This is a for-profit travel agency. None of your expenses are deductible. You might need this service if you've never traveled abroad before, but keep in mind you can make all of these arrangements yourself, including linking up with a local NGO, with a little legwork. The fees for this service are excessive. For example, spending $2k to teach in Cambodia for a couple weeks could pay for a Cambodian teacher's salary for one full year.
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.
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!
I went on a high school special to Cambodia for two weeks and loved my expierence, my flight was delayed and i panicked no one would be there to pick me up, but they were are it was no trouble. I constantly felt safe and knew where to turn for the whole 2 weeks. I would do it all again!
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