The folks at VWI did everything in their power to help me with my personal goals. My only downfall was not letting them know when I had concerns. ie: I had a concern about my volunteering which I stuck out for a couple of days before saying anything to my surprise, the issue was cleared up by the end of the workday, (if I wasn't so nervous about saying something).
When I got to Trujillo I was nervous and wondering what I got myself into, but I quickly made friends with the locals (who are VERY helpful and friendly) which helped to fill the any voids in my schedule. I have everything! Great food, volunteering, friends, day trips, gym time, space to work on my studies, adventure, I could go on...
I'm really happy to have been involved in this. I plan on doing it as long as I can work from my computer!

Had an awesome time in Mexico City for the October program. Pau, our program manager, was very helpful and social. She took us to a lot of great spots. I volunteered with a dog shelter and wrote social media posts to help get dogs adopted and some were so definitely made an impact. The other venturers were great to live with and I'm happy to say I've made life-long friends while in Mexico. Our accommodation was also spacious, clean, and had workspace with good wi-fi and in a great location.

This was exactly what I needed to escape the cold, NYC winter months. By day, I got some work done. At night, I either sat on my roof and contemplated career moves or met up with all the other awesome participants for beers, dinner, or just hanging out in their apartments.
This was the perfect balance of productive time + adventure.
I learned to surf, helped an eco nonprofit revamp their marketing and website, saw some of the most gorgeous spots in Peru, and made life… See more

I had the honor of co-leading Wander Within — a travel, charity, and wellness retreat — alongside Venture with Impact in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I cannot recommend this group enough! The weeklong retreat was a once in a lifetime experience full of inner reflection, cultural immersion, and adventure! From traditional Thai cooking classes to visiting an ethical Elephant Sanctuary, and inner growth via yoga, meditation, journaling, and giving back the retreat was an experience lik… See more

In conjunction with Venture with Impact, I delivered a series of career seminars as part of a weeklong retreat in Lisbon this past May. Ann Davis was amazing to work with. I appreciated her taking such great care of the retreat from planning to logistics of the stay. She was calm and professional, clear and concise in her communications, well organized, and fun! Ann was also very good at working with me on creating the retreat itinerary which incorporated both career and … See more