This trip was fabulous. All of the guides were amazing in helping us learn and assisting us in anyway we needed. We got to have so much fun while making an impact on our āina (land) and seeing the difference we were making. The friendships we all made on this trip are so valuable and pure. The memories that we made and get to have together will always be treasured. Learning about a new culture while helping protect that was something really special and i hope that everyone gets a chance to experience that.

I loved every moment of the Hawaii trip. The guides were so helpful and we connected with the locals in our projects every day. We did projects for 3-4 hours a day and other than that we did hikes, swimming, snorkeling, and even made a cultural meal in an imu. It wasnt like a normal Hawaii vacation, you were roughing it in the accommodations but the people you meet make it so so worth it. We are already planning a reunion trip. Its so fun to meet people at such a unique experience. 100% reccomend give hawaii

You may be considering doing this trip, but are nervous because it is completely new. I felt this way before my trip, and I was unsure if I made the wrong choice in signing up, but I could not be more grateful that I did. I do not exaggerate when I say that I made friends that have impacted me more than anyone I have ever met before. With GIVE, there was never a time I felt alone. I was surrounded by people with similar interests and positive attitudes. GIVE Hawaii allowed me and my peers to be themselves, all while making positive change.

Traveling with GIVE was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and changed my perspective in more ways than I can count. During my time in Hawai’i, I learned about how to be a responsible and conscientious community member, the Hawaiian culture, and myself. The guides and project partners we worked with taught us about giving instead of just receiving from others, a lesson that truly resonated and that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Interacting with community members during our projects and seeing the progress our group could make when we worked together showed me the power in teamwork and that any contribution can make a real difference. GIVE provided us with the opportunity to be so deeply immersed in the culture and community of Hawai’i, and I gained such a strong appreciation for the distinct culture that I knew little about before going on the trip. The experiences I shared with the other members of my group and bonding that the guides fostered created connections stronger than I ever could have imagined. The connections I made left me feeling supported, appreciated, and with new friendships that will last for years to come. I didn’t believe that a 9 day trip could become such an impactful experience, but my time traveling with GIVE truly did.

Give has changed my outlook on the world in a better way. I never thought I could make new family in only 9 days. But that’s what this trip did, it gave me friends that are now family. Friends that I didn’t know I needed until now. Give had helped me find my passion with the ocean again. And has helped me find and love myself on the way. This trip is very healing for the soul. And I would definitely recommend GIVE to everyone. It can be scary but right once you get there they make every person feel special and appreciated in many ways. They were always there for support when needed. When we went snorkeling I was so scared (like tears) they helped me calm down and encouraged me so much and made me feel like I could take on the world. And after snorkeling it healed so much of my soul. They know what they are doing. And I trusted them with my life (literally) and they proved that they would do anything to make sure we are all safe. And that’s one of the best, to feel so secure and safe in a different state across the world traveling. If your thinking about going on a trip with GIVE. DO IT. You won’t realize how bad you need it until after. TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE.

The way people bridge their way into your life at just the right time is such a beautiful blessing. I was able to travel solo with GIVE to The Big Island ❕ I didn’t just get to see the Hawaiian cultures, I got to LIVE it. I am constantly praying to fill my life with new people, new places, and new experiences & wowza was this a trip of a lifetime.😇 9 days full of moments that will trickle into a lifetime of memories and connections. I’m leaving this adventure with more knowledge & curiosity than ever before. More specifically what it means to love and appreciate your home, EARTH.💚

Life is short, and the world is wide. I am grateful to experience God’s creations each & every day.🧡🌎

This trip wasn’t about what I could give to the people of Hawaii, but what we could give to each other.

Love, passion, acceptance, fulfillment, inspiration is just a few of the things Give has taught me.The people, guides, and projects we worked on has made me have true hope for earth and the future we as humanity hold for our planet. The experiences and memories throughout this journey stick with me as long as I journey through this planet we get to call home. The opportunity to be apart of this amazing, empowering group has been nothing but surreal. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a life inspiring, changing moment

This program leaves you with the most meaningful, soulful connections to genuine people and the Earth. The safe space created between volunteers and guides creates an immense amount of personal growth and incredible friends that last a lifetime. Throughout 3 different trip locations with GIVE Volunteers I am absolutely hooked and am ready to go on more trips. Ethical tourism and global citizenship is an extremely important part of travel and so impactful to be able to learn through these people in these places.