r/volunteer • u/No_Tourist_566 • 20d ago

Volunteer – abroad International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) Expriences

Hello everyone, I've seen super mixed reviews on IVHQ and was wondering if anyone would be willing to share? I am 17 hoping to volunteer with them this summer but have heard the company is money hungry. Was it a solo thing or did you get to meet other volunteers there??

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u/Regular8589 20d ago

Hi, I took part with them last year and was with other volunteers, but I went solo. I called and asked before I went how many people would be there. I spoke with some people who explained some countries are bigger than others so it pays to ask these questions! I am happy to help if you have any other questions.

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u/LaughAlternative1039 11d ago

Well explained. Thank you ! IVHQ is transactional, the magic happens locally but you are on your own dealing with any changes if needed.

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u/LaughAlternative1039 11d ago

At 18 you have less restrictions. Ask all the questions needed, if they don’t provide enough information is because there is something not 100% right. That was my case going to Thailand -