Program Reviews

I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer in Belize, and it was truly a life-changing experience! I will never regret investing the time and money into this trip. While I wish we could have stayed longer to do even more intervention, the time we did have was so meaningful and gave me a perspective I had never experienced before. The excursions were amazing, but the volunteer work was just as impactful. I’ve already recommended this trip to my coworkers—and honestly, to anyone who will listen!

If anyone is thinking about going on this trip this is your sign to do it. I went into this not really knowing what to expect, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I never once felt unsafe, we had a driver who took us to every location and the schedule was very easy to follow. Working in the clinic was difficult but rewarding work simply because the country has so few resources for slp’s, ot’s, and pt’s. However it was the most amazing experience and I cannot stress enough the importance of the work the volunteers are completing in Belize. You will leave the week feeling exhausted but having experienced so much culture while making an amazing impact on children’s and families lives within Belize!

💛 Traveling with Therapy Volunteers was such a heart-filling experience. As an SLP, providing therapy to kids in a group setting with limited access was so meaningful — but beyond that, the people were incredibly welcoming, the food was amazing 😋, and all the details like transportation and health insurance were taken care of, which made everything stress-free. Between the therapy, the culture, and little adventures (cave tubing, zip lining, snorkling with sharks/sting rays, night zoo 🦇✨), it was the perfect mix of giving back and making memories I’ll never forget. 🌎💕

Everything was well planned out; the excursions, the meals, clinic days, transportation, etc. Our itinerary was well organized and our driver was great at keeping us on time and getting us where we needed to go.

I thought the cost of the program was very reasonable for the value of the trip. The excursions were amazing and we certainly made the most of each day we were there!

I would highly recommend this trip for anyone that wants to make a difference working with kids and their families in another country!

This is my second time in Belize and it was such a special experience again! I learned so much about myself as a SLP and learned so much with my multi-disciplinary team (ST, OT, BCBA). This experience has been so inspiring and I had so much fun working amongst talented therapists and sweet children. These trips challenge me to go outside my comfort zone and conquering fears like heights while ziplining and new foods! The staff at the TEC are so friendly and knowledgeable about their community. I can’t wait to come back again!

This is a perfect opportunity for those who are interested in travel and would like to grow professionally. I liked how the itinerary was very organized and allowed a fair balance between volunteer work and fun excursions. The accommodations and transportation (driver) always made me feel safe and comfortable in Belize. The most rewarding part of this trip is the ability to make a strong impact on the lives of the local children and their families. This is truly a unique and rewarding opportunity so please join me in future trips with Therapy Volunteers International!

I went to Belize and met 7 other SLPs, OTs, and BCBAs. The level of collaboration in this team allowed me to learn so much! We bounced ideas off of each other, had plenty of laughs, and got to fall in love with Belize. In additional we got to go snorkeling, ziplining, cavetubing, and had a night tour of the Belize zoo. The tour guides and staff from the TEC were so knowledgeable and proud of their city I loved learning about their history and culture. It was a great balance of service and adventure. Despite the heat and bugs, I would 100% recommend this trip and I wish we had more time in the clinic!

This was my first time volunteering with TVI and I absolutely will be back! I had the opportunity to volunteer with an amazing group of therapist and learned so much along the way. I always felt safe and supported whether it was from my group, the workers at the tropical education center or meeting the locals of Belize City and the islands. You work with the kids and their families for such a short amount of time but the memories will be with me with forever. I hope anyone interested in OT/PT/Speech or ABA take this amazing opportunity to support children and families in a different country.

I have volunteered with TVI the past two summers in Belize and I would go back again in a heartbeat! As a seasoned OT, I felt so much fulfillment from providing services in an underserved area where my skills were highly appreciated. I learned so much from the other clinicians on the trip with daily collaboration. The experience was well run from providing therapy, transportation, meals and lodging. Don’t forget the excursions including an island/snorkeling day, cave tubing and zip lining. TVI found a way to effortlessly blend my love of therapy and travel into an amazing journey!

If you’re wondering… should I go abroad for a super cool volunteer trip that will have a direct impact on a small community? The answer is yes, and you should totally do it through this program. They do very well with balancing in clinic days with exploration/adventure days where you get to really see where you’re visiting. They also provided so many opportunities to learn about the culture, customs, and history of Belize while learning and participating within the scope of practice within the clinic.