Program Reviews

An amazing experience. Knowledgeable guides, professional staff, excellent food, accommodation, facilities, safety all perfect. Wild life literally walked past the swimming pool regularly. Great people and a lot of fun.

Overall I had an amazing experience with IVHQ. I volunteered in Cape Town South Africa and I have never been so in love with a place. The culture and the people are truly amazing. I volunteered in a town ship with grade three and loved every minute of it! The kids are so kind and you can tell they truly love the help you have to offer. Within this program I as well met some amazing people and made new friendships. This experience will forever have such a big impact on me and changed me as a person. I would definitely recommend this to anyone:)

I spent four weeks at the Nakavango Private Game Reserve. I loved my time there for a variety of reasons. First of all, the animal life is incredible. Just listening to the bird song everyday made me smile, so unique and varied. To be in a place where people live in harmony with the animals was a joy to experience.

The staff were very gracious, always had our safety and best interest in mind. They made the work fun. I met volunteers of all ages from around the world, many who I now consider friends. It was nice to be a part of a project that contributes to long term conservation and supports the people that live in the area. The chefs worked hard every day to prepare excellent food, the accommodations were private and clean, the setting beautiful. What more could a volunteer ask for.

I have done 3 programs with IVHQ already, Costa Rica, Fiji, and recently, Thailand, and this is only the beginning! From the initial application process to the post program check ins, IVHQ is supportive, encouraging, insightful, and knowledgeable. The entire process is well organized and orchestrated, and they are with us every step of the way.
I taught English in Costa Rica and did childcare and teaching in Fiji and Thailand.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Food for the soul! Already planning my next IVHQ adventure! Deciding between Portugal, Italy, Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam, and Belize!

I loved my experience in Bali Indonesia and booking through IVHQ! It was the best trip getting to meet people from all over the world and travel around Bali learning about the culture and trying so many new things. I worked on the Health Education project teaching students in local schools. It was so easy to book this two week trip and navigate the site to find a program that was right for me and connected to my major of dietetics/nutrition and find a location that I was excited about that had it all. I would definitely book through IVHQ again and I’m so excited to think about the next possible program I’ll go on or the new people I’ll meet in the future!

This was my second time volunteering for IVHQ. IVHQ makes the volunteer experience seamless. If you are new to volunteering like I am, IVHQ makes it easier. They have local contacts who will make sure you are safe. My host family in Jordan was amazing. It was my first time in that region and I was so nervous before my arrival. From the local pickup, to the host family, and the locals themselves—they all made my experience very pleasant and educational. If you are having second thoughts about volunteering, just do it!

I had a great experience with IVHQ. Their support team was amazing from the beginning very helpful, patient, and always quick to respond to my messages. Even when I needed to double-check every small detail, they were understanding and made sure I felt confident and prepared. I also really appreciated that I could call them whenever I needed clearer answers or extra reassurance.
Another thing that stood out to me was the quality of the local team they work with. IVHQ connected me with amazing locals who were welcoming, professional, and truly made the experience meaningful. It felt like they carefully choose the right people and organizations to make sure volunteers are supported and can have a real impact.
Overall, IVHQ made the whole process smooth, clear, and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organized volunteer experience with great support and reliable local partners.

I felt so safe going on this experience knowing IVHQ had support services whenever I needed it. I never once felt worried because everything was so clearly structured so that I knew exactly what was going on. Getting off my flight in Thailand, I had a women waiting for me who took me straight to the bus to take to the accommodation so I found it such an easy journey there. Every person involved was so caring and welcoming. Thank you so much for this experience and I plan to book another one with IVHQ soon!

This was the most fulfilling thing I have done. The students really wanted to learn, coming to school even on public holiday. The students didn’t care that I was older, they would ask me to play and do all the things the others did. Skipping, playing hand ball, hopscotch, knuckle bones were all games we played. The students and staff made you always feel welcome and you were always included with break times, playing games as well as after school activities. You were always kept safe, from being collected at the airport, getting to school, or going out at night, they were always checking on your safety. The accomodation was in a central position, you could walk to shops or markets, and tour companies would collect you from the roadside.

My experience in Hua Hin teaching children was truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by a wonderful team. Special thanks to Hannah Yule, Tukkie Khudseesai, and Noah, the coordinator of my teaching team, who made the experience even more enjoyable and well organized.

Teaching the children was incredibly rewarding, and the environment was positive, friendly, and motivating every day. The accommodation provided was very comfortable, and the food was also excellent throughout my stay.

Overall, this was a memorable and enriching experience that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in volunteering and teaching in Hua Hin.