Volunteering in the Seychelles

This entry comes from Howard Weir, a Global Vision International volunteer currently on a placement in the beautiful Seychelles.

So what’s it like to live in paradise?

I’ve been asked this question repeatedly by friends and family, all curious about my adventure in the Seychelles.

I tell them truthfully that it has been amazing. Every week has been better than the one before.

That being said, coming here is a serious life style adjustment. There are definitely some creature comforts I wouldn’t mind having (like hot water) but the complaints are few and outweighed by the rewards.

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The more you put in, the more you'll get out.
I know you hear this phrase all the time but
it is true.
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Since coming here I’ve been trained as an Emergency First Responder, a Rescue Diver, a Coral Reef Research Diver and I’ve met some amazing people. My group is getting on very well which is great because we live in very close quarters.

You get to know the other expedition members quickly, it’s impossible not to. It is also great to meet people from so many different backgrounds who all share an interest in diving and coral reefs.

The more you put in, the more you’ll get out. I know you hear this phrase all the time but it is true.

You can do and learn so much while you are here. It is beautiful here but it is not a vacation, it is much better than that. Vacations blur together and fade in memory, this is a truly memorable experience.

Aussie Escape is proud to have Global Vision International as one of our partners. They specialise in volunteer experiences all over the world and will ensure your travelling experience makes a difference.