Pod Volunteer Reviews

Name: Pod Volunteer
Address: 5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham, Prestbury
Rating: 4.74

4.7 Rating 429 Reviews

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4.7

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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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5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham
Prestbury
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 30th January 2024

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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th September 2023

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“Just absolutely loved it. Not much more to say really.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Pod Volunteer was very helpful with organising my trip.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Pod volunteer were brilliant to book through, the process was very straight forward and Alex was always on hand to answer any questions I had!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I went volunteering in Greece at the turtle conservation and it was the best thing I have done! Pod volunteer were very helpful with all the documents and lists they sent over before going and were there if I had any questions before and after going. Whilst I was there I had the best time and met some great people! Everyone was super friendly and the team were very helpful. It was hard work however it was all worth it! The days were early starts however when finished in the morning you had lots of free time in the day until you’re next shift. I would definitely recommend and wish I had stayed for longer!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 26th August 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“I had the most incredible experience in Costa Rica, Reserva Playa Torguga, where I found a turtle nest and relocated the eggs; released the first hatch of the season and came so close to wildlife such as capuchins outside my room, iguanas, tree frogs, etc. I met some incredible people who I really believe I will know for a long time. I would recommend POD to anyone who’s looking to volunteer abroad safely and they help all throughout your experience with them. Miss it already!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 17th August 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“I had an amazing time in the Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa where I came within less than metre from animals such as lions, elephants and giraffes. I got to meet and work with such nice friendly other volunteers and was so simple and easy to organise thanks to Pod Volunteer, who were very quick to respond to my queries and continually kept me updated with all information about my travel and restrictions.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 16th August 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“We looked for faint tracks in the mud, observed the elegant pace of giraffes, watched hippos in silence, witnessed an elephant's herd feeding and playfighting at sunset, and followed a lion marking his territory under the distinct lights of the Milky Way. Emotions may be lost in translation, but the memory of those moments and the people I met will last for a long time. We contributed by identifying species caught on camera trap, removing invasive plants, giving kids a lesson, and doing construction work in a school. We also had the rare luck to assist in relocation game capture. Holding those majestic creatures in the back of a pickup while it rushes to the trailer was incredible. The knowledge transmitted by our guide Jaco was invaluable, and the support from pod volunteer helped to realize this experience.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 11th August 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“Brilliant way to access incredible volunteering opportunities across the globe! I had a brilliant time spending two weeks with my girlfriend in Kefalonia working to support and conserve the sea turtle population over there while making some lovely friends. I’m still thriving off the experience, absolutely life changing! :)”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd August 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“Fantastic experience which I am very lucky to have experienced. Well organised and great support from the POD team.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Alex was very helpful and quick with replies throughout. Whether that was to do with covid restrictions in Thailand or personal matters. I can highly recommend the organisation which made my stay easy and absolutely memorable for a lifetime.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Pod Volunteer set me up with a great charity called Village by Village located in Ghana. The Pod staff were extremely helpful in helping me plan and organise my trip. There is such a range of projects for you to choose from. They guide you through the admin and documents needed for travelling whilst providing a thorough guide of the project and location you will be joining. Very friendly staff, who are willing to answer any questions you have. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Pod Volunteer made my experience at Reserva Playa Tortuga (turtle conservation volunteering) very smooth: very clear communication, great at answering any questions I had, useful info pack that explained everything very well. Only thing I would have wanted would have been more info provided on the actual schedule at the reserve, but I enjoyed all the activities I did anyway so it didn’t matter. Pod Volunteer made it easy and straightforward for me to volunteer abroad, feel like I’m part of something, however small that contribution may be, and make lots of new friends.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I am so glad I discovered Pod Volunteer. It opened my eyes to a whole new world of volunteering and working. I had an amazing experience with the website and the information and the organisers that I talked to. Thank you very much I will definitely be using Pod Volunteer to find my next volunteering adventure.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I had an amazing time in Costa Rica on the turtle and wildlife conservation project. I saw so much wildlife and learnt so much about local plants and animals, and conservation issues in Costa Rica. The staff at the project were so knowledge and passionate about what they do. They looked after us and helped us book activities in our spare time. The highlight for me was finding a rare hawksbill turtle nest, and knowing that we've given all 167 eggs the best chance of survival. It is a good feeling to be able to do something for a critically endangered species. I have also never walked so much in such a short period of time! Alex from pod was really helpful in getting everything sorted out for my trip and checking in to make sure everything was going well. I would recommend this to anyone, whether for a personal challenge, an opportunity to do something really different or to pursue an interest in conservation. For me, it has been a once in a lifetime opportunity and an experience I will never forget.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thanks so much Rachael, brilliant to hear about your volunteering experience in Costa Rica. That's awesome about finding the rare hawksbill turtle nest - hope as many hatch as possible! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 1 year ago

