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Friday, March 19, 2010 - Teaching Monks Program, Galle - Sri-Lanka
What areas did you like about our website?
It was clear and the pictures were nice.
Sebastian Alexander Shapland - Teaching Monks Program, Galle - Sri-Lanka
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
The staff were very swift and thorough in answering any questions I had. The booklet was helpful.
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Yes , very much.
Accommodation and meals
The meals were excellent although lacking in fibre a bit.The accommodation was fine and the host family was great.
Coordinator
Michael gave me a warm welcome and was generous and helpful throughout.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
Enthusiasm of the pupils, sights of the southern coast of Sri Lanka and the food was great too.
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES
Sebastian Alexander Shapland - Ruthin , Denbighshire - United-Kingdom
 
 
Friday, March 19, 2010 - Women Empowerment Program, Delhi - India
What areas did you like about our website?
Testimonials from past volunteers , photos and detailed information about placements.
Michelle  Sroka - Women Empowerment Program, Delhi - India
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
Very helpful and informative. I also felt that all of my questions were answered in a timely manner. Ths helped me relax a bit as i was preparing for India.
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Very much.The women at the organisation are so excited to have you there and many of them are eager to learn English.Some days will feel more productive than others but you make a difference just by being there.
Accommodation and meals
The accommodation was comfortable and had everything I needed ( a bed, flush toilets, hot showers).The meals were FANTASTIC ! I think I put on a few pounds because I ate so much delicious food.
Coordinator
The coordinator and staff are extremely helpful and will go our out of their way to help you if you need it.Everyone is kind and approachable.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
Meeting amazing people who were also volunteering here , seeing the Taj Mahal , trying all kinds of new Indian foods and learning some Hindi !
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES.
Any comments and suggestions
If you are thinking of coming to India , do it. You wont regret it.
Michelle Sroka - Mississauga - Canada
 
 
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Elephant Orphanage Program, Pinnewala - Sri-Lanka
What areas did you like about our website?
All were equally good.
Amanda Palmer - Elephant Orphanage Program, Pinnewala - Sri-Lanka
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
Staff were prompt to reply and all questions answered as soon as possible. Very good service.
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Yes, very much. Didnt want to leave. Everyone very friendly.
Accommodation and meals
The family accommodation was very good and comfortable.A home away from home.The food was very good - Never hungry and very well looked after.
Coordinator
The coordinator was always a phone call away if needed.He also rang to check how things were going.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
So many highlights to choose from. The Elephants , people of Sri Lanka and staying with a family made this a special time frame.
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES.Have already done so to the visitors of the orphanage.
Any comments and suggestions
A wonderful experience not to be forgotten.
Amanda Palmer - Cheltenham , Gloucestershire - United-Kingdom
 
 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Healthcare Program , Cusco - Peru
What areas did you like about our website?
It is very user-friendly.
Suzanne Roring-Wolozny - Healthcare Program , Cusco - Peru
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
The pre-departure booklet was very helpful in preparing for my trip. The staff, especially Sahil and Jenny were very corteous, professional and sourceful in answering all my questions
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Yes I enjoyed working at my project very much. It was very meaningful to my personal and professional life.
Accommodation and meals
I could not ask for a better host family than Elizabeth and her two kids. She really took us in as her own family and were very warm, loving and welcoming. She made me feel at ease and comfortable right away. The meals were excellent. The experience of staying with them was so remarkable that I will definitely come back to visit them one day and I've considered them as my own family as well.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
I can say that the highlight of my volunteering experience was working with the elders with no families . I learned from the doctor that I worked with some new things that I never even do here in the US as a healthcare professional. I actually worked as the doctor's assistant. The highlight of my trip overall was all the amazement I felt going to all the Inca ruins and learning a but about the Inca culture. There was so much spirituality I gained from the whole experience. I also felt like I have gained a new family. Elizabeth and her two children (my host family) made me feel belong and most welcomed there
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES
Any comments and suggestions
Everything was excellent. The program was very organized. Jenny's support was excellent and tremendously helpful. She made sure she was available at all times if we need her
Suzanne Roring-Wolozny - Woodland Hills, CA - United-States
 
 
Monday, February 15, 2010 - Street Kids Program, Cusco - Peru
What areas did you like about our website?
Easy to navigate and clear information about programs
Kieran Webb-Sawyer  - Street Kids Program, Cusco - Peru
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
The staff and booklet were very helpful and enabled me to know what to expect and what to bring.
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Very much. The kids were very fun and willing to learn. The educator also makes my stay very enjoyable and had good plans for lessons. Overall thorougly enjoyed seeing the non-tourist side of cusco.
Accommodation and meals
Also great!
I got along really well with my family and they made me feel part of it. The meals were also fantastic and I truly enjoyed entry traditional food.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
I think that volunteers are needed for 2 reasons; it is exciting for the kids and can spur them on. Also it gives a break for the normal educators to relax a little. It can help as well to educate the kids about the world and about another country, with the kids I taught English (older ones), maths and to read in Spanish to those who couldnīt. I would recommend volunteers to be very creative, tolerant and open-minded.
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES
Kieran Webb-Sawyer - Sydney - Australia
 
 
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - Volunteer Orphanage Program, Phnom Penh - Cambodia
What areas did you like about our website?
Past Volunteer Stories and email system
Julia  Smith - Volunteer Orphanage Program, Phnom Penh - Cambodia
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
Very Good.I felt we were well informed and could ask any questions
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
Definitely. It was the most amazing experience. 3 weeks was too short though !
Accommodation and meals
Absolutely no complaints. Very well taken care of by the host family.
Coordinator
The coordinator was always very friendly and helpful.Made us feel welcome.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
It was a unique experience to teach but I loved playing with the kids too ! The river cruise was lovely and meeting the other volunteers was great.
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES, The whole thing went very smoothly.
Julia Smith - Melbourne - Australia
 
 
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