Experiences Archive

Stacey’s Swaziland Experience

“Just do it! Volunteering is an amazing experience and an opportunity not to be missed. My experience in Swaziland...

Karen C.’s Belize Experience

“I have travelled extensively for quite long periods of time in the past, but volunteering and for me living with a...

Sabbir’s Sri Lanka Experience

“My initial reaction was complete disbelief. Winning was so unexpected that it took a while for me to accept that it...

Julian’s Borneo Experience

“We’re really enjoying the placement – it really is an amazing place to be and a great project to work...

Alice’s Australia Experience

“I really liked Newcastle the team was really great very well organised and we were staying at a well located old...

Abdulmalek’s Tanzania Experience

“It is incredible to see the impact one can really make. It makes me count my blessings.”

“What made me choose this project was the diving and the array of hands-on conservation activities that were on offer. During my trip, I saw so many sharks and rays, which was awesome. I also really loved the photography course.”

Vidya’s South Africa Experience

“This was an outstanding experience. The local volunteering organization is a well-established group doing great work...

Gabrielle’s Ghana Experience

“The homestay family were very welcoming, friendly and hospitable. They cooked local cuisine for me and showed me around at my request. I think we take what we have in general in the US for granted. As a culture they appreciate so much and place little value on material things”

Sonny’s Indonesia Experience

“It really is an unbelievable experience. If you have the time and the money to do so then I would say it is 100%...

Amelia’s India Experience

“The India projects were amazing, and it was great fun!! The house was really nice and the people were all lovely. I...

Marlee’s Nepal Experience

“I learned how to make sustainable building materials and to develop the surrounding agriculture – making it an...

Luke’s South Africa Experience

“Travelling as a volunteer means experiencing the world in a way you wouldn’t experience if you were say...

Stephen’s Philippines Experience

“It’s good that there’s age diversity in the participants. The communities seem very supportive. I really like the...

Rebecca M.C.’s Philippines Experience

“I am having an amazing time, I went to North Tacloban High School today and cooked lunch for the children. My...

Victoria’s South Africa Experience

“It is really a fantastic program, very useful and beautiful as well! The volunteers and instructors over there...

Elizabeth’s Zimbabwe Experience

“Make sure to get involved in as many things as the project offers! The last thing you want is to go home and think...

Merle’s Bolivia Experience

“What I have learned during my time in Bolivia is how to handle animals and how to read their behaviour. The zoo...

Max’s Thailand Experience

“Stop thinking about it and sign up, you won’t regret it. Volunteering is a truly rewarding experience, whether you...

Sarah N.’s Zimbabwe Experience

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience – friendly and welcoming people, good teamwork and lovely setting. It was...

Omar’s Tanzania Experience

“This project has great goals and ambitions that I hope will be fulfilled in the next years. I learned that every human being can actually make a difference no matter how small it may be.”