“Conservation program experience at the Pod Volunteers centre in Koh Tao, Thailand - Riva Raghavan, age 13, Mumbai As the days that I spent with the conservation team on Koh Tao quickly passed by, the days here in Mumbai feel longer than ever wishing that I could live in the experience that a had a few weeks ago. The conservation program allowed me to explore my passion and love for marine life with various skills and various branches all under conservation. Every morning we had a lecture from 9:30-10:30. Usually, lectures for me are associated with sleep and boredom but these lectures weren’t making my eyes droop or making me feel drowsy. They actually opened up my mind to various questions that made me more curious than ever. After the lecture we would get a 30 minute break and then head out for our dive of that day. Each dive was a different subtopic under conservation. Some dives were monitoring and some we were physically making a difference! From the various dives we had my favourite one had to be the Drupella snail one! We picked up drupella snails (threats to corals) with tongs and then measured them once we were up on shore. This pattern is what I did everyday for a month and I simply loved it. I would definitely recommend the conservation program to you whether you are older than me or younger than me, everyone with the right mindset can make an impact! I feel that this program was a great use of my summer holidays as I had the best holiday ever and I learnt a lot of new things about the ocean. The New Heaven Team welcomed my dad and I and made us feel like we were at home. The encouraging and the motivating crew made our experience a thousand times better. The first week I had problems equalising my ears but my instructors Khan, Pod and Dev helped me believe that I could do it and then after that my problems vanished into thin air. I would absolutely go back to Pod Volunteers. I really can’t express my gratitude and love I have for their entire team. Thank you Kirsty, Dev, Pod, Khan and all the others who helped me accomplish a more knowledgable and experienced person that I was when I first arrived.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“My first time booking a volunteering holiday so was a little nervous, but Pod were so helpful. The docs they sent me had all the information I needed without me having to ask any follow up questions. They kept me fully apprised of the Covid situation on the lead up to my departure, and provided me with all the admin requirements required which made the preparation for the trip run exceptionally smoothly. Can't recommend them highly enough.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Incredibly helpful and super informative! I felt confident and comfortable heading to South Africa for the Elephant Conservation program and it became an unforgettable experience!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 6th May 2022

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Posted 1 year ago

“I went to Cintsa Horses in South Africa for a couple of weeks as my DofE residential. The time I've had here has been one of the best in my life, experiencing far more than just the life on the farm. Alex at POD has been amazing throughout planning the trip and supporting me while I've been out here - customer care has been personal and flexible for an outstanding service.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My time working in Ghana was a wonderful experience that I will remember first ever. It is truly life changing and rewarding to know that you are helping people who need your help, whether in schools, or in the villages doing building, or just by bringing good energy to the communities you work in. The people are all lovely and welcoming. During my time there, I helped construct a toilet, made a video for the charity base, and did photography on lots of different projects in 8 schools in the local area focusing on clean hands, clean water etc. I would really reccomend working through Pod Volunteer to make a difference and help those in need as the charities are always in need of volunteers to keep budgeting going in schools and ensure the children have clean water to drink and to wash their hands with. With your help, we can really make a difference to as many individuals as possible.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 26th April 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Pod volunteer was incredibly helpful both before I went and whilst I was volunteering. The staff were helpful and friendly and checked in with me regularly to make sure everything was running smoothly.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.7 based on 429 reviews