Community projects provide an opportunity to get stuck in and really make a difference. Spend some time volunteering in local community projects, share the experience and get to the heart and soul of their culture. We have a wide range of community volunteering holidays which will give you a rewarding and life changing experience.
These full and frank independent Community project holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.
10/10 thanks...i was impressed at the companies commitment to minimising the impact on the environment and to maximise the impact locally
(more)The concern and interest in me as a guest from a country many only can dream on to be able to visit. Poverty and wealth, being on my own and among people were the most memorable parts of the holiday
(more)Such an amazing experience...we were welcomed to the village at Night School with the children performing by singing and dancing to their native music and being presented with scarves and flowers as part of the ceremony.
(more)On my last day in the village where I had been with children developing a bike track and teaching them to cycle, we had a special Olympics race day! About 100 of the locals turned up to compete! (more) It is a trip my daughter and I will never forget. The most memorable moments for me must be riding my elephant into the river, washing her and afterwards as she grazed the afternoon away along the sides of the paddy feeds in the huge tropical landscape. (more)
Most memorable were the children I met at my project, the Iguazu falls and the volunteers I met through the project. (more)
Amazing holiday. It felt like such a privilege to be able to get to know the local community in this way. The people of Uganda are so warm and welcoming - and this family and community are a great example of this.
(more)It was so good to get the chance to meet so many local people and the most exciting part of the whole thing for me was helping to bring in an orphaned yellow baboon who was being sold on the street, and she was later named after me! (more)
I feel I helped both the children on my project enjoy themselves, and also give the carers a break, having a knock-on effect on the children. Overall it was an amazing experience. I think everyone should do this at least once as it's a real eye-opener. (more)The most memorable parts were the women I met and worked with as a volunteer in Uganda. The women were strong, resilient, courageous, determined and inspirational. They were also welcoming of a white woman from Australia - making me feel one of them as we walked or sat in a circle to meet and explore opportunities. (more)It was an excellent experience. The children were incredible, they changed my perspective on life.
(more)Most memorable? Working with the children and seeing how eager they were to learn. The landscapes and wildlife were stunning. (more)
The most memorable parts of the holiday were the friendliness of the children and other volunteers, club activities with the students, snorkelling and the traditional Malay dinner. (more)You can trust responsibletravel.com reviews because, unlike many other schemes, reviews can ONLY be written by people who we have verified have been on the holidays. In addition, we don't run these holidays ourselves - our only interest is giving you the best independent advice.
If you’re planning a volunteering trip, whether it’s a 3 month volunteer placement in a remote corner of the world or a weekend somewhere closer to home, it’s always good to know what to expect and the best way to do things. Our friends at people & places have helped us to write this guide on responsible volunteering. Responsible volunteers are more likely to be a positive presence, a source of inspiration and empowerment. Poorly prepared volunteers who impose their own agenda and cultural norms, failing to include local people in decisions, can leave behind more problems than they solve, making life even tougher for economically poor people. Let's start at the beginning – you’re already committed to responsible travel and now you want to volunteer, but how can you be sure of being a responsible volunteer?
Read their advice in this community projects article.
