Involvement Volunteers International

The work we had to do was very interesting, and all the people I met, whether volunteers or part of the team, were incredible encounters that can change a life. The interaction with the villagers was amazing. Highlight: Our group of volunteers has already planned to meet again this year in Paris. Relationships like these, formed in such a short time, can only happen in this kind of environment. The local team is incredible. They do everything to make sure we feel comfortable, and they are very endearing (it was very hard to say goodbye at the end of the stay). As for the food, I discovered the local Asian cuisine, and I couldn't get enough of it. The cook was so talented, even with the often-repeated ingredients. Regarding the accommodation, everything was comfortable for sleeping. One evening, the air conditioning stopped working, but the team provided me with a fan and made sure to replace it as quickly as possible. Taking a shower was a bit challenging at first because we're not used to the method, but you quickly adapt, and it becomes very enjoyable after a good day's work. I don’t really have any suggestions for improvement because everyone on-site does everything they can to make sure we feel comfortable.

I pass 9 weeks in Sri Lanka, just in the turtle conservation project. But it was not enough. I loved everything : - work with turtle - Sri Lanka people - The staff - Landscapes of the country - festival - temples and the important of the religious It was a real pleasure to discover this country and his cultur. Volunteer job is perfect if you want to meet people and improve your english and your knowledge. Local team : awesome, very kind and it was very cool to share some moments with them. The food : I loose 8kg but Nicha is the best cooker in Sri Lanka i ever meet, better than luxury restaurant. Accommodation : clean and close to the beach, don't need anything more

I learned a lot about cultural differences, which is interesting. We, the Japanese do not insist on our opinion, but Fijian children insist on what they think a lot. The children were always friendly and welcomed me to Fiji. On 1st day of volunteering, they asked my name and were around me with a big smile. They jumped to my back and asked me to teach them what they learned in their class. Although I chose a teaching program, technically I just translated English to Japanese for a Japanese boy who doesn't understand English and Fijian. There was a Japanese boy who came to Fiji because of his father's work. Sometimes I helped local teachers. When the local children raised their hands to ask me, I taught. Teaching was not easy since English is my second language, but it was interesting what I consider to teach them. Coordinators also welcomed me to Fiji. They were always nice and helpful. Honestly, I didn't eat the food in the accommodation at the beginning of this trip because it was completely different from the food that I eat in my country, but I could get used to the food in Fiji. It took a time to get used to the accommodation, but it was getting okay for me.

The volunteering consisting in renovating a school during the week and go to visit cambodia during the week-end. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to easily get abroad. The local teams was wonderful, They are young and friendly, so we spend a lot of time with them. They spend time to share they way of life. The food was mainly local food, so it is nice to discovered it, even if it is not various so get borred after few weeks.The accommodation was perfect, nothing to say more.

I loved my volunteer experience. From the beginning to end, I felt very safe and welcomed. There's someone in charge of picking you up at the airport and brings you to the house. I had my own room, with mosquito bed, AC and bathroom. Sometimes we would have no electricity or water. The school was for kids aged 3 to 8 with physical disabilities. Someone from the organization accompanies you every day to the school. Kids were all so lovely and special. I brought a lot of toys and games to give them, and they enjoyed a lot. The school is located on the beach, so every Friday we would go swimming in the ocean with them. We would go to school from 9am to 4pm, and from 1:30 to 3PM the kids would nap, so I would have some free time on the beach. Food was okay, a lot of rice and carbs. The local team was amazing! Every single one of them was super nice and welcoming. They listen to your needs and make sure you are okay. I loved my experience with them.

We had good two weeks (4.8. - 17.8.). We have cleaned the cages, prepaired the food and feeded the animals. Really special moments were the contact with the animals. The team was pretty nice and like friends. Food and accomodation were good. Especially the second week with our guide LAURIANA PRISCA was fantastic. She gave us many information about the animals and organized much work for us, so that we could do something for the Park and for the animals. We asked for that. It was important for us. Every wish we had, she made them true. She was pretty friendly to us and spend also time for us during her leisure time. So we've learned many about the City and could also help to build new snakehouse, help to get food for turtles and Chamäleon and many more, just because of Priscas organisation.