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

4.8 Rating 623 Reviews

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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th July 2026

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 19th December 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I completed this trip for my gold Duke of Edinburgh, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was well organised and so much more than expected. I had the best time ever making memories friends and also building my confidence. Thank you for this experience”

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Posted 4 hours ago

“I found my time in Greece very enjoyable, I was happy with the amount of free time that we got, along with the time we were working. I would recommend this trip to anyone who was interested.”

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Posted 1 day ago

Thanks for your lovely review Izzie and thanks for choosing to join our U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation trip to Greece! Congratulations on completing your Gold DofE. Best wishes, Gemma and the Pod team

Posted 1 day ago

“This trip was truly amazing! It was great to see turtles properly in the wild and it was great to have known that I was helping them thrive on the island of Kefalonia! The three leaders Gemma, Anna and Yanika were all lovely and incredibly helpful. The area of Kefalonia that you see is one of the most beautiful parts of the island. The volunteering itself was nothing less than amazing, I would highly recommended.”

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Posted 1 day ago

Thanks so much for choosing to join our U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation trip in Greece and congratulations on completing your Gold DofE award! Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 1 day ago

“This trip was a great way to meet new friends and have lots of fun in the process! Thank you so much to Gemma, Anna and Yanika who supervised us and made it so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend going on this journey and would do it again without a doubt!”

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Posted 1 day ago

Thanks so much for a lovely review Alex - we are so happy that you enjoyed your U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation project in Greece and congratulations on completing your Gold DofE Residential! Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 1 day ago

“Such an amazing experience at the turtle conservation in Kefalonia 💕 Leaders try to give you as much freedom as possible while also providing you with all the information to feel and be organised for the days. Leaders always happy to walk and talk with you if you're feeling uneasy or when your social battery has died.. Elements of the trip (heat & early wake ups) were difficult to manage but it’s the kind of thing you complain about while there and then miss as soon as it’s finished. Would 100% recommended taking part in something like this, have for sure made some long term friends and core memories.”

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Posted 2 days ago

Thanks so much for such a lovely 5 star review - we are so happy to hear that you had a lovely trip on the U18 Turtle and Marine Conseration group trip to Greece. Thanks so much for choosing to join the team! All the best, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 2 days ago

“Amazing experience, everyone was lovely, I’ve made some life long friends and getting to be so involved with the local wildlife was honestly surreal. It will definitely help me decide whether to pursue a career path with similar environmental skills involved.”

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Posted 3 days ago

Thanks so much for such a lovely 5 star review and thanks for your support helping turtles in Greece! Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 2 days ago

“As a parent, I’ve been really impressed with the organisation and communication around this volunteer placement. My son had such an amazing time, with a great balance between activities, learning and free time. He loved learning about the turtles, meeting new people and spending time in Kefalonia. He’s already said he’d like to return next year as an adult volunteer.”

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Posted 4 days ago

Thanks so much for such a lovely review Rebecca - I'm so happy to hear that he would like to return next year too! Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 3 days ago

“I would like to thank Nic, Amber, Mali and Thomas for giving me an unforgettable experience. I am 17 years old I come from France and it was my first « solo » trip yet I was welcomed as in a family. I think we can’t make a humanitarian trip in better conditions. I didn’t think I was so close to animals and Kariega allowed me to discover all the aspects of the humanitarian. It was an upsetting trip. The communities are adorable and every meeting is touching, we feel useful and that’s all the most beautiful thing to offer these people. Because we realize how lucky we are to have the power to do something. And this trip is only an initiation, a beginning of a prosperous project. So thank you all again.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2026

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Posted 4 days ago

Hi Albane, thanks so much for your lovely comments about your time at the Big 5 Conservation and community project in South Africa! As you say a wonderful "beginning"! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 4 days ago

“Super informative and fun trip, with the perfect balance of free time and activities. Camp leaders were incredibly friendly and warm, and the camp itself had great facilities and food. The volunteers from Wildlife Sense were also knowledgable and passionate, and taught us a lot about how best to protect the turtles and carry out the surveys comprehensively.”

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Posted 5 days ago

Thanks so much for a lovely review and congratulations for completing your Gold DofE on the U18 Turtle and Conservation trip in Greece - it's fantatsic to hear that you had a fun time and learnt so much! Best wishes, Gemma and the Pod team

Posted 4 days ago

“My son had a fantastic time with Pod Volunteer in Kefalonia. The staff, facilities and course content were all excellent. Swimming alongside a turtle on a survey was a massive highlight, as was the visit to the caves. The team managed to perfectly combine information and learning with fun and I’m so appreciative of the opportunity for my son.”

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Posted 5 days ago

Thanks so much for the lovely review Louise. I'm glad that your son had a great trip to help turtles in Greece and enjoyed the fun activities to explore the island too. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 5 days ago

“I booked this for my son's first independent trip, he has previously volunteered but travelling with others. He had a fantastic time and has returned with a wealth of new learning and some wonderful new friends. The pod volunteer have been amazing with their support for the youngsters leading up to the trip and to both them and parents throughout the trip itself Highly recommend”

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks so much for such a lovely review Andrea - it was lovely to lead such an engaged and enthusiastic group on the U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation trip in Greece. I hope that this is first of many of his solo conservation trips! Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 5 days ago

“Pod was a very good experience. I have always loved turtles so getting to go and help them was something I really enjoyed and made it clearer what goes into saving them and the threats that are against them. I also met lots of new people and it was nice to hear the reasons they were doing this. The staff were also really kind and helpful and always there to help out and answer any questions. Working on conservation and collecting data was really enjoyable and even though it was hard work I really enjoyed what I was doing and overall I had a great time at Pod and would definitely consider returning.”

