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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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Children’s Home Volunteer Review Fiji 2017

Highlights of the trip: The highlights of my trip was by far my host family. They were so welcoming and made being away from home that much easier. The other IVI volunteers I had

August 18, 2017

remote mountain placement assisting rebuilding

Nepal Earthquake Construction Rebuilding 2017

Hi Lauren, My apologies for the delayed response. I have only just returned today from further travels following Nepal. Highlights of the trip: – Donating the medical supplies that we had purchased with the

August 16, 2017

Nepal Medical Internship Team 2017

Highlights of the trip: Earthquake rebuilding was definitely my favourite week, it was so authentic and I felt that I was making a real difference there. The host mother was beautiful and fed us very

August 2, 2017

Bali Review – Primary School Teaching

Thank you. This was an amazing trip and probably the most rewarding experience of my life. I really enjoyed every aspect of it. Here is my feedback: Highlights of the trip: The cultural

July 23, 2017

Jarred in cambodia construction volunteering

IVI construction program review Cambodia2017

Hi Lauren Thanks heaps! I’ve attached some photos for you, Josh has a heap more I think.Highlights; Working in a rural community and helping out the school and meeting some great people both local

July 19, 2017

Orphanage Volunteering Fiji 2017

Hi Lauren, This is from Brian and I as we both have very similar thoughts on our experience Highlights of the trip: The highlights of our trip was getting to know the workers and

July 17, 2017

Island Construction Review Fiji – 2017

Hi Lauren, I had an amazing experience in Fiji! Highlights: -living with my host family, it was an amazing experience -the island!, it was such a cool experience and the views were amazing

July 3, 2017

Children’s Home Placement Review Fiji

Hi Lauren, I’m so sorry that I’m replying so late to your email. I had my exams at school and I’ve been so caught up that I never replied! Here’s my feedback: Highlights of the

June 18, 2017

Kindergarten Teaching in Suva, Fiji

It was a very busy first week in the kindergarten with parents and quest speakers in the classroom everyday so there wasn’t much for the volunteers to do with the kids, but was still

March 26, 2017

Syrian refugee medical volunteer work Greece

Lauren Lacey Recount of Refugee Crisis Greece, 2017

“With my eyes I have seen, with my ears I have heard, with my heart I have felt” My 3 weeks in Greece was a confronting, emotional, frustrating and yet in other ways a

March 21, 2017

Public Health Program Fiji Review 2016

VOLUNTEER NUTRITION AND PUBLIC HEALTH, FIJI “From the moment you arrive in Fiji you will be struck by the natural beauty of the islands but equally moved by the genuine and kind-hearted Fijian people”….

March 16, 2017

Refugee Camps Greece – Medical Volunteer Team – Jules Galloway Blog

A massive thank-you to Jules Galloway a Naturopath from Australia providing an amazing online health service. Jules took the leap into refugee volunteering in Greece with the medical team in 2017 and was an

March 6, 2017

Refugee Camps Greece – Medical Volunteer Team 2017

“Greece update: one month in. I can’t believe I’ve been in this incredible country for a month already. While I’m missing everyone at home so much, I know I’m in the right place right

March 6, 2017

Orphanage Project Review Philippines – 2017

Hi Lauren Thank you that is perfect! The Philippines were amazing, I felt really welcome by the family, the project and also the city of tacloban. Our host family were so good!

February 23, 2017

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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