A worthy Cause
I volunteered before with Globe Aware and enjoyed it. This was a tough environment but for a worthy cause, saving turtle nests in Costa Rica. I liked patrolling the beaches for turtles the best! -...
Project was meaningful
The work project was meaningful because we were helping families and groups/communities we met. I think it's because we met the people we were helping. That is key. Anne does an amazing job with...
Amazingly Meaningful
“My experience volunteering in the Philippines was amazingly meaningful. I am grateful to the Filipino people for being so warm and welcoming. I felt a deep sense of belonging while I was in the...
Life Changing
“This trip has been my favorite charity trip I’ve been on. We got to make an impact on this small community and build a home for a family in need. Delivering food to people who could not afford it...
Mind Expanding
“I know we really helped this family. In addition, we worked on a community project as well. I liked the location, the people, Federico, and the work. We so love our experiences with Globe Aware....
Meaningful and helpful
“I really enjoyed helping out a local family and also worked on a project to sand and paint benches for the community center. I felt like these projects were meaningful and helpful to the community....
Single most meaningful trip
“This was the single most meaningful trip we’ve been on as a family. The cultural immersion was incredible; spending time with Federico, Paco, Mama Luz and their beautiful and kind family was one of...
An experience that I will treasure for a long time
I felt the work project was meaningful. Just to spend time with the abuelas was what the director indicated was needed. I also learned to play Cuban dominoes and was a teammate to the house...
A well-planned itinerary
"A well-planned itinerary volunteering a few hours in the morning when the sun was not so hot & humid and the activities in the afternoon. I appreciated starting the projects on a Monday so I can...
A good use of our time and donations
Our trip to Cuba was great. We learned a lot about Cuban culture and had to time to understand the struggles that they face. The projects were very well selected and we felt like it was a good use...
Beyond extraordinary
The coordinator's attention was beyond extraordinary. While there were some cultural differences, it was clear that he felt responsible for me in a very supportive way. His attention to detail meant...
Highly recommended
“This was my 5th time volunteering with Globe Aware (Cuba, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and now Costa Rica). Federico was our Costa Rica coordinator and he was EXCELLENT. He was very friendly...
South Africa Testimonials Balance was perfect
“The balance was perfect, got to do a lot of activities and exploration while also spending a lot of time doing the service project. Got to feed people and help build a house for a family in need.”...
Family Trip Testimonials Work hard and bless others
While the goal of a family international volunteer trip is to work hard and bless others, we still find some time for fun! We have had some amazing experiences during our family international...
Jimbo Culter
Jimbo Culter - Artist/Construction Worker More Information on Journey's of the Heart from Concrete Pictures I just got off the train from Machu Picchu. There are no words to describe the experience....
Bob Link
Bob Link - Instructor in History & Language More Information on Journey's of the Heart from Concrete Pictures Instead of talking about the specific things we experienced in Cuzco, I thought I'd...
Jo Link
Jo Link - Elementary School Coordinator Hi! I'm Jo, wife of Bob Link who was one of the eight original Journeys of the Heart volunteers. When Bob had the opportunity to participate in the Peru...
Robyn Liston
Robyn Liston - Marketing Manager One of my monk friends from Thailand, Tiger, told me that one of the key elements to leading a good life is to be mindful in everything that you do. When it's time...
Sarah Oakes
Sarah Oakes - Globe Aware Coordinator The time we spent in the hogar was a learning experience for us all, volunteers and crew alike. We learnt from Peru, from the specific situation we found...
Ana Quintanilla
Ana Quintanilla - Globe Aware Coordinator In the comfort of our homes, we read about hunger, poverty, and disabilities. But we are not affected by those distant worlds. "Knowing is not enough; we...
Sofia Ratcovich
Sofia Ratcovich - Student More than anything I'm so grateful I was chosen to be part of this project. Not knowing what to expect or what I would encounter on my experience, I prepared for the worst...
Elaine Sombrutski
Elaine Sombrutski - Special Education Teacher Considering the many experiences I have had to date, I can only express this as the most humbling, inspirational and awe-inspiring journey I have taken....
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Perfect balance
Without Globe Aware, we would never have visited Orosi Valley and had this experience. This is such an exclusive experience but also so rewarding at the same time. The balance was perfect. The first...
Romania Testimonials Fun and meaningful
I was lucky enough to participate with two friends - a professor and special ed teacher. Their insight into why social interactions, singing, etc was so meaningful was educational for me. Plus I...
Vietnam testimonials Made a big difference in their lives
I could definitely feel the heartfelt gratitude toward us from those we were serving. I think the things we constructed will last for years to come and make a big difference in their lives. We had...
