Canada | Outdoor Camp Volunteer | Hannes
“I loved working with kids, planning and organizing activities, learning forest skills, making fire, and improving my English. It was epic! I got homesick after the initial excitement wore off and the Wi-Fi was so bad, but I learned to live without my phone, get away from social media, and enjoy the woods.”
Motivation to Volunteer
“I wanted a gap year from a very young age, a year out exploring while gaining experience and making a difference somewhere cool.”
Living Away for the First Time
“Canadian people are very friendly, open to visitors, welcoming, and want to show you a good time. I enjoyed the independence.”
Food and Accommodation
“We became a big family as it was full of like-minded and unique people with cool stories.”
Experience with NVW
โNVW were extremely helpful and made it straightforward. I’m grateful it worked out this way, as Canada is unique!”
Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
“It’s not just visiting a place for two weeks but really going to a place to live, give back, and be part of it.”
Advice for Aspiring Volunteers
“It is a great way to become more confident and live independently. It gives new ideas about life, and you’ll become more open-minded.”
Canada | Outdoor Camp Volunteer | Toni
“I loved meeting so many nice new people, and I learned to communicate well with people, solve problems, and appreciate the little things.”
Motivation to Volunteer
“I wanted to gap year, and Canada’s nature sounded perfect.”
Living Away for the First Time
“The Canadian landscapes are incredible, and the people are so welcoming. I did think the groceries were a bit expensive.”
Food and Accommodation
“The camp provided the food, but I missed German food. Fortunately, there was a German food store in town. We were living right in the woods in a beautiful location.”
Experience with NVW
“It was a totally smooth process, and I felt fully prepared.”
Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
“I want to maintain that sense of freedom. It helped me become more open and extrovert.”
Advice for Aspiring Volunteers
“If you’re thinking about it, then something in you needs to do it.”
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