Participants' Stories

“I had such an amazing time.  I felt like I really contributed and was able to give back and make a difference.  Rebecca, United States, Peru Volunteer

Ecuador was beautiful!  I enjoyed doing two programs back-to-back where I spent 4 weeks at La Hesperia followed by 4 weeks in the Amazon.  As an Environmental Studies major, this was the perfect program for me.  Phillip, United States, Ecuador Volunteer

The CCUSA and GVN Staff helped prepare me for a wonderful adventure.   They made it so easy every step of the way.  I am already planning my next volunteer trip with them.  Joseph, United States, Costa Rica Volunteer

The program information was fantastic! It insured I knew where I was going and what to expect when I arrived. It was very informative covering everything from what to pack to how to get to the program on local transport.  Angela, New Zealand, Thailand Volunteer

Volunteering was magical on so many levels. The partner is inspiring, well organized, passionate and a privilege to be aligned with. The opportunities available to impact directly on the lives of those in need are incredibly special, and the rewards are felt by the children, their communities and the volunteers themselves. Rebecca, Australia, Nepal Volunteer

I was very appreciative with the amount of information provided prior to placement. This was very useful for me and also comforting as it gave me a sense of 'knowing' something about what I was going to.  Liane, Australia, Vietnam Volunteer

Any questions that I had prior to the program were promptly answered with a 'no problems at all attitude' meaning the whole process was stress free.  Carrie, Australia, Vietnam Volunteer