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I spent two weeks in Portugal volunteering in the program "Environmental Scuba Diving" and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The support I received, both before my departure and throughout my stay, was fantastic, with clear communication and guidance every step of the way. The local team was simply amazing and always available to offer help or advice when needed. The diving itself was an unforgettable part of the experience. Each dive was well-organized and the underwater environment was breathtaking. The dive instructors were excellent, ensuring an enjoyable and secure diving experience. This was truly one of the best experiences of my life and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a passion for the ocean and wants to make a positive impact.

This program is amazing for anyone to do! It always you to give back and grow and discover new things as a person. Both the International Volunteer HQ team and local team were always readily available to help. The program was well-organized and provided me with the opportunity to make a positive impact in the local community.

The staff members were knowledgeable and supportive, providing me with all the information and resources I needed to be successful in my volunteer work. They were also friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home in a new and unfamiliar environment.

The volunteer work itself was meaningful and fulfilling. I was able to work alongside local community members and make a tangible difference in their lives. Every task I completed felt like it was making a real difference.

Overall, I would highly recommend this volunteer program to anyone looking to make a positive impact abroad. Not only will you have the opportunity to help others, but you will also gain valuable skills and experiences that will stay with you long after you return home

This company helped me to safely set up, and embark on a life changing journey. Volunteering abroad through IVHQ allowed me to travel with a purpose, not only visiting a new country, but making a positive impact while there. They prepared me so well and made sure I had and knew everything I needed to before starting. I only suggest staying 2+ weeks as it is hard to make as powerful of an impact after only 1, as the first day you have to do orientation, leaving only 4 days to volunteer with the 1 week.

Absolutely life changing. I was so impressed by the local coordinator they did an unbelievable job. The placement was a great stay. Nothing special but it was clean and comfortable. Volunteering was great. The area we were working very much needed help and it felt like we made a significant impact.
The only issues was the food was a little disappointing. It was edible but some meals were very cold and unappetizing. I would also not go back as a guy alone. I met some great people but there were barely any guys volunteering in my week.
But overall it was a life changing experience to engage in a new culture and volunteer at the same time.

I loved my time spent volunteering in portugal, the support and contact from IVHQ was great and I knew I could always get in contact if I had any questions. The local team were also amazing and made a big impact on my time there! I was nervous about going away by myself for the first time but I made so many new friends for life through IVHQ and I wish I could have stayed longer. If you are considering volunteering abroad then I would definitely recommend doing it through IVHQ they made my trip smooth and organised.

The volunteering was an amazing experience which I will always cherish, working with the dogs at the shelter and meeting other people really changes your outlook. We also had lots of free time so had the opportunity to explore the city and locations we were in so its such a great way to travel. Memories and friendships to last. The local team were very helpful and supportive throughout the whole time. I received regular emails beforehand about what to expect and how to prepare which was really useful. I loved all of it and will recommend to anyone.

I went to Portugal to volunteer in a Youth Support project. The experiences I made were absolutely invaluable and in the one week I was there, I met some wonderful people. The hostel I stayed in was clean, the staff were friendly, the food was plentiful and the coordinators were always there to answers my questions. One of the highlights was getting to meet volunteers from all over the globe and discussing both similar and different experiences with them. I’ll miss the days out that I had with my group and looking forward to hearing about the day they had at their program.

Would recommend to anyone who wishes to venture outside of their comfort zone and try something different.

When I made the choice to apply for the Lisbon Forest Conservation Program, I went in with very little expectations and a lot of nerves, considering it was my first major solo international trip. I decided to get the most value out of the trip, I would stay a healthy 8 weeks on the program. IVHQ made it easy to keep track of my application process and even gave great resources such as packing lists, cultural information on the location, and a guide to the recommended overall budget to allow for.
The airport pickup and move in went super smoothly and i made friends on the first day and continued to make connections over that whole 8 weeks. Looking back now, those 2 months were the best, most exciting and fulfilling, and honestly happiest part of my life so far. I was making a difference with my volunteer work, while still having a great amount of fun with all my new friends. From exploring the nightlife scene in the city and going to the beach just for fun, to making good exercise and teamwork/ relationship habits, the whole experience gave me a lot of useful skills and confidence to find happiness in the future even after my time there came to an end. If you want to learn about yourself and have a blast doing it, I highly recommend going on an IVHQ program, because its very unlikely that you will regret it.