Involvement Volunteers International

I volunteerd in Indonesia. I did their turtle conservation project in Nusa Penida. I loved how friendly the people were that also volunteerd. Comments on local team, food and accommodation, everything was very neat. The rooms were good, the food was fine and the local team was really kind.

We collected waste on the streets, cared for the baby turtles (fed them, cleaned them, cleaned their tank) and on my last day I was participating in letting them free :) Comments on local team, food and accommodation, local team was sooo nice, helpful, and very openhearted! And even played live music for us daily and organized a bonfire! Loved it!

The people were very welcoming. The local team arranged for everything, from pick-up over transport and accommodation to food, very well. It's so nice to see the eagerness of the children to learn. The children (and people in general) are so polite, respectful and joyful. Great to see them open up to you when they get their trust and confidence. As mentioned above, the local team coordinated, supported, communicated, facilitated in a superb way!

The trip was so interesting in terms of the diverse activities we did and the animals we could see. it was a dream to see the savanna and the animals and we had the opportunity to do a safari in masai mara which was amazing. we didn't expect to do that many activities, we visited touristic places in the first 2 weeks. the weather was great, sunny but not too hot and then it became hotter and hotter but still nice. the program with the giraffes was amazing, seeing these giants for real and in the natural environment is something else. they are such wonderful animals and we are grateful to have helped for their conservation. The local team was helpful, kind and Laban is the best guide! they made our experience in Kenya unforgettable and easy. we really appreciated the food and the accommodation was great, except some water issues but always solved in 1 day. Maybe updating some infos on the website because it is written "no wifi" in the accommodation.

I started with the cultural week, which was a nice introduction to the place and its culture (I would just recommend to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the "commercial" part/the shopping). Volunteering was amazing. About special needs words cannot describe how beautiful it was spending time at that home. We were many volunteers, all sharing this thought. Teaching to the village kids was very nice as well: the place was wonderful and the kids very kind and polite, and so happy to learn. I really enjoyed it! The local team is amazing. All the coordinators were very kind and helpful, they are flexible and they constantly check with you if everything is fine: thanks everybody! \ The food was good, with veg/non-veg options. The accommodation is ok, everything is clean. I appreciated that when I asked to change my room with a different one, and after some days, they immediately agreed; it shows that they care.

Everything was amazing! Cultural week was very interesting and I really enjoy it, it was a nice introduction to a different culture. Volunteering was amazing: volunteering with the elderly was so rewarding. In the afternoon I volunteered with the slum kids, which was another great experience. Local team was wonderful. Harseerat and Kallyan are so nice and helpful. They supported me during volunteering (they volunteered with me, and you can see how the kids and the elderly love them), and they helped me to experience all aspects of the local culture (food experiences included!). I was the only volunteer but I never felt alone. Food was delicious, always fresh and varied. Accomodation is amazing, not only the house/room, but the location as well. I have really loved this program, keep on!