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Pod Volunteer Reviews

4.7 Rating 429 Reviews

96 %

of reviewers recommend Pod Volunteer

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4.7

Based on 429 reviews


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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 30th January 2024

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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th September 2023

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“We loved every moment of family turtle conservation project! We've learned so much, met great people, feel like we've genuinely made a difference and contributed to an important project and made memories for life. The team were all amazing and every step from the team back home supporting our trip planning, to the communication and the project itself have been brilliant. We felt completely respected as volunteers even though we were only there for a week. The whole experience has been very inpisiring. We hope you love it as much as our family did!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 18th August 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 18th August 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 18th August 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 18th August 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 18th August 2023

Posted 8 months ago

Hi Tiffany, brilliant to hear about you and your family's experience in Greece on the Turtle and Marine Conservation family trip. You really have all made a genuine difference to the important conservation work there on Kefalonia and I'm sure will be an inspiration for other families too. Love the photos of your family in action and the beautiful shot of the turtle hatchling - makes it all worth it! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 8 months ago

“I found Pod Volunteer whilst looking for options for my DofE and the turtle conservation in Kefalonia stood out to me. Whilst I was there I met some amazing people who really made the experience what it was. I would look to do a similar project in the future.”

Posted 8 months ago

Thanks so much for choosing to do your DofE Gold Residential Award whilst volunteering at our Turtle Conservation in Greece! We'd love to help you plan a trip in the future. All the best - Gemma, Pod Volunteer

Posted 8 months ago

“It was the best experience ever”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 14th August 2023

Posted 8 months ago

Hi Sophie, so great to hear about your time on the Greece family Turtle and Marine Conservation trip this summer. Love the photo of the turtle at night in your red light head torch! Have a lovely rest of the summer. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 8 months ago

“I had a great experience volunteering with Pod Volunteer. They were so quick to respond to any questions I had, before and throughout the project. I would definitely recommend volunteering through them! Thank you so much for the opportunity.”

Posted 8 months ago

So happy to hear that you had such a good time helping the turtles in Greece Anya! All the best, Gemma - Pod Volunteer

Posted 8 months ago

“it was a fabulous experience, rich in emotion. With great encounters. I recommend 100% but don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!”

Posted 8 months ago

Thanks so much for your review and volunteering with us Baptiste - so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the Elephant Rescue project in Thailand! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 8 months ago

“Amazing team, incredible landscapes, very interesting activities, I truly recommend Pod Volunteer for a safe, rewarding and unforgettable life changing experience !”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 24th July 2023

Posted 9 months ago

Hi Jean-Loup, fantastic to hear about your and Adele's volunteering in Costa Rica with the turtles! Amazing pictures and love the waterfall, great way to cool off! Hope all good on your return to France. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 9 months ago

“It was an experience of a lifetime. Working on a sea turtle sanctuary was the best vacation ever. Reserva Playa Tortuga in Costa Rica was amazing. Highly recommend.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 21st July 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 21st July 2023

Posted 9 months ago

Hi Julie and Cordelia, so great to hear about your time in Costa Rica! Love the photo of you two and also an all important turtle nest! Hope you have enjoyed the rest of your travels around Costa Rica. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 9 months ago

“One of the best experiences I have had! Alongside the great project itself, you meet so many people as well as plenty of free time to do what you want. Also, there are evening activities to get to know everyone better as you make friends with people from around the world.”

Posted 10 months ago

Hi Harvey, brilliant to hear about your time in Greece on the turtle conservation project and that you have made lots of new friends from around the world. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 10 months ago

“I volunteered at a wildlife rescue centre in Thailand through Pod volunteer and had an incredible time. Pod volunteer were extremely organised and very accessible via email to answer any queries. The process of booking the project was straight forward and simple. The description and information I was provided with matched the project perfectly. I would highly recommend Pod volunteer to anyone looking for a volunteer project!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 23rd June 2023

Posted 10 months ago

Hi Charlotte, so great to hear about your experience in Thailand on the Wildlife Rescue project for your Gold DofE Residential! I'm really glad everything came together so you could fit the trip in around your work. At least the weather is warm to welcome you back to the UK! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 10 months ago

“No words, photos, videos will ever do the Horse Rehabilitation project in South Africa justice. Thanks Alex from Podvolunteer for helping set this up with how crazy things were on my end. Thank you to Georgie, Penny, and the entire family at the Rehabilitation and Rescue. Truly truly felt loved and part of the family. I will surely be coming back soon.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th June 2023

Posted 10 months ago

Hi Matthew, I'm so thrilled that it all worked out so well. I love the photos, especially you and your horse with tongues out! And the video of riding down to the beach is so evocative of my recent visit there, really miss it and the fun family atmosphere. Hope you make it back soon to see Georgie and Penny again! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 10 months ago

“Very quick and helpful service! Alex worked very hard to ensure my special needs were accommodated.”

