GVI

The experience with GVI in Thailand was incredible, was the best way to start 2025 in the new year. I made amazing friends and felt like I learned so much and was worth every penny I spent on the program. 

This was an excellent program in a beautiful place. Siem Reap Is a lovely friendly city with lots to do. The program is immaculately organised with plenty of variety and we were frequently consulted on what we would like to do next. We stayed in a lovely hotel that was friendly, welcoming , clean, comfortable, with delicious food. The hotel staff were young and still learning their trade but were friendly and very eager to please and learn. It was a pleasure to stay in a social enterprise where profits will be fed back into the community. The program was full and offered a variety of projects that ranged from primary age children through to adults and monks. It was very well organised with good resources and efficient transport provided to projects. I felt really well cared for by the GVI staff on base, nothing was too much trouble for them. The volunteers were a lovely mix of Nationalities and ages ranging from 18 through to mid 70s everyone was willing to share their experiences and we supported each other. I can thoroughly recommend this program.

My experience in Nepal volunteering with GVI was amazing. The country, people and volunteer projects were unforgettable. Being immersed in the local Nepalese culture to teaching on the projects was a a great experience and very rewarding. Coming from the UK where western life can be depressing and full of ungrateful people to Nepal with all its challenges (crossing the road can be a life threatening hazard!) where people are happy, grateful, willing to help each other, the sense of community is overriding. It is a magical place. I can't wait to return.