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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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6 Weeks in Kenya: Niklas’s Experience

Hi, I am Niklas and I am 21 years old, from Hamburg, Germany. During my 6 week stay in the beautiful country of Kenya, I tried to see as many places as possible. I

January 1, 2020

Vanuatu Review of Primary Teaching

I had an amazing time in Vanuatu with IVI. The coordinators were absolutely lovely and were so friendly, welcoming and helpful during my stay. I felt right at home. However, the highlight of my

December 30, 2019

Bali Nutrition Review by Inga

Highlights of the trip: A Highlight of my trip was that I met so many amazing people from all over the world. I really appreciated that I could switch between projects very easy so

December 30, 2019

Fiji Animal Shelter Review

Highlights of the trip: My trip to Fiji was, of course, an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed working at the animal shelter, and being able to use my experience in veterinary to help the shelter.

December 10, 2019

Childcare and Construction Volunteering Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Highlights: The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt

December 9, 2019

Philippines English Teaching Review

Living outside your comfort zone, in a new country with a different culture from yours, sharing rooms and sleeping in bunk beds, having cold showers (which by the way I will miss) makes you

December 5, 2019

Review: Primary School Teaching in Vanuatu

So lucky to have been apart of such an amazing experience. I’ll miss the smiles, the laughs and the fun times we shared, thank you Lynne and Marysan for your kindness and for looking

November 23, 2019

Fiji Teaching: Review by one of our mature volunteer’s

Highlights The highlights of the trip were of course the children. They are such happy children, keen to learn and I was really impressed with the generally neatness of their bookwork and their handwriting.

October 28, 2019

Marine Conservation in Vanuatu Review

Project: Fiji island & Vanuatu Marine Conservation Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help with everything and patience with me ? Fiji was such an amazing experience working in

October 1, 2019

Remote Island Teaching Review by Alex

I hope its not too long and words are hard to describe the feelings i have after this wonderful experience. Thank you again!! I would highly recommend to anyone! Highlights: The whole two- week

September 26, 2019

Fiji Public Health & Nutrition- Review by Ben

‘My time volunteering in Fiji with the IVI public health program was one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of my life. It was a fulfilling experiences to help such beautiful people that

September 26, 2019

Philippines Nutrition Project Review

I did have a wonderful time in the Philippines and I treasure every opportunity to volunteer abroad every now and then. Highlights of the trip: One of the highlights of this trip was that

September 25, 2019

Remote Island Teaching: Fiji Review

Hi Lauren, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for organising this amazing experience. I had such a memorable time, I will never forget it. Would you recommend any other kinds of

September 18, 2019

Stray Dog Rehabilitation- Nepal Review

Hi Lauren, Thank you for your email. I had an amazing time volunteering at the KAT center. I really loved spending time with the animals. Answers are below. Highlights of the trip: The

September 18, 2019

Fiji Nutrition & Public Health- Review by Ella

I had a great time! I am thankful for the trip 🙂 Returning to the Melbourne cold has been a bit of a freeze haha Here is my feedback! Highlights of the trip: The

August 29, 2019

Canine Rehabilitation Nepal Review

Hi Lauren! Highlights of the trip: Spending time with the dogs Comments on the team, food and accommodation: The team was amazing! Helpful and understanding always! Food was the best i ever had!! The

August 19, 2019

Vanuatu Review

Wish I never got to leave as I’m already having withdrawals. Highlights of the trip: The overall trip was amazing. I loved getting to know the students and having full control of teaching the

August 19, 2019

Fiji Kindergarten Lautoka Volunteering Feedback

Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for helping me with my volunteering adventure, I had a great experience! I have given some feedback below, hopefully you will find it helpful. Fiji: Highlights:

August 9, 2019

Teaching English in Fiji

Highlights of the trip: Honestly my entire trip was a highlight. Being in the school compound fully immersed on a local remote island made everyday full of indescribable experiences that I will cherish forever.

August 7, 2019

Primary School English Teaching Thailand

Hi Lauren, Thankyou and yes I had the most amazing experience! I have attached a few photos we took in Sing Buri, I’ll send some photos of the kids once I get the

August 7, 2019

Children’s Home Volunteering Feedback Fiji

Dear Lauren, Thanks for your email! Please find my responses below. Highlights of the trip: Unlike being on a typical holiday, I loved being immersed in Fijian culture by living and working

August 7, 2019

Cambodia Teaching

Highlights of the trip: Getting to always interact with the students and teachers from other countries was always a positive experience.Comments on the team, food and accommodation: The team were super friendly and I

August 6, 2019

Teaching English in Bali Review

Hi, Highlights: Being able to see the Galungan and Kuningan celebrations up close and be given the chance to actively participate in it was a once in a lifetime experience. Comments: The team made us

August 6, 2019

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

August 5, 2019

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