I am traveling from past 11 months around the world and although Nepal was not on my bucket list in the beginning I immediately fell in love with this colorful vibrant country and its lovely people.

After some trekking in the Himalayan mountains I had the great opportunity to work as a volunteer in the Paropakar Girls Orphanage in Kathmandu. Volunteering solutions helped me with the placement and made me feel very welcome from the first day on. They even arranged an orientation week for me. In this one week I was taught some basics in Nepali language - which was very helpful - and they visited the main attractions - like Durbar Square Boudhanath Stupa Monkey Tempel and the Pashupatinath temple with me.

The next weeks I was able to get involved in the Paropakar Girls orphanage which houses 25 girls aged between 10 and 16. The program was a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these lovely children. Giving Love and attention to all of them and being able to assist the staff/teachers in their work fulfilled me and made me happy.

Although a bit shy in the beginning the kids started trusting me very quickly and after 2 days I got hugs and kisses already.

A heartwarming experience thanks to volunteering solutions !

Saying goodbye to wonderful Nepal and the lovely kids were very difficult for me hope to come back one day !!!!

I like the great overview and the possibility to check the website on the mobile phone. Pre departure booklet was very interesting and helpful. Really nice! After reading it I was really excited and happy to go to Vietnam.

Staff of the Volunteer House was really nice and helpful. We had an introducing day was really good. I only wished to get an sightseeing tour trough the city to meet the town at the first day.

My placement was amazing. Nice children helpful caregivers and other nice volunteers. My experience was absolutely worthwile! The country coordinator and support staff were Absolutely friendly!

I loved the children and making new friends with other volunteers. I improved my English as well and I love Vietnam!

VolSol website is very well organized. Easy to find all required documents pre-requisites and the pre-departure booklet is also very informative. The service staff was very available and attentive. It has been one of the most memorable experiences so far. Taking back tons of memories.

I volunteered in Morocco for a week with my Mom under childcare orphanage program and the experience has been absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed every min of our stay in Rabat. We feel blessed to have had this opportunity to spend time with these beautiful kids. Also our host Aicha took care of us like her own. She is an amazing person and lovely human being.

The organizers Ali and Jihane too took care of us like family. They was with us and helped us at all times. Thank you so much for all the support.

The kids are the highlight! Volunteering with the kids and the smiles in return was a rewarding experience. We feel blessed to have had this opportunity to spend time with these beautiful kids.

You can also watch my video here to have a glimpse of my experience and share if you like it. Thanks!

I was lucky enough to be able to do the 2-week volunteering program in Kenya this Easter. I was working in an orphanage in Nairobi with Volunteering Solutions they are known in Kenya as Children's Home.

I was received at the airport in Nairobi by the local coordinator appointed by VolSol named Joe.The drive to the volunteers house is less than an hour if I remember correctly. It's an apartment within a block the block is gated and there are guards there to let cars in and out. It's very safe. A

The apartment has all the basic amenities needed for a stay. 2 bed rooms with each room has 2 bunk beds so can fit 4 people and a small wardrobe. It has 1 bathroom with a loo and shower. The shower does often go cold but it's ok because you just have to get someone to flip a switch and the hot water comes back on again.

About the orphanage:
The orphanage where i worked is managed by these three wonderful ladies. When I first joined there the orphanage had 5 babies under the age of 1 but there are now 2 more babies since then. There are 2 toddlers and the rest of the children are old enough to be at school. You can pretty much pick your hours they are just happy to have volunteers so don't mind what time you come and go.

Your main responsibilities will be to look after the babies you can get as stuck in as you like. You can choose the kind of responsibility you’d like to handle but don’t expect it to be a cake walk. No one said volunteering will be easy. I chose to be there and do as much as I could to help but you don't have to change nappies or mop up sick if you don't want to. You could just stick to bottle feeding the babies and cuddling them.

If you want to do something nice I took a few children to the cinema one night with Rachel and Rachel. (At West Gate) Super cheap it was a special deal on a Tuesday 600 shilling for film popcorn drink and a hot dog!! These children don't really go beyond their school and home so it was really special for them.

It was an incredible experience and you are made to feel incredibly welcome by the staff. Both the Rachels and Margret are truly wonderful people!!! Everyone I met is also incredibly religious so be prepared to talk a lot about God. You get awarded a certificate at the end of your 2 weeks which is very kind. If you do indeed to do this project- enjoy!!!! It really is wonderful.

The website was very well organised easy to explore and informative. The pre-departure booklet provided all the necessary information a volunteer would like to know before travelling to a foreign country. Also the staff was very helpful supportive and willing to answer all kind of questions.

I enjoyed working on the placement with all the kids. However I would prefer to be given some activities we could use to improve the English level of the children because the placement teacher insist on teaching only the ABC animals and fruits name that the kids already know.

The place we stayed was in a very nice area close to a market clean and comfortable and the meals were tasty and very well cooked. The coordinators and staff were really nice people always willing to help and offer their knowlegde and support. Thank you everyone!!!

