John T.

I'm really happy I selected this program for my volunteer project. It was a wonderful opportunity for my personal development. Everyone I've met has been so kind and helpful, and I'm so grateful for the help and support they've given me. I definitely recommend this program to those who are willing to change the life of disadvantaged while also experiencing a new culture from a different point of view than that of a tourist. Although we had an awesome time in Costa Rica, we would be more happy if our project locations were a bit better.

We enjoyed our time in Costa Rica and had good experiences, but we felt that the coordination of our volunteer sites was a bit lacking. It seemed as if the site was not 100% prepared to have us there to help, and we ran out of tasks to help with on all of our volunteer days. It also would have been nice to have a more set schedule for our volunteering hours with more of a description of what we would be doing before we left. While we absolutely appreciate our time in Costa Rica and made the best of it, we felt that the money we paid to participate in the experience was a bit too much for what we really received.

It was a wonderful experience. Helping people and being exposed to a different culture is so valuable. I wish that our tasks as volunteers in the volunteering site were more specific and clear, and more related to our educational background (pharmacy), so we can be more helpful and involved.