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Our volunteer work in horse therapy in Cape Town

We had a great time and were able to gain lots of new experiences. Volunteers are always needed in this project so our help was greatly appreciated and we felt very welcome.

My volunteer work in the wildlife conservation project in Namibia

...for the time I was there in Africa, I lived a completely different life and could just forget all the worries from home. I met so many great people (and animals) and I didn't want to go back.

My volunteer work in kindergarten in Vietnam

I loved coming to kindergarten every day and hearing a happy “Hello Teacher Pascal” from all the children. This showed me every day that I was doing something right...

Volunteer work in a kindergarten and an animal shelter on Crete

Everything about this trip was special. The people I was able to get to know. Learning new things. Seeing so much suffering, but knowing that you can actively help and make a difference. Immerse yourself in new cultures...

My Coral Conservation Volunteering in Australia

What I liked most about this project was that I was able to learn so many new things about the creatures in the marine world and was then able to apply my knowledge when I was on the Great Barrier Reef.

Volunteering at an animal sanctuary in Costa Rica

I think the project contributes to sustainable structures on site. Tours are also offered here for anyone who passes by the center and decides to take one. My whole time there definitely had a big impact on me.

Volunteering at the Hospital in the Caribbean

Overall, this experience made me grow a lot. I was able to meet great people and take them into my heart, learned a lot about myself, but also about the Dominican Republic and its culture...

Volunteering as an Ashram Volunteer in Thailand

When I was looking for volunteer work abroad, I came across the RGV website. Then, after looking at many different projects, I fell in love with the Ashram project and knew that I just had to do the project.

Volunteering in the dog project in Romania

My adventure began at Frankfurt Airport when the Lufthansa plane took off in the morning and headed for Bucharest. I was very excited: what would happen to me now and how would I cope with everything new?

Volunteering at a soup kitchen in Namibia

Hi! I'm Emma and I was a volunteer in a soup kitchen in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, from January to March 2022. I can say that my time in Namibia was probably the best time of my life so far!

Field report from the Husky Farm in Swedish Lapland

The dogs brought you closer to the white landscape. No matter whether it was blizzard or sunshine, they were tireless and pulled us through the snow. The mother-of-pearl clouds and northern lights were just as incredible...

Volunteer work in the dolphin protection project in Croatia

In July and August 2022 I was able to spend almost two weeks in Croatia with the organization “Vivamar” in Istria/Croatia, which is dedicated to research and protection of dolphins.

Volunteer work in the wildlife reserve in South Africa

I would like to tell you about my six-week stay in the wildlife project in South Africa. South Africa is a poor country, but with a big heart!

Children care at the Children Center in South Africa

My project was the Children's Center.(...) I will never forget the children, who could be really tiring at times, but overall they welcomed me with so much warmth and made me feel it.

Volunteering at the husky farm

My time in the sled dog project in Swedish Lapland was unforgettable! (...) I am very happy that I chose this project!

Volunteer work in a veterinary clinic on Crete

Working at the vet clinic was an incredible and varied experience.

Isabelle's report from the Thai ashram

After graduating from high school, I really wanted to go abroad. After I found this great project at RGV, I quickly decided that I was going to Thailand.

Volunteer project with horses in Spain

I was a volunteer for a year and couldn't have spent my gap year and the Corona lockdown better than in this place.

Volunteer work in the horse project in Spain

Our time at the horse rescue center offered us many great experiences. We had the opportunity to learn about a completely different side of horse behavior and communication.

Volunteer with horses

I was at Clare and Chico's horse project for six weeks in the summer of 2021. Originally I was only going to stay for four weeks, but I had such a great time and learned so much that after four weeks I just couldn't leave!