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Pod Volunteer Reviews

4.8 Rating 493 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend Pod Volunteer
4.8
Based on 493 reviews
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About Pod Volunteer:

Pod Volunteer is an award winning non-profit organisation arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world since 2001

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info@podvolunteer.org

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5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham
Prestbury
GL52 5BA

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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 23rd January 2025
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th January 2025
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th January 2025
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th January 2025
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 20th January 2025
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Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 5th October 2024
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
My trip was fantastic and I am so happy you arranged it!!
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Posted 9 years ago
pod volunteering was an amazing company to go through I've looked at volunteer work before but no company answered my questions to the extent pod did, they made me feel comfortable through the whole process and beccy was amazing, answering all my questions no matter how small or rediculous she always got back to me amazingly fast and even let me through even with such short notice! I honestly cannot recommend pod enough the experience I had in Cambodia was life changing and something I will never forget and if it wasn't for beccy and the team making me feel so safe and comfortable i never would have had the courage to go ahead and do it, it was their reassurance that Pushed me to go work in the orphanage, I actually cannot thank you enough for your help, support and patience it was an incredible experience and I will definitely be going back to Kai's village and looking at other projects with pod that interest me
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Posted 9 years ago
POD ladies were very kind and helpful, but when I talked with other people by the Sanctuary in Thailand I discover that they paid much less than me! Anyway these volunteering experiences are for young people, now i know, as it was a lonely week. But elephants were great! also, you advised me to buy a net for mosquitos, which i did (44 €) but there was no way to place it: no hook, nothing.
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Posted 9 years ago
Pod have amazing relationships with a number of fantastic charities around the world. I completed two in Peru, community education and Amazon conservation. Two very different opportunities but both absolutely wonderful projects.
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Posted 9 years ago
POD was an excellent organisation that helped me volunteer in South Africa. I chose POD because they pair up people with ethical and very worthwhile opportunities unlike many or most volunteer websites.
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Posted 9 years ago
It's been the best experience of my life so far... Gettint to know volunteers froms around the world, share with them and work hand to hand was both exciting and awesome. Working all together towards the well being of elephants is difficult to describe, it needs no words when it's all about sensations and feelings. Getting to know the elephants, their personalities and working hands-on with them is something to experience. It really helps you staying focused on the "now", in the present which is a real gift. The staff is really friendly and close, like a big family. All this sums up in a great experience worth trying and repeating.
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Posted 9 years ago
POD were very good in organising everything for you and I liked how much contact they made with you before, during and after your volunteering.
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Posted 9 years ago
Very good, quick to respond & professional. All the documentation was great, very thorough and informative. Everything ran very smoothly and I really enjoyed the trip. Would recommend.
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Posted 9 years ago
Good company although some information didn't quite match what actually happened at the site but it was still a good trip.
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Posted 9 years ago
They always answered my emails really fast, and solving all the questions I had.
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Posted 9 years ago
Throughout my entire volunteer placement, Erin was constantly checking up on my progress and helping out any way she could. POD make the travel process as easy as possible and are always on hand to help out. I would thoroughly recommend travelling through POD particularly to Belize which is an unbelievable country full of friendly people and incredible wildlife. Also if you're lucky, you might see a whale shark!
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Posted 9 years ago
What a truly amazing experience. What more could an animal lover want. A hands on experience with some very beautiful animals. It was so lovely being with so many like minded people. The staff and other team members were truly speacial people
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Posted 9 years ago
South Africa, Knysna elephants sanctuary was the best experience I've had for many years, a bunch of people from different countries with a wide range of age groups all working together with 3 herds of elephants, direct interaction, observations through the day and night and lots of time to see the country too. The organizers were informative and incredibly friendly, always there to help, advise and have fun with. The elephants were amazing, my favourite little boy Mashudu was quite simply awesome who stole my heart on first sight, the keepers have a wealth of knowledge who are happy to share both information and fungi stories about their experiences. The pod crew were very helpful when trying to book and gave all the info you needed to know regarding your placement and flights and actually everything you need to know before arriving. I would definitely recommend pod and would definitely use them if I ever do a voluntary holiday again. Do it.....you won't regret it, I promise!
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Posted 9 years ago
Pod Volunteer enabled me to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. I went to work with cheetahs at The Dell Cheetah Centre in August 2015 for two weeks and my only complaint was that it wasn't for longer. The information Pod provides you beforehand is excellent and the organisation it set me up with was simply amazing. Thank you Pod.
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Posted 9 years ago
Really helpfull :)
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Posted 9 years ago
had a really good time, people were friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend :)
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Posted 9 years ago
Super helpful with lots of information about the projects. Fast response to emails
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Posted 9 years ago
This was the most amazing experience I've ever had. I met the most amazing people, and learn so much during my time in Thailand. This trip really opens up your eyes to the world, not only to life in Thailand, but to the countries of the other volunteers as well!
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Posted 9 years ago
POD were very professional. Any queries were quickly and effectively answered. They provided a friendly service and things such as the information booklet were extremely helpful. I would definitely use them again.
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Posted 9 years ago
Had an amazing time at WFFT! Spent a week with wildlife and one with the elephants. The facilities are really great, and the animals are so well looked after. I am really pleased that I had the opportunity to volunteer! I have some photos that I can send through if you would ever like them :) Amy
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Posted 9 years ago
Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 493 reviews