

Sorry for the very delayed response! I did have an amazing time on the trip. I actually don’t have any pictures of volunteering (didn’t want to take any for patient confidentiality). The only photos

June 25, 2018

Rural School Teaching Cambodia Feedback

Thank you so much Lauren!! It was a wonderful experience and life changing. Everything was great. The food and hospitality was very good and Sem was an excellent host guiding us all the way.

June 18, 2018

henk with the balinese school children showing them sandstone

Environmental Awareness Teaching Bali Review

Highlights of the trip: I loved teaching the children. The subject was Environmental awareness (in English, so they learned English as well) and it was amazing how eager they were to learn, 10

June 5, 2018

Everest Base Camp Trek Review

Highlights of the trip: The Trekking – Our guide was amazing, and it was a really good time to go in February, wasn’t too busy and the weather warmed up during the say,

May 30, 2018

Nursing & Public Health Program Fiji Review

Hi Lauren! Sorry for the late response, we were on the go very day! I loved our experience in Fiji for so many reasons, especially the people we got to know. Highlights of the

May 29, 2018

cultural ceremony for volunteers on orientation week bali

Health Education Program Bali

Hi Lauren, Thank you, it was a challenging but rewarding experience and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it. I am grateful to be back safely on Australian soil given the recent

May 21, 2018

Kindergarten Teaching in Phan Thiet Vietnam

Hi Lauren! Sorry for the delay with my response. After Vietnam i traveled more and only just got back home Thursday. I had a great experience with the volunteering and hold the children and

May 21, 2018

primary school students with bali volunteer teacher

Primary School Teaching in Bali Review

My experience as a primary school teacher in Bali From the moment I arrived the kind people made me feel very welcome. I immediately fell in love with Bali and it’s scenery. When

May 1, 2018

Medical Hospital Internship Cambodia Placement

Dear Lauren, Thank you so much for giving us this amazing opportunity to travel to Cambodia and work in the hospital in Samroang. It has has been such an experience for both my daughter and

April 20, 2018

Healthcare Education Bali – Dietetics Student Review

Highlights: Spending time with the children every day and being able to build a relationship with them. Being give. The opportunity to teach these children about the importance of looking after themselves. Also

April 1, 2018

Medical Hospital Nursing & Public Health Outreach Fiji Review

Hello Lauren, Highlights of the trip: Volunteering in Fiji was an incredible and unforgettable experience. Each one of the projects allowed us to learn and understand a bit more about the community where we

March 28, 2018

amazing shot from backyard island project

Teaching in Fiji on remote island

Hi Lauren, Sorry for the delay – I spent a few extra days exploring Fiji so I just got back a few days ago. Please see response below: Highlights of the trip: I know

March 21, 2018

volunteer at the kindergarten in ho chi minh

Kindergarten Teaching in Vietnam Experience

I volunteered at the Kindergarten program in Ho Chi Minh for a week in March. Unfortunately, I only had a short time but it was an amazing experience! I got to assist the staff

March 21, 2018

Cambodia Renovation Review

Highlights of the trip: We painted walls of new library. It was little different from what I was expecting. ( I thought I would be renovating buildings) I paint as hobby, so it was

March 5, 2018

Turtle Conservation Bali Review

Thanks for checking in the experience was amazing! Highlights: – releasing a turtle on the friday – meeting grounded and like minded people – amazing operation run by the guys there. Team/food: –

February 28, 2018

Nutrition & Public Health Fiji Blog – 2018

Disclosure: This is stupid long. Hands down the longest post I’ve ever made. So grab a coffee, a blanket, and enjoy ? LINK TO FIJI NUTRITION & PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECT To say I learned a

February 15, 2018

Nutrition & Healthcare Volunteering Abroad – Bodhgaya India

Nutrition Volunteering in India My time volunteering as a nutritionist in Bodhgaya, Bihar, a north-eastern state in India, was really rewarding, but it certainly wasn’t without its challenges. On my first day I was

January 23, 2018

Fiji Children’s Home Volunteer Review 2017

Dear Lauren It is a perfect journey. I book the volunteer activity which is my first volunteer experience. Highlights of the trip: I worked in the childrens home, a orphanage in nadi, with other

January 10, 2018

Bodhgaya India Volunteering – 2017

Highlights of the trip: There were many highlights of the trip. Overall, of course just being at the School each day was incredible and interacting with the students there was definitely the most special

January 7, 2018

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