Romania Testimonials
A truly impactful experience
05 June 2030
Romania was a truly impactful experience. This opportunity allowed me to see firsthand the challenge...
Philippines Testimonials
This was a great project
25 March 2026
“This was a great project, helping build homes for those less fortunate. There were some project cha...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
Leave with memories that will linger
24 March 2026
There is nothing like the feeling of 4-5 smiling children clamoring to give you hugs, high fives, or...
Cuba Testimonials
Love of the community
03 December 2025
Interacting and working alongside the local volunteers was the most meaningful to me - sharing in th...
Philippines Testimonials
Everything was perfect
02 May 2025
“Everything was perfect, and the work was meaningful! We helped an old man and the community. We set...
Philippines Testimonials
Incredible volunteer experience
02 May 2025
“I am thrilled to share our incredible volunteer experience in Nueva Ecija. My family and I had the ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Very rewarding work
20 November 2024
“It was very rewarding to work with the community center and have an amazing time with the local fam...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Cultural immersion and exchange with the loca...
20 November 2024
“We got to do a significant amount of cultural immersion and exchange with the local community: unde...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
We are so grateful for this opportunity
20 November 2024
We were working directly with an active member of the church we were building benches for. We got fe...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Clearly see the results of our hard work at t...
20 November 2024
We worked hard all week to extend a concrete patio and put up the first part of a concrete barrier o...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
We worked hard each day
02 October 2024
The work was not as meaningful as in years past, but we had record flooding and rain. It canceled se...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
An incredible trip!
02 October 2024
Thank you so much for such an incredible trip! This was one of our family's favorite trips, and thes...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
Very well organized
02 October 2024
I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our Globe Aware trip to t...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
It doesn’t get much more immersive than that!...
02 October 2024
What do I like best about the trip? Here are my top three. In order: 1. The Kids 2. The Kids 3. The ...
Thailand Hill Tribes Testimonials
We would highly recommend this volunteer trip...
02 October 2024
Our family of 4 helped to build an extension for their existing chicken coop. The eggs from the chic...
Costa Rica Sea Turtle Testimonials
A worthy Cause
07 May 2024
I volunteered before with Globe Aware and enjoyed it. This was a tough environment but for a worthy ...
Guatemala Testimonials
Project was meaningful
29 February 2024
The work project was meaningful because we were helping families and groups/communities we met. I th...
Philippines Testimonials
Amazingly Meaningful
04 January 2024
“My experience volunteering in the Philippines was amazingly meaningful. I am grateful to the Filipi...
Philippines Testimonials
Life Changing
04 January 2024
“This trip has been my favorite charity trip I’ve been on. We got to make an impact on this small co...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Mind Expanding
04 January 2024
“I know we really helped this family. In addition, we worked on a community project as well. I liked...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Meaningful and helpful
04 January 2024
“I really enjoyed helping out a local family and also worked on a project to sand and paint benches ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Meaningful, important
04 January 2024
“Costa Rica Orosi ValleyThe project at the community center and church was meaningful to the communi...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Very Lucky
04 January 2024
“I was very lucky to have a great group of women working with me. You will be working on tasks you d...
Cuba Testimonials
An experience that I will treasure for a long...
20 December 2023
I felt the work project was meaningful. Just to spend time with the abuelas was what the director in...
Cuba Testimonials
Made a difference with each project
20 December 2023
I worked on three projects and felt I made a difference with each one. I loved my hosts. They taught...
Cuba Testimonials
A well-planned itinerary
20 December 2023
"A well-planned itinerary volunteering a few hours in the morning when the sun was not so hot & ...
Cuba Testimonials
A good use of our time and donations
20 December 2023
Our trip to Cuba was great. We learned a lot about Cuban culture and had to time to understand the s...
Cuba Testimonials
Beyond extraordinary
20 December 2023
The coordinator's attention was beyond extraordinary. While there were some cultural differences, it...
South Africa Testimonials
Balance was perfect
06 December 2023
“The balance was perfect, got to do a lot of activities and exploration while also spending a lot of...
Family Trip Testimonials
Work hard and bless others
30 November 2023
While the goal of a family international volunteer trip is to work hard and bless others, we still f...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Perfect balance
09 August 2022
Without Globe Aware, we would never have visited Orosi Valley and had this experience. This is such ...
Romania Testimonials
Fun and meaningful
03 July 2019
I was lucky enough to participate with two friends - a professor and special ed teacher. Their insig...
Vietnam testimonials
Made a big difference in their lives
26 April 2019
I could definitely feel the heartfelt gratitude toward us from those we were serving. I think the th...
