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South America Travel Stories


"The programme was so rewarding and everyday was such great fun. The builders are such a laugh and we all ended up going out with each other to celebrate the completion of the houses.

The programme exceeded all my expectations. So many stories and so many wonderful memories. My most memorable moment was handing over the keys to the families and seeing them in the house that you contributed 100% to. Being able to leave them with that is a feeling you can't prepare yourself for!" - Keisha Narain - House Building Volunteer Guatemala

Bolivia

Sucre Orphanage Volunteer Bolivia

Elizabeth's Volunteer Experience

Bolivia Orphanage Volunteer Project - Elizabeth Sutton
I start volunteering tomorrow, there are no volunteers where I am going but the children are just so beautiful. So, so poor though it breaks your heart.
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Brazil

Brazil Youth Outreach

Anthony Foster's Volunteer Experience

Brazil Youth Outreach & Portuguese Language School - Anthony Foster
I Met many Brazilian people and made friends, they took me to see the favelas Rochina as I was very interested in them!
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Anthony Foster's Volunteer Experience

Brazil Youth Outreach - Sarah Blake
I gained confidence in so many areas. I am really proud of myself for doing it and it has given me the bug now! I need to go away again soon!
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Costa Rica

Cultural and Language Experience Costa Rica

Christopher's Volunteer Experience

Costa Rica Language School - Christopher
The language school was probably the most fun I've had since I was about 5. The teaching is superb, the atmosphere is relaxed & it's full of young people.
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Ecuador

Ecuador Street Children Care and Education

Jane's Volunteer Experience

Street Children Care and Education - Jane
The children are lovely they always welcome us with hugs and smiles. All of the people are very friendly and welcoming, and always tried to understand my ´Spanglish´.
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Francine's Experience

Street Children Care and Education (with Spanish) - Francine Bowden
I have realised that I'm not actually rubbish with money and I can budget and that I can make friends really easily- which is great for your confidence.
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Marielle's Experience

Street Children Care and Education (with Spanish) - Marielle Nichol
When I made some play-dough on Friday you'd have thought I'd given them $100 each and they were engrossed for the next 2 and a half hours.
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Galapagos Islands

Giant Tortoise and Galapagos Conservation

Cecil's Volunteer Experience

Galapagos Giant Tortoise Volunteer - Cecile Derny
When I left, I wanted to cry! I took loads of photos of the tortoises, I think animal protection projects are the way to protect this species.
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Gillian's Volunteer Experience

Galapagos Giant Tortoise Volunteer - Gillian Parker
I completely adored the place and I hope with all my heart that someday I can make it a twice in a lifetime experience
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Galapagos Island Teaching Project

James' Volunteer Experience

Galapagos Teaching & Ecuador Cultural & Language Experience - James
I had a fantastic time and went to some very cool places. I was teaching Kindergarden, so they were all little...and a bit lively! It was tiring but lots of fun.
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Guatemala Experiences

House Building Volunteer Guatemala

Keisha's experience

House Building Volunteer Guatemala - Keisha Narain
My most memorable moment was handing over the keys to the families and seeing them in the house that you contributed 100% to. 
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