I really liked the different way of everyday life of Indian people. I enjoyed and admired the spectacular moments ( Taj Mahal Akshardham Temple Lotus Temple) of India as well as the Indian culture.

Volunteers could teach sentences question – answers that kids could use when speaking with foreigners. Some basic English in order to communicate and understand foreign people. This way one can make the most of their volunteering experience and can actually offer their help and feel useful not just keep company and play with the children.

The Volunteering Solutions website was relatively easy to navigate and I enjoyed the personal profile made for me when I signed up. I find pre-departure booklet was very helpful. All of the staff was very helpful in providing information.

I enjoyed making a difference. I felt it was worthwhile however I did not feel as though we were thoroughly appreciated throughout the experience.

The accommodation and meals were good. The in-country support staff was okay. I honestly expected more enthusiasm. Conditions were not ideal and it would have been nice to get more from the staff throughout my time there.

I liked seeing tree kangaroos in person and knowing I was making a significant contribution.

VolSol website was clear and easy to follow and the pre-departure booklet was also very useful. 10/10

My placement was amazing educationally spiritually and was deeply touching to my heart. The women are special and need all the help we can give them. I loved working at the Women's Centre and being able to watch the women grow learn and develop their self-esteem. It was worthwhile to spend time with the women and the workers who embraced me and took me to spend time with their families.

The accommodation was clean tidy and very comfortable and meals are healthy and delicious. I find the staff friendly respectful polite helpful and approachable. Support from all staff was professional and helpful. Orientation was extremely helpful in enabling me to get to and from my placement as well as outings on weekends. 12/10

Spending time with the women and staff at the centre and watching the women change and grow is the highlight of my trip I now have a full heart and a permanent smile. I will definitely recommend this programme for women to share with women is a very valuable thing.

Keep up the great work!

The website was very organized and I like how I had my own page dedicated to my specific mission area. I like how the info packets were available online and not just through email.
The Pre-Departure packet was very helpful. The only problem I had with the packing list is that it wasn't specific for the hospital I was working in. I didn't need to bring my own medical equipment and I was supposed to bring a white coat to wear but didn't.

The staff was very nice and very helpful! My placement was an amazing experience. Better than I expected. I would definitely do it again and will recommend it to other medical students.

Accommodations and meals were amazing. I was so comfortable and well fed the whole time.
Uma the in-country coordinator was wonderful. She is such a nice and kind woman. She was so welcoming and helpful and was always there for us.

The highlight of my trip was getting to round with the doctors in the hospital. They were kind to me and took me in and taught me so much. They went above and beyond in trying to make my time worthwhile.

On the website I really liked the options of #different countries you offer for volunteering. The project was really awesome. I felt my experience was worthwhile and my efforts were appreciated at the project. My hostfamiLy was very good and kind. Meals we're Good! The in-country staff support is also good. The highlight of my whole experience was seeing how happy the children were at that place.

The volunteering Solutions website is fairly easy to navigate and the pre-departure booklet made me prepare well for the program and country staff responses are also very timely.

I completely enjoyed my placement. The girls in my orphanage were so lovely and sweet. I will miss them a lot. It has made me want to come back and see them. I also donated sanitary napkins and other toiletry needs of the girls to help further.

The host family prepared the yummiest traditional Nepalese food. I Loved it! Some were a bit spicy but that is all pet of the experience. They accommodate well to my vegetarian diet.

The coordinator emailed me when I started. This made me feel welcomed encouraged and appreciated. Being a part of the 25 girls lives and getting to know them is the highlight of my whole experience. Also the weekend trips to Pokhara and Chitwan were very nice breaks and gave me experience seeing other pets of Nepal.

Everything is good about website every area gave the information I was looking for. The pre-departure booklet was very helpful and if I was not sure I asked the people from Volunteering Solutions and got fast and smooth answers.

I liked working at my placement and it is an unforgettable experience for me. I loved everyday when I worked with the children. The coordinators were very helpful and addressed all my queries very professionally.

The accommodation was clean and comfortable and meals were tasty!!

I would recommend Volunteering Solutions to anyone who is looking to volunteer abroad.

I like the homepage of the website it’s very easy to navigate and pictures videos and feedback of past volunteers looks nice and engaging. The pre-departure booklet was amazing! So very helpful. And the service staff Sahil and Parag were incredible – so quick to answer my emails!

I loved my project. My orphanage placement was amazing (the children/staff...) but the volunteer work wasn’t completely substantial. My Okhla placement with street children was amazingly perfect! So wonderful. No improvements needed.

Accommodation is very comfortable and would like to have more variety in meals suggestions - egg/omelettes and chicken. The in-country staff are very friendly and supportive during the entire placement. I am so appreciative.

The people and children I had to work with are the real highlights of my trip. I am so blessed to have been able to have this opportunity. The Okhla placement was perfect!

I have already recommended Volsol to a friend back home who is now applying through VolSol for a future trip!

Thank you so very much! God bless you all!

Our in-country host Rosiee has been lovely very helpful and hospitable. She has taken good care of us and was always here if we needed help. I really enjoyed staying here.