Posted 10 months ago

Thanks so much and I'm really glad it all worked out so well for your volunteering trip. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 10 months ago

“Provided a fantastic opportunity and have supported me and my friend through our whole process of volunteering in a foreign country. Very helpful for any questions we had and very reliable. Amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone else.”

Posted 10 months ago

Hi Amber, it's been a pleasure helping you with your DofE Residential volunteering trip to Costa Rica and I'm so pleased to hear it all went so well. Hope you are settling in back at home and getting over the jet lag! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 10 months ago

“This was an incredible and unforgettable experience that has impacted me in so many ways… not only were the horses amazing, but the people and the friendships we made were amazing too 💗”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd June 2023

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 2nd June 2023

Posted 11 months ago

Hi Abigail, thanks so much for your feedback on your time at the Horse Rehabilitation project in South Africa. I know how much Georgie and Penny loved having you there and all the hard work you did! Love the beuatiful pictures! Hope you are settling back in at home well. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 11 months ago

“Our service trip was to Namibia for Desert Elephant conservation. I had the pleasure of coordinating with Pod Volunteer for almost 5 years, as our trip was delayed several times over 3 years due to Covid/pandemic. I was so grateful to be working with Alex and the other Pod Volunteer team members who made a potentially stressful situation very easy and manageable. Their communications were timely and helpful, answered all of our seemingly endless list of questions, and their partner organization in Namibia who we ultimately volunteered with (EHRA) was top notch. Everything about our experience was 5 stars and we would highly recommend working and coordinating with Pod Volunteer again for a future service trip. Thank you!”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 8th May 2023

Posted 11 months ago

Thanks Kristin, so delighted that this trip to Namibia finally came together after the Covid delays. Love the picture of your group out in the desert tracking elephants, what a place and what an experience. Hope you are settling in back at home ok. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 11 months ago

“Volunteered in Ghana with Pod and had an unforgettable experience. I made long-lasting friendships with the community and it changed the outlook I have on life. Would 100% recommend to everyone.”

Posted 1 year ago

Thanks so much for your comments on your time volunteering in Ghana, the community there are so grateful for your help and it's wonderful to hear about the friendships you have made. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 11 months ago

“I spent a week with the elephants in Thailand and it was such a life changing experience to see how the elephants were rescued and to see the progression of quality of living since they’ve been within the sanctuary. it was an amazing experience”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 29th April 2023

Posted 1 year ago

“Pod volunteer has quite simply helped me accomplish my dreams. Through them I organised a trip to South Africa for marine conservation and has given the best experience of my life. Throughout the planning process they were nothing but helpful always responding to my questions with clear and clear answers. Alex and the team made the whole process simple and fun. And I will not hesitate to use pod volunteer again”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 22nd April 2023

Posted 1 year ago

Hi Jacob, so great to hear from you after your time at the marine conservation project in South Africa. I really hope we can help you with another trip in the future! Hope you get to use your dive qualifications again soon! Alex

Posted 1 year ago

“My trip to Thailand was incredible. I really appreciated the support the pod team offered and i felt safe knowing i could message Alex at any time.”

Posted 1 year ago

Thanks so much Peter and so good to hear about your time at the marine conservation project in Thailand! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 1 year ago

“I spent 4 weeks as a volunteer at Knysna Elephant Park in Knysna, South Africa. It was an incredible experience. Volunteers work with AERU--Africa Elephant Research Unit, which is part of the park. My cousin and I did this together, and both made the most of this amazing opportunity. We chose this location to work more closely with the elephants, and it proved to be life-changing for both of us.”

Posted 1 year ago

Thanks so much Karin, so good to hear about your time at the Elephant Care and Research project and it was especially nice to have had the chance to meet you in South Africa and see you in action! It's always lovely to be able to do project visits and meet volunteers in person. Best wishes, Alex

Posted 1 year ago

“The team are an absolute dream to use when booking such large and exciting travel experiences. They have very quick response times and made my booking process very simple. They are also happy to answer any question big or small about your upcoming trip as well as respond to you while your in country part way through the experiance. I did the 'endangered wildlife conservation' experience for a month in South Africa. It was truly amazing living on reserve in basic but comfortable accommodation. Up early each morning at 4am for safari drives (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) on which you helped record information about the animals on reserve. This resulted in intimate up close encounters with lion, cheetah, elephant and rhino. Truly once in a lifetime amazing experience.”

Posted 1 year ago

Thanks for all your lovely comments - we always like being here to help with support and any questions! Early starts but well worth it for those incredible wildlife encounters - coming back home is going to feel like quite a contrast! Best wishes, Alex

Posted 1 year ago

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Pod Volunteer is rated 4.7 based on 429 reviews