Program Reviews

Traveling to Laos with GIVE was a very positive and impactful experience! I was blown away by the hospitality and love the people of Sop Chen showed us immediately upon arrival! I’m grateful for the chance to learn from the locals in Sop Chem and support and empower their community. The guides were clearly passionate about this program and very organized. They taught us about global citizenship and sustainable travel, which are things I’ll continue to practice in the future. There was a good balance between volunteering time (English education and permaculture), adventure activities, and free time. This trip was a great way to connect with like-minded people! I can’t possibly sum up the most wonderful 4 weeks of my life into one review, but I strongly encourage anyone who is hesitant about traveling with GIVE to take the leap of faith… you’ll be so glad you did! I just left Southeast Asia, and I already can’t wait to go back!

This was an amazing experience to get really involved in a culture I had little knowledge about before going. They did a wonderful job teaching us about the country (museum about bombs), villagers and their way of living (this includes a Homestay for a night). The food was great and of a good variety from local people. We even got to do a cooking class that was of local cuisine. The guides were super nice and approachable. Teaching children English was a unique challenge that was rewarding in the end. Overall would do it again.

This was such a unique experience that allowed me to learn more about conservation and the importance of mindfulness about the land that we live on. I was able to learn more about the Snoqualmie tribe while responsibly working and recreating in their landscape. The people I’ve met are so special and as passionate as I am! The volunteer work and experiences that we accomplished in such a small period of time was truly inspiring and got me thinking about a career in conservation and sustainability.

I had such an enriching time in the PNW with Give. I learned so much about being a global citizen, recreating responsibly, and respect to the indigenous and those who came before. I felt everything I did pushed me outside of my comfort zone, in the best way, including hard hikes, hard work, and getting close with strangers. I think this trip is fairly new so I felt it was a little disorganized at times, but overall, It was very meaningful, life changing and eye opening and I’m so grateful i went on this give trip!

Traveling to Thailand was GIVE was a positive and impactful experience! I’m thankful for the chance to learn from the locals in Mueang Khong and support/ empower their community. The locals were welcoming, hospitable, and willing to share their knowledge. The guides were clearly passionate about this program and very organized. After this trip, I understand what it means to travel responsibly and sustainably, which is something I’ll continue to practice in the future thanks to GIVE. There was a good balance between volunteering time (English education and permaculture), adventure activities, and free time. This trip was a great way to connect with like-minded people!

This experience will last a lifetime. I got to fully Immerse myself into their culture and meet some amazing people from Kairo village. They taught me to live life to the fullest and to be grateful. My fellow volunteers and staff of GIVE were amazing and continue to inspire me and have made a long lasting impact on my life. I can gladly say my mindset has changed since this trip and I continue to help and inspire others as I have been! I can’t wait to go on another trip through GIVE and make many more lasting friendships!

I just returned home after two weeks abroad in Tanzania with Give Volunteers. To say that these past two weeks were the best of my life is honestly an understatement. I traveled alone and was united with 23 other volunteers and we clicked instantly, we were then fully immersed in the beautiful culture that the village of Kairo in Zanzibar has to offer. During our trip, we did two types of volunteering which included construction and teaching. In construction, we were able to mix cement, paint, break rocks, and see the impact we had firsthand. While teaching we were broken up into different classes and worked with the same class throughout our trip, I was completely blown away by the beautiful women I had the pleasure of teaching. They truly taught me more than I was able to teach them, their happiness, eagerness, and welcoming attitudes made the entire trip worth it. In between volunteering days, we had the opportunity to explore the culture and learn about the main town, spice farms, and slave history on the island. We also had the opportunity to go on a two-day camping safari and swim with wild pods of dolphins. My guides were Sophie, and Khamis, and were the most incredible people to spend two weeks with, they answered all of our questions and were instant friends. On my trip we also had Faith or sometimes known as Kasha who was an intern and will make the best guide in the future, she was an instant friend as well and such a light. As for the local guides and staff in Zanzibar, they welcomed us with open arms and truly made our entire group feel like family. I owe the biggest thank you to them. Fani, BigHead, Smile, Amor, MC, Talha, and Baboi were amazing and I miss them already. In conclusion, if you're thinking of going on a trip with give do it!! I wouldn't change a thing!!

I loved every moment of the Hawaii trip. The guides were so helpful and we connected with the locals in our projects every day. We did projects for 3-4 hours a day and other than that we did hikes, swimming, snorkeling, and even made a cultural meal in an imu. It wasnt like a normal Hawaii vacation, you were roughing it in the accommodations but the people you meet make it so so worth it. We are already planning a reunion trip. Its so fun to meet people at such a unique experience. 100% reccomend give hawaii

This was my 2nd trip with GIVE. My experience in Tanzania was incredible. ALL the guides, Hannah, Faith, Baboi, Fani, Bighead, Talha, MC, and the rest of the Kairo crew welcomed us with open arms, lots of smiles, and constant safety. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to teach the Massai men English, always be immersed in Kairo, support local businesses, and learn about Zanzibar’s history. On top of this, Green Paw adventures (a local company) made the safari and Kilimanjaro an incredible experience.