Student Reviews
"I was lucky enough to spend six weeks in Ghana last summer with ‘GiveGo Travel’ and can definitely say it was a brilliant experience! I heard about it through the university and went along to an introductory meeting about it. I was initially struck by two things – how enthusiastic the organisers seemed about the trip, and what good value for money it was compared to the hundreds of other volunteering organisations that I had researched! All the way through the process, from first signing up, to saying goodbye to Ghana at the end of week six, I felt fully supported by the organisation and this played a massive role in ensuring I got the most out of my time away and had as much fun as possible. The organisers were also very keen to encourage personal development for the volunteers whilst ensuring placements were well organised and mutually beneficial for both us and the local organisations that we were working with in Ghana. To sum up, 'GiveGo Travel and its partner company were a great organisation, I had a fab time, met loads of interesting people and want to go back very soon!!"
Amelia Skerritt, from the University of Nottingham
Amelia Skerritt, from the University of Nottingham
"Being involved in Ghana Volunteers allowed me to really experience a new culture and way of living. Whilst living with a local family and working at a women's empowerment organisation I was able to learn so much about myself whilst making a lasting difference to the lives of people I met. I returned to Nottingham with a new appreciation for the problems faced around the world as well as motivation to continue to make a difference".
Kirsten Barker, from the University Of Nottingham
Kirsten Barker, from the University Of Nottingham
“My time spent at the Marine Conservation Project on Koh Tao was one of the most amazing, influential and life changing experiences of my life. After completing 2 years of university I was still very unsure as to what I really wanted to do. I was leaning towards biology due to my love of animals and the oceans, and then I found the marine project and decided it would be a great experience that may also help me decide what to do with my education. I have also always wanted to learn to scuba dive, so it worked out perfectly!
Not only is Koh Tao just an utterly beautiful island, but the dive school that the project is run through is one of the most wonderful schools on the island. Though it may be small you are almost immediately welcomed into the family. You get to know everyone, even if your stay is a short one. My original plan was to do the project for two weeks but I spent another 6 weeks on the project. One of the best decisions I could have made.
I really saw improvement and development with the work we did, not only is it wonderful diving and just being in the ocean, but to be collecting data, or helping the corals, you really felt as though you were making a difference.
If you have a love for the ocean or diving, then definitely look into this project. There is always something new to see in the ocean, something new to learn and you see and learn so much on this project. Your knowledge and diving will improve no matter how short your stay.
Volunteering really allows you to get a feel for the place and to feel more like a local, while doing something positive for that area.”
Alexandra is a second year student studying for a Bsc in Biological Sciences and considering a career in marine biology. She volunteered at our Marine Conservation project in Thailand to gain practical experience in this area.
Not only is Koh Tao just an utterly beautiful island, but the dive school that the project is run through is one of the most wonderful schools on the island. Though it may be small you are almost immediately welcomed into the family. You get to know everyone, even if your stay is a short one. My original plan was to do the project for two weeks but I spent another 6 weeks on the project. One of the best decisions I could have made.
I really saw improvement and development with the work we did, not only is it wonderful diving and just being in the ocean, but to be collecting data, or helping the corals, you really felt as though you were making a difference.
If you have a love for the ocean or diving, then definitely look into this project. There is always something new to see in the ocean, something new to learn and you see and learn so much on this project. Your knowledge and diving will improve no matter how short your stay.
Volunteering really allows you to get a feel for the place and to feel more like a local, while doing something positive for that area.”
Alexandra is a second year student studying for a Bsc in Biological Sciences and considering a career in marine biology. She volunteered at our Marine Conservation project in Thailand to gain practical experience in this area.