Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQ

Take the step and do it! As my first solo trip Kerala, India was the best possible location for me and the program I wanted to commit to. I always felt safe, the other volunteers were so welcoming and the local team really guide you throughout. Working with the ladies on the programme was the ultimate reward, their light, love and compassion was just overwhelming. It will stay with me forever. I’ve done some volunteering previously on more of a local level but the integration of travel and the i...

I already volunteered with IVHQ in 2017 and was happy about the support given and the professionality of the planning. The fees are also relatively affordable compared to other projects I checked. The preparation guide and all the website to prepare is very clear and with all the steps easy to follow. The local team were really helpful for any request personally I needed, from tips for local places to helping me to wrap a sari! The food was very nice and loved to try local food, and even accommo...

I was astonished at how safe I ended up feeling despite initial fears once I realized that the team was literally calling my driver's cell and asking to speak with me to ensure I felt safe and was enjoying my trip. That spoke volumes to me. Thank you!!! My heart overflows with gratitude and love for the team that enabled me to meet such a lovely group of ladies in Kerala! They were willing to let down their guards and allow me into their conversations and homes which far exceeded any expectation...