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Overview
Overview
Established in 1989, IVI is a non profit international volunteer organisation specialising in affordable & meaningful projects in over 15 countries worldwide.
With over 27 years experience, we have a huge range of projects catering to various needs, budgets and timeframes. Short term, long term, first time travelers, seasoned volunteers, families, mature age volunteers…. we’ve seen it all and have a project that is just right for you! With expert dedicated support and advice every step of the way.
As a non profit org, your fees paid are benefiting local communities, not shareholder pockets. We’re so proud of the work our volunteers have acheived over the years and continue to focus on building responsible volunteer abroad programs.
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A group of 20 IVI volunteers travelled to Uganda to help build wells for the community as well as the construction of a community center for the local orphanage children.
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A group of IVI healthcare volunteers in Greece assisting in the Refugee Crisis
https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/syrian-refugee-crisis-volunteering/
The remote island teaching project in Fiji. Giving back to rural disadvantaged communities. https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/volunteer-in-fiji/remote-island-teaching-in-fiji/
Bodhgaya India is a magical place and this project is truly changing lives in impoverished rural India https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/volunteer-in-india/rural-community-support-bodhgaya/
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Lilou D
15 Apr 2025
The trip was so interesting in terms of the diverse activities we did and the animals we could see. it was a dream to see the savanna and the animals...Read more
The trip was so interesting in terms of the diverse activities we did and the animals we could see. it was a dream to see the savanna and the animals and we had the opportunity to do a safari in masai mara which was amazing. we didn't expect to do that many activities, we visited touristic places in the first 2 weeks. the weather was great, sunny but not too hot and then it became hotter and hotter but still nice. the program with the giraffes was amazing, seeing these giants for real and in the natural environment is something else. they are such wonderful animals and we are grateful to have helped for their conservation. The local team was helpful, kind and Laban is the best guide! they made our experience in Kenya unforgettable and easy. we really appreciated the food and the accommodation was great, except some water issues but always solved in 1 day. Maybe updating some infos on the website because it is written "no wifi" in the accommodation.
Elisa P
11 Apr 2025
I started with the cultural week, which was a nice introduction to the place and its culture (I would just recommend to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the...Read more
I started with the cultural week, which was a nice introduction to the place and its culture (I would just recommend to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the "commercial" part/the shopping). Volunteering was amazing. About special needs words cannot describe how beautiful it was spending time at that home. We were many volunteers, all sharing this thought. Teaching to the village kids was very nice as well: the place was wonderful and the kids very kind and polite, and so happy to learn. I really enjoyed it! The local team is amazing. All the coordinators were very kind and helpful, they are flexible and they constantly check with you if everything is fine: thanks everybody! \ The food was good, with veg/non-veg options. The accommodation is ok, everything is clean. I appreciated that when I asked to change my room with a different one, and after some days, they immediately agreed; it shows that they care.
Elisa P
10 Apr 2025
Everything was amazing! Cultural week was very interesting and I really enjoy it, it was a nice introduction to a different culture. Volunteering was amazing: volunteering with the elderly was...Read more
Everything was amazing! Cultural week was very interesting and I really enjoy it, it was a nice introduction to a different culture. Volunteering was amazing: volunteering with the elderly was so rewarding. In the afternoon I volunteered with the slum kids, which was another great experience. Local team was wonderful. Harseerat and Kallyan are so nice and helpful. They supported me during volunteering (they volunteered with me, and you can see how the kids and the elderly love them), and they helped me to experience all aspects of the local culture (food experiences included!). I was the only volunteer but I never felt alone. Food was delicious, always fresh and varied. Accomodation is amazing, not only the house/room, but the location as well. I have really loved this program, keep on!
Nicolas
8 Apr 2025
Anything was great, i could depend on the team for everything. Because of the health-care situation in Kenya, I was in a little healthcare center, but i really enjoyed it,...Read more
Anything was great, i could depend on the team for everything. Because of the health-care situation in Kenya, I was in a little healthcare center, but i really enjoyed it, everybody was welcoming and friendly, i could learn about the culture, the people and their diffrent medical treatments. The team was amazing, everybody was really friendly and i could spend the weekend with them to get a closer look into the communitys. They provided delicious food and if i was on a trip the hole day, they packed me lunch. The accomodation had some little flawys, but the team could always help. Everything went smoothly, thank you for this experience!