Involvement Volunteers International

It was a wonderful experience! So many people from all over the world! We enjoyed every moment of our project from cleaning the beach to plant new mangroves! The place where the volunteers stayed had everything you needed, even a pool to enjoy free time.

At the clinic, I was taught different nursing techniques UNDER SUPERVISION (placing IV lines, vaccinating, suturing, taking vital signs...). This was truly useful when going to rural areas where access to hospitals does not exist. We mostly cared for newborns, children, and pregnant women. We also treated and gave talks on hypertension and diabetes, focusing on both treatment and PREVENTION. During this volunteer experience, I realized how important and crucial prevention is to avoid hospitals from collapsing. In terms of my training as a medical student, I learned and practiced as a family doctor UNDER SUPERVISION, dealing with respiratory problems (pneumonia, asthma...), lower-risk illnesses (fever, digestive issues...), medical check-ups, and minor injuries (animal bites, burns...). The Philippines was a constant journey of contradictions. It showed me that there is beauty in simplicity, resilience in poverty, and freedom in music. I feel that I leave a part of myself in that place, but at the same time, I have carried its essence with me in every moment lived, kept in the form of memories of a medical student. The food and the acommodation was perfect. The family I stayed with, the Villafuerte family and my local team, were my guides; they made me feel that the Philippines was a home even while being far from my own. I will always remember. Everything was perfect

I supported a loving team with daily tasks such as keeping the enclosures clean, shredding antelopes and feeding the kittens. Comments on local team, food and accommodation: Nice and clean accomodation, fresh lunch during the week and a helpful, lovely team.

I did volunteering in Nusa Penida for the turtle conservation program and I enjoyed it alot. I really liked the experience of volunteering and learning something new about the turtles and the culture. I met new people from around the world and I really like working with the turtles. Comments on local team, food and accommodation: The coördinators were very friendly and helpful. They really care about what they do and they help you if you don't understand something. The accomodation was nice and the food was good.

I really enjoyed the experience. The team was amazing, the people I met along the way really made a difference. The project was fun and seeing the kids like our work was heartfelt. I would definitely return to volunteering at some point. The support and involvement of everyone was very motivating as well. Local team and accommodation were amazing, the chefs were super good but I can say that I missed diversity a bit.

In search of a meaningful holiday I have selected volunteering in Sri Lanka and it was the best decision! Every day was an adventure, a discovery, a surprise. Not only have I enjoyed working with sea turtles, I also loved getting to know young people from different countries who care about the future of the planet. I loved teaching English to local kids in the afternoons. It was a perfect opportunity to gain a genuine local perspective—far beyond the usual tourist view. The local team did their best introducing Sri Lankan culture and making all volunteers feel welcome and safe. Home made rice and curries as well as other traditional dishes were amazing! Accommodation in Ambalangoda was absolutely unique - you can feel part of the family. enjoy natural surroundings and experience local way of life. Sometimes you feel bad if you don’t spend money when you’re taken to places and you’re expected to buy things or leave tips. Of course, you aren’t obliged to do it. but It’s a bit annoying at times.