Involvement Volunteers International

I loved my experience with the team. I worked in a small centre in the area of Basmane in Izmir with African children and women in Izmir Turkey. I was...Read more

I loved my experience with the team. I worked in a small centre in the area of Basmane in Izmir with African children and women in Izmir Turkey. I was teaching English and Math as well as helping with general duties around the centre such as serving lunches, cleaning, looking after the younger kids. I also filmed a small documentary film for them to help them to raise funds for the centre. We were able to travel on weekends so I visited Ephesus and also local towns nearby when I could. Highlights were meeting the team and the kids. Lots of dancing and playing Uno with the kids. Making ceramics with the women. Visiting the local souks. Everyone was incredibly welcoming. I enjoyed the volunteering, although sometimes would have been good to have been a little busier. Having said that working at the centre could be very hectic sometimes. But lots of fun. Izmir is an interesting city so there is plenty to see and do. I staying in the Imece flat which was very convenient to work. I hope to go back one day.

I spent this trip working in Basmane center. I worked with refugees, arranging activities for the children and completing 1:1 sessions with teenagers. We completed workshops with the mothers too...Read more

I spent this trip working in Basmane center. I worked with refugees, arranging activities for the children and completing 1:1 sessions with teenagers. We completed workshops with the mothers too such as ceramics. It was a pleasure working with them all and getting to know them. The people working at Basmane were amazing and I will miss them dearly. I hope to return one day to reconnect with everyone. My accomodation was at the founders apartment and it was convenient and local to the tramway and shops. We had lunch daily at Basmane and then for breakfast and dinner there are plenty of supermarkets to make your own food or you can visit the many restaurants.Communicate regarding logistics could be clearer for example about where we are staying and the address for every location.

I loved working with the children every single day. The children never failed to be polite and enthusiastic about their learning. They were a dream to teach by always wanting...Read more

I loved working with the children every single day. The children never failed to be polite and enthusiastic about their learning. They were a dream to teach by always wanting to improve and to better their understanding. The teachers at the school were friendly and helpful. The town was a lovely place to live for 2 months. I felt that I really got to know the local people and to embed myself in the culture! The team were friendly and helpful. The food was healthy and delicious. We had 3 cooked Khmer meals a day. The accommodation was comfortable although hot showers would have been nice!

The trip was good. Meet people and the turtles are so cute. . Nusa penida it's a beautiful island. And volunteering was a really great experience because you know you're...Read more

The trip was good. Meet people and the turtles are so cute. . Nusa penida it's a beautiful island. And volunteering was a really great experience because you know you're helping and give time to make a difference. The accommodations are really nice and also the food lot of vegetarian food. Maybe had more of local food will be better I think. The local team is great :)