Teaching Volunteer Programs in Caribbean

The guidance and preparation resources I received from IVHQ before starting my trip were invaluable. I was provided all of the information up front and walked through every single step that I needed to take in successfully moving forward through execution of my trip. The resources are there to read and ingest and the program management staff is always available within 24-hours to answer all questions one may have. The impact from my volunteering stretched me out of my comfort zone by allowing me to understand the ways others move around on a daily basis and how accepting everyone is for individuality. I gained the experience of set expectations. Here in the US where I live, expectations "waver' in some cases, but in Jamaica, there is a consistent value of "expectation or consequence" which I honor. If somone is hesitant about joining this program I would say: "Leap into something you never experienced and be prepared to learn about other cultures and thier ways of living, working, and playing!

Since the start of signing up for the program, it was a wonderful experience. My program manager from IVHQ was wonderful. She answered all my questions and all my nerves I had before hand. From the experience to everything from the start, it was wonderful. Being how easy it was to be able to volunteer abroad and connected to the local team, and asked any questions in Costa Rica. Was so easy, Not only that, but the local team they worked with was wonderful at my destination. Everyone was so kind from my host family to the workers at my local team in Costa Rica. I felt welcomed at my volunteer site and had such a wonderful experience that I will never forget. I was able to go sight seeing after volunteering and be able to explore more of Costa Rica. Guess what I’m already planning my next trip to volunteer with IVHQ in Costa Rica again