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I was supported 24/7, the details of the activities and the accommodation were well described and I knew what to expect before departing. The local team made me feel safe and heard, they were there anytime I needed them.

The activities I did helped me develop even more confidence, empathy and open mindedness. The days were very well organized, I had an online schedule that I could consult anytime. If during the day I spent my time with a fee volunteers, in the evening I got the chance to share my activities with everyone else in the accommodation and that created a great sense of safety and friendship.

Mi experiencia en el voluntariado en Rumania con IVHQ fue de las mejores experiencias de mi vida para mi crecimiento personal.
Disfruté de realizar actividades en el jardín, pude conocer la ciudad y sus hermosas vistas. Admirar la arquitectura de las casas la cual es muy diferente a la arquitectura de mi país.
Pude conocer a gente increíble de diferentes países y culturas, compartir momentos con ellos, hacer increíbles recuerdos.
El equipo local fue un gran apoyo en momentos cruciales, siempre están al pendiente de los voluntarios y son muy amables y accesibles.
Sin duda recomiendo la experiencia ampliamente!

English version:
My experience volunteering in Romania with IVHQ was one of the best experiences of my life for my personal growth.
I enjoyed doing activities in the garden, I was able to get to know the city and its beautiful views. Admire the architecture of the houses which is very different from the architecture of my country.
I was able to meet incredible people from different countries and cultures, share moments with them, and make incredible memories.
The local team was a great support in crucial moments, they are always on the lookout for the volunteers and are very friendly and accessible.
I recommend the experience highly!

I had the best week of my life in Romania. I helped in building a playground for a school but I felt very lucky as I got to experience a few different volunteering programs during my stay so I really felt like I made the most of my short trip. I would recommend this program to everyone but I really did wish I went for longer as I felt like I was packing up and leaving as soon as I had gotten settled! I met incredible people and had many new exciting experiences. It was a week I will remember forever!

Volunteering with IVHQ has become one of the brightest events in my life.
I immersed into the agriculture project, where I did traditional works in the upkeep of the garden and vegetable garden, which are educational space for children of the local community.
I learned about vegetable gardening culture that has practice in this region, got new knowledge from communicating with professionals in their field, became acquainted with innovative technologies in farming. It was great, even for a short time, to become part of a local team and work in such an amazing place rich in its history and unique nature.
I went to participate in a volunteer program, and I got not only into a volunteer project, but I also explored of town Miercurea Ciuc. This is a small town where ancient citadels and buildings, fairy-tale streets with their cobbled pavements, with the charm of the past and special beauty. It is located in Transylvania, a region surrounded by misty mountains, medieval forests and wrapped in legends and mysteries. I discovered Romania for myself — a place where I want to return.
I would like to encourage others to work with IVHQ by participating in volunteer programs, because it has many benefits and give opportunities: help others, learn languages, traditions and culture of other countries, also meet and communicate with local residents and volunteers from different countries.

Incredible experience volunteering in Romania! Highly recommend and is a great sample of adult life for those about to move out. Made like-minded friends whom I still keep in contact with after the volunteering and had the satisfaction of knowing the volunteering I was doing was helping the community. I didnt have one negative experience. Food was purchased by the organisers to the accommodation and we could write a list of requests. Everything was close to the accomodation: thrift shops, supermarket, hikes. Only thing I regretted was that I didn't stay longer

This experience was soooo fun! I volunteered at the dog shelter and it was such a blast and great to help out. The staff there work so hard and there are so many dogs that need love and care. They’re doing amazing work and it’s so cool to be a part of it. The orientation week we a blast & staff were super friendly and helpful. The accommodation was nice & clean and there are cute cats and a dog that live in the area. The country itself is so picturesque it’s like being in a fairytale. Would definitely recommend!

IVHQ is a well organised and helpful organisation, they made me very prepared for volunteering overseas, and I felt supported along the way. The organisation they partnered with (Care2Travel) were also very organised and kind, I always felt safe and supported with the food and accommodation. I had an incredible time there. There were many events and clubs organised by the volunteers (one every night of the week), where I got to meet local people I wasn’t working with and have conversations. The local teachers I worked with were so encouraging and kind, I will miss working with them and the kids there.

This was my first time leaving the US, and volunteering abroad. I’ve known about IVHQ since 2018 but had to undergo some personal character development before I finally rose to the occasion. And I’m so happy I went with IVHQ! They prepared me well so I didn’t have any surprises on my trip and during my volunteer time. Even though I felt nervous, as first-times usually are, the preparation I had was key to my success. The experience was so enlightening, life-changing, and touching. Everyone I volunteered with was an amazing human being.. I felt immediately connected to them. I highly recommend volunteering with IVHQ for US citizens as it’s not commonplace like it is in Germany or Spain for high school graduates to volunteer abroad, and they are very helpful not only to the volunteers, but to so many needy communities all over the globe. I am already planning another trip next year.