Vietnam testimonials
Great to volunteer
26 April 2019
It was great to volunteer at a couple of schools and on a farm. I also got to see where my donation ...
Puerto Rico Testimonials
I liked everything about the program
03 April 2019
The work project was meaningful because we were helping give a family their life back. I thought the...
Guatemala Testimonials
Meaningful work, very enjoyable
11 March 2019
The work project was meaningful, the young family that we installed the cement floor for were very g...
Guatemala Testimonials
I loved working with the kids
11 March 2019
I loved working with the kids at the Christmas community party and then doing floors, and everything...
Guatemala Testimonials
The work projects we did directly impacted th...
11 March 2019
The work projects we did directly impacted the community. We installed a cement floor and worked wit...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Going Solo Better Than Imagined!
10 January 2019
Alex,
Everything went really well! Federico and I had no issues meeting up at the airport, an...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Wonderful experience
03 December 2018
“We had a wonderful experience and are so grateful that we were able to go on this trip as a family ...
Guatemala Testimonials
Our Guatemala Trip!
18 July 2018
I am SO sorry that it’s taken us so long to give you our feedback on the trip. We had the most amazi...
Guatemala Testimonials
Exceeded my expectations
19 April 2016
The program exceeded my expectations in every way.
The cement work was exhausting but gratifying an...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Wonderful trip to the Orosi Valley
12 April 2016
Dear Staff at Globe Aware,
I wrote a long thank you to Frederico for our wonderful trip to the Oros...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Local people were so appreciative and welcomi...
26 March 2015
The local people were so appreciative and welcoming. There was plenty of free time to unwind. The fo...
India Testimonials
Magical and curious
25 March 2015
"Globe Aware packed in too many after-hour activities for an older couple like us (59 & 61 years...
India Testimonials
Children were magical and curious
18 March 2015
Globe Aware packed in too many after-hour activities for an older couple like us (59 & 61 years ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
First class trip
18 March 2015
New testimonial: Having just returned from our service trip to Orosi Valley I wanted to reach out an...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Positive impact on the community
10 March 2015
I felt like our group had a positive impact on the community and was able to learn about Costa Rican...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Everything went very smoothly
10 February 2015
Federico was super accommodating and tried to respond to every request that someone in our group mad...
Guatemala Testimonials
We made an impact on the people in the right ...
06 February 2015
We felt we made an impact on the people there in the right way. We contributed to the local economy ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Incredibly helpful and fun
03 February 2015
The project was something that the community needed to be done and it was fun to do it. We enjoyed t...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Federico was very good at explaining his coun...
06 January 2015
Seeing the homeowner so happy with what was being done, and how active and interested the community ...
Guatemala Testimonials
Learned so much about the different culture
10 December 2014
A good mix of work and free time. You can stay busy pretty much all day with the optional free time ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Project was indeed meaningful
09 December 2014
I believe our group's work project was indeed meaningful. The direct interaction with the loca...
Thailand Testimonials
Saving the elephants
11 November 2014
Do you feel your work project was meaningful?
Yes, Why or why not? For many reasons.. Sustaining th...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Lovely people and community
06 November 2014
The accommodations were much better than the literature led us to believe. Wonderful time. Federico ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
A wonderful experience
15 July 2014
Amazing to see another culture and how they live. My children were amazed at how small houses were b...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Our work project was very meaningful
09 July 2014
Yes, we felt our work project was very meaningful. Both because we as a family got to help to improv...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Over and above what I expected
27 June 2014
This trip once again reinforced how incredibly fortunate we are to have the things we have in the US...
Guatemala Testimonials
Immersed in the community, culture and people...
10 June 2014
Day 1
So the main reason we are here is to learn about and immerse ourselves in the community and c...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Work project was meaningful
05 June 2014
I felt the work project was meaningful because it meant so much to the people of Orosi Valley. They ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Great project
03 June 2014
We learned a new skill (stripping paint & sanding). It was a great project. Federico made sure w...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
People were so welcoming
07 April 2014
My volunteer project was to help out at the . And the woman who maintains the center was extremely t...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Most wonderful trip
15 January 2014
I feel so fortunate to have come into contact with Globe Aware and El Sur. I had the most wonderful ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Experience was amazing
26 December 2013
Saphire was the perfect person to serve as an ambassador of Globe Aware and a delegate of the commun...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Still in awe about the whole experience
18 December 2013
There are many observations, thoughts and feelings I have on this subject. I'll try to be concise. F...
Thailand Testimonials
It was an intimate experience
25 September 2013
The whole experience was so meaningful for me, and I will never forget it. The people in the village...
