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Volunteering as “Mama Hilda” in Zanzibar: a dream come true!
With my stay in Zanzibar, I fulfilled a childhood dream and I would like to thank the team at Rainbow Garden Village for encouraging me to embark on the adventure even in my mid-60s.
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My volunteer work in South Africa - surrounded by diversity and warmth
The work was very challenging and interesting. I am very grateful to have come into such close contact with the local people and to be a part of them.
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Volunteering with RGV: How Namibia captured my heart
For me personally, it was the best time of my life so far. I would like to thank the entire RGV team (also on site in Namibia) for your great support, your understanding, your help, your existence, your friendliness, your punctuality.
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Living and learning in Zanzibar: My 10-week adventure as a soccer coach
Thank you very much for organizing my participation in the football project in Zanzibar without any problems. It was a lot of fun and I had an unforgettable time in the Studenthouse in Bububu.
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Magical natural diversity and magical encounters – my time on the chimpanzee island
I will forever hold the six weeks I spent in Africa in my heart and I am incredibly grateful for everything I was able to learn and experience!
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My volunteer work in the Husky Project in Sweden
In my opinion, the entire project has made me more of a reflective person, which is why my personality has been strongly influenced in a positive way and I definitely recommend this project.
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My volunteer work in the Big Five project in South Africa
The two weeks in the bush were much more than a vacation. Such an experience makes us feel what ultimately matters in life.
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My volunteer work in the wildlife project in Zimbabwe
Sometimes you just have to be incredibly brave for 20 seconds. I was incredibly nervous about taking the first step and am incredibly happy to have made this dream come true!
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Experience report: Social volunteer work in the Cathedral Rep
Every week the work with the children became even more special and the variety of tasks and experiences that you can have as part of the Community Care and Development project meant that there were no boring days.
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My volunteer work in a wildlife reserve in South Africa
This adventure will be unforgettable. Once you have seen the animals in the wild, you understand what “life” really is.
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My volunteer work at the After School Club in South Africa
My volunteer work in South Africa was a meaningful and educational experience that will stay with me throughout my life and has certainly changed my perspective on the world and the importance of education.
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My volunteer work in Australia
I had an incredible amount of fun and really enjoyed the time. Definitely recommended!
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My volunteer work at the Children Center in South Africa
I can't remember a morning in Africa where I woke up and wasn't happy
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Our volunteer work in the street children project in India
The children call us "Didi" - which means something like "big sister" :). We were impressed by the loving way the children treated you.
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My volunteer work in the dog project in Romania
You can't put into words what a trip like this does to you. This work fills your soul.
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My volunteer work in the Husky project in Sweden
RGV was the first organization where I saw such an unusual volunteer work project.
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Experience report: Volunteer work in the marine conservation project
If you are ready for many new, unpredictable and, above all, spontaneous experiences, you are in good hands in Tanzania.
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My volunteer work at the Children Center in South Africa
We actually did something every day in smaller groups and you could always join us anywhere. I was particularly surprised at how quickly the children built trust in us.
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My volunteer work in the sea turtle project in Tanzania
I found it very enriching to see and experience how little you can really get by with and how little it takes to be happy and content.
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