Global Crossroad

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Deborah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteer Teaching

Working with children in the schools and orphanage in Tanzania was a very rewarding experience. At the orphanage I got to see how the orphanage was managed and helped to wash clothes and prepare the daily meal. The small school I worked at was so rewarding. The children were a delight and the teachers were so welcoming.It was an honour to be able to observe and help the teachers. My host Mama Alice was amazing. I also went on a safari, a waterfall and coffee tour. An absolutely fantastic experience.

Pros
  • Ease of arrival in Moshi and being greeted at airport by Aloyse
  • Mama Alice's welcome and the accommodation was fantastic
  • Overall African experience
Cons
  • Long flights from Australia
  • Excursions booked through Global crossroads too expensive.
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Fairooz
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Healthcare volunteering project in Kathmandu, Nepal

This was my first ever solo-trip, so I was rather nervous to begin with. However, from the moment of first contact with the organisation until the end, they were always there to support me and answer any questions that I had. My country coordinator was especially helpful and showed me around the town and helped me exchange money and get a sim card. The people at the hostel were also very accommodating and treated me like a family member. My project was healthcare and although I could only do minimal amount of work (since I was only a high-school student), I still took away a lot from the nurses, physicians, and patients.

The hostel itself was very nice and clean. Both the airport pick-up and drop-off were efficient. The people at the hostel always asked me about how I was doing, how my day was, and made sure I was safe and happy.

Pros
  • Feeling of safety
  • Guaranteed three meals a day
  • Learning to be independent
Cons
  • May be a little expensive (especially the healthcare programme)
  • Language barrier
  • Sometimes a little bored at the hospital
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Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best experience of my life

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Pros
  • Building confidence, relationships, opening yourself up to a new culture
  • Making a difference and feeling purposeful
Cons
  • It was hard speaking with Mama Alice before the trip while in the US with time difference and connection
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Josh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Once in a lifetime experience

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What was your funniest moment?
Kioko (the groundskeeper) asked if I wanted to have a mango one day. Sure, why not, I thought to myself. So Kioko climbs the tree in the middle of the courtyard. I'm standing directly underneath, hoping he'll pick one and toss it to me. Kioko tells me I've got to back up- far! So he proceeds to shake the tree branches while climbed way up, and no less than 15 mangos fell on the ground. Let me tell you- they are really good mangos. Agnes (kitchen) will wash and cut them for you. Recommend 100%
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Lucy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

5 weeks in Nairobi school & rescue center

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Bring as much supplies and materials for the students and teachers as you can, they appreciate it so much and the reaction of the children getting something as simple as new crayons is priceless.
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Anneli
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in Rural Kenya

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What would you improve about this program?
As indicated in a post-trip telephone conversation with your Texas office, our homestay was inadequate: primitive, unhygienic, and way too far (nearly four kms walk each way without public transit and especially treacherous during the rains when the roads become torrents of slippery mud) from the school. However, when volunteers are placed closer to the school -- e.g. in the nearby village of Mitaboni with a caring host family -- then the experience will be a totally positive one.
Response from Global Crossroad

Dear Anneli,

Thank you to you and Greg for volunteering with us in Kenya. We really appreciate your constant support.

We are happy that you enjoyed the Teaching program. Also, thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the homestay, We are working on improving this so it will not be an issue with our future volunteers. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will strive to be better.

We wish you all the best for future endeavours and hopefully, we will get a chance to serve you again in the future.

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Marie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship orphanage Sri Lanka

I have been working in the orphanage for 4 months. I stayed at Michaels Hostfamily and I loved it. They treated me as their family. I learned a lot working in the orphanage. In the beginning you have to searche How you can guide the children. After a while you get to know them and you can learn them a lot. Michael also always helped me where needed and came to the orphanage if I wanted to say something in Sinhala. In the weekends I explored the beaches and did some surfing. Loved everything about my experience. Thank you Global Crossroad for the help

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Learn some Sinhala words so you can communicate with the children
Response from Global Crossroad

Dear Marie,

Thank you for taking out the time to write us a feedback. We are happy to know that you loved your host family and internship experience in Sri Lanka. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours and hope that things you have learned working in the orphanage will be helpful for you.

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Jacob
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nepal Orphanage Work

It was a fun experience and definitely enjoyed myself and im sure my friends did as well. I felt our placement lacked a need for us volunteering. The help from the staff was perfect and they helped whenever we asked. The children at our placement taught as a lot about how to appreciate what you got and make the best out of everything. Over Christmas it was enjoyable and great to see how the family interacted and celebrated. Although church was difficult, as it was protestant and in nepali. Great experience overall, other programs might be more enriching though.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Look into the program more and see what you are interested in the most. I'd reccomend teaching monks english.
Response from Global Crossroad

Dear Jacob,

Thank you for your feedback. Wish you a prosperous New Year and all the best the best for your future endeavours.

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rohan
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2 weeks at orphanage

the host family was very accommodating. the kids are so independent it was initially hard to feel useful. however, it didn’t take long to become more involved.

the food was very basic but there was plenty of it so can’t complain. would’ve been pleased with a bit more mattress between me n a metal bed frame but again, wasn’t expecting much.

we had lots of fun, it was very exciting to spend christmas with such a big family - it was a very wholesome experience.

What would you improve about this program?
the cost. with a total of 500 USD i would have liked it if more money actually made it to the orphanage rather than the various layers of management above it.
Response from Global Crossroad

Dear Rohan,

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that your enjoyed your experience. We understand about the program fees but we also need to manage our websites and all our employees so that the program becomes visible. All these takes much work. We hope you understand.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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James
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Rcdp review

Global crossroads does as described by finding you a program to volunteer in and supply support services on call. Overall good. Host family were very friendly and provided a great place to be. We lacked purpose in a program and were constantly told to rest and food consisted of mainly rice. At the end of the day it’s what you expect it to be. I was not pleased with the program but global crossroads was warm and an excellent service. Other volunteer I met during my time with global crossroads had more purpose.

Response from Global Crossroad

Thank you for your your honest feedback. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.