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Volunteering with TRU Experience Travel

Volunteering with TRU Experience Travel

Tru Experience Travel
Tru Experience Travel
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Tru Experience Travel

 5 · 9 reviews
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Location
Multiple Locations +28
  • China
    • Guilin
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
  • India
  • Nepal
  • Sri Lanka
  • Cambodia
  • Japan
  • Laos
  • Vietnam
  • Cape Verde
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mauritania
  • Rwanda
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Portugal
    • Lisbon
  • Spain
    • Valencia
  • Fiji
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
    • Cartagena
  • Costa Rica
Length
1 - 52 weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel After College College Credit Conservation Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Internships Language Immersion Medical Post-High School Sports Coaching Teach Abroad Volunteer Abroad +3

Program Details

Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family Hotel
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
16

Pricing

Starting Price
500
Price Details
Accommodation throughout the program
Daily meals provided
Access to filtered drinking water
Tea and coffee available
Certificate upon completion
In-country coordination and guidance
24/7 support during your stay
Airport pick-up on arrival
What's Included
Accommodation Some Equipment Meals Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Airport pick up
In country co-ordinator
24/7 support
WIFI in communal areas
Transport to and from volunteer programs

What's Not Included
Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

Flights
Travel Insurance
Visa
Airport drop off

May 03, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
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About Program

Volunteering with Tru Experience Travel offers a powerful way to explore the world while making a real impact. With programs across Asia, Africa, South and Latin America, and Fiji, you can take part in projects such as teaching in Thailand, wildlife conservation in South Africa, or community development in Philippines. Each experience is designed to support local communities while giving you hands-on, meaningful involvement.

You’ll gain valuable skills including teamwork, communication, and adaptability, helping boost your CV and future career opportunities. Beyond the projects, you’ll immerse yourself in new cultures, build global connections, and create unforgettable memories. With tailored itineraries, 24/7 in-country support, and dedicated coordinators, everything is taken care of so you can focus on the experience. Start your TRU experience today.

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Program Highlights

  • Meaningful Impact: Contribute to ethical, community-driven projects that genuinely support local people and environments
  • Global Destinations: Travel to incredible locations across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills in areas like teaching, healthcare, conservation, and community development
  • Epic Road Trips & Adventure Travel: Explore incredible destinations without volunteering travel across the country, discover hidden gems, and experience the journey with like-minded travellers

Program Reviews

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  • Impact 4.9
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 5
  • Value 4.9
  • Safety 4.75
  • Housing 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Value 5
  • Safety 5
Good for Groups, Students, Adventure travelers
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Jemma
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Yes, I recommend this program

Culture and Fun

Dec 15, 2015

I left for China after watching Taken the Movie with my Mum and Dad. It was not a good film to watch the day before you leave your parents for the first time, my mum called me EVERYDAY for my first week, before being satisfied I was in the safest of hands lol. China has been my best experience to date, It is one of my top 3 countries and I continue to travel back calling it my second home,the people in the village are just adorable so kind so giving and so willing. They certainly made me more of a humble person.

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Questions & Answers

I am not living in South Korea, but I want to come and join you guys. Is it possible to do so?
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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Farah Trivedi

Program
Volunteering with TRU Experience Travel
Job Title
Gap Year Travel Specialist
They always say to travel is to live. When thinking about a gap year, Farah decided to head to Asia and Africa. It was then when living the dream of working and traveling -- it all began to make sense. She met Tru Experience travel whilst exploring Africa, which was a blessing. She discovered an organisation so fond of tailor making travel packages to suit individuals and groups, to ensure they have the best possible experience abroad, and having the ability to eventually join this team has been a joy.
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What is your favorite travel memory?

Asia has stolen a huge part of me. Visiting projects in the Philippines was and is to date my favorite experience with Tru Experience Travel.

The Philippines was always a country I wanted to visit and being given the chance to travel out there with the team and experience the rural and cultural side to the beauty of El Nido has by far been my dream experience. A country that is so kind with children so eager to learn.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

That is a difficult question. I would love to travel the world and participate in all of them. However if I had to really choose, I would defiantly participate in the Philippines volunteering and Culture Experience, as I fell in love with the country when we visited in October 2016. I would also love to participate in the social work programs in Peru.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Tru Experience Travel began with one lady, Hannah Whittaker-George. Hannah had been a volunteer in Asia for 8 months and began to set up Tru Experience Travel.

To have a Managing director who has participated and visited all of the programs Tru Experience Travel offer is unique in itself.

However, to be able to give first hand experience advice I believe is truly unique. I'm incredibly proud to be apart of the team as I have watched it grow into something so spectacular.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe you need to have been in the customer's shoes and know what it is like to plan your travels and volunteering experience abroad. To know what your customer expects and ensure you reach their expectations to the best of the companies abilities.

About Tru Experience Travel

Tru Experience Travel offers volunteering programs, internships, road trips, island hopping tours, and educational travel designed for meaningful, immersive experiences. Travel beyond the typical tourist path and truly connect with new cultures, communities, and destinations. Volunteering abroad allows you to make a real impact while gaining...

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