Definitely would do it again

ISV is a perfect combination of volunteer work and fun. I was nervous to go to Africa for my first time but it ended up being so safe with ISV that I am returning again this summer. You get to meet locals with ISV, which is not something you would get out of traveling alone, and they truly know all the best things to do for fun.

Every single day was full of action and there was never a dull moment. We were either doing something cool and unbelievably crazy (microlight flights, caving, kloofing, safari, surfing, sailing, bungee jumping), or hanging out with our new best friends (who I have plans to see this summer also, because the friends you make on this trip really do become a permanent part of your life).

Best yet is knowing that the kids who's school I fixed up will be able to continue their education without the government shutting their classrooms down because we made them safe and sanitary. I know I made an impact, and that's priceless to me.

In terms of cost/value for money, don't kid yourself if you want to go to Africa for 5 weeks, of course it will have a price tag attached. I've looked into cheaper, purely volunteer-work organizations but would still choose ISV over them because with ISV I got to see 5 countries in Africa and have so many amazing experiences from doing the activities they include, and this isn't something you get from most other organizations.

Bottom Line: I don't know a single person who went on my trip who regrets that decision.