Ivhq volunteer teaching programme in Bali. :)

Hey guys, I went on my first volunteering abroad experience with IVHQ for June & July last summer of 2018 and I could not have had a more magical experience. IVHQ have been unparalleled to any organisation i have ever have been lucky enough to be involved with. When I first found them online I remember thinking this just looks pretty great but was it just really well advertised...I can reassure you it wasn't! From the beginning before the trip even began the staff were so friendly & helpful. They would always get back to me within no time about any questions or if I just had queries about travel insurance or flights etc! By the time I was ready to head to Bali I just knew instinctively I went with the right group. It is really well thought out program which is hugely down to the people & organisers at IVHQ that made the whole experience. From the moment you arrive in bali you are picked up in the airport, we were collected in groups & driven to the IVHQ house where we were warmly welcomed by the Indonesian staff. Everything was covered from basics like accomadation ( the house which is so so incredibly beautiful! (The views/pool/activity rooms/outdoor icecream truck!) the food (not 5 star but It was still really tasty) taxi rides, excursions & trips... To the actual Teaching program itself. You were always given anything you needed for classes in prep. For me getting to teach with another volunteer teacher in the local school was one of the highlights! You really feel like you couldn't be in a better place helping teach english to the children.. It is hard to leave but you feel good knowing you've made a difference in a childs education & life! It gave me such a love of teaching & volunteering. Sorry I'm finishing up! The ivhq staff remain in contact throughout the entire process beginning to finish so don't worry about ever feeling alone! Even a year after my program finished I emailed some staff members at IVHQ about possibly getting a certificate & three members of the team got back to me within the day with a certificate & a reference letter to show that I was part of the program. They are such a helpful kind group to go through! You will be in for such a treat!! It will be the highlight of your summer and definitely make you hungry for more volunteering! Enjoy your new adventures! Best of luck!! Ruth