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I loved my time with Green Lion Ubud so much. I have lots to owe for them and IVHQ's Paige for making my experience so efficient and memorable. My favourite part was being able to see the children I taught grow and understand English vocabulary gradually. Even though I wasn't there for long, I hope the things I taught them will stay forever. It was also such a delight to see their faces light up every time the shuttle pulled up outside school as the run to hug you. I felt so loved and significant in their growth, it truly was life changing. The friends I made were so cool, and they came from all over the world. My favourite part was seeing everyone's stories and reasons for volunteering, while finding joy and comfort in our shared values and different cultures. Some of the best parts were exploring Ubud and getting dinner with these incredible strangers as well as going out, riding the motorbikes and visiting attractions with them.

-Rayna Zhang, 16

at first i was very confused and scared about this experience, but then i discovered a part of me that i didn’t know.
i want to thank all the people i have known and the coordinator.
your kindness and will to live touched me a lot.
contact with nature and turtles and the local culture were the things I will remember most with happiness.
It's an experience, it's an introspective journey that I would recommend to everyone, which makes you realize the reality that surrounds us and all the problem of our society.

I was so scared to apply but I'm so glad I did in the end. It was such an unique experience what I cannot even describe in words. Everything in general was so amazing and magical. The new people whom I met on the road, the local people, the tasks what we had to do, the turtles, the night activities but my greatest memory is the bonfire. It just hit me at that moment, that I'm really here with so many different people but with friends at the same time. So my advice, is to GO and DO IT! You'll not regret it.

I did the Bali-Ubud Turtle Conservation project and it was amazing! Everyone was so kind, including the people I met on the trip and the coordinators. I loved being in a new environment, like a vacation, while also feeling like I was doing something to help the area. It was very fulfilling! The ratio of working with the turtles and free time was great, we got the full turtle conservation experience while also getting time to explore Bali. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone!!!!

I loved my experience in Bali Indonesia and booking through IVHQ! It was the best trip getting to meet people from all over the world and travel around Bali learning about the culture and trying so many new things. I worked on the Health Education project teaching students in local schools. It was so easy to book this two week trip and navigate the site to find a program that was right for me and connected to my major of dietetics/nutrition and find a location that I was excited about that had it all. I would definitely book through IVHQ again and I’m so excited to think about the next possible program I’ll go on or the new people I’ll meet in the future!

Teaching in Ubud, Bali was far more than just a volunteer experience it was something that truly changed me. I arrived thinking I was going to teach, to give something of myself, but very quickly I realized that the kids were the ones teaching me the most important lessons.

Their kindness, respect, and pure joy were something I had never experienced before. What impacted me the most was their gratitude. They appreciated everything, even the smallest gestures, in a way that felt so genuine and real. Some of them would give me candies as a thank you, simple gifts, but filled with so much meaning. Those moments stayed with me more than anything else.

Every day in the classroom was full of energy, laughter, and connection. It didn’t feel like work, it felt like being part of something real. The way they welcomed me, hugged me, and showed affection so naturally made it impossible not to feel deeply connected to them.

This experience changed my perspective on happiness and what truly matters. It reminded me that joy doesn’t come from having more, but from appreciating what you already have and sharing it with others. I left Bali with unforgettable memories, a full heart, and a deep sense of gratitude.

I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow, connect, and experience something truly meaningful.

This was my first volunteer experience and the team at IVHQ went above and beyond my expectations. I was well supported and kept up to date with all of the programs ins and outs. They were easy to contact and quick to reply, and offered endless guidance from the moment I signed on. The program was well organised and I met so many new people which was so daunting as a solo female traveller in her 40s. I cannot wait to book another experience with IVHQ! Make sure to chat with someone at IVHQ to find out more because they are so friendly and helpful.

I absolutely loved the entire three-week experience, starting with our time in Ubud during culture week, where I got to fully immerse myself in Balinese traditions, daily life, and such a unique atmosphere. It was an incredible way to learn and connect on a deeper level. Afterwards, being in Nusa Penida for the marine conservation part made the experience even more special—working with nature and contributing to something meaningful was truly rewarding. On top of that, I met so many kind and inspiring people along the way who I now genuinely consider my friends 🤍