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I was hesitant at first as it was my first time travelling solo - I cannot explain the build up of anxiety and nervousness leading up to my trip. But reaching out to the IVHQ team and the local team was the best thing I did - they were BRILLIANT and made my experience so comfortable. They were extremely accommodating and reassuring which I appreciated very much. Another thing they reassured me about what that I would meet others and make friends quickly - I just didn't realise how quick!! It was so great meeting like-minded people from all different ages, backgrounds and countries bonding through these amazing memories and experiences that we've shared together. Planning my next IVHQ trip as we speak !! :)

The local team was amazing and friendly. Thoughtful to our concerns and needs. The program coordinator was also very helpful and attentive to our needs. The volunteers were also super nice and supportive. The local team was attentive to our special needs/requests. The orientation done with a local of the city was very important and it helped us to get to know the country a bit better and be vigilant in terms of safe zones and unsafe ones. The locals are also respectful and friendly to foreigners.

This was the best experience and opportunity I ever had, this company helped me make this happen, made me feel safe and I feel like this definitely made me grow so much as a person. I've met so many people who have also taught me a lot, we have made friendships for life and we saw many great places and did activities such as horse riding in safari which was an incredible experience, bungee jumping, swimming with sharks etc. And i feel like i've made an impact and helped those children i was working with.

Everything was so well organised and easy!! The checklist of things to do and things to bring made it so easy to focus on my main goal of helping the children. I loved my experience more than words can say and I will be returning as soon as money allows it! My program coordinators from both New Zealand and South Africa were helpful and replied very fast. The activities we did during the day, after program, were things I never would have done or experienced had I traveled alone. The people I met are friends for life

My trip was everything I dreamed it would be I am so grateful I found this organization on the internet I always wanted to do Peace Corp but it was to involved to do but IVHQ made it so easy pick location job time and your set My home in Muizenberg SA was big clean friendly great location my roommates were great The school was clean but needing everything so if you have it bring it The children were very loving and wanting to have fun My roommates and other volunteers were great they added so much to experience It was a tremendous experience

It's not easy to describe such an experience in words. Yes, it's unique, and I want to say that you'll never regret doing it. You receive and give so much love. The people you meet will make you grow. I did the teaching program in an primary school, I was in a class of 50 students, I'll never forget them. I did my best to teach them as much as possible and tried to spend as much time as possible with each of them. They're in my heart for the rest of my life. They drew me some really cute pictures :)

Muizenberg is a beautiful town and I've been lucky enough to visit as much of South Africa I could. My aim is to do that somewhere else now.

It was amazing! Eye opening. Well organized. Fulfilling. Would definitely do it again. I wish there were more organized events vs separate groups. There was also no heat so it got pretty cold during the winter months where we were staying. I’m very glad I was able to do this. The kids I worked with I’ll never forget. The food supplied was very tasty but also access to local restaurants were good too. Pickup from the airport was very smooth and not worrisome at all which is reassuring upon arrival

I booked my volunteer program in the Krüger National Park with IVHQ and I did receive exactly what they described on their website. Yes, some of the pictures were not up to date, but overall it got what I expected, and it was one of the greatest choices I could make. The local team is super nice and you learn a lot during your stay, when you have an open mind and want to learn and be part of the program.
IVHQ is checking in on you during your stay, which I felt was very caring and reassuring and I had the feeling that I always had someone to go to if there would have been any problems. But the local team is also great.

A tip I would give future volunteers is: to read the program guide carefully and know what you can expect. This program is in a very remote area, with on and off internet access, and definitely not a party experience. You will do your part of the project, meet new people, and have a lot of new experiences, but it is not a cheap party vacation! It is part of research that you have to do carefully and responsibly, but you also have free time to socialize or just look at all the animals around.

I will come back to this program and I would recommend this program 100% with IVHQ I feel like I made a good choice, especially after hearing some of the experiences from other volunteers, who booked over a different agency.