Kenya Testimonials
The project work was meaningful
25 September 2013
The project work was meaningful because of the wonderful people. There was free time, and I enjoyed ...
Kenya Testimonials
It was very satisfying
25 September 2013
It was very satisfying to build a new home each day with the family there. There wasn't as much leis...
Bhutan Testimonials
We loved, loved, loved learning about Bhutan
25 September 2013
This was our 6th Globe Aware trip, and we are proud Globe Aware ambassadors. We loved, loved, loved ...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Humbled by the sincere hospitality
09 March 2013
The food was wonderful. It was lovingly prepared and served. We were humbled by the sincere hospital...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
We learned a lot about the culture of Peru
06 March 2013
We tiled a floor, painted and helped clear away grass in the play area. These were all areas that wi...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Volunteer coordinator did a great job
05 March 2013
We tiled the floors in a new building, painted and cleaned up the kids playground area.
The volunte...
Ghana Testimonials
I was there to learn from them
15 November 2012
I taught in the schools and yes, I think the children enjoyed it and learned from it. It was very mu...
Cambodia Testimonials
By far the most meaningful
13 November 2012
I have traveled on many humanitarian missions in many countries and this was by far the most meaning...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials
Experience with the local family was extremel...
08 November 2012
I wanted this experience to be a "reset" for my life and personal outlook. That goal was achieved. S...
Ghana Testimonials
Africa was such an amazing experience
06 November 2012
Africa was such an amazing experience. The village that we worked at was wonderful. The people were ...
Romania Testimonials
What a wonderful week
06 November 2012
I had a fine time in Romania, one of my best Globe Aware trips.(...) I want you to know what a wonde...
Romania Testimonials
Hugely meaningful
16 October 2012
"Hugely meaningful. Simona is both an exceptional teacher and an inspiration. The project she is wor...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Very enlightening, an amazing time
04 September 2012
For me personally it was very enlightening and I had an amazing time. I believe it's a very good way...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
I enjoyed my volunteer vacation
24 August 2012
The people in the community seem to not have problems like we have back home. Not much stress, they ...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Exactly what I wanted
24 August 2012
"It was absolutely perfect. I was seeking a meaningful, cultural experience for my pre-teen daughter...
Ghana Testimonials
Really good time in Ghana
16 August 2012
I just wanted to email you and let you know that we had a really good time in Ghana. It was a great ...
Romania Testimonials
Working with the children in Romania was mean...
16 August 2012
Working with the children in Romania was meaningful, as the kids we worked with were in a small vill...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
El Sur Costa Rica stole my heart
27 July 2012
I vividly remember how I felt leaving for Costa Rica in April 2011. Nobody in my class could stop ta...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Project meant a lot to the whole community
13 July 2012
I could tell that the work that I put into the project meant a lot to the whole community. Seeing ho...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Best experiences I've ever had
22 June 2012
One of the, if not the most, best experiences I've ever had. I couldn't be more grateful to have thi...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Love to go with Globe Aware to Costa Rica!
15 June 2012
I changed my views on happiness. The people of El Sur were some of the happiest people I've every me...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Felt welcomed into their community
14 June 2012
It was meaningful because we were able to hep the people of the town build a bridge for the students...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
I felt very accomplished
14 June 2012
Our mission was to build the foundation of a bathroom for the kids in the Albergue. I've learnt a lo...
Ghana Testimonials
Project is sustainable
14 June 2012
The project was directly related to the needs of the local community. The project is sustainable and...
Ghana Testimonials
I can’t wait to return to Mafi Tsati
14 June 2012
I consider myself a life-long learner and the world is my teacher as I take a break from the classro...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
We made a positive impact
14 June 2012
What I liked best was interacting with the people. Potato farming and spending time with the family ...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Helping the schools
14 June 2012
We were helping the schools protect their equipment and helping the kids have fun and learn, while a...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Immersed in the culture
14 June 2012
I enjoyed interacting with the kids the most and getting immersed in the culture. I enjoyed the meal...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Community was very grateful
14 June 2012
I love that we completed the projects that were needed and the community was very grateful. Coordina...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Working with locals and seeing local life was...
14 June 2012
Working with locals and seeing local life was very meaningful, as well as spending time with th...
Costa Rica Rainforest Testimonials
Building something for the community
12 June 2012
We were working on building a bridge so that the villagers in El Sur could cross the river. It was m...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials
Fulfilled my childhood dreams and changed me ...
20 April 2012
My trip to Peru was not my first time out of the United States, but it was my first voluntourism tri...
