First time traveling to Africa? Highly Recommend Volta Aid

Volunteering with Volta Aid Foundation was one of the best decisions ever. Being a young female college student from America, I was extremely nervous when I was searching for a decent organization to volunteer for. I came across so many expensive organizations and even some frauds! Finding an affordable and trusting organization was not easy. The main reason why I chose Volta Aid was for their pricing. It was affordable! Preparing for my trip was not stressful either. The staff at Volta Aid did a great job emailing me all the information I needed for the trip and were helpful when I had questions. I was very nervous when I landed in Ghana and didn't know what to expect, but all the staff members at Volta Aid were extremely welcoming. I volunteered at an orphanage in a village that was half an hour away from the town where the main office was located. The people at Volta Aid always checked up on all us volunteers to make sure we were safe, comfortable, and happy. I know that Africa might make some people nervous when traveling, but the location of where we stayed at was 100% safe. The locals were always so happy and welcoming. The food was amazing too. They fed us home cooked meals 3 times a day. For those of you who are new to foreign food, I can proudly say that I didn't get sick once when I was in Ghana. Volunteers also got free filtered water. The orphanage where I stayed at had no running water, but I did not complain. The children were worth it! The volunteers staying at the orphanages got to live side by side with the orphans which was such a life changing experience. I've never felt so much love in such a short period of time!! I would strongly recommend Volta Aid Foundation to anyone wishing for a good heart warming experience. It was worth every penny and more!!