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Here is a short interview with an under 18 volunteer, Lawrence, about his experience volunteering abroad in Swaziland:
What have you achieved?
Helped World Challenge with giving water access to a community
Built pit latrines for a pre-school
Built bases for jojo stands (giant water butts)
What have you learnt?
My Siswati is very good (feedback from Sarah the Projects and Volunteer Manager also confirmed that he has done very well)
It has been an eye opening experience
I was independent before but I have learnt to be more independent especially with budgeting money for food and activities
What went well?
I had no culture shock
Orientation when I arrived put me at ease. I was feeling scared on the plane as I had never been away by myself but the day after I arrived I just thought “everything is sweet!”
What has been the highlight?
Learning about the local culture from the local building project manager who made it come to life, not just gave me the information
I have enjoyed working in the rural areas
It has been great meeting other volunteers and making friends from all around the world
What were your motives for extending?
I wanted to spend more time here and get more out of the experience
What tips would you give to other under 18s volunteering abroad?
Look after yourself but go out and get involved
Try to learn the language as it is helpful and goes a long way when building relationships with local people”.
"The team were amazing and really helpful in connecting me to the other volunteers, explaining the transport system in Rabat, and addressing all my questions. The logistics were organised perfectly. The house is 10/15 mins from the airport, and the school was close to the accommodation about a 10/15 min walk.
Also, the location is safe at night and early morning and the city transport on time. ...
"The homework club in the morning has been great. I have been helping two of the very little ones with their alphabet in English which they seem to be improving on - when they can sit still for long enough! - and the older girls have been reading with me. As for the maths, I am no help whatsoever but that’s okay!!!!
Farming has been fun and just chatting with the girls has been a great experien ...
"It will be very tough to beat this Christmas and NYE, definitely one for the books!
It is honestly a dream here, I am so so sad that this is my last week but so glad I decided to stay for a month here. I can not even speak about the fact that I leave so soon. I am very very grateful for all your help and from your team. I will highly recommend you and your team to all my friends and family. If e ...
"Everything went without a hitch. Communication was very good from start to finish. Diana in Quito is a great source of knowledge and to run things across." ...
"I think if you are looking to volunteer abroad or intern abroad, Kaya have been beyond helpful! Always on the other end of the phone if you need them and very quick to respond to emails! When I was in Vietnam there was a huge and wonderful support network out there for me which really helped me settle in, introduce me to new interns and get a feel for Hanoi. This really made my experience all the ...
"My favorite moment was teaching children in rural communities how to wash their hands. The kids were so happy, even though they had nothing. It was fun to teach them about health and then play games with them during their recess." ...
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