Volunteer Experiences
Feedback & Stories
At Original Volunteers we are proud of the fantastic work that our volunteers have carried out in 18 countries on over 100 projects. Here are a selection of testimonials & experiences from some of the very satisfied people who volunteered with us and are happy to leave feedback, 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 AfricaFormer Travel Agent Employee Helps Orphanage in South America
A former Travel Agent employee who raised over £100 in donations for a Mexican Orphanage hopes to take part in other projects in South America.
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Volunteers in South AmericaWhile in South America volunteer Gains Confidence and Improves Spanish
A Roofer from London who volunteered in Peru said that the experience had boosted his confidence, and improved his ability to speak Spanish.
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Volunteers in South AmericaAdventure Tourism Student Enjoyed Volunteering in South America
An Adventure Tourism student enjoyed volunteering in Peru so much that she left money behind for a young Peruvian band to record a C.D.
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Volunteers in South America