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IVHQ Volunteers on NBTV Documentary
29th May 2010
Two recent International Volunteer HQ volunteers in Tanzania, had a documentary made, following them in their time throughout Africa. Part of this time follows the volunteers on their IVHQ Tanzania placements. Any potential, upcoming and past Tanzania volunteers will find this interesting. Click on the link below to view the shows entitled "43 Days in Africa". Congratulations Cindy and Jessica - a great series!
Glimpse Correspondents Writing Competition
18th May 2010
Calling all budding volunteer travel writers! Many of you are great writers and have great stories or will get great stories from your volunteer travel abroad. Check out the competition below with Glimpse. This competition is open to travel writers aged between18 and 36 and supports the winner with a $600 prize. For more details check out the link below.
IVHQ in International Lifestyle Magazine!
13th May 2010
IVHQ has recently had a four page article written about us in the most recent issue of International Lifestyle magazine! If you're interested then please click on the link below!
IVHQ Team
IVHQ April 2010 Photo and Video Competition Winners
12th May 2010
IVHQ April Photo Winner
The IVHQ April Photo Competition winner is Chris Neil who spent 2 months on the Thailand teaching English program during January, February and March. Chris submitted a great series of pics from his time in Chiang Rai but we especially liked the one of him and the children in his class below. Thanks Chris - $50 on its way out to you.
IVHQ April Photo Competition Winner - Click here to view!
IVHQ April Video Winner
The IVHQ Video Competition winner in April is Marilyn Rojas. Marilyn hails from Los Angeles and spent 2 weeks on the IVHQ Ghana Orphanage program during April. Check out her great video of the children playing bambalica at the park. $50 on its way out to you Marilyn!
IVHQ April Video Competition Winner - Click here to view!
Keep the photos and videos coming in guys :-)
Best
IVHQ Team
IVHQ and American Express Volunteer Holiday Competition!
29th April 2010
International Volunteer HQ is teaming up with American Express and FlavorPill to offer a competition for a FREE volunteer holiday to Peru. The prize includes return airfares from the US, a two week trip on the IVHQ Peru Cusco program including all accommodation, meals, placement, orientation, airport pick up and drop off, two weeks of Spanish lessons and a two day trip to Machu Picchu.
This competition only runs until June 10th so click here to enter today!
IVHQ AmEx Volunteer Holiday Competition
NB This competition is only open to United States citizens (however all nationalities can participate on our programs, you only need to be a US citizen for this competition)
IVHQ KCC Project Fundraising - Donations Needed!
26th April 2010
In September 2009, a group of five IVHQ volunteers along with their host mother set up the KCC Project in KCC Slum, Naivasha, Kenya. The effort of these volunteers and hundreds of other IVHQ volunteers subsequently in assisting with this project has been huge. Unfortunately a decision by the Kenyan Government to evict these people from the slum as it falls on Kenya Railways land could potentially end this project and all the hard work these volunteers have put in.
The KCC project is now in the process of fundraising frantically to buy more land for their school so they can relocate and continue to educate the children for this program. The positive affect this program has had on hundreds of children from the slum has been huge and it would be a disaster for all involved if it was to stop now. To contribute to these fundraising efforts visit the KCC website or contact Marcus at kccslumproject@gmail.com. Better still volunteer on the IVHQ Kenya teaching program and request to work at KCC school. Fundraise before you go and help this project directly! This project (the KCC project) prefers volunteers for at least one month duration.
IVHQ March 2010 Photo and Video Competition Winners
7th April 2010
Very tough decision this month with some outstanding videos and photos submitted. However, after much deliberation we have decided on the following winners.
March Video Winner - The March video winner is Pearl Komicho from Markham, Canada. Pearl volunteered on the Peru Cusco childcare program for 2 weeks in March and submitted the fantastic video we have linked in below. Well done Pearl - $50 on its way out to you.
IVHQ March Video Competition Winner - Click Here!
March Photo Winner - The IVHQ photo competition winner for March is Kristina Villaruel who volunteered on our Tanzania teaching program for 3 weeks. A great photo of one of her toothless students can be seen below :-) Thanks Kristina. $50 out to you.
IVHQ March Photo Competition Winner - Click Here!
Thanks to all video and photo submitters in March. Keep them coming through the month of April. It's great for us at IVHQ head office and other volunteers to see what you've been all up to.
Cheers
IVHQ Team
IVHQ March Feedback Competition Winners
7th April 2010
Feedback winners for March are a mother and son from Ireland - Jack and Jacqueline Cleggett who submitted their feedback forms together. Jack and Jacqueline spent two weeks on the Ghana orphanage program. Thanks guys. Your prize is on the way via PayPal!
IVHQ Easter Office Hours
29th March 2010
Over Easter 2010, the International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) head office in New Zealand will be shut on Friday (2nd April) and Monday (5th April). Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 6th April. During this time if you urgently need to contact IVHQ staff, Daniel Radcliffe (Executive Director) will be carrying the company mobile +64274169633.
IVHQ February 2010 Photo and Video Competition Winners
3rd March 2010
February Photo Winner - The winner of the February photo competition is Chris Handy from Brisbane, Australia who spent 6 weeks teaching English on the Nepal program. Great photo of kids being picked up after school on a bike (photo can be seen by clicking on the link below). Thanks Chris - $50 out to you via PayPal.
The February 2010 Photo Winner - Click here
February Video Winner - Eric Virtue from Jouy en Josas in Canada is the winner of February Video competition. Eric posted a great video from his time on the Lima Peru program which can been seen by clicking on the link below. Eric is doing three of our programs and is now in Cusco for 3 months before finishing for 1 month on the Ecuador program. $50 on it's way out to you Eric!
The February 2010 Video Winner - Click here
Keep the photos and videos rolling in.
Best
IVHQ Team