Volunteering India Testimonials
Chris Massie - USA -Program Name - Orphanage Program
Program City - Bangalore - 29 December 2008
Pre Departure
I had no real Problems with the pre departure, it was nice and clear.
Arrival/Airport Pickup
Ramesh was very prompt in picking me up from the Bangalore airport.
Placement/Volunteer Project
I loved the trust. The kids and kissy were great. Pastor Charles was nice and helpful.
Home Stay /Host family and meals
The meals and accommodation were great and I was very well taken care of.
Coordinator
He was very helpful and kind. I felt like i could talk to him.He answered any question that i asked.
Would you recommend this program to future Volunteers
YES
I would definately recommend this program to my friends and family.
Keith Wiggins - Australia -
Program Name - Street Children Program
Program City - Delhi - 06 October 2008
Pre Departure
Absolutely no problems. Emails answered promptly and professionally.
Placement/ Volunteer Project
Will never forget it. Staff was very helpful. Did much cleaning and washing, painting etc.Took kids to zoo.Hope to keep contact.
Home stay/Host family and meals
Nice and friendly family
Coordinator
He was knowledgable at history and culture and a great guide. Would be good to have spent more time with.
Would you recommend this program to future Volunteers
YES
Heeral Patel - United Kingdom -
Program Name - Day Care Center Program
Program City - Delhi - 31 August 2008
Pre departure
Had good contact via email with staff.
Arrival/Airport Pickup
Was picked up straight away by the coordinator and had no problems at all.
Placement / Volunteer Project
Project was very fulfilling and definitely worth experiencing.Would do something like this again but maybe a different project.
Home stay/Host family and meals
Host family was lovely and friendly.I was made to feel very welcome and the meals were delicious.Would definitely like to stay with them again.
Coordinator
Was friendly .
Would you recommend this program to future Volunteers
YES
Pooja Patel - United Kingdom -
Program Name - Volunteer to Teach English in India
Program City - Delhi - 17 August 2008
Pre Departure
Contact by email and then phoned the coordinator .Very helpful and informed me on how program will run.
Arrival/Airport Pickup
Pickup was smooth. Coordinator took us to family on first day and showed us the project site.
Placement/Volunteer Project
Street children project and Teaching English/Games to underprivileged children was a difficult task but very satisfying. Children were very keen to learn.
Home Stay /Host family and meals
Host family were very welcoming and helpful.
Coordinator
He was very helpful and gave me all the relevant information when required.
Would you recommend this program to future Volunteers
YES
Kerry Herdegen - USA -
Program Name - Volunteer in an Orphanage
Program City - Delhi - 29 July 2008
Pre Departure
All of my questions and concerns were answered before I came. I had very little problems communicating and felt very well cared for in the pre departure phase.
Arrival/Airport Pickup
I ended up having flight number and arrival time changed and we still managed to find each other with relative ease.
Placement
I felt the placement was a great match to the needs of the boys at the orphanage and I really had a great time.
Accommodation
Living right with the boys was a wonderful way to really get to know each other .The facilities were good.
Coordinator
He was very knowledgeable and easy to get to know .I did not have any major issues, but felt that he was present and available should I ever need him. He was really helpful and made me feel comfortable in India.
Would you recommend this program to future Volunteers
YES
