Testimonials

A very good organisation, which is very personable and helpful with lots of good connections in Nepal.(Guy Hodgson, Shree Lali Gurans primary school Chitre, Nepal: 2011)…<br><br> Read more

I felt comfortable with the organisation. I like the “tailor made” aspect and the fact that I didn’t give vast amounts of money to cover obscure admin costs (as is the case with many other gap year/volunteer organisations). I liked the way I was able to build my own trip and to volunteer my skills in an area which means alot to me.(Chris Olney, Gyan Jyoti school, West Bengal: 2011)…<br><br> Read more

HELP is a hugely admirable organisation in that it focuses much more on those actually requiring help, as opposed to the volunteers. Other organisations I have seen are set up as charity holiday camps, catering for the volunteer’s every need and providing a very simple, pleasant, but ultimately false experience. Volunteering with HELP is the real deal. (Cathal Hardiman, Mount Star Academy, West Bengal:2011)…<br><br> Read more

“I think that it (HELP) is a really great organisation and it was lovely to be able to get involved in a local community but at the same time be totally independent while there.” (Hanna Fisher, Lamdon Senior Secondary School, Ladakh: 2010)…<br><br> Read more

Very good organisation, especially one of the few charity organisations that do not try to make money with the volunteer. (Alexander Sanders, Phyang Monastery School, Ladakh: 2010)…<br><br> Read more

First class. Professional guidance was provided in the early stages, the application process was straight forward, I was met at the airport, taken to my accommodation, introduced to the school and constant communication during my placement to check everything was ok and to provide a sounding board to bounce ideas off.

An ethical organisation that provides a great opportunity to get to the very heart of a community and to hopefully make an impact.

(Mark Coddington, Spituk Monastery School, Ladakh:2010)…<br><br> Read more

Out of all the volunteer programs that I have seen, HELP is the cheapest and most hands-off.  As a college student, the only way I could have volunteered was with a program like HELP.

Jim is constantly supportive and insightful.  He runs a great program.

(Melissa Aaron and Kevin Trainer, Algarah Primary School, West Bengal: 2009)…<br><br> Read more

I think you’re running an excellent program! I really admire the integrity and simplicity of the organization. I appreciate the interview and your dedication to really educating volunteers about the situation and what to expect. The family I stayed with was absolutely wonderful, and they are related to another school and family working with HELP and I had the opportunity to visit that facility as well. After searching for months online for a volunteering situation, I can say that this is truly a brilliant organization.…<br><br> Read more

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HELP?: Super! A worthy organisation doing work where its
really needed!

(Luckbir Bring, Lamdon Model School, Tikse, Ladakh: 2009)…<br><br> Read more

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HELP?: Very good – doing a meaningful job in a small and personal way.
(Anne Summers, Nachyo Pauwa primary school, Nepal: 2009)…<br><br> Read more