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Read IVI volunteer reviews and experiences from our past participants. As one of the longest running volunteer travel companies, IVI has helped thousands of people from around the globe on their incredible volunteering journey! You can also have a watch of our video showing volunteers speaking about their experiences from some of our destinations.

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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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Teaching English in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Review

I taught English to people in a rehab center. My lessons were every morning from monday to thursday. I was able to choose the content of the lessons myself. They especially liked when I

August 28, 2023

Fiji Public Health Outreach Review

We had a great team that worked very well together and supported each other. The experiences we had were amazing. It felt like a very worthwhile project where we were making a difference. We

August 28, 2023

Fiji Sigatoka Kindergarten Review

WOW! What an amazing experience. I travelled with one of my friends, and we volunteered together at Shepards Learning Centre for two weeks. My favourite moments were when we taught the kids new songs,

August 10, 2023

Turtle Conservation, Indonesia Review

Everything was amazing, helping the turtles is great. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The local team are like the coolest people, the food is amazing and accommodation is nice. -Arina View

August 8, 2023

English Teaching – Philippines Review

My trip to the Philippines was extraordinary, I was in the education program. This experience allowed me to discover a culture but also to help others on my scale. I recommend this program Comments

August 8, 2023

Fiji health nutrition program review

Highlights from my volunteering was visiting Tonia village, witnessing a sevusevu ceremony, performing health checks on the locals and being fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to go to a home visit. The

August 8, 2023

Kindergarten Teaching Support in Fiji Review

My volunteering experience exceeded my expectations. It was so amazing and I highly recommend it to everyone. Being with the kids at the kindergarten was such a fun and rewarding experience where I learnt

August 4, 2023

Fiji – Nutrition and Public Health Review

This experience was a unique one that I never thought I would experience. As a group, we bonded and gained great insight into the public health situation in Fiji. Through this process, we felt

August 4, 2023

Fiji – nutrition project review

The nutrition project in Fiji was a very eye opening experience. It allowed me to learn more about Fiji as a nation and more about the ill-fated issues that affect a majority of their

July 31, 2023

Animal Volunteering in Fiji Review

It was an awesome time volunteering at Animals Fiji Nadi clinic. I learnt so many new skills and have seen a new perspective on the animal industry in a third world country. I loved

July 27, 2023

Medical Internship, Philippines Review

In the Philippines, I was able to travel with a rural health unit to local communities administering vaccinations and giving out maintenance medications. While I was unable to do some of the tasks, there

July 26, 2023

Animal Shelter Fiji Testimonial

The volunteering was amazing!! I really enjoyed my time in Fiji working with all the staff members at Animals Fiji, they were all amazing and made us feel so welcome. During the volunteering I

July 26, 2023

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Nutrition Outreach in Fiji Review

Beautiful people and scenery. Everyone we met was so lovely and we had such a good time. Extremely rewarding and we felt like we were applying our knowledge to help the community. Highlight –

July 26, 2023

Tanzania Maasai community support review

The team were very supportive! We went to get firewood, went to get water, painted houses with cow shit and beaded with the women. There were no sockets to charge anything but there was

July 25, 2023

Review – Renovation & Construction Support in Goa, India

During the first week, we painted cages at an animal shelter called Welfare for Animals in Goa. We had a cook who would make amazing local meals. On weekends we were free to go

July 25, 2023

Food Shop, Vietnam Review

A life experience! Food program was very fulfilling, I felt useful and loved shearing moment with locals. I didn’t “cook” or prepared food as I expected, but I enjoyed anyways. We served the trays

July 25, 2023

Animal Shelter Review in Fiji

Volunteering was excellent, I got to experience what it was like to be working with animals in Fiji. I had conversations with locals which gave me great insight into religious and cultural beliefs which

July 20, 2023

Thailand – Construction and Renovation Review

It was amazing! The highlight was definitely the people I met, going exploring through the city of Hua Hin with complete freedom was an absolutely unreal experience. It was truly like a dream, and

July 12, 2023

Bali Turtle Conservation Review

It’s was just amazing, the coordinator’s and the centre was perfect. We had lot information about turtle and It was perfect for helping turtle life. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Local team,

July 12, 2023

Fiji remote island teaching and orphanage review

My trip was absolutely amazing. It was definitely a hard adjustment at the start I must say, but so rewarding in the end. I made such strong connections with everyone I met, and formed

July 12, 2023

Experience and Feedback – Guatemala Group Leader

I just wanted to send you a quick summary of the feedback I received from the local team about the IVI – Amanda Group – GT – 2023 group. Summary of Group Feedback: 1.

July 12, 2023

Kindergarten Teaching, Ubud, Bali Review

I had an amazing time in here. My students were the most lovely kids and Bali it’s a beautiful island we’re you can find an incredible nature and environment. Comments on local team, food

June 29, 2023

English Teaching in Ubud, Bali Review

Volunteering was great, kids and staff were lovely. Felt very supported and comfortable with everyone. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Food was wonderful, accommodation was average in terms of the ammenities however

June 29, 2023

Bali Healthcare Education Review

The volunteering was a great experience and put my out of my comfort zones. I learnt a lot about the culture here in Bali and got to explore some amazing places on my time

June 29, 2023

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