Program Reviews

I've been a lifelong volunteer, and my experiences with All Hands and Hearts have been some of the most meaningful of my life. I've met people of all sorts while on program, and had the opportunity to be immersed in different cultures while feeling like I'm really making a difference. I felt fully supported and listened to by staff, and the diversity of the other volunteers and the people we served have expanded my understanding.

The communal living and team environment allows each person to bring their unique gifts to each project; you never know who is going to come up with a solution! The AHAH staff are very good at letting teams figure things out and find ways to get the job done. The program informs volunteers on how to be culturally sensitive to the often traumatized people you may be serving, while still allowing for meaningful exchanges.

I look forward to many more trips with AHAH.

Lovely experience assisting with a school build in Southern Leyte in the Philippines. Accomodations are pleasant, food is good, and the fellow homo sapiens are wonderful. Working on a school construction site can be tough work in the Philippine rain and heat, but the knowledge of having a positive impact on the local community outweighs any negative aspects. Felt safe then whole time, as they have a nurse on site for an accidents that may occur. Great experience, and the staff, mason, other volunteers, and locals are all wonderful.

It was really cool to explore a place like Maui from such a different perspective. You have the weekends off to enjoy the beach and go on different adventures, but the week throughout the work is really what made the experience. The impact that we are here to make is always made clear and it's great to feel so connected to the community and to feel like being a small part of the recovery. The staff and team leaders make sure that safety is a priority, with learning and fun as a close second! I am excited to go on another program

I volunteered on Maui for 2 weeks with All Hands and Hearts in Lahaina, Kula and other places on island and it was the one of the best experiences of my entire life. I've always volunteered in some sort of capacity all my life with other organizations but this was like a whole nother level and just incredible. I would totally love to go back but I was sponsored and they only do that one time per year per person from what I understand and I just can't afford to pay to go back but I highly encourage anyone that wants to make an impact to get with AHAH 💜🤙🏼

Fortunate to have been part of my second project with AHAH, in beautiful Maui! The amazing staff at the Hawaii project are stellar humans who create a fun, physically & emotionally safe, inclusive space for all volunteers. They are positive, kind, welcoming & friendly!! I was continuously supported and encouraged, both within my capabilities & also when I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I cannot speak highly enough of them all, their professionalism & my experience! Totally recommend it!!

I have volunteered with All Hands and Hearts, twice now. Both experiences were in Western North Carolina, after Helene. I felt safe, at all times. I also felt like we were doing, great work. I have really enjoyed meeting the staff, from all over the world, as well as volunteers from all over the country. I hope to be able to join AHAH for other projects in other parts of the US, and maybe in another country, someday. I especially love how transparent that this particular charity is, with the money that is collected. 95% of what is donated, goes directly to the projects that they are working on. Another great thing is, that they will commit to being in a disaster area for a minimum of one year. So, they stick around. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. Just sad that I only learned about them, 2 months ago.

This program helped me to discover myself. I’m not gonna lie, work is hard. But all together, we are doing such great things. The feeling of being part of a team helping others is the best feeling I ever had to feel. I met amazing humans, from all over the world, but here for the same reason.
I learned how to make concrete, I taught English in a school from the city we were in, helped for a cooking class to the population… this program is very complete and you will go back home being a new human who will wait to join the next program.
Thank you All hands and Hearts, and see you very soon.

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Has been one of the most rewarding experience of my life. It has given me the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives off others and has made me a more empathetic and compassionate person.
It was a absolute honour to volunteer with other volunteers and the local community seeing everyone on the project giving it there all working with such passion and creativity hit me right in the heart. On top off that volunteering has given me the opportunity to meet the most amazing people from all over the world I feal inspired and overwhelmed with emotions right now and once again to everyone I wish you all the best with you futures stay safe and lots off love Dazza 😁😁✌️✌️❤️❤️❤️

This is a special experience.
Difficult physical work, led by kind & helpful team leaders/ site supervisors who are always willing and wanting to teach you a new skill.
Followed with sharing a spectacularly cooked meal alongside volunteers and staff!

(Sleeping arrangements are very accommodating and comfortable. Shower trailers are surprisingly spacious and accommodating. They have little bikes you can borrow, for adventures or getting around.

Florida Sunset 10/10
Overall experience 15/10

I volunteered with All Hands And Hearts in Poland to help displaced Families from Ukraine. We constructed a living space in the unused attic o a school near the Ukraine border. This work involved waterproofing, installing steel studs, installing fireproof sheetrock painting, and installing flooring. This work was completed by our volunteers, some of whom needed to be trained to complete the individual task. Working together to achieve this goal makes one's heart sing. Meeting, living with, and working with volunteers from all parts of the globe gives you an understanding of who you are and what's important in your life. There is no greater feeling than when you can help someone in need.