UK Veterinarian Harriet Stewart wrote a Blog about her month-long experience volunteering at the Esther Honey Foundation. “I have loved my month here as a ‘honey’- it’s been hard work at times but often very rewarding, and I always feel proud to tell people I meet around the island that I volunteer at the Esther [...]
Veterinary Nurse, Lora Black
“I volunteered at the Esther Honey Foundation over October and November and wanted to thank you for having me. I had a brilliant time. The work the clinic is doing is fantastic and vital, it was so touching to be able to help out and see how much the locals appreciated it. The Rarotongans are [...]
Veterinarian, Rosemary Skinner
“Once again I had a great time in Raro, I have to say that Gregg is doing a great job, the improvements in the organisation of the clinic since I last came are plain to see, and locals I have spoken to feel that dogs are generally being better cared for than before – i.e. [...]
My Esther Honey Experience, by Shannon O’Neill
I had the pleasure of visiting the Esther Honey Foundation during August, 2012. I had heard about the foundation and the wonderful work they did through a friend of the family. I wasn’t quite prepared for how much of an impact this clinic makes. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Clinic Director Gregg [...]
One Tourist’s Esther Honey Volunteer Experience
This generous volunteer dedicated a portion of her holiday to help us each morning at the clinic during the most labor intensive part of our day. Raewyn made a significant difference for the other clinic volunteers and for each animal with whom she shared her time and heart. Anyone wanting to know more about the [...]
Sarah King, visitor
“I was in Raro for the NZ school holidays in July and was so grateful that there was help at hand when an older dog got hit by a car in town (which didn’t stop). The owner of islandcarhire stopped to help despite a carload of frozen food, we loaded her into the back of [...]
Vet Student, Tess Handcock
“I would like to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to volunteer at EHF. It was a great experience and I certainly learnt heaps. EHF does such great things for Rarotonga and it was wonderful to see how the clinic is enhancing the lives of the local animals and people.” Tess Handcock, Vet Student
Veterinarian, Elisabeth Richardson
What a great place the EHF is. Having been volunteering here nearly 3 weeks, it has become clear just how important the clinic is to the animals, residents and tourists of the Cook Islands. When locals here find out I’m working at Esther Honey, a warm smile spreads across their faces, and I am made [...]
A Fond Farewell
As I wrap up my last week at the Clinic, I feel compelled to write a final entry and share some reflections on my five months experience as an Esther Honey volunteer. I have gained much invaluable veterinary-related insight and knowledge from the volunteers and staff around me and have also developed a genuine respect [...]
Vet Student, Gabe Young
Read Vet Student Gabe Young’s note following about his EHF externship experience: “Volunteering at the Esther Honey clinic was a fantastic experience, and definitely the highlight of my journey through vet school. I loved everything about Rarotonga – the people, the animals, and the lifestyle, and it was great to have a chance to help [...]
