IVHQ is an incredible organisation that truly goes the extra mile for every volunteer. They provided me with the guidance, resources, tips and training a first-time volunteer like me needed. A BIG THANK YOU to my IVHQ Program Manager who personally gave me extra support with her touching supportive email. Even once I was in Nepal, any queries or concerns I had were promptly address and I always felt like I could contact a local member of the Team if I needed. IVHQ is my number one recommendation, you have been absolutely fantastic and wonderfully supportive during every stage of the process!

…nine weeks has now passed since I returned from volunteering with the elephants in the Chitwan National Park, preparing food, feeding & cleaning + staying in Kathmandu…… I daily reminisce of adventuring boldly and making a little difference with sick and abandoned elephants and my walking tour into the National Park, sitting on the edge of the Rapti River watching hundreds of spotted deer, elephants and rhinoceros in their natural habitat.

IVHQ is a very organised, accessible and fantastic program to volunteer with. Communication was clear, expectations were laid out and the entire time on my journey I felt safe and well supported. In particular, I especially appreciated the pre-organised airport pick up - as travelling overseas to an International airport can be overwhelming and confronting at times! The volunteer program was incredible and I loved all the people I met along the way. It was a beautiful, cultural immersive experience getting to know the locals also.

Volunteering in women’s empowerment in Nepal through IVHQ has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

The women I had the chance to work with were incredibly kind, eager to learn, and full of heart. Their warmth and determination made my time there unforgettable. It’s an experience I’ll carry with me forever, and I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to connect with such inspiring women.

The IVHQ staff and the local team were both wonderful. They supported me fully at all times, not only with everything related to the project activities, but also with recommendations that helped make my stay in the city much more enjoyable and meaningful. I’m deeply grateful for their care, guidance, and constant support.

I found this website after going on a trek in the Himalayas in January 2024. I fell in love with the country and the people and wanted to return and do some volunteer work. I found IVHQ on the internet and with the variety of programs they offer around the world I was able to return to Nepal and booked a trip to the Elephant Sanctuary in Chitwan. It was a magical experience. You learn such a lot about these wonderful animals and the hosts at the sanctuary were so gracious. It was a very rewarding experience.

IVHQ was absolutely amazing! The service I received right from the start from Scotia was above and beyond my expectations. She was so thorough and always available to answer my questions.
The local team in Nepal were great as well. Friendly, informative and fun. They were always there if I needed anything and gave me all the information I needed to make my 2 weeks in Nepal amazing. IVHQ is a great organization doing amazing things so I highly recommend them. I cannot wait to book my next adventure. Thanks for everything, I loved my volunteer placement, people were so nice and working with the Elephants was so very special for me.

This was my first time volunteering with IVHQ, and it certainly won’t be the last! I made some amazing friendships with people from the other side of the globe who also came to Nepal to make a difference. The local team surpassed my expectations—kind, always available with support and advice, and showing me all the little things I might have missed while exploring this beautiful country and doing the volunteering work. I also want to acknowledge my IVHQ manager who handled my case with professionalism and positivity. I truly believe I made an impact, and I will recommend it to anyone, regardless of age or nationality—even non-anglophones like me! Give it a try—it won’t disappoint you and can only add to your meaningful experiences in life!

This was my first time travelling on my own and doing volunteer work. IVHQ made the process easy with their steps and checklist and was always good about answering my questions. The experience and knowledge I gained is more than I ever anticipated. I surprised myself at how much I could push myself physically, being a 59yr old who is not in tip top shape. This was a bucket list trip for me, and I came away with new friends, a sense of accomplishment and gratification. I would definitely do this again...I just need to decide where to go next

I had chosen women's education for my project and I must say the ladies were just surprising. By teaching them or by being with them I think learnt more than they did. Their enthusiasm and support to each other and the willpower they had made me realize so many things. Most importantly their love, care and blessings have made me even cheerful to do next project soon. This experience will forever be in my beautiful diary. It felt really nice to share things that I knew and to teach them useful stuff. Thank you IVHQ for this wonderful and memorable chance.