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Fiji
Fiji – Healthcare Project Review
The land and the people were amazing. I loved being there. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The food was the best and I enjoyed every meal. -Jonannes View project
April 11, 2023
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
Bali
Bali – Healthcare Education Review
Which country and project did you volunteer on? Bali – Healthcare Education Tell us as much as you can about your trip! Any highlights? What was the volunteering like? Only did teaching the second
April 11, 2023
Bali
Turtle Conservation in Indonesia Review
I stayed for three weeks and they were some of the best of my life. You are caring for the turtels, have free time and meet so many interesting people! Comments on local team,
March 31, 2023
Fiji
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 –
March 22, 2023
Fiji
Kindy Teaching in Sigatoka Fiji Review
Outstanding Local Coordinators: Teva, Ranandi, Losana, GG: – friendly – helpful – efficient – well mannered – thoughtful, etc. Excellent cook Ani – great food; varied; sufficient; nutritous; well balanced. Accommodation comfortable, well located,
February 21, 2023
Fiji
Children’s Home Support Review
Which country/s and project/s did you volunteer on? Fiji- orphanage in Nadi, Treasure House Tell us about your trip! Any highlights? Comments on local team, food and accommodation? The accomodation was great and really
February 10, 2023
Fiji
Children’s Home Fiji Review
Tell us about your trip! Any highlights? Comments on local team, food and accommodation? The accomodation was great, host family kind, helpful and friendly. Food was great but the experience helping at the orphanage
February 10, 2023
Fiji
Public Health Outreach Review Fiji
Tell us about your trip! Any highlights? Comments on local team, food and accommodation? The number of health checks and location was sufficient enough to experience different sides of Fiji. Team was helpful and
February 9, 2023
Bali
Bali Health Education Testimonial
Highlights of your trip Connecting with the children through games and activities, the last day of teaching party with the children, meeting other volunteers from all over the world Comments on the local team,
January 11, 2023
Fiji
Fiji – Remote Island Teaching Project Review
Volunteering on this project was undoubtedly the most challenging but rewarding experience. I loved getting to know the kids and share some of my knowledge with them. We shared many laughs, songs, and stories
January 11, 2023
Nepal
Review of Stray Dog Rehabilitation – Nepal
This was by far the most valuable experience I could get and I did a few other volunteer jobs before. The people in Kathmandu and at Kat center are the best, they are doing
January 11, 2023
Vietnam
Medical Internship in Vietnam Review
Highlights of your trip observed surgeons to conduct surgery; assisted physiotherapist with some hands-on works; group activities with other volunteers. Comments on the local team, food and accommodation Excellent coordination and very responsible! Food
January 5, 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam Food Shop Review
We had a great time volunteering at the Nutrition Support program in Ho Chi Minh City! It was such a fulfilling experience to come help out every day and work alongside the other volunteers
October 19, 2022
Tanzania
Tanzania Teaching Review
I’m enjoying myself very much. I am doing some teaching at the high school which is fun and quite challenging. Picking up a few words of Swahili here and there and observing rural life
September 28, 2022
Nepal
Nepal Dog Program Review
What did you accomplish in your program this week? Assisting staff with day to day tasks, eg walking, feeding, cleaning. Helping with promo material and admin. How was your program coordinator? Amazing, happy to
September 28, 2022
Bali
My Experience in Bali
About me Hello, my name is Alexandra and I’m 23 years old. I am from Germany and I finished my studies in pedagogy this year. I love to work with kids, for this reason
September 22, 2022
Samoa
Healthcare Outreach Samoa Report – Sheraton Resorts
Hey Lauren, Hope you’re doing well! Sorry for my late response, I continued traveling after Fiji and internet has been sometimes scarce so I have been rather offline, which is not a bad thing
July 22, 2022
India
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
June 3, 2022
Nepal
Review of Nepal Culture Week Intro
Here is Rosie’s review of the culture week, in preparation for her stray dog project in the beautiful Nepal! … What did you accomplish in your program this week? Getting to know more about
June 2, 2022
Fiji
Ella’s Review of Teaching on a Remote Island in Fiji
My experience has been great so far me and Amelia have really enjoyed it being able to teach the kids art and English, play football with the students and even did swimming lessons for
June 2, 2022
Blog
Sri Lanka Special Needs School Experience
Traveling alone in Sri Lanka Michelle’s Experience of volunteering in Sri Lanka I joined for a four week stint in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I had never joined such a program before and was quite
May 22, 2022
Fiji
Fiji Kindergarten Teaching Review
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
March 22, 2022
Fiji
Fiji Kindergarten Teaching in Suva
Highlights of the trip: Meeting the other volunteers and going out with them. It was insanely fun staying in a house with other people and hanging out with the other volunteers on my free
January 20, 2022
Fiji
Public Health Outreach Fiji Blog – Gabriella
CHECK OUT GABRIELLA’S AMAZING NATURAL HEALTHCARE WEBSITE www.herbaceous.net.au Hello there! As you may know, I have recently returned from volunteering in Fiji. Firstly, I wanted to say a huge thank-you to everyone who donated to
August 5, 2021
Fiji
Remote Island Teaching in Fiji- Review by Megan
Highlights of the trip: Being greeted at the airport by our drivers, and our first night staying in Lautoka with Litea and her family – she went above and beyond to welcome us to
July 2, 2021
Cambodia
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
September 22, 2020
Cambodia
Primary School Teaching Samroang Cambodia
Thank you! The highlight of my trip was definitely the children. They were the happiest most friendly kids, they made my trip so special! A favourite moment was when we poured water into the
July 22, 2020
Guatemala
Construction and Childcare in Guatemala: Review by Lucy
Since we stayed for a long time it was very easy to go see the amazing attractions Guatemala offers like the volcanos, Mayan ruins and lakes. They were all so gorgeous and it was
June 22, 2020
Fiji
Nutrition Project Review – Fiji
Highlights of the trip: Travelling with Carrun and just a small group of girls who were all amazing….going around the Mamanuca Islands and working in different communities each day was really cool. Comments on
June 10, 2020
Fiji
Remote Teaching in Fiji Review
Highlights of the trip: – The highlight of the trip for me where just the children and the people. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel included into there community immediately. I became
April 6, 2020
Vanuatu
A Nutrition Project Review in Vanuatu
Highlights: Visiting pele island and interacting with the community there. Seeing the local champions be so interested in nutrition and want to learn how to help their community. Experiencing the culture of vanuatu, even
March 10, 2020
Peru
Review of Indigenous Community Project Peru
Staying in Umasbamba was one of the greatest times I have had. I got to truly experience the culture and the family I stayed with was amazing. I helped out around the house and
February 28, 2020
Peru
Amazon Jungle Conservation Review
A real funny and interesting immersion in the jungle (Tierra Linda) where I learnt a lot of things about reforestation. A perfect mix between work and fun!!! You can have the possibility of living
February 24, 2020
Peru
Teaching in Peru Review
Overall it was a great time, with learning from great Spanish teachers and the mentors. Everyone was welcoming the program was organised and I was very pleased with the great I obtained in terms
February 24, 2020
Peru
Dog Shelter in Peru Review
I loved working with the dogs. My experience was incredibly rewarding and the time I spent there felt impactful. The dogs were very receptive to any love and attention they received, and it was
February 21, 2020
Peru
Review of Alpaca Farm in Peru!
My experience was so amazing and enriching. The staff that they have in the office was helpful and willing to answer any of my touristy questions about the city and needs as a volunteer
February 21, 2020
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