Program Reviews

I volunteered at Ebenezer Home now Ebenezer Rehabilitation center. The center is amazing the staff care about the clients, the men have as much independence as possible and for a non profit they are doing their best.
I recommend the project but I feel split because the money I paid doesn't go to the project itself. Which is a shame as they needed this. Projects abroad did but Ebenezer some items when I was there but I feel for the amount I paid more could have been done to help. When I return I will be doing so independently so I can help the project more.
Socially- you get to go around with other volunteers at weekends to different parts of the island. I would say plan where you want to go beforehand as some volunteers get to other parishes and don't know what's there. Research first.

I completed the HSS Football Coaching project back in 2016. It was an amazing experience which I will never forget (hence why I'm writing this review almost 4 years later!).

I worked in a marginalised area of the Captial, Accra. In the mornings we trained with a local senior team and in the afternoons we coached the younger children.

I volunteered alongside 7 others from Holland, Japan, US, Canada and the UK - communication was not an issue and we bonded quickly and became the best of friends which really enhanced the experience even more.

We were all in charge of our own group of young footballers, we ran training drills and coached them with our knowledge. At the end of the placement a 6 a side tournament was held, my team came 2nd.

I loved every moment of it and met some amazing people! The staff were very fun and helpful and they made the stay even better. I found it to be a really great experience living with a real Fijian family and getting to know and spend time with them and get to learn and experience their unique culture (meeting the chief, trying the food etc). All the work we did was so rewarding and developed team working skills etc...
we also did lots of fun activities such as going on a day trip to South Sea Island, mud pools, into Nadi and lots of other things.
I would definitely recommend this volunteering opportunity to anyone who is considering it! You will make the most amazing memories and friends as well as having a incredibly rewarding time helping out!

I have a PhD in archaeology, and so when a one-month career break became possible I jumped at the chance to volunteer on an international project. Projects Abroad were so easy to deal with, and within a week my trip to Cusco was all booked.

A friendly volunteer coordinator met me at the airport, my host family were absolutely top notch, and the induction to getting into and around Cusco my the lead on the archaeology team was perfect. Soon I had a local sim card and phone number, and was all ready to go.

Made lots of friends, and had a life-changing experience. The archaeology in Peru is *amazing* and it was a total privilege to work with professional archaeology teams on World Heritage sites in and around the capital city of the Incan Empire.

Highly, highly recommend this programme!

Last May I headed off for a month without anyone I knew with me to dig in the dirt. Hands down, it was the best experience ever. Projects abroad staff inside and outside (back in the UK) made me feel safe and protected but at the same time encouraged and allowed me to experience and learn a brand new culture of people who weren't tourist friendly. The country is beautiful and the supervisor's knowledge of the country and culture made me feel like I already knew the country!!
The good and accommodation was perfect for what I was using it for, basic hotel with food that was mixed with local produce and authentic Romanian dishes. It was all tasty!
I cannot wait to do another projects abroad project, it was one of my best decisions I've ever made.

I value my stay in Sri Lanka extremely highly, the ability for me to be able to travel abroad as a high school student gave me the ability to experience travelling without family in a safe environment. Staying with a host family really allowed me to connect to the experience more than if I was in a hotel, and they were great with cooking vegetarian food for me, and it was incredibly rewarding to see the work we were doing. The staff were helpful and friendly and helped me go on spontaneous market trips before leaving, they definitely also helped lessen the culture shock. The other participants were great and it allowed me to meet new people from across the world and have a good group atmosphere for working and travelling on the weekend. It was an amazing experience that shaped me as a person.

Projects Abroad: Incan and Wari Archaeology is an amazing program that allows its volunteers the unique experience of experiencing both ancient and modern Peru. Participants learn all about what it takes to be an archaeologist and get to participate in real archaeological projects, including maintenance, cataloging, and excavation. The program is organized perfectly to have volunteers working throughout the week and giving them the opportunity to travel both inside and outside of Peru during the weekends. Evening are open for volunteers to explore Cusco during their free time, to explore museums, eat Peruvian food, and more. Weekly cultural events allow participants to experience Peru from a natives perspective. The staff is helpful, personable, and enjoyable to interact with.

Young Farmers trip to Cape Town, I had the most amazing time learning how to plant fruits trees and vegetables. We made vegetable patches for families in the townships and it was great to feel you were making a difference.
We went to Sozo and helped plant some vegetables and make new patches. We also helped out at woman’s day, which was a really great thing to help out with, it was very inspiring seeing all the women doing their talks, it was great fun with the dancing and singing. We went on the peninsula tour and saw the penguins, which was lovely to see. The food was great and I tried many different foods, such as ostrich and kudu.
Of course coming to South Africa we enjoyed the safari and tourist things, such as skating and shopping. I had the most amazing experience that I will ever forget. Our host was amazing and did us delicious food.

I learned so much working with Projects Abroad. They make you feel like home even if youre miles from it. The host family I stayed with has impacted my life. I still talk to them on WhatsAPP.
Everyday, my job required the writing of business plans on excel as well as interveiws and conducting presentations. At the end of my short, month-long trip, I was still able to grasp all the business and social skills that I learned at it stil impacts me today.
If youre worried about being sick, dont worry. Pharamacies and doctors are easy to find and medications almost never cost over 10 euros.
Over all, I enjoyed my experience. I met so many good friends from Senegal and abroad that I still keep in touch with today.
Volunteering with Projects abroad, I learned a myriad of life skills and I do not regret it. Please consider joining!

This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. An amazing chance to learn the culture and politics of another country and engage with other people. Being a journalist abroad was different and helped me to think about how I could do things differently back in England. Projects abroad was helpful in proving information from the very beginning of my journey; booking myself a place on this trip. They offered support and advice and the niche website made for me to go through all the details I need to do to complete this internship. The support continued in the country ensuring that I was safe on my way to work and also proving great entertainment and a chance to learn the culture through extra activities like dancing, learning the native language and cooking Ghanaian food. The internship itself was amazing I was helping with reporting on stories at landfill sites, waste sites, I met the MPs, I reported at monumental sites and so much more great stories. It was an amazing experience that I’d happily do all over again.