Voluntary Work
Stories
At Original Volunteers we are proud of the fantastic work that volunteers have carried out in 18 countries on over 100 projects. Here are a selection of testimonials from some of the very satisfied people who volunteered with us since we started.
Ex-Original Volunteer Rebecca is going back to Africa
Volunteering is hard work and can be challenging, but it's also a lot of fun. Rebecca Morgan, 20, from Kington, Herefordshire will be returning to our Ghana Project for the second time.
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Hospital Project Manager helps build school in Africa
While volunteering in Ghana a Project Manager for a Midlands Hospital helped to build a Classroom, install a Creche, and set up Maths, and English tests during her two week stay at a school.
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Volunteers in AfricaA little goes a long way in Africa
New water filter systems for Ghana will help sustain healthier conditions thanks to some of our recent volunteers.
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Volunteers in AfricaOriginal Volunteers Lisa Goes Back to Africa
When Lisa arrived in Ghana to volunteer with Original Volunteers for the first time, she didn't realise that a few weeks later she would be building a school...of her own!
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Volunteers in AfricaIt was an amazing time in Africa - Sarah Ashmore
The street kids project in Mombasa, Kenya is a favourite with many of our volunteers, and Sarah Ashmore is no exception. Sarah, 40, from Orpington in Kent, volunteered at the educational centre for street children for two weeks.
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Volunteers in AfricaAfrica was absolutely unforgettable - Jane Strand
One volunteer placement was not challenge enough for Jane Strand. She took on two very different projects in two very different projects in Ghana and in Kenya.
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Volunteers in Africa