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Each and every year we welcome many volunteers around the world to help on our projects. Below you can read all about their time abroad, from pre-departure support, arriving in-country, volunteering and what they got up to in their free time! See pictures from their experience and read in-depth reviews and recommendations. If you have a story you wish to share from your volunteering experience with us, please get in touch today.
Helping elephants and rhinos in Zimbabwe
My name is Ella and I’m 19 years old and volunteered with The Mighty Roar for 9 weeks in 3 different programmes. I spent 7 weeks in South Africa and 2 in Zimbabwe. My last leg of the trip was over to Zimbabwe where I was a Volunteer at the Elephant and Rhino Sanctuary for 2 weeks. This trip was the most amazing, life changing experience for me and I can’t stop talking about it!Volunteering with the Maasai in Tanzania
I recently travelled to Tanzania to help at the local childcare centre and it was the most life changing experience of my life. Throughout my whole time spent in Moshi, a day didn’t go by where i felt unwelcome or unsafe. the hostel feels like a home and everyone from the workers to the children to the people of Tanzania made my experience unforgettable - going above and beyond to make your experience the best.Teaching and childcare in Thailand
I wanted to do something over the summer that would give me some unique and long lasting experiences and memories before I go to uni, and I came across the mighty roar when I was looking for volunteering opportunities. I was extremely nervous to travel on my own to a different continent, and to immerse myself in a culture so different from what I’m used to, but the support offered pre departure was amazing.Sea turtle conservation in Sri Lanka
I signed up for a 4-week turtle conservation program in Sri Lanka because I’ve always been passionate about marine wildlife and wanted to do something hands-on that would make a real difference. The support from TMR before I left was amazing—whenever I had a question, they got back to me super fast, which really helped calm any nerves and made the whole process smooth.Looking after children in South Africa
My programme was at a daycare with children. I went everyday during the week and it was so much fun! All the children were lovely and smiley and they completely warmed my heart. People in Cape Town were so friendly and I was fascinated with what they had to talk about. Volunteering with The Mighty Roar was one of the most fulfilling and unforgettable experiences I have done.Volunteering with elephants in Thailand
I volunteered at an amazing elephant sanctuary in Thailand and it’s definitely an experience I will never forget! Before coming out the pre-departure team helped so much including receiving the pre-departure handbook and the local team and elephant mahouts were all so friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend the project and would love to return one day soon!Teaching and childcare volunteering in Ghana
I signed up solo to spend six weeks volunteering in the schools in Ghana in between my second and third year of university, and had the most special summer! I spent my time volunteering in the public and private schools in Busua which both had amazing staff and children who welcomed all volunteers with open arms. I spent plenty of time on the beautiful beach getting to know the other volunteers, who are now friends I will have for life.My second time volunteering in Bali
This is my second year in a row going back to The Might Roar project in Tianyar, Bali, which is a clear indication of how much I have loved it! When I arrived at camp, I was welcomed back by the incredible team. I chose to come to Bali because I was intrigued by their beautiful culture and scenery, it has not disappointed. Overall, the experience I’ve had has been second to none, the school and camp will always hold a very special place in my heart.Namibia lifeline clinic & wildlife sanctuary
I arrived in Namibia with a warm welcome from the Mighty Roar team. The staff were really friendly and helpful and it was really easy to make friends. There were endless opportunities to join projects and go and explore other places, which meant no two days were the same! I cannot recommend volunteering in Namibia enough, if you are interested in animals or simply looking for a different place to travel and make friends then look no further than Namibia.