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Everything about this trip was incredible. The scenery, the accommodations, the food, the culture, the entertainment were all wonderful. I participated in the construction program and it was so much fun. There wasn't by pressure to be experienced in construction and the coordinator was very helpful. I met so many wonderful people on this trip with everyone being from different backgrounds and with different stories as to why they were there. My most memorable part of the trip was going to a little local tattoo shop with another volunteer and getting tattoos as a memory of our time in Bali. It was the least painful tattoo I have ever gotten and I have a lot and it was just such an amazing atmosphere in the shop. A lot of the volunteers go there and the shop takes pictures of your time there and hang up everyone's pictures and tattoo designs on the wall.

Amazing experience !! from getting to know new people , to exploring new countries to leaving an impact on a child's life ! would do it again in a heartbeat...my only advice is to stay longer than 2 weeks and be very open minded and flexible!

I remember the first day I reached and it was 1 am , everyone wa a asleep and I had to tip toe to sleep we were all so shy and timid , 2 days later we were sharing stories about our families and having drinks together!

This was an amazing experience of a lifetime and nothing like anything else. I really enjoyed sharing a room and meeting so many nice people from different countries and will probably see them again. The staff and locals were very nice and supportive and very encouraging. The program fees may seem expensive but is definitely worth every cent. I would definitely come back to Bali or some of the other amazing locations and other projects. I have learnt so much in the introduction and from the placement that you can't learn from reading books. This is definitely the best experience of my life.

Spending a month in Bali changed me as a person. Or I should say, bettered me. Working in a completely new place where the culture is so different, I thought would be overwhelming and scary, but it was the best thing I have ever done. Bali is such a beautiful place and the people are so kind and welcoming and they want to know all about you and where you are from. As I walked through the city streets of Ubud at night, I didn't at all feel in any type of danger because Bali is so safe. Teaching kindergarten the children were so eager to learn from me and it was so rewarding teaching them something and them catching on and using it everyday. Being emursed into their culture and classroom was an eye and mind opening experience. Through the IVHQ Bali kindergarten project I realized that I was so happy working and teaching these children that I have decided to go to school and become an elementary school teacher. I went on this month-long trip because I was feeling stuck at home in my everyday life. By going on this life changing trip, i realized my true passion and have started on my new life path and I will be forever grateful for that.

Leaving home and travelling to the other side of the world was one of the scariest things I've done... Until I arrived in Bali.

As soon as I arrived every worry that I had went away. Not only is Bali absolutely stunning but so are the people; they're the friendliest people ever.

The local staff are very nice and helpful. Kadek from Teblin (Sudi) House became family to me, she is so amazing and always there to help as well as great company when you want to sit out in the sun for a few hours and talk. Plus her little 3 year old daughter is a gem!

The staff at Green Lion were really helpful also. The coordinators showed us around, took us on trips, stayed in touch at all times to help with anything we needed and helped us fit into their culture.

The location of the accommodation is perfect because it is close enough to everything but still remains natural and cultured; unlike tourist areas. It makes it easier to socialise with locals and get the real Balinese living experience. Instantly Ubud became home to me.

The orientation was very well thought out and there is so much put into it. From the Bahasa language lessons, Batik painting class and Monkey Forest to the Balinese dance shows and group walks through the amazingly beautiful rice fields, the team tried to make us all have an amazing experience and they succeeded in my opinion.

Volunteering in the kindergarten was the most rewarding experience ever, the only downfall is that I didn't stay longer. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive and the children are amazing and so so precious! Their eagerness to learn is inspiring and their fun and free positive attitudes is infectious! I feel like they taught me so much and changed my life completely just as much as I helped them learn English. Forever grateful.

If that wasn't all great already, I met the best people who were also volunteers and create lifelong friendships with people from all over the world and I couldn't be more grateful.

I have already recommended IVHQ, especially Bali, to everyone that will listen and will continue to recommend this experience. It's the best thing I've done in my entire life and given the chance I would definitely volunteer with IVHQ again. Thank you IVHQ, Green Lion and the amazing people of Bali.

I was a part of the Kindergarten project in Ubud, Bali. The local staff are so nice, and do their best to help out when they can. Bali is a gorgeous place, and there are so many sites to see. Being in this program, I felt like I was truly immersed in the local culture. I was in Ubud during Galangan and Kunigan, a very special celebration in Bali. During this time cools were closed, so we worked on renovating a local school rather than teaching. It was a difficult but fulfilling experience. I appreciated IVHQ coordinating with Green Lion to make the volunteer process extremely easy. Any sort of issue the volunteers had, the IVHQ team immediately tried to work with local staff to help the situation. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to travel with meaning, and to really experience the culture.

I had a great one week experience in Ubud Bali teaching kids English. Though short, it was very memorable. The kids in my class were really sweet. They appreciated their teachers and were well-behaved for their age. It was also a challenge and learning experience for me because teaching is not within my comfort zone.
The orientation was a lot of fun. We visited some of the tourist destinations and were introduced to the culture and some languages by our local guides. The Batik painting was a lot of fun, and we were able to make ourselves meaningful souvenirs. This was the type of traveling that was more impactful for me, which was what I had expected.
I think IVHQ does a good job at prepping the volunteers and making them feel secure both before and during the program, with a personal volunteer page, pre-departure training, and information provided. Their choice of local partner in Bali (Green Lion) is also good. I would volunteer with IVHQ again and try to do a longer program.

Coming to Bali on my own was the scariest thing I ever decided to. I had never traveled internationally, but I kept reminding myself that we only grow when we push our comfort zones! I was pushed to my limits by dealing with the cultural and language barrier. But the best experiences I had while in Bali, was when I chose to go even further! I had the opportunity to climb Mt. Batur and Mt. Agung. These two hikes challenged me physically and mentally, but when we reached the top, the view was SO worth it. Within my time volunteering, I chose to wake up early everyday and go see something new on the amazing island, before returning to the homestay, and going to teach in the afternoon!
More importantly than pushing myself however, was learning to relax and enjoy when there was nothing to do. When the lesson plans were all finished and maybe there was nothing to do, or like in my last week, I had seen everything I wanted to see, I had the opportunity to spend my mornings doing absolutely nothing. Some mornings I took a yoga class, others I laid by a nearby pool.
This trip taught me a lot about polarities. Traveling alone and with a group. Living in very cramped quarters and feeling very alone. Being busy and rushed and having nothing to do. now that I am back home I look forward to pushing myself to continually improve, and also give myself time to take a breath!