Program Reviews

Bail Turtle Conservation: I have a new found love for baby sea turtles!! I will truly miss seeing their wonderful little faces, feeding them daily, brushing them and catching live turtles for them to eat. What an amazing experience I will never forget. The people you meet while volunteering are people that have like minded passions and are amazing. The locals on Bali were very nice and accommodating. I will miss the local coordinators very much. They really made the volunteer experience a lifetime memory.

Thank you Green Lion for your passion & project, and the team at IVHQ for all your help.

My medical mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala with International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) was more than I ever imagined. From start to finish, the program was incredibly well organized, safe, and meaningful. I felt supported every step of the way, which allowed me to fully focus on learning, serving, and connecting with the community.

As an LPN, I had the opportunity to work in a clinic setting where I assisted with assessments, participated in daily activities, and spent quality time with elderly patients. Working with the elders was especially impactful — not only providing care, but listening to them, learning from them, and simply being present. It was an experience that strengthened both my clinical skills and my compassion as a nurse.

The host family experience was equally amazing. They were warm, welcoming, and truly made me feel at home. The food was incredible, and I appreciated learning more about Guatemalan culture through daily life with them. It added such depth to the overall experience.

The tours and cultural experiences offered through the program were absolutely out of this world. Exploring Antigua and the surrounding areas was unforgettable and helped me better understand the country, its history, and its people.
This trip pushed me personally and professionally in the best way possible. I gained hands-on experience, cultural awareness, and memories that will stay with me forever. I am beyond grateful to IVHQ for creating such a meaningful and well-run program. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to grow, serve, and make a real difference.

They make applying easy, prepare you fully for your experience and have great locations and help you along the way and even during your trip. If youre unsure about going, I totally recommend it. It has been the best experiences I have ever had volunteering, they make you feel safe, have fun, and have many great extracurriculars to enjoy while on your trips, they also have activities you can book to connect with the local culture. This is a awesome company and I reccomend it 100%!! Please book with them!!

The intro week was top notch for me and my family with 4 kids. We learned a tremendous amount about the country and customs. We were safe, comfortable, treated with respect and well informed. The volunteer week had equally kind, helpful hosts that treated us like family. Getting there was foolproof, and the experience was incredible. This was our 2nd trip and next Christmas we are going to Vietnam with IVHQ! To be able to give back in the world when we have been blessed with so much is such an important opportunity for all of us but especially the children. My kids were 9, 11, 16 and 17 at the time of travel. I wouldn't trade the chance to eat, sleep and live authentically in another culture for anything. We saw peacocks, monkeys, elephants and so much more.

I had an excellent experience with IVHQ from start to finish. The application process was clear, smooth, and very well organized, which made planning the program easy and stress-free. The support from the IVHQ team before and during the program was outstanding — communication was timely, helpful, and always reassuring.

Every step was well coordinated, expectations were clearly explained, and I always felt informed and supported. It was evident that IVHQ truly cares about its volunteers and works hard to ensure meaningful, well-structured experiences abroad.

Thanks to IVHQ’s professionalism and organization, I was able to fully focus on the volunteering experience itself, knowing everything behind the scenes was handled with care. I would highly recommend IVHQ to anyone looking for a reliable, well-run, and impactful international volunteering program.

When I was applying for the program I was really nervous and didn't know what was waiting for me , but I had a feeling that this is a start to a new chapter in life . The thrill of not knowing what awaits me left me curious for days . The moment I arrived to Bali I knew this was the right choice . Experiencing a new part of the world was really interesting and fascinating , teaching the kids in Bali was a new experience everyone should try. It showed a new side of me which I never knew existed , a side that was eager to explore and learn new cultures , try new foods and give to the community . It was a joy knowing that I was helping the local community and teaching crucial information that will stay with them forever . Overall , this was one of the best ideas and experiences I've done in my life and 100% recommend getting out of your comfort zone and take that big step.

This trip was my first solo trip and first volunteer trip. I will never forget it and I’m so grateful for it. With IVHQ I got the opportunity to help teach English in a kindergarten in Morocco. I met such wonderful people that I still have contact with today and have beautiful memories and experiences that I will never forget. I felt safe during my whole stay and honestly didn’t want to go home haha!

I will definitely want to do this again and try the different programs that they offer as it was such an amazing experience. I would recommend this to anyone that is curious or interested in volunteering.

Great experience signing up with IVHQ to volunteer on 2 different programmes in Africa. Gained so much experience and met amazing people. It has given me a real appreciation for the world around me and how it works. Met some incredible teachers, leaders and children. Amazing scenery and wildlife in Africa. Would recommend to everyone to gain a deeper appreciation of the world around us and would suggest people throw themselves into it - you get out what you put in! Thank you IVHQ and thank you Africa!

This is my second time volunteering via IVHQ. The first time was teaching English in Thailand and just now it was teaching English in Cambodia. The application process is very straightforward. IVHQ provides a good level of information to set you up. The volunteering was satisfying and I hope my little time helps makes an accumulative difference. The Cambodian people are so friendly and the country is great to visit.
A TEFL course beforehand would have been helpful with the older children’s classes.

As a seventeen year old girl, I wanted to volunteer overseas in a place I could feel safe, supported and really dive into the local culture and community. This volunteer program let me do just that. Through the two weeks I volunteered in Lombok, Indonesia, I tried the most delicious foods, worked with turtles, laughed and made meaningful relations with so many people. This trip was not only eye-opening, but also the start of my travel journey. Some of my favourite memories include driving to the turtle conservation, singing local songs and stopping by local markets to pick up Pisang Goreng (fried banana) and fresh coconuts. The entire staff is friendly and make up some of my favourite memories. I also enjoyed the independence of being able to get around after the volunteer work is done, whether thats going out to bars, surfing lessons, massages or any of the many things that Lombok offers.