Volunteer Reviews

English Teaching – Philippines Review

My trip to the Philippines was extraordinary, I was in the education program. This experience allowed me to discover a culture but also to help others on my scale. I recommend this program Comments on local team, food and accommodation the local team was caring and always there to listen to you and the food was very good as was …

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Medical Internship, Philippines Review

In the Philippines, I was able to travel with a rural health unit to local communities administering vaccinations and giving out maintenance medications. While I was unable to do some of the tasks, there was plenty to see to keep yourself interested. Everyone on my trip from my host family to clinic staff to volunteer staff were all very welcoming …

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Construction in Palawan, Philippines Review

I am not sure where to begin but coming to Tigman village and spending the last 2 weeks here has been the highlight of my life so far, no doubt about it! You have been so kind, helpful, welcoming, fun, and supportive. I feel like we have all become a big family. I cannot thank you enough for providing the …

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Philippines Environmental Conservation Review

4 hours a day, super fun due to the people I was with! Highlights was karaoke night & the boat trip we did one afternoon as we had the afternoon off. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Local team, amazing and so accomdating Food- amazing !! Fried chicken, pasta, amazing curries, pancakes for breakfast and unlimited cereal all day …

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Philippines English Teaching Review

Living outside your comfort zone, in a new country with a different culture from yours, sharing rooms and sleeping in bunk beds, having cold showers (which by the way I will miss) makes you look at life differently and appreciate the simple things. I can’t put into words how rewarding it was working with the children. Teaching was a challenge …

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Philippines Nutrition Project Review

I did have a wonderful time in the Philippines and I treasure every opportunity to volunteer abroad every now and then. Highlights of the trip: One of the highlights of this trip was that I got to immerse myself in a cultural-rich environment, Tacloban City. During the time, I have been given opportunities to interact and connect with the local …

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Public Health & Nutrition- Philippines Review

My amazing journey in the Philippines. Highlights of the trip: I think the actual work placement is the highlights of the whole trip and there’s no part that I don’t enjoy. We worked on a nutrition project that involves doing feeding in a small village called Cangumbang. Everyday we would have to collect up our shopping list and travel on …

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Meet your hosts in Palawan, Philippines

• Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? Hi! My name is Glory. I am 28 years old and was born and grew up in the Island of Palawan. I am married and have 3 children, 2 boys and 1 baby girl. I live in the village where our programs are located. I have …

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Orphanage Project Review Philippines – 2017

  Hi Lauren Thank you that is perfect!   The Philippines were amazing, I felt really welcome by the family, the project and also the city of tacloban. Our host family were so good! The Gepate family made us feel like home! They where warm and loving. Our project were fantastic to, the kids were so sweet and I really …

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Disaster Recover Build a Home Philippines – 2015

I spent two weeks in Tacloban and can say I really enjoyed my time and the experience there.  The construction projects I worked on were both fun and rewarding.   Myself and another volunteer called April worked alongside local people, it was physical but fun. The local guys were keen to get to know us and teach us about them and their language …

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