I came here for occupational therapy fieldwork, but I left with so much more. I’m incredibly grateful for the kids, the community, the adventures, and the growth. Their resilience and joy inspired me daily, and I left feeling more grateful than ever for the chance to serve and grow. Getting to explore the beautiful country of Belize, swim in the bluest water, and soak up adventures I’ll remember forever was a plus. Thank you Therapy Volunteers International for giving us this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Overall, this was an amazing experience I hope more people get to enjoy and participate in. This created a unique opportunity experience cultural diversity while also providing therapeutic practice to children in need, allowing me to be a better student and future clinician. I hope this program continues to grow and continues to provide needed services to locations of need. Something that might be beneficial is the incorporation of standardized assessments within the practice to help with carry over and progress for new/changing practitioners and caregiver notes.

I don't think there are enough words to describe how wonderful my experience was with Therapy Volunteers International (TVI). As a faculty member and Clinical Instructor to our students, the whole experience; from our arrival to departure, was safe, memorable, and inspiring. The trip was structured and organized, staff was friendly and knowledgable, and the volunteering was beyond all my expectations. Our accommodations were clean and safe, the food was AHHHHHH-MAZING!!!! Thank you so much TVI!

As a faculty member, I am always looking for outstanding opportunities for my students to live out our College's Motto: "While We Live, We Serve". This was an extraordinary opportunity to provide a Faculty Led service fieldwork in Belize. The clinic space was incredible, and was well stocked with the supplies we needed to execute our treatments. Naomi and Amy worked diligently to make sure our schedule was filled. I am not sure who got more out of this experience, ourselves or the patients. As a faculty member, I feel that we were able to grow and stretch ourselves, learn to love and share community with the families in Belize, and be a small part of their story. It was such a blessing to follow the Lord's calling to go and serve others!

As I am a current OTD student, this was a great experience for me. My experience was faculty led, and it was very helpful so I can say that it has definitely helped prepare me for my future endeavors. I am so grateful I received this opportunity and it was such a positive experience for me. From this experience, it has helped shape me, and I will be a better clinician because of it. I not only gained professional growth, but I gained personal growth. I couldn't recommend this experience enough for not only students, but everyone in general. It is such a beautiful thing to be a part of.

My experience with Therapy Volunteers International in Belize was amazing! This trip was part of my level 1 B fieldwork for my occupational therapy doctoral program at Presbyterian College. This was truly the best fieldwork experience I could have asked for. It was a trip that I will never forget and I cannot explain the professional and personal growth I gained in just this one short week. The children, families, and workers that I met will forever hold a special place in my heart and I am so grateful that I was able to be a small part of their lives and make an impact on them. I would recommend anyone to volunteer with Therapy Volunteers International!

I am a 2nd year OTD student and traveled to Belize on a level 1 FW for 1 week. During my time we stayed at the TEC where we ate the best meals, met the kindest people and learned about the food in Belize while having the opportunity to cook a meal! We had a driver every day from the TEC to the clinic and he was absolutely amazing! I had some stomach issues while on the trip and he did absolutely everything to make sure I was okay! The patients and their families at the clinic are absolutely amazing and I enjoyed being able to work with all of the children there. The children were absolutely amazing and the staff at the clinic was so supportive and kind! During our stay we went on 2 excursions and they were some of the best excursions I have ever been on. If you are thinking on doing a FW abroad or volunteering for this company, I 100% recommend it and promise you wont regret it and you will grow significantly as a person and practitioner!!

Volunteering in Belize was beyond magical for me with beautiful views, amazing food, and learning more about the culture every day. The opportunity to provide services to families in a different environment was truly unforgettable, and I will forever cherish the memories I made with the wonderful group of therapists I volunteered with. The excursions were out of this world! Swimming with the sharks, touring the local zoo, and seeing all kinds of animals I have never seen before were some of the highlights of my trip. Already looking into my next trip with Therapy Volunteers!