High School Volunteer Abroad

High School Volunteer Abroad

Have you ever considered volunteering as a means to travel the world? Are you looking for something fun and meaningful to do on your summer or spring break? Do you want to participate in an affordable volunteer abroad program?

Joining a high school volunteer abroad program is a wonderful opportunity. As you embrace another culture and give back to those in need, you will cultivate new skills such as adaptability, open-mindedness, and independence. This experience will also allow you to broaden your world views and better empathize or understand people who are different than you.

IFRE Volunteers offers more then 200 unique volunteer opportunities across the globe that can be customized to fit any person’s needs and interests. Our goal is to match you with a program where you can use your passion and abilities to make the greatest impact. When you volunteer abroad with IFRE, you will have the chance to contribute to programs such as empowering women, supporting healthcare efforts, caring for and teaching children, working in conservation, and so much more!

Start your abroad adventure today by reading about some of our most popular high school opportunities. Then, email us to let us know which program interests you the most. Happy volunteering!

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Benefits of High School Volunteer Abroad

Volunteering abroad at a young age can open your eyes to a big world with amazing possibilities. To help you understand the significance of abroad travel through volunteer work, we’ve listed a few benefits here for you to review.

Volunteering will help you live a happier and fuller life

Most of us lead busy lives, but when you take a break from your demanding schedule to put energy toward something good for the community, you will feel so rewarded. It’s scientifically proven; studies have shown that being helpful delivers immense pleasure. The more we support each other, the happier we feel.

Volunteering helps you feel like you have more time

Donating your time to something meaningful rather than wasting your time being unproductive will help you feel like your time has more value. When you return, you will want to use your time more efficiently because you feel as if it’s worth more.

Volunteering promotes physical health

Many people work sedentary jobs or spend their free time on the couch watching television, but when you volunteer abroad you commit to getting up and getting out. Not to mention that when you’re in a foreign country, you’re more likely to go on a walk to see the sites, hike a once-in-a-lifetime mountain trails, or take a swim in the ocean.

Volunteering will expand your global awareness

High school summer volunteering abroad programs expand your cross-cultural understanding and increase your global awareness. You will be more aware of the impact of global trends on local economies, which will enable you to appreciate your own cultural values and beliefs.

Volunteering encourages emotional well-being

Volunteering precious time to connect with people and work toward a common goal reduces anxiety and lowers stress, which will improve your overall well-being and enhance your quality of life. Even if you are an emotionally stable person, volunteering abroad encourages other individuals’ emotional well-being by alleviating symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Remember, other countries may not have access to the same quality of resources or education about mental health as you.

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Popular High School Volunteer Abroad Programs

IFRE Volunteers hopes to connect you with the perfect program. Browse through some of our most popular programs and their specific details, and then contact us for more information about how you can begin your volunteer adventure today.

Costa Rica

Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is rich in its biodiversity, marine life and natural beauty. However, illegal fishing, ongoing construction, and tourism threatened marine species and ecosystems. Sea turtles and their eggs are considered a delicacy in Costa Rica, and they are often hunted and poached by local. Sea turtles in Costa Rica are in danger and need your help!

This project in Costa Rica allows you to work in collaboration with local sea turtle conservationists. Your role as a volunteer may include protecting the area where turtles lay eggs, working in the hatchery, cleaning the beaches and more. You will also get to learn about the marine life and contribute to local outreach efforts.

Participating in this conservation project will give you the experience of a lifetime. You will gain practical experience working with turtles and making a difference in the livelihood of these beautiful species. Apart from volunteering, you will also get to experience vibrant Costa Rica culture, practice your Spanish, and explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty.

If you are a high school student with a strong passion for conservation and marine life, then this turtle project in Costa Rica is the perfect high school student volunteer abroad opportunity for you! To learn more about this amazing opportunity to help sea turtles, please follow this link

Working with Underprivileged Children (San Jose, Cortes)

Costa Rica, while rich in natural resources and known as the happiest place on earth, suffers greatly from the harsh realities of living in poverty. Poor families often living in rural areas struggle to afford childcare, and often must choose between leaving their children at home unsupervised or not working.

When you contribute to this volunteering program for high school students abroad, you will team up with local community centers to provide safe and reliable childcare to families living in poverty. You will spend most of your time keeping the children engaged in fun, educational, and positive activities. You may also be asked to help them with homework or educate them on hygiene/cleanliness.