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks so much for such a brilliant review Theodore and congratulations on completing your Gold DofE Residential. It was lovely to have you as part of the U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation trip to Greece - and I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time taking part. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 5 days ago

“Pod volunteer provided me with an incredible and unique experience in which my personal actions help not only contribute but initiate improvements. With it being my first solo trip I was understandably nervous but the second I arrived I was greeted warmly by both staff and other volunteers. The entire trip was surrounded by an amazing atmosphere and it was made obvious that everyone there loved what they did. Thank you so much for having me, it truly was a blast and I definitely made unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships along the way!”

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks so much for your amazing review Libby and for choosing to join the U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation team in Greece this July. It was lovely to have you as part of the team and it's great to hear that you all made many new life long friends. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 5 days ago

“Fun activities and people. Good time.”

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks for choosing to join the team Noah and I'm glad to hear that you had a good time. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod team.

Posted 5 days ago

“This trip was such an amazing experience! Id recommend it to anyone who wants to help and learn about turtles and conservation. During the trip we saw and recorded many turtles in the harbour as well as relocating turtle nests on Kefalonia’s beaches, we even saw dolphins at the beach near the campsite, it was so fun!! Thank you Pod so much for organising this trip!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 23rd July 2026

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks so much for such a glowing review about your trip on the U18 Turtle and Marine Conservation project in Greece. I'm glad that you had an amazing experience and thanks for helping to protect turtles and their environment on the island. Best wishes, Gemma & the Pod Team

Posted 5 days ago

“Amazing experience! very interactive and i learnt so much as well as meeting so many lovely new people !!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 22nd July 2026

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Posted 6 days ago

Thanks so much Ruby for choosing to join the Turtle Conservation team in Greece and for your 5 star review. Sounds like you had an incredible time and love the team photo! Best wishes - Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 5 days ago

“From the very beginning, Alex at Podvolunteer was exceptional. He responded promptly to every email and, more importantly, understood the many questions and concerns that parents have when they send their teenage daughter to the other side of the world. He guided us through all the additional paperwork required for a minor traveling to South Africa and was patient, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire process. Thanks to Alex's support, I felt completely confident that my daughter was in good hands. He even wished her a safe trip the day before she left and checked in a few days after she arrived to make sure everything was going well, a thoughtful gesture that meant a great deal to us. The volunteer experience itself exceeded all our expectations. My daughter worked throughout the game reserve, taking on a variety of tasks while spending her days outdoors, surrounded by the incredible wildlife. She loved every aspect of the conservation work, but what truly touched her heart was the time she spent in the local township. She helped repaint a preschool, played with children in the community, volunteered at Mama G's soup kitchen, and assisted at a free veterinary clinic. The relationships she formed with the children had a profound impact on her, and she returned home inspired by the resilience, generosity, and dedication of the people she met. In particular, she was in awe of the local teacher and Mama G, who runs the soup kitchen; two remarkable women making an extraordinary difference in their community with very limited resources. We also can't thank Amber, Nick, and Malik, the volunteer coordinators at the game reserve, enough for their patience, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for their work. They created a welcoming and supportive environment from the moment our daughter arrived and made every day both meaningful and enjoyable. Their dedication, encouragement, and commitment to both the volunteers and the local community made this experience truly exceptional. It is clear that they care deeply about the people, the wildlife, and the lasting impact of the program. As a parent, I am incredibly grateful that my daughter had the opportunity to experience this at such a young age. She returned home with a broader perspective, a deeper appreciation for others, and memories that will stay with her for the rest of her life. It was an unforgettable adventure for a 17-year-old, and I cannot recommend Pod Volunteer highly enough.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thanks so much Roze, it's so rewarding to hear about Emma's experience, it makes it all worth it! What an incredible way for her to achieve her Gold DofE Residential in South Africa. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 1 week ago

“best experience of my life, they give you all the information you’ll need before you leave so you don’t need to worry about anything, and they check up on you whilst you’re there to make sure everything is going smoothly. I made friends for life and will 100% go again.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 16th July 2026

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Posted 1 week ago

Thanks so much for choosing to complete your Gold Residential DofE award at our Turtle Conservation team in Greece - your photos look amazing! All the best - Gemma & the Pod team

Posted 1 week ago

“Volunteering in Costa Rica for 12 days was truly transformative for me. I am very grateful to Pod Volunteer for their outstanding communication and consistent support. They ensured that both the pre departure preparation and the program itself were well organized. Thank you for facilitating such a meaningful and impactful experience!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 8th July 2026

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Hi Cara, I'm so pleased to hear about your experience at the Turtle and Wildlife Conservation project in Costa Rica. Well done for all your hard work and congratulations on logging volunteer hours for your college program! Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 3 weeks ago

“POD Volunteer were fantastic in helping me towards the completion of my Duke of Edinburgh Good Award. I travelled to South Africa, where I spent a week on the most incredible reserve. This involved taking four flights in total taxi transfers etc, which was all made simple and easy, especially thanks to Alex from POD. His communication was excellent and all of my questions were answered. Thank you POD Volunteer for making the final step towards my DofE Gold award seamless and enjoyable. Very much recommended.”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Thanks so much Finn, it's brilliant to hear about your experience at the Big 5 Conservation project in South Africa. An amazing way to achieve your Gold DofE Residential - well done! Thanks for being so great to work with too, you were very organised and on top of everything. Best wishes, Alex and the Pod team

Posted 4 weeks ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 623 reviews