"This trip has been close to a spiritual experience for me…I have visited almost 40 countries over the years…I can honestly say that none of these visits holds a candle to the insights I gained on this Global Volunteers project. I had hoped this trip would be rewarding for me and that I could help the Vietnamese people in some small way. I most assuredly accomplished both goals!”
~ Glenn Summerlin, Vietnam Volunteer

"Having said 'Good Morning Vietnam' my own way, one person at a time in the streets of Saigon, My Tho and Vinh Long, I'm going home to America knowing that for me, the war in Vietnam and in myself is finally over.” ~ John Bochain, Vietnam War veteran, Vietnam Volunteer

"When (Global Volunteers co-founders) opted out of a honeymoon cruise to take a more meaningful trip, they stumbled onto a way to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children around the world . . . (and) connect people who want to help to those who need it the most.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

"Volunteerism is a wonderful thing. It brings people together in ways that are mutually beneficial on so many levels and always has the potential for experiences and human contact that are profoundly life-changing. A single spark can start a prairie fire."
~ Bob Klepper, China and USA Volunteer

"That familiar navy-blue U.S. passport with the exotic stamps and the bad photo is what allows me to enter a country. But my Global Volunteers T-shirt is my true passport to the heart of its culture."
~ Lynn Willeford, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica and USA Volunteer

"Have confidence that what you're doing is far more wonderful than you can even imagine."~ Alice Maltbie, Greece and USA Volunteer

"Global Volunteers is a great kind of travel for people who want to go beyond the ordinary, superficial beach/monument whirlwind. It's for people who want to take the time to dig deeper, to go slower and to have the satisfaction of the true warmth of sharing with and understanding others."  ~ Helen Payne, Mexico volunteer