Volunteering Solutions Reviews

"I volunteered in Arusha, Tanzania in the health programme last year and had the time of my life. I also took time in two of the orphanages there and it was absolutely amazing. I am already enquiring about volunteering with this company this year and cannot wait!!! I recommend travelling with this company so much as they are organised and supportive helping you with every need so you can have a safe but also adventurous and fulfilling time wherever you go in the world."

"Booked a medical volunteering trip to Kenya in March with 7 other students and had the best time of my life. The trip was by far the most amazing thing I have ever done. The organisation from Volunteering Solutions was incredible, they were always quick to respond to any queries and our contact in Kenya was amazing!"

"I spent 10 days volunteering in Nairobi, Kenya. We spent our time at Tigoni Level 4 Hospital and have experienced alot in such a short time. I would recommend Volunteering solutions to all medical staff, student nurses, or anyone who just wants to experience a different culture. Our accommodation was okay, comfy beds and the basics that you need, the meals cooked were lovely, and our hosts couldn't do enough for us. We became friends with other volunteers who were housed with us or near us, these people have become friends for life. (A lock on the bathroom door would have been perfect though; marked down a star because 8 people sharing a small bathroom is hard. No body wants to see our friends naked; or not me).\r\nI just wished we stayed longer.\r\nLooking forward to our next adventure. "

"I\u2019m Jill from the UK. I volunteered for one week on the Women\u2019s Empowerment project. The students and staff were friendly and immediately made me feel so welcome. The experience has given me an insight into the lives of the students and an opportunity to get to understand their ideas and values. \r\n\r\nThe accommodation, although basic was clean and comfortable. Deepak, our host was kind, understanding and most importantly a very good cook. \r\n\r\nRajiv the company director is extremely supportive. He came to pick me up from my hotel on the first day. He \r\ndelivered a useful orientation session and introduced me to the key staff in the centre. He also visited on my first full and last day of the project. \r\n\r\nOverall I had a super experience creating long lasting happy memories. \r\n\r\nThanks to\u00a0all\u00a0involved!!!"

"I\u2019m Jill from the UK. I volunteered for one week on the Women\u2019s Empowerment project. The students and staff were friendly and immediately made me feel so welcome. The experience has given me an insight into the lives of the students and an opportunity to get to understand their ideas and values. \r\n\r\nThe accommodation, although basic was clean and comfortable. Deepak, our host was kind, understanding and most importantly a very good cook. \r\n\r\nRajiv the company director is extremely supportive. He came to pick me up from my hotel on the first day. He \r\ndelivered a useful orientation session and introduced me to the key staff in the centre. He also visited on my first full and last day of the project. \r\n\r\nOverall I had a super experience creating long lasting happy memories. \r\n\r\nThanks to\u00a0all\u00a0involved!!!"

"I\u2019m Jill from the UK. I volunteered for one week on the Women\u2019s Empowerment project. The students and staff were friendly and immediately made me feel so welcome. The experience has given me an insight into the lives of the students and an opportunity to get to understand their ideas and values. \r\n\r\nThe accommodation, although basic was clean and comfortable. Deepak, our host was kind, understanding and most importantly a very good cook. \r\n\r\nRajiv the company director is extremely supportive. He came to pick me up from my hotel on the first day. He \r\ndelivered a useful orientation session and introduced me to the key staff in the centre. He also visited on my first full and last day of the project. \r\n\r\nOverall I had a super experience creating long lasting happy memories. \r\n\r\nThanks to\u00a0all\u00a0involved!!!"

"(Eng Below)\r\nITA-L'esperienza con VolSol in Ghana \u00e8 stata incredibile. Ho seguito il programma per 4 settimane presso la scuola delle ragazze. Mi sono affezionata tantissimo a loro e molto \u00e8 stato fatto insieme. Frederick, il buddy, si \u00e8 preso cura di me in tutto e per tutto. Mi sono trovata benissimo con lui e la sua famiglia (con 4 figli). \u00e9 importantissimo lo spirito di adattamento, sia per la mancanza di acqua corrente, sia per le condizioni igieniche (diverse dallo standard occidentale), che per la percezione relativa del tempo (in Ghana il tempo non esiste e non ci sono orologi). Ho trascorso un mese straordinario, conosciuto una cultura totalmente diversa dalla mia, conosciuto persone diventate amiche e aiutato tanto le ragazze della scuola (grazie alle donazioni di una raccolta fondi che ho attivato perla scuola). Ho visitato e aiutato anche presso l'orfanotrofio di Tamale (opzionale). Tamale \u00e8 una citt\u00e0 molto semplice, in rapida crescita e con religione islamica prevalente. I ghanesi sono un popolo estremamente gentile, accogliente e amichevole. Consiglio davvero di andare a Tamale a fare volontariato: ce n'\u00e8 molto bisogno e l'esperienza cambia la vita. Sono tornata in Italia da poco e ho gi\u00e0 voglia di ripartire!\r\n\r\nENG-The experience with VolSol in Ghana was incredible. I followed the program for 4 weeks at the girls' school. I became very fond of them and a lot was done together. Frederick, the buddy, took care of me in every way. I had a great time with him and his family (with 4 children). The spirit of adaptation is very important, both for the lack of running water, for the hygienic conditions (different from Western standards), and for the relative perception of time (in Ghana time does not exist and there are no clocks). I spent an extraordinary month, got to know a culture that was totally different from mine, met people who became friends and helped the girls at school a lot (thanks to donations from a fundraiser that I set up for the school). Tamale is a very simple, rapidly growing city with a prevalent Islamic religion. Ghanaians are an extremely kind, welcoming and friendly people. I really recommend going to Tamale to volunteer: there is a lot of need and the experience is life-changing. I recently returned to Italy and I already want to go again!"