Volunteering Solutions - Testimonials
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Patrick Simpson (USA)
- Project Type -Teaching
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 15 May, 2012
I loved working at my placement because the children were very kind to me and didn’t give me any problems. The teachers I worked with were very kind and welcomed me as one of their own. I watched the kids and helped the teacher... read more
Bessy Eapen (USA)
- Project Type -Healthcare - Medical
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 15 May, 2012
I very much enjoyed working at my placement. People were friendly and I got to learn a lot more about different sort of vaccination and other things. read more
Deepthi Vinnakota (USA)
- Project Type -Healthcare - Medical
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 13 May, 2012
I loved my placement very much. The hospital staff was very welcoming. It takes a few days for volunteers to understand & know their job at the hospital but the staff is good at making you feel part of the work. I learned how t... read more
Konstanze Schafer (Germany)
- Project Type -Teaching
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 20 January, 2012
I loved the placement with the kids, because they were so nice and gave me so much love back. I also enjoyed the communication with my colleagues, because they were so friendly and always helped me, when I didn’t know what to d... read more

Sorsha Huff (USA)
- Project Type -Teaching
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 22 July, 2011
I think volunteering through organizations like VS is extremely important because they allow volunteers to fully immerse themselves in a new culture while also providing a humanitarian service to the global community. read more

Anna McCorquodale (USA)
- Project Type -Teaching
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 19 July, 2011
This was an amazing experience. I learned more about teaching, Peru, poverty, Spanish and learned more about myself. This program opened up my eyes to a new part of the world and I will be so sad to leave. I loved my placement,... read more

Vivian Lee (USA)
- Project Type -Medical - Healthcare
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 18 July, 2011
My experience at the clinic was eye-opening and eventful. I learned many useful skills, such as giving injections, cleaning/dressing wounds and suturing wounds. My experience has taught in with injuries I never saw firsthand, a... read more

Lucia Hong (USA)
- Project Type -Medical - Healthcare
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 18 July, 2011
I would definitely recommend the organization Volunteering Solutions, to others. I would recommend the program to people who have an interest in helping others, and especially willing to steps out of every day comfort. read more

Gyujae Choi (USA)
- Project Type -Healthcare - Medical
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 15 July, 2011
I liked the flexibility of the program in setting my own dates and also the support in Cusco. It was great especially hot showers and meals. read more

Wendy Llamas (USA)
- Project Type -Childcare
- Location of Program - Cusco,Peru
- Program Date- 15 July, 2011
This program is important for several reasons not only does it help teachers who struggle to get through their curriculum because of a lack of assistance and support. But it educates foreigners about the social conditions in Pe... read more

