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Founded in 2020 by a South African woman with over a decade of experience in volunteerism, Volunteer International Adventures brings a hands-on, responsible, and culturally respectful approach to global volunteer work. Her extensive background, including field and administrative roles with a UK-based volunteer organization, drives the vision for a volunteer experience that balances skill-sharing, ...

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9.81

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International Consultant (Caring for the people)

by: Emanuel Morgan - United StatesProgram: Social Work, Education & Youth Development in South Africa
9

Highly motivated, diversely trained, and detail-oriented professional offering 20 years of hands-on experience in handling safety-related responsibilities. Extremely accustom to facilitating a creative and compelling training to increase awareness of individuals on safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and compliance. Very capable of leveraging excellent decision-making skills in developing, implementing, and adhering to safety requirements.

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Volunteer International Adventures responded to this review2025-02-09 01:09:36

Sorry you never volunteered on our project with youth at risk and I suspect this is spam. Sharon

I am also equipped with outstanding management skills, complemented with the ability to accomplish tasks efficiently, while maintaining composure despite high-pressure situations. 

Areas of Excellence: • Excellent Customer Relations • Vast knowled25 Years Oil & Gas IndustryOwner and Technician

A girl from Paraguay!

by: Kemly Yambay - ParaguayProgram: Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation at an Equine Sanctuary
10

An experience that I will never forget and forever in my heart thanks to all the team of the Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation. Amazing team and good people My best wishes for the new farm and see you guys very soon!

Incredible opportunity, beyond exceeded expectations

by: Stevie Hoesel - United StatesProgram: Social Work, Education & Youth Development in South Africa
10

My experience with the Social Work, Education & Youth Development project with Sharon and Rustin was life-changing. It was meant just to be a stop on a year-long participatory research project. I planned to commit to a month with this organization and ended up extending twice. Needless to say, my expectations for this project were exceeded in every category. Social impact and activities: If you prioritize local-community centered, ethical and grassroots organizations, this project has to be at the top of your list. The organization itself supports at-risk youth and the kids themselves are talented, engaged and earnest. You will spend much of your time learning from and laughing with bright young people while facilitating programs that nurture their development. In your off time, you can immerse yourself in the outdoors (some of my favorites included ziplining, game drives and nature reserve hikes) and explore part of the Garden Route or even just hang out in town with your new friends at many of the locally owned cafes. Location, safety and support: Knysna is a gorgeous, easily navigable and friendly town. People know one another and in that way, it is a great place to connect with folks with similar interests. There is a great sense of community, people’s networks are often interwoven with each others and acquaintances become like family at an unprecedented rate. Overall, I encourage anyone who’s interested in either the broad category of social welfare or even just has an interest in visiting South Africa to come and learn and experience under the guidance of Sharon and Rustin who go above and beyond to provide you with the best experience. Their generosity with their time and efforts and their passion for this work is evident in the way they organize this project and others for and with their community. Working with organizers as dedicated as they are and a community that is so engaged is really an incredible opportunity not to be missed.

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Sharon Dreyer

Interviewed in 2021

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

Working with volunteers has become a way of life for me. I volunteer on my own time too with a local charity for at risk youth. I firmly believe in the quote by John Bunyan: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” 

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Sharon Dreyer

Interviewed in 2024

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I started working as a volunteer coordinator back in 2008 when moving to the coast of South Africa. Deciding I needed a career change, I tried it, and it was the most rewarding thing ever, working with so many incredible people who came to South Africa to volunteer. I just love that it is really more a lifestyle than a job.

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