This program will allow you to provide compassionate and attentive care to Costa Rican children, extending a safe and happy environment to them as they grow and learn. You will also offer peace of mind to Costa Rican parents who know that their children are being well cared for while they work to support their families and make their way out of the poverty cycle.

If you are interested providing relief to struggling families and creating a safe and loving environment for children in need, contact IFRE to learn more about this opportunity or follow the link  to learn more about this unique program.

Work on A Coffee Farm

If not grown sustainably, coffee farming can erode the soil it is being grown in, which leads to a lot of environmental issues. This is a real problem when there are currently 100 coffee trees growing for every person living in Costa Rica, and nearly 70,000 farms. The quality of life and treatment of migrant workers on some large coffee plantations is also cause for concern.

When you embark on this high school student’s volunteer trip abroad in Costa Rica, you will be working with farmers to plan and implement sustainable agricultural practices. You will learn to utilize non-synthetic pesticides, emphasize local varieties and species of crop, incorporate native plants, raise pastured livestock without the use of hormones or antibiotics, and practice crop rotation. You may also be asked to support community outreach or help with other farm tasks such weeding and sowing crops.

Small organic coffee farms act as a sustainable model for other local farms; they are important role models for future ecological practices. When you learn and help promote sustainable farming methods you set an example about positively impacting the environment. You will also further your own knowledge and help make the world a better place by encouraging sustainability and eco-friendly practices!

Dig your hands into the mountain soil and sow the seeds of change! If you’re interested in sustainable agriculture, you should consider organic farming in Costa Rica as your high school volunteer abroad experience.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica

If you would like to explore other options for volunteer work in Costa Rica, such as teaching English, working with indigenous tribes, or supporting healthcare efforts, just follow this link to read about all the opportunities IFRE offers

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Peru

Volunteer Orphanage Peru

Although Peru is a well-known tourist destination, more than half of the population lives on less than $2USD a day. This leaves thousands of children in desperate need for basic care and destined to live in a vicious poverty cycle. 

This project aims to provide homes, education, and love to these children. The orphanage has an atmosphere of a large family and the local staff are there 100% of the time to support and nurture the children. This high school volunteering overseas experience asks that volunteers teach English, help children with their homework, and lead extracurricular activities that help the children express themselves.

By providing love and attention these orphaned children who desperately crave and deserve it, you let them know that they are not worthless and deserve a bright future despite their rough beginning.  Your support will also have long-term results in building social skills and creating awareness of the opportunities available both in Peru and beyond its borders.

This is a great opportunity for you to share your passion, expertise and love with children in need. If you feel moved to help these children through a cheap volunteer abroad for high school students, please contact IFRE today to start arranging your trip to Peru.

Volunteer Teaching English in Peru

Despite tourism being a leading source of government revenue, many Peruvians don’t have the opportunity to learn English, which limits opportunities for work. Schools in Peru are underfunded, and even though English is required there is a limited number of staff who are qualified to teach it.

Volunteers in this program will work 4-5 hours per day teaching basic English in local primary schools. The rest of the day you will plan and lead extracurricular activities, health education, and potentially even contribute to teaching other subjects like math and science.

This English teaching volunteer opportunity in Peru for high school students bridges the gap – providing children with English skills and a brighter future. Your support will improve the level of English education in Peru and allow disadvantaged children to pull themselves and their families out of poverty.

If you are interested in providing incredibly valuable English skills to underprivileged children in Peru, contact IFRE for more information today or view program details by following this link:

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru

If you would like to learn about other volunteering abroad programs for high school students in Peru such as working with teenage mothers, caring for street children, or assisting in healthcare or dental projects, please follow the link

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Guatemala

Medical Volunteer Guatemala

Guatemala is a stunning country, but unfortunately many Guatemalans live in poverty, and have limited or no access to healthcare. While healthcare facilities work hard to stay up to date with modern medicine, many disadvantaged Guatemalans are left by the wayside as they lack access to these advances.

Although your responsibility as a high school student medical volunteer in Guatemala will depend on your education, skills, and experience, tasks may include assisting medical staff, doing administrative work, or providing patient basic care. You will also work closely with the local doctors and perform tasks such as collecting patient information and measurements, providing counseling, treating minor wounds and injuries and other various tasks.

