Play Action International - Milton Keynes

Max Bawden

I had an amazing time!! Spent 2 weeks in Kenya with the team and oh my goodness. What a fantastic experience!! I connected with so many great people and learnt a lot about myself and the world I live in. We were immersed in culture, every day was organised, the staff were so professional even when everything didn't go to plan, as things do when in the middle of Africa! I really recommend checking this charity out, the whole experience was great and I received so much support before, during and after my trip. This charity does great things and offers people such a great slice of life within a 2, 4 or more week window! ?

Jo Berg

I had a fantastic experience volunteering for play action international in Kenya. The local communities and children were so welcoming and always happy. The staff looked after us so well and were approachable and professional throughout. I'm hoping that my daughter will follow in my footsteps and volunteer for the charity one day. Thank you for the brilliant opportunity and wonderful memories!

Alex Jenkin

Such an amazing charity couldn’t recommend them enough!!! Made many memories on project and being apart of something so much bigger was literally so eye opening and unforgettable! The kids had heaps of energy and were full of happiness, from the moment we got there the kids just wanted to play especially on open day! And Honestly the staff were constantly there for us and made sure to check in with us daily! They made the experience safe and in a way reassuring as I knew they would be there to support me through anything out there! And they did just that! So if you’re thinking about doing a project I would say 100% GO FOR IT, you’ll have the best time!!

Chloe Jones

What an amazing charity!! I have been volunteering with Play Action International for 2 years. I volunteered in Uganda last summer and Kenya and Uganda this summer. I would and I do highly recommend the charity to anyone who is considering volunteering and wanting to make a difference!

Not only is the whole experience absolutely incredible but also the staff working alongside you are incredible too! From signing up, fundraising, preparing to head to East Africa and being out in country too, the support you will recieve could never be better. Not only did I feel supported by the charity as a whole, but each of the staff members have all supported me throughout too! Whether that was physically, mentally or both.

It’s quite well known that many charities are driven by money, but I can honestly say from my experiences with play action that they have each of their volunteers safety and welfare at heart over anything. They have certainly gone above and beyond to support me over the last 2 years!!

I signed up for Project Play in 2023 in which I spent 2 weeks in Uganda during the summer with Play Action International.  Prior to signing up I had so many questions. International volunteering was something I had never thought about doing previously but when I saw the opportunity I had to take it, and it’s honestly been the best decision I have EVER made.

I contacted Play Action with my questions about the charity, the projects, the fundraising and the experience as a whole and spoke to the staff who happily answered all my questions and settled any worries and concerns.

The whole process and experience in general was absolutely unforgettable. When they say it’s an experience of a lifetime, it is exactly that!!
The support received from the staff at Play Action from signing up all the way through to arriving back home in the UK after the project was flawless. The Play Action staff are with you through every step! signing up, fundraising, pre departure, arriving in country, projects and departing to go home.

I would highly recommend Project Play to absolutely everyone, my advise would be that if you’re debating signing up to Project Play, just go ahead and do it. It’ll be the best decision you’ll ever make. There really isn’t a combination of words strong enough to explain how incredible it is, it’s such a ‘ you’ve got to see it to believe it’ experience.

There is always a negative to everything but honestly the only negative to project play is the experience coming to an end. I will be FOREVER grateful for the experience.

Mallie Waterfield

I volunteered for PAI in Uganda this year and had the most phenomenal time. From the beginning of the process I felt so supported in doing my fundraising and getting prepared for the summer! Every single person I met and worked with in Uganda from the UK team to the local staff, to my project group and all the teachers and kids at the school were wonderful and a joy to get to know. I had the best time learning to build and painting things for the playground, doing creative play lessons with the kids each afternoon and our extra excursions like kayaking on the Nile and the safari weekend. When I became injured and unwell the team were so supportive, kind and helpful. A massive thank you to our team leader Sorcha for looking after us all so well! The experience was incredible and I thoroughly recommend PAI to anyone thinking about international volunteering!

Darcy Miller

Ive volunteered with PAI twice now - once in Uganda and once in Kenya. This experience i can safely say was the best of my life. It made me a better, more adventurous person and I cant recommend it enough. The staff are so so incredible they were always there is I needed anything and gave me so much support. Thank you PAI you are forever amazing xx

Turner Dan

An overall amazing experience in Kenya. The whole trip was made by the staff from the UK, Kenya and Uganda who were all amazingly helpful with any issues the volunteers experienced and were all around a great and funny bunch of people. Both the weeks and weekends were full of amazing and fun experiences which helped me grow and experience the culture. I couldn’t recommend it more.

louise jane

Words can’t express how grateful I am to Play Action International for allowing me to take part in such a wonderful experience!

Even when I missed the initial flight to Uganda, the staff were very patient and constantly reassured me that I will be with the group in no time (missing you all so much!!)

I can proudly say that those 2 weeks spent in Uganda were life changing and this couldn’t have been possible without Play Action International.

Would 100% recommend it to those who want to make a lifetime of memories and special bonds with the other group volunteers 🙂