Projects Abroad - San Diego, California

Pole Twisters

From start to finish this company were very accommodating, non pushy, friendly & informative. The cost covered mostly EVERYTHING, meaning delicious food, insurance, transfers, staff, places we stayed, equipment we used.
The staff are all extremely friendly, professional & all care for there roles/positions a lot, which was refreshing to see! I went on the mexico conservation turtle camp in April 2019 & it is something i will never forget! I got to share the wonderful experience with my two best friends & my 11 year old son, which was very special to me as they could accommodate for children to go!

What did we do on the trip?
We cleaned the large turtles, baby turtles (cute!) feed the iguanas, cleaned the tanks, painted a wall, moved sand off a beach, planted mangroves, sunbathed on hammocks by the pool & our beach house (heaven!) had a bonfire & gazed at the stars, collected turtle eggs on quad bikes on night patrols & let the hatchling baby turtles into the sea! this is to mention just some of the incredible things we did! It was something i will never forget & touched my heart.

I am now a brand ambassador for projects abroad & very proud to be part of a brilliant team, hoping to go on lots of school fairs & talks & to travel more & work along side the team with some ideas to help the save the planet & environment.

Chris Orchin

I have travelled with Project Abroad twice to Kenya in the last two years. Now thinking about the possibility in 2020. As an organisation I have felt support from the time of the initial contact, through the travelling and then on arrival and work location. All the staff involved have been good to work with and I'm still in contact with many of them.

I'm over 70 and thats no problem. Whatever your age there will be something for you to engage with and share your experience and skills.

Carson Cook

Projects abroad allowed me to experience one of the most impactful months of my life. As a high schooler, I was able to participate in the High School Special Medical Internship in Ghana. Gaining the experience on this journey sparked my love for the field of medicine I am currently pursuing. They were amazing and helpful with guidance along the preparation process, as well as helpful during situations abroad when I was in need. I would highly recommend Projects abroad to anyone, high schoolers or adults, who desire to learn more and gain hands-on experience.

Ingrid González Flores

I traveled to Peru for 4 weeks as part of the high school special medical program, and it was one of the best experiences ever. The program itself is amazing and the people you meet, and the staff are incredible too. Couldn’t something recommend more! I can’t wait to go on another program!

Sophie Watson

I’ve been with projects abroad twice now to Cambodia and Nepal and I’m looking forward to my 2020 trip! The staff are next to none, constantly supportive and helpful with anything I needed. Safety was a huge priority as I was on a high school special and I was taken care of the whole time. Food and accommodation was great also and the staff at the hotel was so kind both times. Can’t wait for next year!

Jane Mathewson

From the moment I contacted Projects Abroad I was well looked after. There was no hard sell, I was simply contacted by representatives who talked through ideas with me. As an older volunteer, my main concern was fitting in with the mostly younger group members, but the local representative, Elvira, reassured me that this would not be a problem and in fact arranged for me to have individual accommodation rather than staying in a shared dormitory. Information prior to the trip was excellent and I was also rung twice by Elvira to make sure I was happy with all the arrangements. The experience on the reserve in the Amazon was fantastic and efforts were made to cater for particular interests; in my case, birds. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and shared this knowledge with us, either in the field or through evening talks. The most important aspect for me of my trip was the sense I had of actually making an impact, however small. I believe that Projects Abroad really does that and would highly recommend them as a volunteering agency.

Brigida D'Ambrosio

My experience with Projects Aboard has been amazing! I went to Madagascar last summer and I always felt safe and supported.
The staff was very helpful, the food and the accommodation superb!
I truly recommend to "use" this organisation if you feel like having a volunteering experience aboard.
This year has been my very first time but I already look forward to my next one!

Ava Streeter

I had a great time in Mexico. I taught English at the University of Guadalajara and it was very fun. I got experience in teaching. My host family was amazing and if I ever needed help people from projects abroad answered me quickly and checked up on me which I appreciate.