Your efforts will be rewarded with significant opportunities for learning through practical experience while directly impacting the lives of individual Guatemalans. You will also help overworked Guatemalan doctors and nurses by providing some emotional and physical relief in the form of support.

This program is the perfect high school volunteer abroad if you hope to pursue a career in the medical field. Please read more project details by following the link:

Teaching English (Antigua)

Although rich in culture, Guatemala is desperately poor. Children suffer the worst and are often deprived of a quality education. Furthermore, the number of English-speaking tourists visiting Guatemala increases every year, and in order to compete globally and locally for lucrative tourism jobs, Guatemalans must speak English.

Your primary responsibility in this program is teaching basic English. Depending on your experience and personal interests, you may also be asked to support teaching other subjects like math, music, or art. You should also expect to plan and lead fun extra-curriculars that will help you connect with the kids and enrich their lives.

The English teaching volunteering overseas program for high school students aims to support the country’s youth. When children learn English, they have a greater opportunity of getting a good job to support their families in the future. When you volunteer with this program, you will be extending this opportunity to young students, making a lasting impact in their lives by providing them with resources they otherwise would not have.

English programs are not strong, which is why this volunteer opportunity in Guatemala is so important. If this program sounds like the right fit for you, please read more program details through the link

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala

If you would like to see other opportunities for high school students wishing to volunteer abroad, please review our other programs such as working with street children, empowering women through handicrafts, and supporting children in orphanages.

Argentina

Volunteering with Underprivileged Children

Poverty prevails throughout much of Argentina. Many parents are unable to sufficiently provide for their children, so they grow up without an adequate nutrition, education, companionship, or personal attention.

One option for high school volunteer abroad is to partner with the Argentina Children and Youth Outreach project. During this project you will supporting children educationally, emotionally and physically to give them a change to live healthy and productive lives. You will also assist care centers with various tasks such as preparing meals, helping children with their homework, and implementing and developing activities to enhance and promote creativity.

In association with a number of Argentinean non-profit organizations, municipalities and schools, IFRE places volunteers in “buddy roles” in an attempt to provide love, friendship, support and care for these underprivileged children. Through your support, children will be off the streets and away from negative situations, which are counter-productive to their education and brighter future.

While this project requires patience and dedication, it is a very rewarding high school summer volunteer abroad program as you will have a unique and unforgettable experience while making a positive impact on the lives of the children who need it the most. For more program details please follow the link:

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina

Other opportunities to share your passion with underprivileged communities in Argentina include working with local NGOs, providing professional support, assisting in dental projects, and more. To learn about these alternative projects in Argentina, please follow this link

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Ecuador

Orphanage Project

While Ecuador is rich in both natural and manmade features, many people living in this fascinating country are very poor. One population affected greatly by poverty is children. Sadly, Ecuador has over 200,000 orphans living within its borders.

When you join our orphanage program on a high school volunteer abroad, you provide love and compassion to  children who desperately need attention. Some of your volunteer responsibilities include helping serve food, teaching children about hygiene, organizing games, and planning day trips or outings.

The time you devote to these children will empower them, showing them that they can have a bright future despite their rough beginnings. You will demonstrate that they are worthy of love, which will help them go on to lead prosperous lives.

Working with orphans as a high school student abroad volunteer is one way to make a huge impact. If you want to provide love and care to abandoned and overlooked children in Ecuador, then contact IFRE today or visit our program page to learn more about this lifechanging opportunity.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador

IFRE Volunteers offers a variety of other amazing volunteering opportunities for high schoolers in Ecuador.To learn about these other programs, such as teaching English, conservation, and caring for street children, please follow the link below.

Brazil

Care For Children

Beneath the allure of Brazil’s exotic glamour lies the harsh realities of Brazil’s struggle with poverty. Over 11 million people live in favelas, poor areas that suffer from over-crowding, crime, pollution, poor sanitary conditions, and lack of access to quality education. With no sex education and lack of access to contraceptives, young girls in favelas often get pregnant, but then have no means of supporting their children.

This high school volunteer project abroad may be very eye-opening for students. You will assist local daycares (creches) and childcare facilities, caring for and entertaining Brazilian children while their parents work or go to school. You will help with meals and naps, as well as help tutor the children.

