Kaya Volunteer Experiences: Real Stories from Our Global Community

Clare’s Zimbabwe Experience

I have had such an amazing time volunteering here in Victoria Falls.

Mahbubur’s Philippines Experience

Wanted to say thanks at the end of our long volunteer placement of 4 months. It’s impossible to sum up all the things I’ve learned personally.

Rhys’ Swaziland and Mozambique Experience

Here is an interview with Rhys Masterson about his experiences interning and volunteering abroad in Swaziland and Mozambique

Lawrence’s Swaziland Experience

Here is a short interview with an under 18 volunteer, Lawrence, about how he found his experience volunteering abroad in Swaziland.

Rachelle’s Ecuador Experience

Cleo’s Ghana Experience

Justin’s China Experience

I boarded a plane that would take me to an experience of a lifetime. My time in Chengdu went above and beyond all expectations that I had had.

Alexander’s China Experiene

Living and working in Chengdu was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing.

Chiara’s Peru Experience

Prudence’s Swaziland Experience

Sophie H.’s Philippines Experience

Emma’s Philippines Experience

Emily T.’s Philippines Experience

My biggest bit of advice to new volunteers is that you have to go with the flow.

Kenneth’s Costa Rica Experience

Travelling as a volunteer means I get to do something meaningful along with my travels.

Emily S.’ Philippines Experience

Buck & Cecilia’s Philippines Placement

We really couldn’t have had a better experience with our host family. From the moment we arrived, they treated us like beloved family members.

Antonina’s Costa Rica Experience

Ahrane’s Belize Experience

Thomas D.B.’s Zimbabwe Experience

Gwen’s South Africa Experience

Being an intern in the Partnerships and Communications department was truly a fantastic experience. I really enjoyed being part of such a supportive, talented, passionate team.

Andrew’s Cambodia Experience

Matt P.’s South Africa Experience

I felt a passion inside me to create images that were unique, beautiful, and creative while showing absolute respect for the fragility of the environment I was venturing into.

Carwyn’s South Africa Experience

In the 2 weeks we had in the reserve we managed to get involved with a range of exciting and rewarding projects. These projects ranged from driving through the reserve taking a game count, looking out for new young or injured animals and preparing meals in the elephant sanctuary, to working with the rangers introducing an orphaned white lion cub back to it’s natural habitat… Many of the up-close and personal parts of the wildlife experience were awe inspiring and life changing .. I believe the biggest wildlife benefit Kaya really provides with this program is opening peoples minds. Allowing unsuspecting individuals the opportunity to realise they can make a difference.