The past 4 months have been an unbelievable experience for me, everything has been awesome and i’ve learned so many new things and met so many amazing people. I recently celebrated my birthday here in the UK and it was very special for me because it was my first birthday away from my family but everyone here made it so special and I had so much fun, also around a month ago I got the opportunity to see my favorite band live in London and it was a dream come true. I’ve learned so many things about myself and what I am capable of, I’ve become more independent and confident with myself and I’m so happy, can’t wait to see what the next months brings and all the amazing moments left to come.

The other volunteers have really made this place feel like home.

Coming to a different country on my own, I was naturally a little nervous at first. But the Irish people are some of the most welcoming I’ve ever met, and I immediately felt at home at Midleton College.

During my year there, I had the opportunity to make some real friends, join many school trips to some of Ireland’s most beautiful places and to try lots of new things. One of my highlights was choreographing the dances for the school musical The Greatest Showman.

Working with the school and the students has been an incredible experience. The staff were warm and supportive, and the students were open-minded, talented, and full of energy. Midleton College truly feels like one big family.

I would highly recommend spending a year abroad volunteering to anyone who wants to grow as a person, become more independent and confident, and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I have been in the Uk for almost 10 months, and I genuinely never felt happier. In the past few months I have been able to explore so much and make friendships that I hope will last me a lifetime. My favorite thing ever is getting to travel to so many different places, my favorites so far have been London and Brighton! I love going to the theatre and the museums.

In these past few months I think I have laughed harder than ever and loved so deeply, I will be forever grateful for finding my second home away from home

A fantastic opportunity to learn about a different culture and language, while also learning so much about yourself.

There have been ups and downs, but it was a great decision to go for a volunteer after school. The connections to some of our boys and staff are truly incredible.

Would definitely recommend.

I liked my placement in the school because I was allowed to use the different facilities and Materials from the school too. This way I have started jewellery making, glasswork and Pottery in the schools artroom, did some woodwork with a laser cutter and started playing Ice Hockey with equipment I could borrow from the schools Hockey team:)

All of the staff and the activities that the seniors teach you, is with the best energies all the time that you spend here you can feel how each day is different and incredible

My volunteering experience was truly rewarding and enriching. I had the opportunity to work closely with children in outdoor activities, which helped me develop strong communication and leadership skills.

The team was very supportive and professional, creating a positive and motivating environment. I also improved my English and gained more confidence in working with groups.

This experience has been very valuable for my personal and professional development, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow and learn.

Im having a great time doing what I love and learning new things every day, as well as meeting incredible people and making lots of fiends

I am currently doing my volunteer year and I am having a very good time. Working at my school has been especially rewarding, as everyone is kind and welcoming. I really enjoy being part of the school community and contributing to lessons.

I also live with a host family, which has been a great part of my stay. I enjoy spending time with them, especially on weekends. In addition, I like living near Warsaw, where I often meet friends. Overall, this experience has been great so far.

Hello everyon,

my name is Sebastian and I had the privilege to work as an outdoor instructor at Totara Springs in New Zealand. Like many other camps around here they focus on outdoor education with connection to their faith in Jesus.

I would never have thought of how much you can learn in one year. You will get to know so many skills but also so many people and it is just an amazing experience and time which really helps you to find direction in life.

Everything has been amazing. I’m gaining a wealth of experience in teaching while diving deeply into English and Spanish grammar. I was even given materials to start learning German!

Each week, I plan classes for three different year groups, teaching Spanish through a variety of engaging activities. Both the staff and pupils are friendly and welcoming, which has made blending in so much easier. This experience has also helped me grow on a personal level, allowing me to learn more about myself and what I truly want to do in the near and long term. I would highly recommend this to anybody!

Im having a good time! spending time here in New Zealand is just amazing I’m having lots of fun doing activities. Lots of hikes and camping around the North Island. My placement is quite cool we are having really nice groups over here which makes work even better We are also doing a lot of stuff around camp like hunting or sports which is really cool. Some small confrontations here and there. But otherwise a really good time overall.