Volunteering Solutions Travel
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GIULIA SPINOSA
Sep 22, 2023
Verified Buyer
The experience has bene amazing. The medical programm could be improved with more outcharity days rather than only shadowing the doctors at the hospital. The accomodation is ok but it would be fine to have some more comfort.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 22, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you have had an amazing experience with us in Arusha. We appreciate your feedback and will take your suggestion into consideration for the improvements recommended. Thank you again for your review! We hope to have you again in the program again soon. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Kate Rice
Sep 21, 2023
Verified Buyer
I recently completed the pre medical internship in Nepal. Volunteering solutions were quick to answer my questions prior to going which was great. Uma and her family were amazing hosts and the house and food were fantastic and as described in the pre departure information. They were always on hand to help with queries and were accommodating of any issues. The program itself was slightly different to what I was expecting as they did not need volunteers. I think if I had known it wasn’t ‘volunteering’ to help but more of an internship to learn, my expectations would have been met a bit better (I am a final year nursing student and expected to be more hands on). My first hospital was Sahid Memorial Hospital, the staff were helpful and I really appreciated the experience however it was a very quiet hospital/emergency department due to its private nature. Uma was very helpful in changing my hospital placement for my second week to a busier hospital so that I could see and experience more (Kanti Children’s), which I really appreciated. This was great but it was observation only, however I learnt a lot through observation despite the nursing team being very busy and having a language barrier. You are in control over how much you learn as the staff are very busy and don’t have time to explain or include you in what they are doing, so it is important to put yourself out there and ask questions as long as it is not holding up care. Overall I really enjoyed my experience in Nepal, thank you so much Uma and family for all your help and hospitality!
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 21, 2023
Hello Kate, Thanks for taking time out to leave a review of your program in Nepal. We are happy to know that you were satisfied with our Pre departure support and assistance as well as services of the coordinator in country and the accommodation. Under the Medical and Healthcare Internship, participants mainly shadow and observe and do basic assisting work. Glad to know that you liked the second hospital placement and the coordinator was flexible in changing your project. We thank you for participating in the program and look forward to having you again in our programs in the near future. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
miram
Sep 18, 2023
Going to Tanzania was a very immersing in life experience. It was very eye opening, the culture, traditions, food, music, religion and people. As a medical student, I was given so many opportunities in the hospital and the exposure was great there. I left Tanzania not only with new views in life or medical knowledge and experience, but with a better understanding of life and adorable people who are going to be friends for life.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 19, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience in Zanzibar, Tanzania! We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive and eye-opening experience. We are also glad to hear that you had the opportunity to gain medical knowledge and experience while you were there. We hope that you will keep the memories of your time in Zanzibar and the people you met close to your heart. Thank you for choosing to visit Zanzibar and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Ignacio
Sep 11, 2023
Great experience, you get to know lots of new people, help a little a visit a whole new country.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 12, 2023
Hi Ignacio, Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us in South Africa and that you were able to meet lots of new people, help out a little, and visit a new country. We strive to provide our volunteers with the best possible experience and we are thrilled that you enjoyed yours. Thank you for your kind words! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Katherine Arredondo
Sep 11, 2023
Verified Buyer
Volunteering Solutions is a great organization to apart of especially when creating opportunities for students to pay in forward in the form of service. Miscommunication is what lacked in the experience. Especially at the very beginning. Other than that, working with Karibu Foundation through Volunteering Solutions was great! Their staff were very kind, resourceful and helpful during our time there. Our students felt very comfortable and created bonds/memories that they would never forget!
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 12, 2023
Thank you for your kind words about us. We are so glad to hear that your students had a positive experience and created lasting memories. We apologize for any miscommunication that occurred at the beginning of your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services in the future. Thank you for choosing Volunteering Solutions! It was lovely to host your student group in Tanzania program.
Begoña Palma
Sep 07, 2023
Verified Buyer
It was the best trip of my life! The house was very comfortable, I made friends from all over the wold and got to work with the best kids ever! Definitely planning on coming back! Thank you so much for the experience.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 12, 2023
Hi Begona, We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Arusha, Tanzania and had such a great time! It's wonderful that you made friends from all over the world and worked with some amazing kids. We would love to have you back anytime! Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Margherita
Sep 06, 2023
It was a special experience, the dream of a lifetime. When I chose to go to Tanzania, I had this mindset: we can't help everyone, but each of us can help someone. It was the turning point, it is impossible to tell the joy of children, I miss them already. Thank you Volunteering Solutions for this experience and asante sana Tanzania, see you soon
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 12, 2023
Hi Margherita, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad that you had a special experience and that you were able to make a difference in the lives of the children in Tanzania. We are proud to have been a part of your journey and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Asante sana Tanzania! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Giulia Liguori
Sep 06, 2023
Verified Buyer
It was an amazing experience that I will remember forever.
