Pod Volunteer Reviews

Name: Pod Volunteer
Address: 5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham, Prestbury
Rating: 4.77

4.8 Rating 488 Reviews

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of reviewers recommend Pod Volunteer

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4.8

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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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5, Noverton Lane, Cheltenham
Prestbury
GL52 5BA

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“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

“I dealt with both Becky and Erin for the organisation of my trip to Belize, and really enjoyed the experience. They set my mind at ease and were happy to answer all my questions and have a laugh. The program itself was wonderfully rewarding, and came with all the challenges you would expect with an authentic experience with a completely different culture. I can't wait to do it again, thanks so much for having me!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Well detailed website as compared to other volunteer websites. Amazing opportunity to help with the solution of keeping the Cheetahs in existence. Once in a lifetime unforgettable event; best 2 weeks! Erin from POD did great.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I loved Pod volunteer as an organization. I liked the fact that we could get all of the information about the placement before registering and paying because I knew exactly what I was getting myself into. I also like that it's an organization that really gives back to their projects overseas, they give you exactly where the money goes, it's good of them to be transparent. It was also easy to contact them before the trip, I felt really cared for. My volunteering experience at the Children's Home in Belize wasn't the greatest however, I went for 2 weeks during the Summer and there wasn't that much to do to help so I was bored most of the time. But it's nothing on the organization itself and if I was going to do another volunteering abroad experience, I would do it again with Pod volunteer.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very helpful and informative for booking flights, etc. The project overviews are not quite accurate for some projects, but overall some great opportunities are available!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As my first volunteering experience abroad pod were fantastic providing information and support before during and after . The world is your oyster go exploring and using pod you know someone is keeping an eye on you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 488 reviews