I think the guys working there are doing an amazing job in Yana Cocha, the environment for the volunteers is very enjoyable and friendly, the place is stunning and work there is absolutely lovely. Raphael, Rafael the Vet, Raul and Marc are really nice person, hard workers and very careful with all the animals and volunteers, and it makes the volunteers’ experience even greater.
The only thing that it should be absolutely improved, but I don’t know if directly dependent on them, is the condition of the shower and toilets. Talking also with other volunteers I think that anyone can work cover in mud, insect in a full day of rain. However at the end of the day is fundamental for the people to find at a warm shower where the light is working, considering not all days are warm in the forest and sometimes people finish the round when is dark. Likewise lights in all the three toilets is important, in case of multiple people “emergency” during the night. Moreover, considering volunteers work also on Sunday morning, I think the breakfast should be offered Sunday as well. Despite this last thing, my experience has been very nice and enjoyable.

I had an amazing time in India. Volunteering solutions is a wonderful company and I admire the work they are doing here in India. The accommodation here is lovely. Really neat and clean. Everything was well organized. Shankar was very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed my time at the placement, I was able to observe and learn a lot. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity and I would love to come back one day.
Thank you very much.

I have just completed two weeks of volunteering through Volunteering Solutions’ Street Children project in Delhi and the experience far exceeded all of my expectations. As a first time solo traveller I was very nervous going into this, however from stepping into the airport I was warmly greeted by Deeraj and a fellow volunteer and my anxieties vanished. There were a number of volunteers staying at the accommodation, for different periods of time and a variety of ages, which greatly helped as those that had been staying longer helped the newest to settle in and showed us the ropes. I have made some amazing friends from all over the world. The staff have all been very lovely and friendly, giving specific advice whenever needed and helping me to settle into the programme. The project itself was incredible. The children were full of energy and so eager to learn, and it has been truly eye opening to have had the experience to work and play with them. As one of the volunteers said when I first arrived, you come into a volunteering programme like this expecting to provide help, however what you don’t expect is that by the time to leave they have helped you on your own journey just as much if not more. I would like to thank all of the staff for providing me with the means to have the best time and make the most amazing memories.

Dina and I did Medical Volunteering in Zanzibar, Tanzania with Volunteering Solutions and Khaya Volunteering.
These organizations have provided us with an amazing medical volunteer experience.
We worked in the Surgery and Dental departments at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar for 2 weeks.
The mission also included housing and food with a local family, which provided a unique experience of living as a local in Tanzania and helping the local community itself.
Throughout our stay we have always had a lot of support from the host family, volunteer coordinators, and the entire VolSol and Khaya team.
Thanks a lot

I LOVED KENYA! Please don't take my review as all negative, there were way more positives. So, it is really difficult to rate this trip with one number. We spent most of our time at the orphanage, a little bit at a school, and of course traveled to the Masai Mara for a safari. The work experience, compared to others I have done, was poorly planned, and poorly followed up on. I think that Joe, our program coordinator, means well, but there were people there choosing what to do and where to go/when to go if at all. Many went to a mall all afternoon. We stayed at the orphanage from 9 am to 6 pm.most days. It was tough, but real, and I am glad I had that experience. He (Joe) did not seem to know if we were working at the orphanage or not, what that was like, and how we got from place to place. The volunteers take care of each other in that way, in Kenya. Joe was reliable in -airport travel, the weekend experiences that were included. But, in terms of the work, it seemed Joe just thought ...:whatever...do whatever. So much of being there is what you make of it, but as it compared to other programs in terms of having someone there to help and implement the most effective volunteering project, I would not say that Kenya is a strong program and Joe is not a strong leader at all. It is an amazing place and I had an amazing time, and the orphanage could not have been more impactful, but you want the coordinator to know your program, know your hours, help you get there, make sure you are comfortable getting there.... Nairobi is fantastic, but sometimes, one trip on a bus rout with a guide isn't enough to know where you're going, and being left to figure it out with volunteers who've been there for a week longer, isn't what you feel is the best. Loved the food, the accommodations were fine, I thought, I just think the follow through/leadership was lacking.

It was a lovely experience. Prepare for the unexpected and be willing to improvise. Volunteering Solutions won't have everything planned out for you so make sure to have ideas of your own. For example, you may have extra free time after work assignments so have fun and go explore some monuments!

VolSol stayed the whole time in contact with me and they take things very serious. They really care about how the trip is going and are comunicating with the other organisations.

It was the best decision I’ve made! Getting to know the culture, traveling and meeting new people was amazing. I would recommend this 100% :)

Best experience EVER-Nairobi, Kenya -2 weeks special

I really enjoyed. It was a very good time. I hope I had given the little ones as much as they gave me. Makimei needs more support - progressing, I believe. Margaret and Rachel are engaged and housemothers are dedicated.
Regarding Volsol, Joe Ngugi is very kind and available. Everything was fine - accommodation, food, visits to the parks. I am pleased to be part of. Thank you for your project. Keep in touch.
Kindest regards,
Joana Barata

The best week of my life was the one I spent with my daughter at the Elephant Project in Kegalle Sri Lanka with Volunteering Solutions. It was such a privilege to spend time with these amazing creatures and their kind, capable handlers.

