Youth Volunteer Programs

I volunteered here after visiting the Gaza Camp in Jerash, but given the current situation in Hebron, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived in the city. Any worries were instantly squashed upon arrival. Mr. Muhanned (the project coordinator) met me on the street, showed me around HQ and my accommodation which was very comfortable and had everything you could need. After some rest, I went out to walk the streets of Hebron and had fallen in love with the place within the hour. The kindness and hospitality of the locals was overwhelming. They were beyond friendly, and I had soon been bought dinner, two desserts and even had my grocery shop paid for (these offers were impossible to refuse). I made multiple friends on night one, friends I've continued to see all week. Days here begin with a good breakfast with welcoming smiles. The staff here are incredible, and you instantly feel at home. On the first day we went to a nearby refugee camp, both a heartbreaking and incredibly valuable experience. I spoke with and answered questions to an elderly long-term resident who taught me so much. But given the fact that all the staff here have lived under this occupation their whole lives, they are all a wealth of knowledge and have so many stories to tell. For a curious mind, you will never stop learning. Dalia's Arabic classes (usually at the end of the day) were always a highlight. She is a lovely human and a great teacher. The English classes and cultural exchanges were an incredible experience for me, a great exercise in human connection and skill building (and of course more knowledge gathering). Everybody I met taught me something new, and everybody was so excited to learn about Australia and the cultural differences. This program is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to volunteer in Palestine without putting themselves at risk. I have not felt unsafe a single moment in Hebron while surrounded by the wonderful Palestinian's. In fact, I have never felt safer than I do here with these beautiful people. They consider your safety and comfort their duty to ensure. You will make life-long friends, learn so much and have your heart filled, broken and filled again dozens of times a day. I consider this to be perhaps the greatest experience of my life so far. I love it here, and you will too.

We came as a family of four to Cusco to participate in the Indigenous Communities Umasbamba project and had an amazing time. It was an awesome experience for our kids, who are 15 and 13, to see how other people live out their daily lives. We would recommend this project to anyone.

Once I decided to volunteer, IVHQs website helped me easily arrange the rest. I chose Cambodia as I had been there before and thought this was a good place to start my volunteering journey. As an older single traveller i needed to feel safe about what I was doing. I have the confidence now to go anywhere with IVHQ. All the inclusions, information and arrangements as part of the program all happened as IVHQ said it would.

I enjoyed assistant teaching 3rd graders in Cape Town South Africa, under the IVHQ teaching program. I enjoyed lots of flexibility in helping the students individual ly. I helped with the following subjects: Life Skills, Math in class and weekly lab, English and history. The teacher was awesome and had control of her classroom at all times. I was never bored. The students responded to me with the upmost respect. When it was time for me to leave I receive a number of cards and thanks from the students. The staff was outstanding. They took us to the school and picked us up. They were very organized, professional, polite and always helpful. The food was excellent along with the accommodations. This was my third trip there doing the teaching program. I was never disappointed with anything. I was stretched each trip and I grew a lot. I am retired, 72 and was always treated with the upmost respect by all.

My experience with The Intern Group in London has been a very rewarding and enriching one, both professionally and personally. From the beginning, the team was supportive, approachable, and attentive, making the entire process, from preparation and arrival to settling into London, considerably easier. The internship itself provided me with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the construction industry, particularly in residential project management. Working alongside professionals at Dobuild Group allowed me to develop a better understanding of construction site operations, project coordination, communication between different trades, and the importance of organisation and planning in delivering a successful project. Beyond the professional experience, living and working in London has been an incredible opportunity to become more independent, meet people from different backgrounds, and experience a new culture. The Intern Group also helped create an environment where connecting with other interns and sharing experiences became an important part of the programme. Overall, I would highly recommend The Intern Group to anyone looking to gain international work experience while developing both professionally and personally. It has been an experience that has broadened my perspective, strengthened my confidence, and given me valuable insights that I will carry forward into my future career.

My family was really nervous about me going. Somos had every detail handled, and within a day I felt completely safe. Any concerns about safety can be put to rest. I would send my own kids on this trip.

Some of our students had been to a dozen countries. All of them said this was by far the best. By the end they were asking for more time with the community, and that tells you everything about what Somos built here.

