Pod Volunteer Reviews

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

4.8 Rating 488 Reviews

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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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“met all expectations. friendly an d ded”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you so much for your feedback, we are thrilled your placement met all expectations! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“My trip to Thailand was the trip of a life-time and I wouldn't have changed it for anything. POD made everything super easy and fun and I was able to do something I love while making new friends and learning new cultures. While taking care of the animals on wildlife, we did things like prep food and enrichments, provide fresh water, scrub the enclosures, etc. And all the volunteers at the center were very friendly and kind-hearted. The following week on elephants was probably the best experience of my life. It felt so good to work along side other hardworking volunteers and provide care for the elephants and maintenance of the enclosures. It was so rewarding to see our work with the animals pay off and just see them happy and it felt good to disconnect from all the nonsense that goes on in today's world and do something that actually makes a difference. I wish I could have stayed there for the rest of my life.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share more about your experiences in Thailand! We are thrilled to hear you had such a rewarding time caring for the elephants and wildlife at the project, and could have stayed there for much longer! We would love to arrange another placement for you soon. Best Wishes, Lucy Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“An amazing company - great team leaders. Would really recommend to anyone who wants to volunteer abroad to use this company. They are very friendly and helpful.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 27th September 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Ava, Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic photos, we are thrilled you would recommend us! Alex and I really enjoyed our time leading the Under 18 Trip to Thailand and you were a real asset to the team. I look forward to helping you organise your next adventure! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Not only did Pod provide the utmost help and security during the entirety of my trip, they are supporting an incredible organisation I simply cannot praise enough. I immediately felt confident in my choice and felt there was always someone there to help if needs be.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Mary, Thank you for sharing your feedback and these great photos of your time volunteering in Thailand. It was a pleasure to arrange your placement and of course lovely to meet you in Thailand! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“I had a really positive experience with Pod on my under 18 trip to Thailand. The process before the trip was really easy and organised and the trip itself was amazing. Lucy and Alex, the two leaders who came with us were lovely and were so helpful whenever we had any problems. I would definitely recommend the under 18 trips to anyone who loves to travel and meet knew people, I would love to go back!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Emily, We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review and are pleased to hear you would recommend our under 18 trips. Alex and I really enjoyed leading the trip to Thailand and hope this is just the start of your volunteering adventures! Thank you for being such a great member of the Under 18 team! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“I found the organisation very professional and supportive and one I would be happy to recommend.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Linda, We really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review, thank you! It's fantastic to hear you felt supported and found us to be professional! If you're ever looking to volunteer again in future, don't hesitate to get in touch again - we'd love to help! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Booking my trip to India with Pod was the best decision I ever made. From the start, both Gemma and the staff at the accommodation were so welcoming and they made sure we had the best trip possible. I found working with the children so rewarding, watching them improve everyday and they were all so enthusiastic. The accommodation was amazing and the staff and our leader made everything run so smoothly. All of the trips away from the accommodation were organised so well and were so exciting. I would recommend Pod to anyone! I am so thankful to all the staff who organised the trip, they really made it a trip of a lifetime.”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 26th August 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review Connie! It was brilliant to have you as part of our Under 18 Teaching and Cultural Trip to India. It's lovely to hear all about your time teaching in the schools and helping to run activities in the community for the children. It was great fun having you as part of the team and thanks so much for all your energy. Best wishes, Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist and Trip Leader

Posted 5 years ago

“very good”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks Gary! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Amazing support which is exactly what is needed when travelling alone to a foreign country. I will be using this company again should I wish to do more volunteer work abroad. Highly recommend!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Carrie, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! I loved helping you organise your trip to South Africa and hope you're able to do more volunteering in future too - thank you for recommending us! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“The information provided once I applyed for the project are very easy to understand and have helped me answer almost every question. Open questions were answered by the Pod Volunteer Specialist for my project very fast, so up to this time I have not felt like I was not supported in any way.So far, I am pretty sure that I made the right decision by joining a Pod Volunteer program”

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Posted 6 years ago

It's great to hear that you feel you made the right decision to join a Pod Volunteer project! We always love answering questions (my favourites are the obscure ones I have to research for!) so we're happy to help! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

It's great to hear that you feel like you made the right decision to join a Pod Volunteer project! We love answering questions (my favourites are the obscure ones I have to research for!) so are always happy to help! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Can no to comment to much because i had to cancel my trip, however they were very understanding and very helpful and will be volunteering with them when i can.”

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Posted 6 years ago

We look forward to helping you plan your future volunteer trip Louise! All the best, Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“I am fully prepared for the U18 trip to Thailand thanks to Pod Volunteer who ensure that I have all the correct resources. Pod Volunteer is one of the best companies, especially for teens, that try their best to maximise our experience and comfort. I am extremely excited!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Shoni, Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommending Pod Volunteer. Alex and I had a fantastic time leading the trip and we hope you did too! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“The mission with Pod Volunteer was really interesting and rewarding. I spent 3 amazing weeks with them. They are serious and organized and they have an excellent corresponding team in UK and Ghana.”

Pod Volunteer 4 star review on 17th July 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Geoffrey, These are fantastic photos - thank you so much for sharing! It's great to hear you had a rewarding time and 3 amazing weeks! We hope you come back again in future! Keep in touch, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Pod Volunteer have been very helpful, supportive and encouraging to me from the outset. I am retired and seeking adventure in my older years while I feel sufficiently fit and healthy to enjoy the experience and, hopefully, make a worthwhile contribution. Pod Volunteer explained the project fully and I was particularly attracted by the fact that the projects are managed locally and are environmentally and ethically sound. They put me in contact with partner organisations who could help with travel, insurance and organising a tour for a week prior to my volunteering on the turtle conservation project in Costa Rica. I am very excited about the trip and confident that I will be well supported at home and abroad.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Anne, We are so pleased to hear you felt prepared and supported throughout the process! It was great to hear more about your time volunteering on your return and hope you consider joining another project with us in the future. Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Pod volunteer were fantastic with helping me organise my trip to Thailand, to volunteer with the elephants and wildlife. Iona was great as my personal”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks so much for lovely feedback, it is great to hear that you had such a great time at the Elephant Care and Wildlife Rescue project and that you felt well supported by Pod Volunteer! Keep in touch! Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“They have amazing communitcation and organisation, and always happy to help with any quiestions I had. They made sure the program was right for by giving me loads of infomation so I knew all about the trip!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate hearing you had such a great experience working with us to prepare for your trip! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Great service and attention it was really easy proccess”

Pod Volunteer 5 star review on 4th July 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Alejandro, Thanks for your feedback and awesome photo - we are so glad to hear that you found the process of organising your trip easy and that the service provided by Pod was great! Best wishes, Iona - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Gemma from Pod Volunteer was really friendly and made the experience of booking my volunteer project really easy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review and it's great to hear that you enjoyed your time volunteering in South Africa! Best wishes, Gemma - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“I had an awesome time at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand! It was my first time volunteering in Asia and my first longer time period in Asia, so it was really calming to know that I have a 24/7 support and people helping me organizing my trip.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Talia, Thank you for taking the time to share a review on your time volunteering in Thailand. It was a pleasure to help you in organising your trip! Lucy – Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

“Really good communication from Bee and Gemma. Clear and organised information.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Santi, Thanks so much for the review - it was a pleasure to help you both organise your honeymoon trip and great to hear you found our information clear and organised! Best wishes, Bee - Pod Volunteer Specialist

Posted 5 years ago

Pod Volunteer is rated 4.8 based on 488 reviews