Testimonial - Robert       Robert's time with MVO Robert Simpson From: England Aged: 21 Project: Malawi Teaching Volunteers Volunteered: August-September 2010 Duration: 6 weeks Very simply, seeing Malawi through the eyes of a volunteer, working with MVO is a fantastic idea for these three reasons: Good for doers as well as thinkers: you can do something useful whilst learning a lot at the same time Whenever you visit and whatever you do, whether it be manning clinics, offering healthcare classes, running lessons in summer schools or in term-time, MVO projects allow you to get your teeth into real work and make as much of a change as you want to see. Simultaneously, only by doing something in person can you begin to understand how things happen, how they should be better, how to better inform your choices, whether it be dropping a pound into a charity bucket or lobbying a particular organisation. An experience, a holiday and more Whilst any project will grab you by the skin and have you scratching like mad to get you back for the next day's work, there is also plenty of time to relax...a golden beach metres from the house, amorous elephants on safari, boat tours ending with freshly grilled fish on an empty island. All work and no play is bad for the brain so having lots to do in your free time will allow you prepare and refresh for the sometimes challenging, but rewarding, work ahead. People like nowhere else Children who have little more but the hands with which to hold you, locals smiling and beaming at your every word, MVO staff laughing and learning and teaching all the way through your stay and of course, the other volunteers...as big or as small a part of your trip as you want but sure to be friends for many years to come. After all, if you've chosen to spend your holiday/gap year/meditation time/crisis months/lottery winnings on a voluntary project in a small town in Malawi, it's likely you'll have something in common! So, all in all...just give it a go! You will not be disappointed. Robert back to testimonials If you'd like to make an enquiry about volunteering with us, please use the request form or visit the contact page.