Twenty years of teaching, and this is the Partners of the Americas trip I'll remember. Somos gave our kids access to people and places we could never have reached on our own, and every connection they made was genuine.

Somos didn't hand us a packaged itinerary. They put our students in real conversation with the people who live this work every day. I learned more about Guatemala's history from our driver, Marlen, than I ever did from a textbook. That is the difference.

Traveling with Somos Impact Travel allowed us to connect with the local community through their NGO partner. That depth made our students feel like they were part of something bigger than themselves, and it made the whole experience so much more meaningful.

This was my second time volunteering through IVHQ and it was just as memorable as the first. Since my first volunteer I have thought about it everyday. I knew I needed to do another one because it truly is so life changing. I’ve only been home a week and I miss the country, the people, the students, all of it. Through this program I found my dream job and something I wanted to work towards everyday.

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From working with kids in a nursery, to seeing beautiful tours, and spending 2 weeks in the Amazon jungle!.. i've learned so much about my self, and the people of Peru. By far my favorite project was the Panthera sanctuary. Aldo and Cristobal are amazing people who made me embrace ALL... Of the jungle, but i've never felt more energetic and driven. the location is beautiful and rustic, with a scenic view of the river. We were able to help reforest, monitor and document animals, as well as do other activities like play volley ball, go fishing, and night animal monitoring. Oh and dont get me started on how delicous the food was, we got breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amazing. Im reminicing as i type this. 100% recommend doing this project as well as looking into the other incredible projects Maximo has to offer. You wont regret it!!!

I did the Archaeology and Jungle Conservation programs around Cusco. They were all very well organized and Maximo made it very easy to learn how to get from place to place. I think similar programs would require much longer stays or affiliations with university programs. My feedback to future volunteers is to take whatever amount of bug spray and sunblock you think you need and triple it. If it is the rainy season, bring water proof clothes and boots.

The cultural information shared by host families was amazing. We came to celebrate our 25th anniversary and the archaeology dig was great with a wonderful host family. We will be strongly recommending this program to all our family and friends. We cannot wait to come again. Muy bueno!

I have had great experiences working with IVHQ for four straight years. The representatives are always friendly, professional and easy to work with. They have helped me to not just enjoy my time in other countries, but feel like I've made a valuable contribution. The variety of experiences that they offer and contribute to makes it easy for me to continue working with them year after to eat, and if it wasn't for IVHQ I might not be volunteering year after year like I have been. Looking forward to many more years of working with them.

I thank future4africa for allowing me to live this amazing experience! You have been there a dream! The people are amazing, from the population, the future4africa team and the volunteers. You constantly receive love, joy and attention. I have had different experiences such as seeing the operation of the hospital, teaching in a school, visiting villages, playing with children, doing a safari and a thousand other things that will remain forever in my memory. I totally recommend living this experience with future4africa, you are constantly taken care of, they will give you all the love in the world and you do endless activities.

I spent a month in Bolgatanga (Ghana) with Future 4 Afrika in a Education program. I went to a school and gave classes to the children in the morning and we did other different activities in the afternoon, like going to orphanages to spend time and play with the kids. It was certainly the best experience for my life and I recommend it to everybody! It made me change my way of seeing life. All the people working in this NGO are angels and the took care of us like we were family. I can’t wait to come back!!!

the best experience of my life❤️ spending time with the children, teaching them and having the opportunity to see the Ghanaian culture and its reality is something I will never forget. I totally recommend Future4africa since they helped and accompanied us from the very first moment, they are so awesome people!!!

I spent almost four weeks at Future4Africa and truly enjoyed my time there. During this period, I gained many new experiences and had the opportunity to work both in the primary school and in the community with the children in the afternoons. The time with them was incredibly rewarding and brought me a lot of joy. A special thanks goes to Joshua and Samuel, who put so much effort into making my stay unforgettable. They not only organized everything perfectly but also took me on trips to show me the country, its culture, and the beautiful nature. This gave me a very authentic insight and made my stay even more valuable. I can highly recommend Future4Africa to anyone who would like to get to know a new culture, work with children, and at the same time make a positive impact.