Volunteer Reviews

Turtle Program in Bali – Review

It was an amazing week working with a diverse group of volunteers from around the world. We got to experience working with turtles from nearly hatched to around 8 months old. They were extremely cute and you could really see the impact of the volunteering when we released them into the wild. It became clear after working there for a …

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Health Teaching in Bali Review

It was a very beautiful experience, short but intense! I had the opportunity to get involved first hand, I prepare lessons for the children and explain the topics to them in a simple and playful way. At the end of the week they were very happy and happy that they had learned new things! It was very stimulating and I …

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Turtle Conservation in Nusa Penida Review

The main activities in this project was to feed and clean the turtles and their tanks. I was very happy that we could work with the turtles every day! But that was not all, other activities included beach cleaning and, my favourite, crab catching, which was very fun. Yet, we had a lot of free time tour, where we could …

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Health Teaching in Bali Review

I enjoyed every moment of my 4 weeks volunteering in Bali. I met people from all over the world and experienced Bali a whole different way. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The team were outstanding in their commitment to ensuring our comfort. The kitchen staff were always welcoming and a friendly face at every meal. The co ordinators …

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Bali Turtle Conservation Review

It’s was just amazing, the coordinator’s and the centre was perfect. We had lot information about turtle and It was perfect for helping turtle life. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Local team, perfect !!! Food good and accommodation too. Any improvements to help us be better? Nothing, thank you ! -Valentine   Turtle Project

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Kindergarten Teaching, Ubud, Bali Review

I had an amazing time in here. My students were the most lovely kids and Bali it’s a beautiful island we’re you can find an incredible nature and environment. Comments on local team, food and accommodation My project coordinators were really friendly and the accommodations was the best. -Marta Kindergarten Project, Bali

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English Teaching in Ubud, Bali Review

Volunteering was great, kids and staff were lovely. Felt very supported and comfortable with everyone. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Food was wonderful, accommodation was average in terms of the ammenities however I had low standards so it was okay. The toilets were gross, especially sharing with people who had bali belly. Any improvements to help us be …

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Bali Healthcare Education Review

The volunteering was a great experience and put my out of my comfort zones. I learnt a lot about the culture here in Bali and got to explore some amazing places on my time off. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The team were amazing and the food was really good! Accommodation as well was lovely, just a bit …

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Bali Kindy Teaching Review

I had the most amazing time helping children learn English during daily lessons. I will definitely do it again, as I also met the most amazing people. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The staff were so welcoming and created a safe space for everyone. Any improvements to help us be better? Longer hours to volunteer   -Maeve View …

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Review of Kindergarten Project in Ubud

My volunteering experience in Bali was truly amazing! The Introduction week was great (we visited Temples, Ubud, a traditional dance show, made Batic Painting & much more!) and after that, my project in the kindergarten started. You have to work from 8-10h with 30 Minutes break. The kids are 5-6 years old, and don‘t know much English, so you have …

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Health Education Teaching in Bali Review

Tell us as much as you can about your trip! Any highlights? What was the volunteering like? I really had a great time volunteering here in Bali. It was a great experience and I’m glad to be able to do it. I met such lovely people here in the volunteer community. It feels good to do something on purpose, to …

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Turtle Conservation in Nusa Penida, Bali Review

It was very wholesome to see how the coordinators worked with the turtles. They knew a lot and told us everything about them, that we wanted to know. They helped us with anything and everything. And i really appreciated the effort to get to know every single person on this project. We sometimes had to clean the tanks of the …

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Bali – Healthcare Education Review

Which country and project did you volunteer on? Bali – Healthcare Education Tell us as much as you can about your trip! Any highlights? What was the volunteering like? Only did teaching the second week as the school was closed the first week. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Local team were great. Food could use a little more …

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Turtle Conservation in Indonesia Review

I stayed for three weeks and they were some of the best of my life. You are caring for the turtels, have free time and meet so many interesting people! Comments on local team, food and accommodation The team was fantastic, Agus, Gede and Ketut are some of the kindest I know. The food was really good, most local food. …

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Bali Health Education Testimonial

Highlights of your trip Connecting with the children through games and activities, the last day of teaching party with the children, meeting other volunteers from all over the world Comments on the local team, food and accommodation Very helpful and kind local team, fresh and varied food, very clean and organised accommodation Any improvements to help us be better? More …

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English Teaching in Bali Review

Highlights of the trip: – I met amazing other volunteers who became my friends – Teaching the kids English and make them happy with very little things Comments on the team, food and accommodation: – The coordinators were very kind and helpful – The food was very good. The people who cooked the food put a lot of effort into …

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Review of Bali Turtle Conservation Project

I chose to join this program for my 2.5 weeks of vacation time with 3 goals in mind: 1. I wanted to visit a beautiful, tropical area to spend time relaxing and getting to know a different culture 2. I wanted to spend my time making a difference with a community group that had a sustainable project and 3. I …

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Turtle Conservation & Adventure in Bali

Earlier this year I started my first big trip on my own. I went to Bali, to live and work there and gather as many experiences as I can and that I did! When I left Germany on the aeroplane, I had a lot of mixed feelings, but my anticipation overshadowed them all. For quite a lot of years, I …

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My Experience in Bali

About me Hello, my name is Alexandra and I’m 23 years old. I am from Germany and I finished my studies in pedagogy this year. I love to work with kids, for this reason I decided to join a program in the kindergarten for six weeks. After my master program, I really want to work at university as a teacher …

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Bali Primary Teaching Review by Eba

