Volunteer Review: Experiencing the Real Africa on the Hwange Game Count & Victoria Falls

The Real Africa: A Father-Daughter Journey Through Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls
When looking for a truly meaningful travel experience, the difference between lounging at a resort and actively participating in local conservation and community work is night and day.

In this heartfelt volunteer review, returning volunteer Jeffrey shares his experience on his recent Globe Aware trip to Zimbabwe alongside his daughter. From spending two immersive days working at a local school to participating in the annual Hwange National Park Game Count-complete with unforgettable up-close elephant encounters-Jeffrey details what it truly means to experience “The Real Africa.”

Read on for his firsthand account of the journey, including his stay at Victoria Falls!

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The Ultimate Family Volunteer Vacation Experience: 7 Days in Nueva Ecija, Philippines with Globe Aware

Are you looking for a unique family volunteering experience… say, in the Philippines? Read about a volunteer, Jenny Trusa’s week-long volunteer experience in Nueva Ecija with her family. From renovating classrooms and baking Filipino bread to cooking traditional meals at a local children’s home, here is her day-by-day reflection on how voluntourism with kids transformed her perspective on gratitude, community, and connection.

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