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I absolutely loved volunteering on the Elephant Conservation project! The accommodation at a local hotel was comfortable and the staff there was very friendly and helpful. The project itself is hard work, but it is very rewarding. Most of the time there is spent cleaning the barn and cutting and planting elephant grass, rice, and sugarcane. It was awesome to be around the elephants every day and to see the direct impact the volunteers make on the two elephants in the sanctuary, as well as some other elephants in the village. The food was delicious and they always made sure you had enough to eat. There are also plenty of places in the village to eat at too. The staff at orientation and at the project were all very accommodating, during and after my volunteering. I would highly recommend this project!

From start to finish, my elephant conservation programme was well organised. From the pre departure information, airport pick up, orientation and transport to the programme, everything was efficient and help was always at hand. Highly recommend IVHQ
The American vet running the elephant sanctuary was very kind, helpful, informative and inclusive so I felt part of the team. The routine was flexible, the hotel manager at Happyland hotel,where volunteers stay, was very kind and helpful and organised safaris for me. Brilliant experience

Nepal is a country I’ve never been to before and is also my first volunteering trip with IVHQ ! So everything is just new to me , it was so nice to meet people from all over the world. The program was well organised, host at the home stay was so friendly and approachable. The only regret was not signing up for a longer duration . I would definitely sign up for another project and friends have been asking me about my experiences, I’ve been sharing with them and my referral code Already !! Truly , my expectations were met and I’m grateful that they made my trip a pleasant and fulfilling one

My experience to volunteer in Nepal was something I wish I could do again and again. It left a great memorable impact of the place, people and the food.

Thanks to the programme coordinator and the guest host that really took care of me when I was there. 1 week was too short yet it last a lifetime of memories.

I went with no expectations as I hate to be disappointed, yet I was in disbelief that I truly gained so much more.

I would certainly recommend more people to go and experience this trip and be amazed with it.

We recently spent some enriching moments with our NGO colleagues, delving deep into impactful projects that align with our core values. The days spent at our home stay were filled with camaraderie, laughter, and shared purpose. The unwavering support we received was paramount in navigating through challenges and making strides in our initiatives. The value of these experiences isn't just in the tasks accomplished, but in the connections made and the mutual growth fostered. Every moment was an affirmation of our dedication to the causes we hold dear.

As far as I'm aware , my experience wasn't unique. Any review I looked at was very similar to my experience. The country is beautiful, the people are lovely. The food is great. There are so many things to do in Nepal, from sightseeing to paragliding to trekking, jungle safari, yoga retreats but to mention a few.
The women's education programme was eye opening. These women turned up every day so eager to learn. They were always happy and smiling. They were also so appreciative of our help.
If anything they thought me a few life lessons too. It's an experience I'll never forget

Thanks to IVHQ, Vertical Ascent, Pokhara Homestay, Samata School aka Pokhara Bamboo School and Happy Treks for such a memorable experience in Nepal!

IVHQ’s website made exploring many options easy and selecting the destination that best matched our expectations. My husband, daughter and myself wanted a volunteer experience that we could attend together and live in a homestay.

Once we reached out to IVHQ they consistently communicated in a friendly and professional manner guiding us to the trip of a lifetime! IVHQ makes it possible to live, learn and give back to well-deserving people all around the world.

Upon arrival to Kathmandu the local Vertical Ascent team took care of all of our needs and wishes through airport pick-up, orientation, sight-seeing and project placement. Shortly after orientation our family headed to Pokhara where we were picked up by Pokhara Homestay and arrived to join in the celebration of their daughter’s birthday. Ironically our last day at the Homestay was my 53rd birthday and we celebrated my special day. The family kitchen was always open serving delicious Nepali Dal Bhat (Lentils and Rice). The accommodations were much nicer than anticipated. My husband and I shared a private room with an ensuite bathroom on the top floor of the home with a spectacular view of the city and mountains.

We volunteered at Samata School aka Pokara Bamboo School 6 days a week from 10-3 for three weeks. The students and faculty were superb! My favorite part of each day was the walk to school. We were greeted as “teacher” by the passerbyers, witnessing shop owners and family life.

Finally, Happy Treks of Nepal created a special overnight short trek to the mountains for our family.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” Thanks again for such a memorable experience in Pokhara - IVHQ, Vertical Ascent, Pokhara Homestay, Samata School aka Pokhara Bamboo School and Happy Treks!!

Having been out of country only once before at the age of 46 now, this experience was influential to my core being. Like many women my age, we have spent a long time raising families with little focus on what we want, the changes we want to see in the world. Having an opportunity to be with women my age in a different culture and spend time with a family in the culture was healing to my soul and offered exactly what I needed. Some lust for what I want to see, the changes I want to make, and ideas for my career and how I can help this globe has been planted.
Everyone associated with IVHQ was gentle, helpful, and overall amazing through this adventure. I can not wait to do something like this again!