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International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

I chose to volunteer with IVHQ for a week in Merida and chose the child care program. This was my first time with IVHQ. I found the process of signing up very easy and user-friendly. IVHQ was very responsive and even called me to chat. The IVHQ placement options are enormous across the entire world and it is the most affordable volunteer organization I have found. Once registration was complete, the program review was really easy to follow and full of a lot of important details. They even offer flight booking help, travel insurance links, and your travel country of choice's visa requirements. The local contact in Merida was very responsive by text before my arrival. I was given the choice to be picked up at the airport which went as planned. I chose to stay at the Volunteer Inn (instead of a host family), which was clean and my room was comfortable. We were provided one day of orientation that covered a lot of details, including a trip into the town center, with historical sightseeing. My assignment in child care was well organized, although we had to use our imagination to work with the children. I wanted to do a geography lesson and needed a round ball to draw the continents. I did not have a ball handy so I used a coconut I found in the street. I had the children paint it blue and I traced the continents to teach about other countries in relation to Merida and Mexico. I met a nice group of like-minded volunteers, which was a lot of fun.

Program: Volunteer Abroad
Location: Mexico
Posted: Jul 12, 2022
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
10

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

IVHQ was not only affordable but very straightforward with the program and how they do things. I enjoyed my stay in Portugal and working with kids so much planning to do another program with them. 11/10 the best and most affordable international volunteering program.

Program: Volunteer Abroad
Location: Portugal
Posted: Jun 20, 2022
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
10

Green Life Volunteers

My son and husband participated in Green Life’s biological research station volunteer program during the Christmas holidays. I cannot express our gratitude for the excellent experience they had. They are both naturalists and animal enthusiasts. They had a wonderful time and learned a lot from the experts there. The center was professional, well organized, and the people were very friendly. The administration by Green Life Volunteer’s central office was also outstanding. If you’re looking for a volunteer project involving animals and nature, this is the perfect place.

 

- Leigh (50)

Program: Volunteer Abroad
Location: Costa Rica
Posted: Jun 13, 2022
Overall:
7
Support:
7
Value:
7

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

Absolutely incredible life changing experience. Being completely immersed in the culture really made me reassess my values and perspective in life. I stayed with the most beautiful welcoming family and felt right at home.

- Hanna (22)

Program: Volunteer Abroad
Location: Nepal
Posted: Jun 13, 2022
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
9

Askari WCP

Experience that changed my life !
This volunteering was for me a way to get involved in environmental conservation and to understand the impact of our life and decisions on biodiversity. In one month, I learned so much about nature and its conservation, it was incredible! Katie & Donald are exceptional guides and people who always make sure you get the most out of your stay and really feel involved in the management of the reserve. I am and will always be grateful in many ways for my time at Askari, and leave this experience with a better sense of myself and a better sense of life !

Program: Volunteer Abroad
Location: South Africa
Posted: Apr 14, 2022
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
10

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