My volunteer experience has been amazing. Volunteering at the orphanage has changed my life! I feel so lucky to have been a part of the orphanage's family and I will cherish this experience forever. I was warmly welcomed into the family as soon as I arrived. When the kids got home from school they ran out and gave me hugs and flowers. Before I arrived I was worried because I thought volunteering at an orphanage could be really sad. This proved to be the exact opposite of everything I worried an orphanage might be like. The kids are the happiest kids I have ever seen! The director and his wife are amazing and their huge hearts and desire to help others is truly inspiring. I love everyone at the project and always want to stay connected and help them in any way I can.

What I enjoyed the most at the orphanage was that I could see I was making a difference. Whether that was seeing the newly re-painted bedroom after I just helped paint or making the kids laugh and smile. I could see that my time there was making a difference and that was the reason I wanted to volunteer.

Christina, July 2009

There were many activities like gardening, handicrafts, cooking, drawing, dancing, music, meditation and going to the temple. The kids were responsible, independent, helpful, polite, respectful and intelligent. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you to Andaman Discoveries for introducing us to the orphanage. We encourage everybody to do the same.

Audrey and Jeremy, March 2009

We would both like to thank Andaman Discoveries and the orphanage for everything they did for us during our visit. We hope to keep in touch and wish everyone we met on our travels the best for the future.

Alex and Joanne, 2009