Pod Volunteer Reviews

Name: Pod Volunteer
Address: 5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham, Prestbury
Rating: 4.80

4.8 Rating 666 Reviews

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4.8

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Pod Volunteer is an award winning non-profit organisation arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world since 2001

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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 12th September 2026

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“My time in Reserva Playa Tortuga in Costa Rica was brilliant, I did and saw more than I thought would be possible and I had a most amazing and memorable time. The support from Pod Volunteer throughout was exceptional. This was right from the booking process where Alex ably answered my questions (by both email and by phone )and provided me with additional information about the reserve, so I was reassured that it was suitable for my needs. The check lists in preparation were really helpful and communication was easy and efficient and I felt well prepared.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 23rd October 2026

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“Pod Volunteer has been so helpful and supportive, sorting everything out and responding to any queries immediately to ensure my trip went smoothly and I had an amazing time! It has been such an enriching experience, if you’re considering it - do it!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 23rd September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi Emmie, thanks so much for your kind words and amazing photos from your time at the Big 5 Conservation project in South Africa! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“What an absolutely amazing trip! My son had a fantastic time. He was well looked after, the leaders were so positive and he made some great friendships. The only slight disappointment was the fact it was only a week! Alex made all the parents feel happy with regular updates and photographs. I would definitely encourage anyone with teens to do this trip.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 22nd September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Amy, that's great to hear! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“My daughter really enjoyed this trip. Great experience, learnt a lot and made new friends.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Many thanks Andy, I'm so glad she enjoyed the Greece trip. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“An absolutely incredible experience! It was so interesting to gain an insight into sea turtle conservation and play an active role in their protection. It was amazing to witness animals in their natural habitat and it was so lovely at the accommodation-it really felt like a community. I would definitely go back!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi Isla, thanks so much for your review of your time at the Costa Rica Turtle and Wildlife Conservation project, thanks for all your efforts! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“I have had the best time on the Big 5 Conservation programme in South Africa - it has been such an enriching experience and I have made friends to last a lifetime! Alex at Pod Volunteer has been so helpful and kind, sorting everything out to ensure my trip went smoothly and that I had an amazing time! Thank you so much!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much for your incredible pictures and lovely comments on your experience at the Big 5 Conservation project in South Africa! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Great experience thank you definitely recommend”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much for your 5 star review Bea - I'm happy to hear that you had a great experience. Best wishes, Gemma and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“My daughter signed up with Pod Volunteers doing turtle conservation in Kefalonia as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. From the moment we signed up Alex was fantastic with his communication, keeping us up to date and making sure we knew what we needed to do & what my daughter could expect. All went as arranged, she was left in their safe hands for a week & she had an absolutely amazing time. She came back full of stories, brilliant experiences and a bunch of new friends. I cannot thank Alex and the team enough - what a fantastic opportunity!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you very much for your feedback, I'm so pleased to hear you felt well supported and that your daughter had a great experience for her Gold DofE Residential in Greece! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Everyday was action packed and fun. It was an incredible experience and the ultimate way to finish gold d of e.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks Gabe, was great having you on the team! As you say, nice way to complete your Gold DofE in Greece! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Great experience, would definitely go again .”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so for your 5 star review Callum! And thank you for choosing to help protect turtles and the marine environment on your trip. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Absolutely fantastic trip! Thanks to Alex & the other leaders for giving our son the best time in Kefalonia. Very well organised, our kids were in very good hands & our son loved every second. I felt very relaxed as I knew he was safe & looked after, made memories to last a lifetime! Thank you!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 7th September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks very much Chrissie, that's fantastic to hear! It was great to have your son on the U18 team in Greece. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“My son had the most amazing time. This is a memory he wil talk about for the rest of his life. I would highly recommend POD volunteering, I was worried with my son only being just 17. Absolutely no need. The communication with Alex was superb from start to finish. Thank you everyone for making this such a truly fantastic experience.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Clare, it really means alot to hear this! It was brilliant having your son on the team with us. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Thank you for an amazing week. Everything was fantastic and it was great to make new friends, learn about sea turtle conservation and explore Kefalonia. A highlight for me was sleeping on the beach and watching the hatchlings.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 6th September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Josh, it was great having you on the team! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Thank you so much to the POD team. Josh had a fabulous week and thoroughly enjoyed every second. A great mix of activity and free time, with excellent communication and photo updates so that parents and carers could also share in the fantastic experiences with these special sea turtles. I would highly recommend it.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks very much Karen, that's great to hear and I'm glad you enjoyed the photos of what the group were up to in Greece! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Absolutely stunning, that is what my son said about his summer U18 trip with Pod Volunteer.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks Marwan, we were so pleased to have your son with us for the week in Greece! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Had the best time my expectations went through the roof and saw so many more turtles than I thought! I went by myself and met the most lovely people in such a good group and have made friends for life. All the leaders were absolutely lovely and so so kind and I’ll definitely never forget this trip”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Imogen, it was a great week in Greece! Thanks so much for all your effort, enthusiasm and determination! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“My daughter has had a passion for sea turtles for as long as I can remember so when we saw this trip it seemed perfect, I was very wary of her going off on a plane on her own but the communication with POD was brilliant, they met her at the airport and she loved every second of the trip, learning without feeling she was being preached too, all the staff and other kids made her feel so welcome and she's already planning on going back when she turns 18. I was pleased to get her home and all she's wished is she's back out there. 10/10”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 1st September 2026

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Jayne, that's brilliant to hear. We loved having your daughter with us in Greece, she was so enthusiastic and engaged in all the conservation. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“What an amazing and eye-opening trip! Everyone i met was so welcoming and friendly. Taking this trip for pure personal passion really helped open my eyes to see more of the beautiful world around me by wildlife sense and POD volunteer. I hope that if anyone else has the same dreams to help the world or pursue a future job in helping wildlife they also start their journey here.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Maddie! I'm so glad you were able to join our trip, your enthusiasm was infectious - I'm sure it will work out for you to have a future career in conservation and wish you al the best for that journey. Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“I had an absolutely amazing time in Greece, I learned so much, made so many new great friends and made memories that will last a lifetime. I would thoroughly recommend the experience to anyone thinking about doing it, I’m positive you will enjoy it and have just as much fun as me and my friends did.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much Morgan, was brilliant having you on the team in Greece and thanks for all your positivity and fun. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

“Brilliant . Great experience. Well organised. Great communication. Harry really enjoyed it and had an amazing time. Thank you”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thanks so much, I'm really pleased that Harry enjoyed it! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 month ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 666 reviews