With your help, young mothers can go back to school or go to work and provide for their kids, knowing they are being well cared for by international volunteers like yourself. This will allow them to raise themselves and their children out of poverty and lead happy lives in the future.

If you want to help provide relief and support to underprivileged families in great need, contact IFRE today.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil

Other than this high school volunteer abroad opportunities in Brazil include youth athletics, teaching computer skills, instructing English, and more. To learn more about these alternative projects, please visit this link

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Nepal

Photo Journalism Project (Kathmandu)

The high school volunteer abroad program is aimed towards reflecting the many facets of Nepalese life through your camera lens. The volunteers in this program will work under the direct supervision of an expert photographer, with whom you will be travelling through the city of Kathmandu on a motorbike and frame the delightful yet strange Nepalese festivals, the diverse cultures and disparate lifestyles of the country and its mountainous rugged landscape, all the while documenting your trip.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal

Besides this volunteer photography program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Nepal. We have variety of programs including teaching English, orphanage, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

India

Medical/Health Project (Delhi)

India is a gorgeous country with plenty of places to explore and visit. Many cities in India have phenomenal attractions including the famous Taj Mahal and numerous temples and palaces. Despite the fact that the Indian government has been working to provide medical care for everybody, the goals have not yet been met especially in rural poor areas.

People continue to die everyday from diseases that are curable and preventable. And many hospitals lack enough medical staff and basic medical supplies. By joining volunteering abroad trip for high school students you will be working with local doctors and healthcare professionals, in hospitals, clinics and also community health camps.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in India

Apart from this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in India. We have variety of programs including teaching English, orphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Sri Lanka

Work In An Elephant Orphanage (Pinnawala)

Sri Lanka is a gorgeous country with beautiful natural scenery with rich culture and history it is best known as a world-class tourist destination. Unfortunately, like many other countries the wild animals are becoming extinct. The country struggles with poaching, poorly run tourism industry and the wide spread logging in the natural habitants for the wildlife. As a high school volunteer abroad, you will work to care for elephants that have been rescued from harsh situation and are in need of extra care.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Besides this volunteer elephant orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Sri Lanka. We have variety of programs including teaching English, medical, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

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Thailand

Teaching English Project

Thailand landscape, history and culture attract millions of tourists each year to the country. There is a lot to see from white beaches to wildlife and lush jungles. But, even with tourism being a leading source of government revenue, English fluency has been nothing but a dream.

For many schools in Thailand are drastically underfunded and although English is required, it is typically not available due to the lack of funding and staff. With English skills in Thailand you will have an opportunity to compete in the job market. When you join cheap volunteer abroad programs for high school students you will teach English to give poor children an opportunity to qualify for good job opportunity and break the cycle of poverty.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand

A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Thailand. We have variety of programs including medical, orphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Bali

Teaching English

Bali is a beauty with colorful and diverse culture. Although rich in culture, and a popular tourist destination, Bali is desperately poor. Children suffer the worst and are often deprived of a quality education.

Although learning English skills will help them have brighter futures, it is often a luxury denied many children in Bali. When you join high school volunteer abroad in Bali, you can help change all this! IFRE has teamed up with local schools to provide this valuable education to poor, disadvantaged students that would otherwise never have the chance to learn English

Other volunteer opportunities in Bali

A part from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Bali. We have variety of programs including medical, orphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Cambodia

Health/Medical Project

Cambodia is a country of amazing wonders ranging from lush forest to great unique culture there is so much to see and do. Despite the fact that Cambodia is a developing country and the country has to recover form years of war. The government has been working to provide medical care for everybody, the goals have not yet been met especially in rural Cambodia

Unfortunately, many rural families suffer from immerse poverty and proper medical care is neither not readily available. By joining this affordable volunteering abroad high school experience, you will shadow local doctors and healthcare professionals, in hospitals, clinics and health camps. In addition, you will work alongside local Cambodian doctors assisting them to treat patients and save lives. 