Daniel Drafta
Sep 04, 2023
Loved the chance to learn about local culture through working with local people and the organized trips! Loved the food and the other volunteers I met. I would have liked to visit a few more markets but with a local guide so I would be less likely to be approached by every merchant.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 05, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the chance to learn about local culture through working with local people and the organized trips. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and the other volunteers you met during your trip to Tanzania. Thank you again for your feedback! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Chantelle Kariuki
Sep 04, 2023
Verified Buyer
This was an amazing trip and an eye opening experience for any aspiring medical professional. I did the medical volunteering program and was working in the Mount Meru Hospital in Arusha. I learnt so much from the surgeons, staff and other volunteers at the hospital and was able to get hands on experience assisting the surgeons in different procedures after observing. The Karibu foundation were very welcoming and helped us arrange everything smoothly. They showed us so much care, took us around to tour different parts of the country, gave us good food and they were overall a great group of people who are doing amazing things for their community. I will definitely return as it was an amazing experience my friends and I will never forget!
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Hello Chantelle, Thanks for leaving a review of your experience in Tanzania program. We are so happy to know that you had an amazing trip and an eye opening experience as an aspiring medical professional. It was really wonderful to host you along with your other student group members in Arusha. We look forward to having you back again in the program soon. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Camille Dault
Sep 04, 2023
Verified Buyer
Amazing experience
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that you had an amazing experience in the Tanzania Summer program with us. We strive to provide the best service possible and it's great to hear that we achieved that. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Ann-Sophie Schober
Sep 04, 2023
Verified Buyer
Good communication.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you had a positive experience and found our communication to be good. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we are glad that we were able to meet your expectations. Thank you for your feedback!
Valentina Ceretti
Sep 03, 2023
Verified Buyer
We are two doctors (graduated for more than a year) who took part to your volunteering medical program in Arusha, Tanzania.
We asked previously to one of your collaborator if the program would suit a doctor and she said that it would be a great opportunity, even better than for students, since we could be more useful.
In our opinion this experience doesn’t suit a doctor, we didn’t have the chance to do anything practical and we were considered as students, despite we changed hospitals and departments.
For these reasons we suggest to encourage only medical students to do this volunteering experience.
Moreover, there were too many volunteers (more than 30) attending the medical program in our hostel so the organisation of the activities was difficult too. In particular, also the hospital wasn’t probably prepared to host all these students/doctors and the local coordinator (Mark Matolo) wasn’t informed that we were doctors.
As a whole, the experience has been positive, but we would like to let you know this, in order to approach better to new volunteers in the future.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Hello Valentina, Thanks for leaving your review and sharing your experience in the Tanzania program. We have checked with our local team in Tanzania and they confirmed that you were given different responsibility from students but you also encountered a language barrier while doing treatments. Also, you are recently qualified doctors and almost similar experience as a senior year medical student. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions and for taking time out to complete the feedback. We hope to have you again in the programs soon. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Michela Vignoni
Sep 03, 2023
Verified Buyer
We are two doctors (graduated for more than a year) who took part to your volunteering medical program in Arusha.
We asked previously to one of your collaborator if the program would suit a doctor and she said that it would be a great opportunity, even better than for students, since we could be more useful.
In our opinion this experience doesn’t suit a doctor, we didn’t have the chance to do anything practical and we were considered as students, despite we changed hospitals and departments.
For these reasons we suggest to encourage only medical students to do this volunteering experience.
Moreover, there were too many volunteers (more than 30) attending the medical program in our hostel so the organisation of the activities was difficult too. In particular, also the hospital wasn’t probably prepared to host all these students/doctors and the local coordinator (Mark Matolo) wasn’t informed that we were doctors.
As a whole, the experience has been positive, but we would like to let you know this, in order to approach better to new volunteers in the future.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Hello Michea, Thanks for leaving your review and sharing your experience in the Tanzania program. We have checked with our local team in Tanzania and they confirmed that you were given different responsibility from students but you also encountered a language barrier while doing treatments. Also, you are recently qualified doctors and almost similar experience as a senior year medical student. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions and for taking time out to complete the feedback. We hope to have you again in the programs soon. Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Joanna Ibrahim
Sep 02, 2023
It was so much fun and we learned a lot. Would definitely do it again!
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Sep 04, 2023
Hi Joanna, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you had a good time and learned a lot in Arusha- Tanzania. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
Ilse Vandromme
Aug 30, 2023
Verified Buyer
I had a great time, thank you so much!
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Aug 31, 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had a great time! We strive to provide the best experience possible and we are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Ernesto Delgado Escudero
Aug 30, 2023
Verified Buyer
It was a great experience. The trips included in the programme were amazing and we enjoyed a lot, but in my opinion there is one thing to improve, according with the previous info it will be important to put some orphanage for taking care of the children.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Aug 31, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience with our program. Thank you again for your feedback! Thanks Team VolSol
Alfred London
Aug 28, 2023
Verified Buyer
An amazing experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Aug 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that you had an amazing experience in Ghana and that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for you. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our customers and we are thrilled that we were able to do that for you. Thank you again for your review!
Rocío Monterde Tena
Aug 28, 2023
Verified Buyer
So good experiencie
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Aug 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that you had such a great experience with us in Kathmandu - Nepal. We strive to provide the best service possible and it's great to know that we achieved that with you. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
filippo
Aug 27, 2023
Great experience, totally recommended, my host was really nice, and in the hospital I learnt a lot of thing, experienced new points of view and medicical stuff. Have done a lot of new friends, Thank you
Response from Volunteering Solutions
Aug 28, 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience in Zanzibar and that you would recommend us! We are also glad to hear that your host was nice and that you were able to learn a lot of new things and experience new points of view. We are thrilled that you made some new friends too! Thank you for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks Team Volunteering Solutions
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