Mike Reeder (USA)
Orphanage and Street Children Volunteer in Mumbai, India.

The Pretrip Guide
The guide was extremely useful and very detailed. It gave a thorough insight to what I could expect when I arrived. The "miscellaneous tips and information" section was very practical information to include. A section I thought was unique but a great idea to include was the "recommended reading" section. The last page with its closing thoughts I enjoyed reading several times.

Local Coordinator
She was extremely helpful, and I would add helpful to the point of being indespensible. I appreciated her checking in with me to see how I was doing and if there were things I needed.

Host Family
I thought it provided a genuine way to experience Indian life and culture. They were helpful in showing me parts of the neighborhood and where I could get things I needed.

Sightseeing
Whitewater rafting at Karjat, flying to Delhi and then taking a train to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and other monuments there.

Do you believe the experience of volunteering abroad changed you in any way? Would you volunteer again?
This is the third time I have volunteered abroad. Each time brings new experiences and new things I learn about myself as I push myself beyond my typical comfort zone. I absolutely would do it again.