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My experiences with GIVE have truly changed my life forever. I first participated in the Southeast Asia programs in Thailand and Laos where I had such an impactful and self-transformative experience that I went on two more trips with GIVE - Tanzania and the WILD PNW trip! GIVE introduced me into the world of sustainable travel and I was hooked immediately. Whether this is your first time traveling or you’ve been doing it for years - GIVE opens up so many doors and opportunities to immerse yourself in new cultures and make lifelong connections. These trips inspire you to become the best version of yourself and you truly gain extended family all around the world. Now 5 years after my first trip, I’ve gained my TEFL certification to teach English internationally and have become more empowered than ever to be the solo female traveler I've always dreamed of! If you are on the fence, just take the leap and say YES!!!!

Everything about this trip was better than I could ever imagine. From the guides to the locals to my fellow travelers this trip exceeded all of my expectations. I had the best time and would do the whole trip over from the beginning if I could. Thank you Chiang Mai and thank you Give!

Being my first trip with GIVE, I was extremely nervous about what the experience would be like. When I had arrived in Costa Rica with the rest of my group, I immediately felt welcomed by all of the GIVE staff and fellow trip goers. When our group arrived at our first volunteer location, it was hard work but also very fulfiling. I left that trip with over twenty new friends and some incredible memories. I highly recomend using GIVE to see the world and give back as well.

I can’t even put my trip to Tanzania into words. It was the most inspiring and incredible trip I have ever done. I have never traveled outside the States and this is by far the best choice I have ever made. Waking up in the village of Kairo with amazing volunteers, the kindest staff, and locals was rewarding enough. I highly recommend this trip and traveling with a purpose. Nothing was better than teaching the local women English, having dance parties, swimming in the Indian Ocean, exploring the island of Zanzibar, and traveling on the mainland on a boat and jeep safari. If you're looking for a sign to be spontaneous and travel without knowing anyone, take this as your sign! I can’t wait for my next GIVE trip!!!!

I can not even put the words together to justify how amazing this opportunity was. I went into it without very many expectations and I was blown away. I learned so much about the company, such a wonderful organization truly working out of kindness with only the best intentions for the people and communities they are serving. I was able to see firsthand how the company works to provide not only service but also jobs and knowledge to the communities they work with. The guides are amazing people inside and out and I could see how much of a community is built by the long relationships between give, the volunteers, and the local community members. I will definitely be taking another trip with Give!

This was one of the most amazing experience of my life. I traveled to Hawaii and spent 9 day immersed in the culture. I met some amazing people and got to help out with local non - profits and communities. I would recommend to anyone to go on any trip with GIVE.

I have been lucky enough to travel independently but when I began searching for a company to help me volunteer & travel sustainably no one else came close to GIVE! I was shocked at not only all they offer/provide within the trip itself but how much they genuinely cared about my experience leading up t my departure. From my first phone call with the office, who had the patience to answer every question I had, to the moment I touched down in Thailand & Laos I was supported, heard, and truly taken care of. GIVE puts so much love and time into creating trips that actually support and empower the communities they travel to and it shows when you're working alongside the actual leaders and students of the communities who welcome us with open arms. I have never felt such a profound amount of love from people I didn't even know. My guides, students, and fellow travelers have impacted my life for the better and they will forever be in my heart.

What a life changing experience!!! The guides were not only well-informed, but also incredibly warm and welcoming. Their commitment to providing a top-quality experience was evident in every aspect of their service. Their love for what they do is evident, and it made my experience truly unforgettable.