Program Reviews

As a kid I travelled quite a bit, but none was like the experience I had with GIVE. Being able to travel with like-minded people is such an amazing feeling being able to give back to the community while fully emerging with the culture and the unique experiences the local guides are able to give you is such a blessing. We were taken to many remote villages that you would not easily be able to visit without this program, we saw some of our guides homes and were taken there by bamboo raft. Being able to connect and teach the local kids refuels my soul like I never thought it would. Experiencing a cultural dinner was one of the sweetest moments in my life. Being able to see and touch elephants my favorite animal for the first time in my life! Volunteering and learning so much on the permaculture farm, I didn’t think I would enjoy so much that even began making a sustainable garden at my own home when i got back! And facing our fears as a group and bunjee jumping on our last day there! The entire trip is an adventure one that you leave with happiness inside for months and years to come after! I highly recommend going on a GIVE trip at least once in your life!!

GIVE opened my eyes to a community of likeminded individuals who crave adventure, self-growth, knowledge, and human connection. The staff could not have been more encouraging, supportive and accommodating. The Thailand program introduced me to permaculture practices that sped up the production of healthy food for school students, ethical elephant tourism practices, Buddhism practices and so much more. I do not have one bad thing to say about my experience. The bungee jumping was also an amazing experience that I wouldn’t have been able to do without my wonderful group encouraging me.

This trip was fabulous. All of the guides were amazing in helping us learn and assisting us in anyway we needed. We got to have so much fun while making an impact on our āina (land) and seeing the difference we were making. The friendships we all made on this trip are so valuable and pure. The memories that we made and get to have together will always be treasured. Learning about a new culture while helping protect that was something really special and i hope that everyone gets a chance to experience that.

I had an amazing time in Zanzibar with Give! It was extremely well organized and had so much to do. It allowed me to truly make a difference and see new cultures, which I really appreciate. Engaging with the local community was incredible and really allowed me to learn about new cultures firsthand. The activities were engaging and the balance between volunteering and other activities was really good. Would definitely recommend this program to anyone wanting to volunteer abroad and who wants to make an impact on the community.

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!