I have just spent 3 weeks on Bali and enjoyed every minute of it. Going there, all by myself, I was a bit nervous. I didn’t know what to expect, so I expected nothing. During the first breakfast with the other participants I already felt at home and welcomed. We also met our coordinators who took very good care of …

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Bali Nutrition Review by Inga

Highlights of the trip: A Highlight of my trip was that I met so many amazing people from all over the world. I really appreciated that I could switch between projects very easy so I was able to work in more different projects than I expected. Comments on the team, food and accommodation:  All the coordinators have been amazing and …

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Teaching English in Bali Review

Hi, Highlights: Being able to see the Galungan and Kuningan celebrations up close and be given the chance to actively participate in it was a once in a lifetime experience. Comments: The team made us feel right at home and we’re all very quick to help us with anything we needed. They helped us organize trips to the Gilis and Nusa …

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Healthcare Education Experience Bali

I finally got around to summarising my 2 week volunteer trip in Indonesia! I had so much fun! Initially I was very worried since I was going by myself and that I would feel left out. All of that worry quickly disappeared when I met the other lovely volunteers and also the ever so helpful group of Green Lion co-ordinators. …

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Healthcare Bali Education Review

Highlights of the trip: Not only teaching but also getting to know the children during break time. Talking to them, singing Ed Sheeran with them and laughing although we barely understand each other’s language.   Comments on the team, food and accommodation:  The food was great, we could always choose between local food and vegetarian food and the accomodation was …

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Nutrition Education Bali Review

Highlights of the trip: It was an amazing experience. First I was very happy to see that we were a big team of volunteers. I was very surprised and excited when I knew I was going to teach college students and not young students. I really appreciated that, because I was with students who understood english and who were eager to learn. So, I had …

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Nutrition & Health Teaching Bali!

Highlights of the trip: My highlights included the adventure week package there were so many new places that we visited and created many memories from. The week was full of a wide range of activities that was authentic to the area/country. Also having the guide with us on the week for all the activities really helped with feeling really comfortable …

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English Teaching in Bali- Review

Highlights of the trip: • Meeting different people from all over the world in the volunteer house and getting a long becoming very close. • Teaching the classes everyday, coming up with different ideas as a team and seeing if them in action was definitely a highlight. Teaching the actual classes, and seeing the class become more social and confident …

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Nutrition Education Program Bali Review

Hello Lauren, The trip was an experience of a lifetime and I’m very thankful for the opportunity! Highlights of the trip: – Meeting volunteers from all parts of the world – Having the opportunity to integrate within the local community and experience the culture in Bali – Having time to explore Bali and visit a range of places such as …

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Bali health education

Hello Lauren, Thank you for the amazing program! The experience in Bali was one of the most amazing adventures I’ve lived in my life. Highlights of the trip: The introduction week was really helpful in order to gain a right approach to the Indonesian culture. Comments on the team, food and accommodation: I loved the team, always available and ready …

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Review of Nutrition Program-Bali

Hi Lauren, Thank you! It was a very fun and eye opening experience. I hope to do more volunteer work in the future.   Highlights of the trip: Meeting like minded people from all over the world and learning about their projects and their travel experiences. Seeing how happy the children were when we arrived each day at the school. They were …

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Environmental Awareness Teaching Bali Review

  Highlights of the trip: I loved teaching the children. The subject was Environmental awareness (in English, so they learned English as well) and it was amazing how eager they were to learn, 10 year olds. We had 2 hours with them after their regular school times. Introduction week was great, learned a lot about Bali culture.   Comments on …

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Health Education Program Bali

Hi Lauren, Thank you, it was a challenging but rewarding experience and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it. I am grateful to be back safely on Australian soil given the recent devastation from the earthquakes in Lombok and surrounding areas. As requested please find below completed questions. I’ve also attached a couple of photos from the trip. …

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Primary School Teaching in Bali Review

  My experience as a primary school teacher in Bali From the moment I arrived the kind people made me feel very welcome. I immediately fell in love with Bali and it’s scenery. When I think of Bali now I think of: the greenery such as rice terraces and palm trees; the beautiful beaches, waterfalls and sunsets; dogs and chickens …

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Healthcare Education Bali – Dietetics Student Review

  Highlights: Spending time with the children every day and being able to build a relationship with them. Being give. The opportunity to teach these children about the importance of looking after themselves. Also meeting so many different people and being able to also travel the island on weekends. Comments: The team was so welcoming and really made it feel …

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Turtle Conservation Bali Review

Thanks for checking in the experience was amazing! Highlights: – releasing a turtle on the friday – meeting grounded and like minded people – amazing operation run by the guys there.   Team/food: – Team and food were fantastic – accommodation was a bit tough particularly without aircon in the heat but it was fine given the purpose we were …

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Lombok – English Teaching Review

  Hi Lauren, I arrived in Sydney a couple of days ago. I had an amazing experience volunteering in Lombok, and will certainly do volunteering again in the future. Highlights of the trip: The kids I taught, whom I will never forget. Originally I was meant to just be in the Kindergarden but ended up also teaching english in the …

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Bali Review – Primary School Teaching

  Thank you. This was an amazing trip and probably the most rewarding experience of my life. I really enjoyed every aspect of it. Here is my feedback: Highlights of the trip: The cultural experience and being able to live with locals and having the opportunity to experience the local life style. I also really enjoyed my teaching project. My …

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Bali Construction Program Review IVI – 2016

Hi Brian, Sorry for the late reply. Things are getting a bit crazy here. Anyway, Bali trip was amazing and I really enjoyed my time and the experience there.  We helped to build a 2-classrooms Kindergarten at one of the local villages, it was hard but fun and I loved it.  Wish that I could stay longer to help finished …

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