Everything was perfect
“Everything was perfect, and the work was meaningful! We helped an old man and the community. We set up a local dental charity clinic for the local school and taught oral health, trying to change...
Very rewarding work
“It was very rewarding to work with the community center and have an amazing time with the local families. It was an amazing experience for our family and sharing new experiences with my 4-year-old...
Cultural immersion and exchange with the local community
“We got to do a significant amount of cultural immersion and exchange with the local community: understand their way of life and values, participate in their traditions (tamales on Christmas, for...
We are so grateful for this opportunity
We were working directly with an active member of the church we were building benches for. We got feedback from families who fed us lunches and dinners that they appreciated the work we were doing....
We worked hard each day
The work was not as meaningful as in years past, but we had record flooding and rain. It canceled several projects. Still, we worked hard enough each day and there is something new every time I...
An incredible trip!
Thank you so much for such an incredible trip! This was one of our family's favorite trips, and these volunteer trips have been such a blessing to our family! We really felt immersed in the culture...
Very well organized
I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our Globe Aware trip to the Thailand Hill Tribes program last month. It was very well organized, we felt that the work...
It doesn’t get much more immersive than that!
What do I like best about the trip? Here are my top three. In order: 1. The Kids 2. The Kids 3. The Kids, and an Honorable mention: cold beer at night! I’m sort of at the stage now where I’m like a...
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...
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....
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, important
“Costa Rica Orosi ValleyThe project at the community center and church was meaningful to the community, and therefore it was meaningful to us - we appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the...
Very Lucky
“I was very lucky to have a great group of women working with me. You will be working on tasks you don't know how to do yet, but you pick things up very quickly. I can now say I can use a sander,...
Made a difference with each project
I worked on three projects and felt I made a difference with each one. I loved my hosts. They taught me so much about all aspects of Cuban life, such as government, agriculture, landscape, etc....
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...
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...
Great to volunteer
It was great to volunteer at a couple of schools and on a farm. I also got to see where my donation went in terms of items purchased for the schools and people. There was plenty of food, and I...
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...
The work projects we did directly impacted the community
The work projects we did directly impacted the community. We installed a cement floor and worked with sustainable agricultural projects and a children's center. There was enough time to rest and...
I loved working with the kids
I loved working with the kids at the Christmas community party and then doing floors, and everything was great, as always. The best part was cement-making and eating with the local families. The...
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 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...
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 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...
