IFRE Volunteers

Youth Summer Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

IFRE organizes budget-friendly, safe, exciting, and meaningful youth summer volunteer overseas trips.

  • Make new friendships and memories which will last a lifetime. Every day of volunteering helps to make long term changes.
  • Learn more about the people and projects that need your skills in countries across the entire world.
  • Unparalleled high reviews and ratings, Guaranteed lowest program fees in the US – starting from $100 - $200 per week.
  • 18 countries, 200 projects and thousands of happy volunteers since 2006,. Contact us for more information.
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Youth Summer Volunteer Abroad Opportunities Which really Make a Difference

Summer vacation is the perfect time for young people to join one of the many amazing teenage volunteer abroad summer programs

IFRE Volunteers offer. Especially designed to suit the needs, skills and interests of the younger generation, all programs offer a meaningful, enjoyable and safe volunteer abroad experience.

These opportunities provide younger people with the opportunity to enjoy unique cultural travel adventures, alongside sharing their time and efforts to change the lives of either people or animals which are in desperate need of help.

Teen summer volunteer abroad projects are available in many countries, including Mexico, Peru, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.

All projects offer supervision and support, along with food, accommodation and enough free time to make the most of being abroad. Fees and costs are affordable, with the possibility of summer volunteer abroad scholarships for teens on offer in some situations.

Alexandra Miller

These last six weeks of volunteering have been a truly amazing and life-changing & very wonderful experience for me.

Alexandra Miller

- USA

Leslie Slade

I had an excellent time, better than I ever could have imagined. Other volunteers were so nice and willing to help.

Leslie Slade

- Vermont, USA

Don Maddocks

I had a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to teach children of all different ages.I am sad to leave!

Don Maddocks

- USA

Manko Blakely

My volunteer experience with IFRE has been unforgettable. It has opened my mind & heart. Staffs were very helpful.

Manko Blakely

- Germany

IFRE Volunteers Best Youth Summer Volunteer Abroad Programs

Choosing a youth summer volunteer abroad program from the many options offered by IFRE Volunteers could be a challenge.

With projects in so many different fields and 20 countries to choose between you can be sure to find a volunteer opportunity which is exactly right for you. Here are details on the top 10 projects IFRE Volunteers offer.

Sea Turtle (Campamento Majahaus)-Mexico

The summer abroad volunteer programs teens Mexico project is a unique opportunity enjoy a beautiful country while helping to preserve the perpetually endangered turtle population. Volunteers work with locals on various tasks, which include protecting the turtle’s eggs, monitoring their movements, and undertaking research projects. Spanish language skills are an advantage.

Street Children Project in Peru

In Peru many children are forced to live on the streets, where they face poverty, hunger and the major risk of becoming involved in crime simply to survive. Teenage volunteer abroad summer programs Peru provide support, education and practical skill training to these kids to help them build a better future. Basic Spanish skills are useful, though not essential.

Health Project in Tanzania

Young people currently studying for a medical related qualification are eligible to apply for IFRE Volunteers’ teen summer volunteer abroad Tanzania project. Based in rural areas where access to decent healthcare is limited, volunteers on this program really make a huge difference to the people they help, while gaining invaluable experience in this career field.

Special Needs Children Project in China

Anyone interested in working with children who have special needs will be a perfect fit for this teen summer volunteer abroad China project. Based in the ancient city of Xi’an, this support centre offers education, musical activities and personal care to children with a range of disabilities. Volunteers don’t need any precious experience, just a big heart and lots of patience.

Elephant Orphanage Project in Sri Lanka (Pinnawala)-Sri Lanka

IFRE Volunteers elephant orphanage teenage volunteer summer programs abroad Sri Lanka is open to fit and healthy students who have a letter of recommendation from their university. Volunteers help care for both old and injured fully grown elephants, as well as babies, so the work includes everything from cleaning their enclosures to feeding, bathing and playing with them.

Women Empowerment Project in India

In India poorer women and girls still struggle to get an education, which makes it difficult for them to find work and live a comfortable, happy life. Teenage volunteer summer programs abroad India offered by IFRE Volunteers in Delhi exists to improve their situation. Joining this project make a huge difference to the women and children you work with, as well as the chance to see more of a fascinating and exciting country.

Community Development in Thailand

Surin is a traditional farming region, and the location for the  teen summer volunteer abroad Thailand program. Many farming families live in poverty as weather conditions make it difficult to grow enough to survive, so the project exists to help them develop new ways to be economically independent. This project offers three full free days a week free to explore and enjoy the country.

Environmental Conservation or Eco-Work in Nepal

Channel your passion for conservation issues into real life change by joining a teenage volunteer summer programs abroad Nepal project. The work involves planting trees, clean-up campaigns and raising awareness of how to preserve forests. Participants don’t need any experience as training and supervision is always available, but they should be physically fit and have a keen interest in conservation.

HIV/AIDS Project in Ghana

IFRE Volunteers’ teenage volunteer summer programs abroad Ghana project needs volunteers to help with education and counseling campaigns designed to help raise awareness on how to avoid HIV/AIDS, and support those living with these conditions. Caring, flexible and open-minded helpers can make a real difference to people here.

Marine Project in Costa Rica

IFRE Volunteers organize teenage volunteer abroad summer programs in Costa Rica for anyone interested in marine conservation. Volunteers work alongside experienced staff in both hands-on care and rescue, as well as educational, roles with a variety of marine animals. Based in the vibrant beach town of Puntarenas, this exciting opportunity is well suited to anyone interested in marine welfare.