Puerto Rico Testimonials I liked everything about the program
The work project was meaningful because we were helping give a family their life back. I thought the balance between work and leisure to be well balanced, the food was amazing and very plentiful - I...
Meaningful work, very enjoyable
The work project was meaningful, the young family that we installed the cement floor for were very grateful and needed the new floor, especially with a very young child in the house. It was also...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Going Solo Better Than Imagined!
Alex, Everything went really well! Federico and I had no issues meeting up at the airport, and from there everything was great. He was a blast to spend time with, and helped provide a lot of...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Wonderful experience
“We had a wonderful experience and are so grateful that we were able to go on this trip as a family and with our friends. Many companies discouraged us from bringing young children along on a...
Guatemala Testimonials Our Guatemala Trip!
I am SO sorry that it’s taken us so long to give you our feedback on the trip. We had the most amazing time - and it felt like Anne was very intentional and thoughtful about ensuring that the...
Guatemala Testimonials Exceeded my expectations
The program exceeded my expectations in every way. The cement work was exhausting but gratifying and teaching English at the library was a pleasure (I am a retired teacher). Working on the...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Wonderful trip to the Orosi Valley
Dear Staff at Globe Aware, I wrote a long thank you to Frederico for our wonderful trip to the Orosi Valley last Dec., '15 when we painted their church for Christmas, but I don't think he received...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Local people were so appreciative and welcoming
The local people were so appreciative and welcoming. There was plenty of free time to unwind. The food was great and they even made vegetarian meals for my daughter. It was amazing to see another...
India Testimonials India Testimonials
"Globe Aware packed in too many after-hour activities for an older couple like us (59 & 61 years old). No problem. On two of the evenings, we did a little sightseeing on our own and retired early. I...
India Testimonials Children were magical and curious
Globe Aware packed in too many after-hour activities for an older couple like us (59 & 61 years old). No problem. On two of the evenings, we did a little sightseeing on our own and retired early. I...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials First class trip
New testimonial: Having just returned from our service trip to Orosi Valley I wanted to reach out and thank your organization for putting on a first class trip. It was truly an enlightening...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Positive impact on the community
I felt like our group had a positive impact on the community and was able to learn about Costa Rican culture. The food was outstanding and was very accommodating to our groups dietary needs. -...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Everything went very smoothly
Federico was super accommodating and tried to respond to every request that someone in our group made -- whether it was about food, free time or something else. From my perspective, everything went...
Guatemala Testimonials Good mix of volunteer work, cultural excursions
This program was a really good mix of volunteer work, cultural excursions, and "downtime". What I particularly liked about this program was the opportunity for meaningul interaction with individuals...
Guatemala Testimonials We made an impact on the people in the right way
We felt we made an impact on the people there in the right way. We contributed to the local economy and ensured people were working to earn the money from our program fees. I think it's much better...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Incredibly helpful and fun
The project was something that the community needed to be done and it was fun to do it. We enjoyed the kids in the school who were eager to learn and show us their culture! What we liked best was...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Federico was very good at explaining his country and culture
Seeing the homeowner so happy with what was being done, and how active and interested the community is in the project really showed us how meaningful our work was. It was good to see how happy and...
Guatemala Testimonials Learned so much about the different culture
A good mix of work and free time. You can stay busy pretty much all day with the optional free time activities. I have spent quite a bit of time in places like this before, but it was really great...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Project was indeed meaningful
I believe our group's work project was indeed meaningful. The direct interaction with the locals on a daily basis helped establish smooth interpersonal relationships and gave me a positive...
Thailand Testimonials Saving the elephants
Do you feel your work project was meaningful? Yes, Why or why not? For many reasons.. Sustaining the program for the longevity of the Project and elephants involved. Showing the existing mahouts...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Lovely people and community
The accommodations were much better than the literature led us to believe. Wonderful time. Federico is the best. Lovely people and community. Always a gift to step outside our "rat race" and see a...
Guatemala Testimonials Guatemala Testimonials
"This program was a really good mix of volunteer work, cultural excursions, and "downtime". What I particularly liked about this program was the opportunity for meaningul interaction with...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials A wonderful experience
Amazing to see another culture and how they live. My children were amazed at how small houses were but everyone seemed happy. More is not always better. We were able to communicate even though there...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Our work project was very meaningful
Yes, we felt our work project was very meaningful. Both because we as a family got to help to improve the grounds of the orphanage by cleaning out the gardens and building fences as well as teaching...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Over and above what I expected
This trip once again reinforced how incredibly fortunate we are to have the things we have in the US. Everywhere else people make do and live with so much less. It's humbling. Federico made the...
