Pod Volunteer Reviews

Name: Pod Volunteer
Address: 5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham, Prestbury
Rating: 4.79

4.8 Rating 580 Reviews

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4.8

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About Pod Volunteer:

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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“Lucy and Bee have been wonderful to work with to get my placement arranged. I'm looking forward to going in November!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Stacy, Thank you for your lovely feedback, Bee and I are enjoying working with you to arrange your upcoming placement in Costa Rica! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I loved my experience with Pod. The program was everything that I hoped for and I have a new appreciation for volunteering. Would recommend this experience!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review Jordan and I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first overseas volunteering experience and travels in South Africa! All the best, Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Wonderful! The best two weeks of my life. Hard work with the most amazing privileges and all in a beautiful country full of lovely, kind people! This was Elephant Care in Thailand.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Mairi, Thank you so much for your review, it was a joy to help organise your trip! I loved chatting with you when you got back too and hearing about your time with the elephants - it sounds like you had an incredible time and we hope you're able to volunteer again in the future! Keep in touch! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Pod volunteer is great to help organise a trip to a volunteering project. They prep everything well before the trip so that you feel well informed whilst you are at the project.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. We are thrilled to hear you felt well prepared for your trip and hope you decide to volunteer with us again in the future! Lucy - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Really helpful services which provided all the information I needed”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 9th May 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Sam, Thanks so much for your feedback and amazing photos of your time at the Kruger Conservation project! We are so glad to hear that you found Pod's services helpful and you felt well prepared for your placement! Best wishes, Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“It was very easy to work with Pod. They made the whole process seamless. I never had to reach out for information--communication was prompt and plentiful. Bee was an excellent coordinator and super patient with all of my questions about traveling to Africa for the first time. I would definitely recommend Pod if you are looking to volunteer abroad. You won't regret it.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 8th May 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Megan, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us - it's a fantastic photo of you and the rest of the volunteer team too! I love supporting volunteers and it was a pleasure to help answer your questions and help you prepare for your trip! You're always welcome to volunteer with us again in future too! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I recommend volunteering with this group. They are helpful. They communicate well, providing useful and necessary information on a timely basis. They are well organized and all support staff delivered as promised. The in-country organization is staffed by wonderful people. Everyone is helpful, friendly, knowledgable, eager to please, and hard working. It’s a valuable experience.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you so much Pat - it's fantastic to hear that you would recommend us! It was a pleasure to organise your placement and I loved hearing about your ideas for the building team when you got back too! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“POD Volunteer is such an amazing organisation. If you are wanting to volunteer abroad, then this is a great choice. The prices are great, you get so much help with organising your trip and if you have any questions they are quick to help. I volunteered for the monkey rescue project in South Africa, it was such an amazing experience and I am so happy I went with POD Volunteer. It's helped me build confidence and learn new things that has helped with my education. I would definitely recommend and I hope to volunteer again through POD volunteer.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 7th May 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Daniella, I loved reading your review and hearing about your time at the project in South Africa - thank you so much for writing it and for sharing such a cute photo too! I know the local team really valued the time and energy you put into the project. It was a pleasure to help organise your trip and we look forward to helping you with your next adventure too! Keep in touch, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Absolutely incredible experience and one we will treasure forever. PoD were superb from start to finish and guided us through the entire process, answering any questions very promptly. We would definitely like to repeat again in the future.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks so much Luke! We loved helping to organise your family trip to volunteer at the Child Care project in India and so happy to you all have many happy memories to treasure. We look forward to helping you plan your next family adventure! Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I finished my volunteering in Marine Conservation program 2 months ago. And I can still say it was such a great experience. I really recommend anyone to be a part of the program. When volunteering in Koh Tao I felt very valuable , I improved and learned every day and I interacted with a passionate and faithful team. Kirsty, Elle, Spencer, Rahul, and Pau are great people. Every day they do something important with passion and efficiency. I’m proud to help them to do something important. Among volunteers, most of them are much younger than me and mostly have a marine biology background. Those young guys are nice, implicated and particularly respectful of the procedures. I will definitely join a pod volunteer again for sure.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Xavier, Thanks so much for your detailed feedback on your placement in Thailand! It was wonderful to see all of your amazing photos and updates from your time with the team on Koh Tao - we know that the local team appreciated all the hard work you put into your 6 week placement. Stay in touch! Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Pod volunteer is an incredible organization. The Team is always willing to give you valuable guidance and support. I really enjoyed working with them and I look forward to doing anouther project in the near future.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 4th April 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Mila! Thank you very much for sharing these great photos and feedback, they bring back lovely memories of my time in India. It was a pleasure to help in planning your gap year and look forward to helping plan your next adventure. Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I'm top lazy to write but loved it”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks Quentin, we are so glad to hear you loved your placement at the Marine Conservation project in Thailand! All the best, Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I really want to thank Pod Volunteer for everything. They probably gave me the best experience of my life. I will never forget them.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Mattia, Thank you so much for your feedback, it was a pleasure to arrange your placement and I am so pleased to hear you had an amazing experience volunteering in India! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I travelled to Arequipa in Peru to work in a small charity school arranged by Pod. The entire experience was incredible and not least because I was so well looked after by Pod. They worked with local organisers who were brilliant at settling me in and showing me around before introducing me to the school. The school were very flexible about the hours I worked, the school staff were so friendly and interested in why I was doing the voluntary work and the kids were gorgeous, fun and mischievous. I had the most amazing time in Arequipa - I could not recommend it more. The town is stunningly beautiful with so much fascinating history. I went hiking in the incredible Colca Canyon and made great friends. Even the food was good! I 100% recommend Pod for finding such a great experience in such a great location and for taking so much care to ensure I had a good time. I will definitely use them again next time I go on a volunteer holiday.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th November 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Catherine, Thanks so much for your lovely feedback about your time in Peru - you are making us want to visit Arequipa again! It's fantastic that you felt so well-supported by Pod and the local team and we look forward to helping you arrange another volunteer placement in the future. Best wishes, Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I am so happy with my entire Pod Volunteer experience. Pod helped me organize my Belize Conservation trip and their support was invaluable! I had never traveled overseas and my entire experience was seamless thanks to everyone in the office. I was so impressed with how quickly and thoughtfully they answered my (many, many!) questions. Everyone was so kind and appear to genuinely love what they do. Knowing that every opportunity is thoroughly vetted for safety gave me peace of mind as I navigated a new country. I also appreciated their referrals and recommendations for flights and packing. I am already in the process of planning my next project using Pod and I cannot wait! I highly recommend using them to help you plan your next volunteer trip.”