Feeding and bathing the elephants were definite highlights. Learning about them, participating in vet checks, and even cleaning their beds were great experiences too.

On alternate days we taught English and songs to girls in an orphanage, visited Pinnawala elephant orphanage, a spice garden, and a tea factory. This was all arranged by our wonderful host Rosiee who planned and oversaw all that we did in Kegalle and with the elephants. She is a kind, sweet, interesting and helpful woman who made us feel at home, exposed us to lots of new things and made our stay run smoothly. Rosiee is a great cook and one day we had a cooking class with her where we made delicious Sri Lankan food.
Our trip was well coordinated from the time we arrived until we left and Rosiee was helpful with things everything like getting us to the ATM and helping us with travel plans.

We were there during the rainy season which was nice because it broke up the heat. Mosquitos were plentiful so be prepared. (I wished I had brought mosquito bracelets which supposedly are non toxic and work even when wet.)
Sri Lanka is a 3rd world, jungle country lacking some of the comforts we take for granted, so come prepared for an amazing adventure! I have already recommended this project to multiple people because it is so wonderful.

I took part as a dentist to the health-care medical program in Tanzania (Arusha) this last August.
It has been a beautiful experience, I met many volunteers coming from different part of the world, and it was great to share this experience with new friends. The Dr in the hospital where I volunteered was helpful and friendly to me, and he made me feel part of his work team... it was amazing! I felt really useful to people in the hospital!!
Furthermore, we have seen beautiful places like Ngorongoro crater and Kilimanjaro waterfalls and witnessed a completely different culture. This experience opened my mind, and I learned to see things in my all-day life from a different point of view.

I had an absolutely amazing two weeks with the program, don't have any complaints at all, the people, the work, the place, everything was great

The whole experience exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately I had few time at my disposal but inmy short time I felt I was really there for something, I really felt I can give a sort of aid durig the classes.
The Volunteer house was a bit far from the city center, but this was both a pro and a con. It was very peaceful but the way to reach the school as a bit long.
Hope to be back again soon

I just completed a week long trip through volunteer solutions in Kegalle, Sri Lanka working with the Elephant project. I found volunteer solutions through online research and reviews. Prior to coming the pre departure booklet they sent me was extremely helpful.

Upon arriving I did not see my ride right away but was able to get in contact with my project manager and get everything sorted out. I stayed in a homestay during my visit and it was the best. Rosie was my house mum and she was very helpful and kind. Our accommodations were very well kept and comfortable. If there was ever anything we needed Rosie was able to either provide it for us or point us in the right direction.

Working with the Elephants was incredible. We cleaned their beds, bathed them, and at the end of our stay got to ride them. The experience was something I will never forget. I learned a lot about elephants and the Sri Lankan culture. During my stay I worked with the elephants three days and visited the girls home and elephant orphanage on the other two. It was a very well organised trip and I will leave feeling humbled.

If you are coming expecting a five star hotel then you should reconsider. But if you are ready for an adventure, some time away from technology, and meeting some of the nicest people then you should give this trip a shot! I highly recommend it.

The experience in Denia was great. The people we worked with were amazing and I've had a really good time. In the apartment there were some things that didn’t work but after we told the responsible person they figured it out. The tasks we had to do were mostly aligning with the description. All together it was great and I would recommend it to interested people immediately.

One of the best experiences i had in my life! I had a wonderful time helping the students at school and felt that was actually making the difference. You really get connected with people and with the country's culture, even if you go just for 3 weeks like i did. I met amazing volunteers that made this experience by far even better. This was my first volunteering experience abroad and definitely not the last!

I think it is a very safe and organized company. I did not have any issues with my trip, everything was well coordinated, I loved my program and it’s location.I definitely recommend anyone to do it.

I choose Elephant2island tour, and I had the best holidays of my life. People were so nice and made me fell good. It was a amazing experience and I recommand it to everyone.

In July, went on the one week Family Volunteer Adventure in Borneo, Malaysia. We absolutely loved the program. The commitment and knowledge of the local community was remarkable and uniquely inspiring for my family. We thoroughly enjoyed helping connect the broken fragments of Borneo rain forest desperately needed by the orangutan, sun bear, clouded leopard as well as other important animal and plant species by planting flowering mega-trees which the support the regeneration of this ancient rain forest. Our responsibility is to recover what has been lost by our unscrupulous actions. It feels wonderful to partake in such an important component of human existence and responsibility. The Family Volunteer Adventure in Borneo provided the perfect opportunity to indulge in our human responsibility to this wonderful planet that we inhabit ... just like those crazy cute orangutans!