My Nonprofit Reviews

I couldn't recommend Wild Tomorrow's volunteer trips enough! I was so inspired after my first experience, my husband and I created a group within our field and came back. Wild Tomorrow went above and beyond (as we've learned they do regularly), to make sure our group was comfortable, happy, and included/involved in the meaningful work they do. It was a life changing experience once again! (I didn't know that was a possibility). We felt our work had meaning, giving each individual a profound sense of purpose towards a cause we all hold dear to our hearts--saving wildlife and restoring wild places.

We can't wait to go back!

I want to be selfish and keep to myself just how incredibly wonderful my volunteer experience was with Wild Tomorrow Fund. But, that wouldn't be very nice now, would it? Sigh. Okay, okay, here's the run down. Let me just begin with this. I am forever committed to the mission of Wild Tomorrow Fund. So much so, that as soon as I returned from the photography volunteer trip in April, my husband and I began discussing recruiting fellow colleagues in the children's book field to create a volunteer experience for next year! If given the opportunity to go back tomorrow, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

It was my first time to Africa, and I'll be honest, initially, I was a little wary of going by myself. But WTF made sure I felt safe, comfortable, and connected at all times. The trip was so thoughtfully planned they made sure we had enough downtime between each unique experience and balanced the adventures with "playtime" beautifully. I also appreciated the flexibility and opportunity to participate in developing activities that were afforded to us in real time. For example, at dinner one evening, our brilliant volunteer coordinator stepped away to take a call. She came back to the table and said, "Tomorrow we're going to capture nyalas and give them to another game reserve to help balance out their ecosystem. It would require us to leave at 5 AM, but would any of you be interested in participating?" Everybody's arms shot up in a resounding, "yes, absolutely." And, as you can probably imagine, it was an incredible experience.

They paid attention to detail, dietary restrictions, and went above and beyond to provide the most authentic experience for everyone. I, personally, am working on a children's book about pangolins and requested that if there was any possible way we should be able to see a pangolin and meet with the professionals who care for them it would mean so much. Oh, and it'd also provide me with invaluable information for my research, too. It was a tall order, but they came through and delivered this incredible experience for us all. I learned so much, and received information I'd never would have discovered in a book or online.

One of the things I especially appreciated was how they educated our group about the local Zulu culture by bringing in a Zulu educator who taught us the history of the culture on day 1. He also taught us basic greetings/communication tools that we could then use going forward in their native tongue. This context was priceless in helping us to better inform our own behavior to ensure we were respectful and understanding of their culture for the rest of our journey. They made a point of showing us the entire scope of what it actually takes to bring back wild places. WTF is not only buying land, restoring it to its original health and releasing animals native to the land; they are actively supporting the local communities by providing food and clothing to the local orphanage, building school structures for the local creche and providing jobs for women. We were able to see how our monetary contribution helped to support all of these efforts. I felt, for the first time, like I was a part of something important; a cause that was actually creating a positive change in the world and it remains an experience that will stay with me always.

If you love animals, if you want to be an active participant in their conservation and the habitats they live in...this is the experience for you. A volunteer experience with Wild Tomorrow Fund will change your life. Period.