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

4.8 Rating 662 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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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I volunteered with PoD on two separate projects: teaching at a rural children's home in Cambodia for 11 weeks and teaching in a tropical school in Thailand for 6 weeks. I did a lot of research before choosing PoD and my projects and I felt that PoD were promoting ethical volunteering and sustainability within their projects. The people working at the projects: cook, nannies, nurse, doctor, farmers etc. were all local which was important to me as I didn't want to be detracting from local employment in such a poor area. Whilst on the Cambodia project I had to be very independent and was really thrown in at the deep end - I felt that on project support could have been improved; it wasn't until the end of my placement there that I found a volunteer guide book (but even that was outdated). The team at PoD were always reachable by e-mail and before my placement they were happy to answer all my questions. I do feel that the volunteer project booklet needs to be a little more open and up front about the challenges of this project though. I had a wonderful time on both projects - volunteering can be challenging, frustrating and incredibly emotional, but ultimately I found my experience highly rewarding, lots of fun and an unbelieveable adventure that has left me with friends for life and memories I will cherish forever. It is expensive to volunteer in this way, but both projects did seem to be benefiting and there is a breakdown of expenses on PoD's webstite under 'Where the Money Goes' so it's up to you to decide how you feel about it.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“I volunteered in Thailand for two months, and I can say without an hesitation, these were the best months of my life. Of course, volunteering abroad is not always easy, there are bad or sad moments sometimes. But PoD's people are helping a lot, always taking some news and giving advices. You're never alone !”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Very helpful! I would recommend to others!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Pod looked after me very well, and made sure to sort out everything before my trip! The staff were very helpful and gave me all the necessary info I would need! I regards to my project itself, It was such an amazing experience, and such a worthwhile organisation to get involved with! I would definitely recommend working with pod!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Volunteering at the Dell Cheetah Centre was the best experience of my life! PoD Volunteer work with absolutely fantastic organisations, those who are truly dedicated to what they do. PoD don't just leave you on the programme; Erin, the contact linked to the cheetah project was always there before I left for the project, quickly answering any questions I had. She also was in contact throughout and after the project to ensure everything was going well, and also to make sure I was enjoying myself. I am still in touch with the people and friends I made in South Africa, and have seen that some of the money from PoD has been put to very god use.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Best experience of my life!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“PoD helped me achieve my wildest dreams! I was able to go to South Africa and work with children AND elephants. My two favorite things! I had an amazing experience and learned so much. I would go back in a heart beat!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Great range of well selected projects. Excellent communication and helpful team- easy to contact before and during placement. Overall fantastic experience with pod volunteer”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Brilliant company and the most amazingly 2 weeks in India!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“I volunteer to go to Thailand to work with Elephants. It is the best thing I have ever done and I had an amazing experience. Becky and the Pod team were so helpful, supportive and just brilliant. They organized everything I needed and the whole trip ran really smoothly. Cannot recommend Pod highly enough and I would definitely use them again.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“PoD were great, they were really friendly and were very clear in how they organised my volunteering. They had strong ties with the project I volunteered for and I felt well supported.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Booking a trip so far from home alone can be quite daunting but Pod provided me with all the details that I required even down to a list of things to pack. Becky my UK contact answered all my questions quickly. When I arrived it my destination every went to plan and everything I had been told was spot on. I would book another trip through Pod in the future.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“The team at POD made volunteering very easy and stress-free. They were always on the end of the phone if we had any questions and responded to emails very quickly. I would recommend them to anyone considering volunteering.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Fantastic experience with POD. Staff were very supportive and explained everything. Placement was exactly what they said it would be. Totally satisfying experience. Can't wait to volunteer with POD again!!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“POD is a fantastic volunteer agency that is both professional and dependable, spending a lot of time on customer satisfaction and treating each volunteer like an important customer. Since volunteering with POD I have already recommended the projects to a number of friends and even as I type this another friend is booking to join the cat and dog shelter project in Thailand.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Had an amazing time in Africa, and when our flight was delayed Pod were amazing at getting us sorted and re-arranging transportation to ensure we weren't stranded in a foreign country. Would highly recommend, already planning my next trip!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“The staff at PoD were always quick to respond, very helpful and patient even when I asked about a million questions. I was fortunate enough to meet my rep during my first placement, while she was doing her check-up, and it made me feel good to know that the projects are reviewed every so often. I've recommended PoD to many people and hope to participate in another project someday.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Amazing experience. Got to visit numerous schools and meet new people. My Thai family were really welcoming and so lovely I have been back to visit. Made friends for life from all over and was able to really help. Gemma was amazing, helpful and available for anything. Highly suggest everyone volunteers with POD.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Volunteered at libertys in Belize Most amazing experience Erin was very helpful at helping me choose the right placement for me As a female travelling along I felt very confident and safe travelling alone and using POD Which is why I'm using you again ????”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Great placement, treatment support.”

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Posted 11 years ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 662 reviews