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Posted 6 years ago

It's so lovely to hear all about your time with the Conservation team in Belize Elizabeth. I loved helping you plan for your trip and so happy that you chose to volunteer with us as your first travel experience abroad. We look forward to helping you prepare for your next trip! Best wishes, Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“I look back fondly on my experience teaching in Udaipur. Ravi, Gurav, along with Neha are not only great hosts but they are passionate about work in their community and the experience has been so rewarding. The atmosphere they have created is friendly and fun filled and their support and knowledge throughout your stay lets you experience day to day life in India, not just as a tourist. I would recommend this to others if you want to work alongside people who are passionate about changing lives for the better.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for posting about your experience volunteering in India. The local team are truly committed to their work with local communities in Udaipur and I am pleased to read your experience was so rewarding. Keep in touch and we look forward to planning your next trip! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“met all expectations. friendly an d ded”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you so much for your feedback, we are thrilled your placement met all expectations! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“My trip to Thailand was the trip of a life-time and I wouldn't have changed it for anything. POD made everything super easy and fun and I was able to do something I love while making new friends and learning new cultures. While taking care of the animals on wildlife, we did things like prep food and enrichments, provide fresh water, scrub the enclosures, etc. And all the volunteers at the center were very friendly and kind-hearted. The following week on elephants was probably the best experience of my life. It felt so good to work along side other hardworking volunteers and provide care for the elephants and maintenance of the enclosures. It was so rewarding to see our work with the animals pay off and just see them happy and it felt good to disconnect from all the nonsense that goes on in today's world and do something that actually makes a difference. I wish I could have stayed there for the rest of my life.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share more about your experiences in Thailand! We are thrilled to hear you had such a rewarding time caring for the elephants and wildlife at the project, and could have stayed there for much longer! We would love to arrange another placement for you soon. Best Wishes, Lucy Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“An amazing company - great team leaders. Would really recommend to anyone who wants to volunteer abroad to use this company. They are very friendly and helpful.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th September 2018

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Posted 7 years ago

Hi Ava, Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic photos, we are thrilled you would recommend us! Alex and I really enjoyed our time leading the Under 18 Trip to Thailand and you were a real asset to the team. I look forward to helping you organise your next adventure! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

“Not only did Pod provide the utmost help and security during the entirety of my trip, they are supporting an incredible organisation I simply cannot praise enough. I immediately felt confident in my choice and felt there was always someone there to help if needs be.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hi Mary, Thank you for sharing your feedback and these great photos of your time volunteering in Thailand. It was a pleasure to arrange your placement and of course lovely to meet you in Thailand! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 6 years ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 580 reviews