Volunteer Vacation Testimonials

The work project was meaningful because we were helping families and groups/communities we met. I think it's because we met the people we were helping. That is key. Anne does an amazing job with this. It was a perfect balance of work and free time. Also, this was the best accommodations I've had on one of these trips and the best food of any GA trip I've been on so far (three total). - D.C.

David G. Cohen
Guatemala
February 2024

The work project was meaningful, the young family that we installed the cement floor for were very grateful and needed the new floor, especially with a very young child in the house. It was also great to make the playground a safe place for the kids to play in. The repairs we did to the obstacle course apparatus will help the kids for a long time.

What I liked best was the diversity of activities for us to be involved in. We did cement floors, helped at the youth development centre and at the woman center. The cultural activities were well also wel planned.

The accomodations were excellent. Beautiful setting on the lake. Great food, service and friendly staff.

This was my third Globe Aware trip. They have all been very enjoyable and I look forward to doing another one!

Ron Charbonneau
Guatemala
February 2019

I am SO sorry that it’s taken us so long to give you our feedback on the trip. We had the most amazing time - and it felt like Anne was very intentional and thoughtful about ensuring that the experience was both meaningful, interesting and fun. Riding in her pick-up truck was definitely a highlight.

We received an email from Joe Siple inquiring about the trip, and Sai and I took a bunch of time formulating our response because I wanted it to serve as feedback for you as well. They sound excited about the trip. We are jealous! This is what we wrote to them:

I have to say that our Guatemala trip exceeded my expectations which were, admittedly, rather low in that my sole intention was for us to do volunteer work while experiencing another culture. However, instead of feeling like we were “giving back,” we actually felt very taken care of - not just by Ann, our coordinator, but by everyone that we came in contact with. Ann was amazing from beginning to end - and bent over backwards to meet our needs.