Teaching Volunteer Programs in 30 countries from $20/day

Everyone volunteers for their own reason which, as it turns out, are the same reasons for one and for all: To court change, and sometimes to do good.
INN, the Neapolitan center opens its experienced immaculate arms to volunteers, young and old.The opulently Baroque details of Naples come close to overwhelming the care and consideration of the staff at INN but not quite.

Brecht had a poem: (doesn't everyone?)

In the dark times will there also be singing?
Yes there will also be singing
About the dark times.

I was a bother and they, Sara, Chiara, Ivan, and Stefano, put up with me anyway. I will sing their songs for a very long time.

I had never been out of the country before, let alone by myself, so I was very hesitant about doing a volunteer trip across the world. I went back and forth about going, but something in my heart kept telling me to go. I made the decision to go to Kenya, Africa and it was amazing! Everything fell into place and worked out perfectly, from the helpful staff, the great placement, and an awesome roommate. I got to volunteer at a school that held about 45 children. I helped teach the children, grade their work, and also paint the school. The teacher and students were so grateful for everything we did. Though I was only there for 2 short weeks, I feel like I learned so much and have become a better human being. I got to experience a place that I had never even imagined. Things were definitely different from the United States, in some ways good and some ways bad. The people in Kenya are so appreciative, hard working, friendly, loving, and happy. They don't have all of the things we have in the United States, but they put a smile on their face everyday! I am so grateful that I found IVHQ and was able to have this once in a life time experience! I can't wait for my next trip with them! My one word of advice is to follow your heart! Don't listen to all of the bad things that people say about different countries. Traveling and seeing it for yourself is really the only way to go.

My stay in Zambia with IVHQ may have only been 9 days, but will stay with me for a lifetime. During my 9 days I was able to volunteer, give back, sight-see, and become part of the Zambia culture. My volunteer experience was amazing. I was awarded the opportunity to teach at Standard of Life Academy. The children there were so welcoming with smiles and eager hearts ready to learn. Outside of volunteering a group and myself was able to meet with a local who took us to his home village outside of Livingstone. The group and I were able to provide food for the 11 families and bring toys to the children. This experience showed the true meaning of happiness.

Being in Zambia was the most refreshing trip I've ever taken. Not only did the IVHQ staff welcome me at their home, but the entire culture of Zambia made me feel welcomed. The friendly Zambian people made it hard to leave such great area who really demonstrated simplicity and happiness.

Without a doubt, the experience with IVHQ was remarkable. Since the moment I arrived to the New Delhi airport to the moment I got dropped back off, there was never a banal moment. Every moment throughout the experience was fascinating and unique. The other volunteers I met were one of the most incredible people I've ever met, the host family is now considered my literal family (in the eastern side of the world), and the kids in the project I worked at were truly special. Seldom, if ever, will you live moments like the ones you do in IVHQ. I just arrived back home and I'm already planning my next one!

In July 2015 I set out on my month long adventure in Ghana with IVHQ. Having already done a similar thing in South Africa a year earlier I wanted to experience a different part of Africa. Ghana did not disappoint. Living right in the heart of the village community was great and it doesn't take long for everybody in that community to learn your name and welcome you so wholeheartedly into their lives. You will be constantly reminded of the friendliness of the local people with gleeful shouts of your name and 'you're welcome!' when they see you.

The weekends away were also extremely enjoyable. Cape Coast is an absolute must, with a fantastic beach and the fascinating, yet humbling, slave castles. I'd also recommend Kokrobite beach for those that may want the weekend to let their hair down and have a few drinks at an idyllic beach hostel. There is also normally some great live local music being played there as well.

I encountered a few problems with the actual teaching itself. I arrived during the kids exam week and therefore the amount of teaching I actually got to do was limited but I let the supervisors know and they managed to organise a summer camp for the children to attend and this was great fun and allowed me to do a small bit of teaching at least. I'd recommend checking with IVHQ before you sign up that you will be able to do your full quota of work.

If you are looking for a bit of relaxation in a peaceful and tranquil environment surrounded by friendly and fun people then I would definitely recommend going to Ghana, and the perfect way to fully experience the people and the culture of Ghana is to immerse yourself fully into their way of life. IVHQ helped do this with the location of our placement, making us feel really like just another member of this great community.

Thanks IVHQ!

"Summer School with international teachers!" - That's what the advertisement sign at the gate of my school read. I might be international, but I was far from a teacher on that first day of my volunteer adventure! Throughout the next four weeks I tried to fill the teacher role as best as I could and I enjoyed it extremely! My kids were eager to learn and super sweet. I didn't change the world in these four weeks and I couldn't teach every child to read and write but it was the small victories that made it all worthwhile. That little boy, who can now write his name and is eager to learn more; or the girl who was so shy and scared in the beginning that she didn't speak above a whisper finally spoke up and participated in class; or the forth grader who was always last in his class and felt like he would never be able to excel can add numbers without using his fingers now! This is just one of the many reasons I loved my time teaching in Zambia and can wholeheartedly recommend it!

I wasn't sure what to expect traveling to India as I am not an experienced traveler so being greeted upon arrival by someone from the program was a great relief. we chose not to do orientation week as my wife and I were only volunteering for only 2 weeks, so being very inexperienced it was great to have such a loving and helpful host family looking out for us. They helped with everything from day to day purchases to organizing taxis and travel on our time off and making sure we were never taken advantage of. The school was amazing , it was so fun interacting with the children and they will always have a place in my heart , I enjoyed every day there and have so many great memories of the kids .
Overall my experience was great and would do it again in a heartbeat!
I would like to give a big thanks to Rashmi , Rohit , Reyansh and ivhq for such a great trip and can't wait to see everyone again !

I had a fantastic time teaching university students in Hanoi and found all my classes friendly and welcoming. As I was teaching alone, my students loved to immerse me in Vietnamese culture and took me out for trips and meals frequently! A highlight for me personally, was after a very hot and humid evening class, my students surprised me by taking me to get some local ice-cream at their favourite cafe (where one of my students worked). We then spent the rest of the evening trying a whole range of Vietnamese dishes and I had a Vietnamese language lesson: a lovely evening for everyone involved.