Animal Volunteer Testimonials

Caribbean Wildlife Centre - Belize - Volunteer reviews

"A great experience that will stay with me forever..."

"There were some amazing animals and to be able to get so close and personal with them is great..."

Bear Rescue - Cambodia - Volunteer reviews

"Just to let you know I had the best time ever. It was great I really enjoyed myself. It's such a shame for the bears but thank god they have a centre like this one..."

"Would definitely recommend the placement because it was so rewarding and an experience that I will treasure forever..."

Cheetah Reintroduction - South Africa - Volunteer reviews

"This volunteer project has definitely been the best trip of my life..."

"It has been an amazing experience I will never forget..."

"The cheetahs are amazing and so well looked after, you really feel that the project, and this in turn your own impact is helping such a magnificent animal..."

Elephant Care and Research - South Africa - Volunteer reviews

"I will always remember being able to be so close to the ellies – touching them and feeding them. They are amazing animals!"

"The elephants are awesome! I felt I contributed extensively to the collection of research data for the Park."

Horse Rehabilitation - South Africa - Volunteer reviews

"If you are at all considering this project, I must wholeheartedly say, please go ahead and do it..."

Lion and Elephant Conservation - South Africa - Volunteer reviews

"One of the most memorable experiences of my life..."

"This experience exceeded my expectations in many ways..."

"The experiences with the wildlife were intense..."

Monkey Rescue - South Africa - Volunteer reviews

"I've fallen in love with all the monkeys..."

"I couldn’t have picked a better place to volunteer..."

"I've been volunteering for 7 months and have enjoyed every moment..."

Dog and Cat Care - Thailand - Volunteer reviews

"I had a fantastic experience; challenging at first, but then you fall in love with the animals! The dedication of the people out there is truly awesome and inspirational..."

"I would like to thank PoD for organising my placement, I had a fantastic time and can't wait to leave again on a new placement in the near future..."

Elephant Care - Thailand - Volunteer reviews

"This was my first volunteering 'holiday', but I am converted! I had an absolutely amazing time on my 2 week volunteer placement at the elephant conservation centre and would highly recommend it..."

“This is an amazing opportunity to make an immediate different to animals that have been abused or injured and see first-hand the impact  on the treatment of animals, especially monkeys and elephants, in Thailand..."

Wildlife Rescue - Thailand - Volunteer reviews

“The wildlife centre and elephant care in Thailand is hands down the best thing I have ever done, a lot of people may look at the number of working days and hours could be put off by the amount of work you do but what I would say is honestly-don't be..."

“My experience in Thailand was one I will never forget. The wildlife centre was an amazing place to wake up every morning and the people you meet from all over the world will be friends forever..."