The mahouts were so sweet and fun. They were always in good mood and would let us be around elephants as much as possible. It was a pleasure to see that they really cared about elephants and that they liked their job and the volunteers.

The kids at the Pre - school and the girls at the girls home were adorable. The minute we stepped into the room the kids were all over us to get our attention.

I liked that it was so flexible. If you need to take a break you take one. If you wanna work more it's possible as well. If you wanna go and work in different projects like preschool home for the disabled it is possible too. It has been an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much !!

The website was very easy to use. I liked the way I could see the actions that I had taken or still needed to take on the top of the page. I found the Pere-Departure booklet informative. I would suggest that a note be put in about the electrical adapter/converter needed for each country. Also the physical address for the volunteer house.

Sahil was great! My questions were always answered within 24 hours in a courteous and professional manner. I loved my placement. The girls in the orphanage were sweet and welcoming.

I felt my efforts get appreciated in general. But the only negative comment I would have is that the staff at the orphanage weren't very welcoming and did not give me a particular task to do. I would have loved to help in the kitchen or the garden - either helping to prepare the food or teaching the girls about sustainability through growing their own food. That being said if a person is a self-starter there was always something to do. I believe you get out of a program what you put into it.

The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The food was simple and delicious.
My in-country coordinator was AWESOME!! Uma was very helpful and hospitable. I enjoyed talking with her and learned a lot about the culture and politics of Nepal. I cannot say enough about my Culture and Language program instructor. She was warm and patient. Great experience!

The highlight of my volunteering experience was feeling useful and helpful. I was able to help the girls with their homework and we shared our cultures with each other. I live by the beach and was filled with joy to see the expressions on their faces when I showed them pictures of the ocean - the "oohs" and "ahhs" were all the thanks I needed. I saw so many beautiful and awe-inspiring things in Nepal. I took a trek to Pokhara and saw the rays of the rising sunshine on the snow covered peaks of the Annapurna mountain range. It was unbelievable! The whole trip was a great experience.

There were a lot of programs on the website to choose from and it was easy to navigate.
Everyone in the service staff was very helpful in regards to answering my questions. Emails were received very quickly. The pre-departure guide was very helpful and informative.

I enjoyed my placement at an orphanage named Jamghat the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The children were very sweet and enjoyed learning Spanish.

The accommodation was very comfortable. The meals were nicely prepared but more variety in meals would be appreciated. The Volsol staff was very helpful and welcoming.

The best part about my experience was being able to share Spanish culture with the girls also the opportunity to explore Delhi through my stay. I will surely recommend this project and thanks for everything.

I liked that the website was colorful and had a wide variety of programs available. But I would like to see more pictures of volunteers with the kids at the placement locations. The pre – departure booklet was very helpful although the info about visa is bit confusing for me.

I loved my placement. The kids were amazing and the in-country staff Rajiv and Sunita are inspirational. The placement was bit crowded at times but that was part of the experience.

The accommodation was great there is always hot water supply and extremely delicious food!! The coordinators are very helpful with the information about Delhi and great cooks.

Being immersed in a new culture trying new things are the highlights of my trip – Taj Mahal was also incredible.

The pre-departure booklet helps me a lot to prepare myself. In addition more photos of the program. It was an exciting and helpful experience for me. I wanted to deal with less resources! Meals are tasty and enough! Just like the accommodation is clean and there is a lot of room. I will never forget the work with the kids and the cultural characteristics. The in-country staff team were always responsive. ?I would recommend others to have a volunteering experience.

I liked everything on the website it was very clear and appealing! Predeparture booklet is also very good to prepare yourself. What to do at airport what to bring. Make it clear to bring washing powder and toilet paper.

Support staff were good I always got an reply really fast. But I often got not really an answer for my questions. I really liked my placement. I had to manage my own and take initiative: for me that isn't a problem but maybe this could be an issue for some people.

I felt my efforts get appreciated the kids were always really happy to see me. So were the teachers. At the beginning I had the feeling it wasn't really planned or weren't expecting me... but all the other times they were very happy to see me.

Accommodation and meals were good. Make clear that's a homestay so that you have to help out and no luxe. The in-country support staff were really good! You can ask everything to Rosiee and Amal and they always want to help you and statisfy your wishes.

Everything. The children other volunteers culture and nature.

I found the company website easy to navigate and very informative. It was great to read the testimonials and hear that they had a great experience. The service staff were excellent. If and when I had any queries I received a reply mostly within 24 hours.

I very much enjoyed working at the school. It was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget and hope to repeat.

Accommodation and meals were good – perhaps just make it clear that not all the bedding is provided and only hand washing is possible (of clothes etc).

The In-country staff were excellent. The children are the highlight of my trip. I will definitely recommend this program. Keep up the wonderful job you are doing.

I really liked all the areas on the website it is well organized and have all the information you need. The pre-departure booklet was also very helpful it has good recommendations and informations that you need to to know and the staff was very quick answering all the questions.

I really enjoyed my placement the children were awesome very kind cheerful and respectful. The accommodation was good and the meals were always delicious.

All the staff was very helpful the whole time. It was a great experience it did fulfil my expectations. I would love to do it again sometime.