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia

Other than this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Cambodia. We have variety of programs including HIV/AIDS, orphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

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Ghana

Work In An Orphanage (Kasoa)

Ghana is beautiful country in West Africa. It is very diverse with African culture and traditions. Sadly, many people in Ghana are poor. The hardest hit are the children, and Ghana sadly has about one million orphans living within its borders mostly victims of HIV Aids. With IFRE high school volunteer abroad in Ghana you will work with orphans and give them the help they so desperately need! You will be providing love, compassion, basic care, and will also help out teaching and entertaining the children.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana

Other than this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Ghana. We have variety of programs including HIV/AIDS, medical, teaching English, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Kenya

Medical/Health Project (Nairobi)

Kenya is a large and beautiful country with vast and diverse and unique cultures. With an ever-growing economy, Kenya has seen an impressive increase in the standard of health services over the years. Unfortunately, this result has yet to reach and be felt in poor and rural communities.

Even in urban areas people still succumb to treatable diseases due to lack of affordable health care. Many hospitals are overwhelmed and they are looking for people like you to assist. Join IFRE’s medical volunteer project for high schoolers in Kenya helps poor people lead a healthier life. While working with local medical professionals you will learn about the medical practice in Kenya and help with the treatment.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya

Besides this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Kenya. We have variety of programs including HIV/AIDS, orphanage, teaching English, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

South Africa

Child Care Project (Cape Town)

South Africa is a gorgeous country located in Africa unique cultural history. Dance, great cuisine, wine and beautiful landscapes of mountains and oceans are all part of the allure of this unique destination. Unfortunately many families lack access to childcare because they are required to work to care for their children. It is therefore a risk that children end up missing out on things like companionship, adequate nutrition, guidance, a stable education, and the personal attention they crave and deserve.

Kids like these are at risk for getting caught up in the streets and involved with crime or drugs. By high school summer volunteering abroad program you will help keep children off the streets and away from negative situations, which are counter-productive to their education and brighter futures.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in South Africa

Apart from this volunteer childcare program IFRE offers other incredible programs in South Africa. We have variety of programs including teaching English, orphanage, wildlife conservation, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Tanzania

Teaching English (Moshi )

Tanzania is a beautiful country in East Africa. It is most famous for the African safari and the white sandy beaches. At the same time Tanzania is struggling economically. Over half of the population lives below the poverty line, and child labor is a major source of income for many families therefore no education for young children.

While in Tanzania taking high school volunteer abroad you’ll open up a world of opportunity to them and change the course of their futures. You’ll will acquire remarkable experience teaching in an international classroom and feel amazing knowing you are making such a profound difference in the lives of children in need and the future generations.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Tanzania

A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Tanzania We have variety of programs including medical, orphanage, HIV/AIDS, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

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Uganda

Orphanage Project (Kampala)

Tourists from around the world come to Uganda to hike and see navigate along the Nile River. But many children in Uganda have suffered childhood negligence, abuse, and abandonment due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Many children in Uganda are forced to live in the streets, though some find relief at an orphanage.

At the orphanage, the children are provided for basic needs including food, shelter and education. By joining volunteering opportunities abroad for high school students you will help the staff care for the residential children. You will help educate them, play with them, and do other work that directly helps the children.

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Uganda

Besides this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Uganda. We have variety of programs including teaching English, medical, HIV/AIDS, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.

Skill and Qualifications

When considering where you can volunteer abroad as a high school student, you should keep program requirements in mind. All medical and health volunteer abroad opportunities require that you are a pre-med student so that you have a strong foundation with respect to healthcare basics. Other programs, such as English teaching projects, may require a certain level of English fluency.

The only other general requirement is that you have a strong passion for helping those in need, as well as a good attitude and open mind for learning about different cultures.

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The Start Date(s) 

IFRE volunteer overseas high school student programs always starts on Mondays. If you have a travel conflict, we will work with you to select a start day that works with your plans.

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High School Volunteer Abroad: The Fee

IFRE is a non-profit organization trying to change the world. We promote global humanitarian efforts and volunteer experiences at the most affordable rate.

In general, IFRE asks for a $299 registration fee which goes toward paying for local support, airport transfers, program donations, etc. You will also be asked to pay a weekly program fee which is goes directly to your host family and service project.

Even with low program prices, IFRE maintains outstandingly high-quality volunteer programs. We do everything we can to ensure safe, fun, and meaningful volunteer abroad experience.

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Housing and Food

Your housing and food will depend on your specific project and what that community/organization can offer. Most students stay with one of our wonderful host families, who provide three meals per day in the style of traditional cuisine. Some volunteers, however, may be asked to stay in a cabin, hostel, or home with other volunteers.

No matter what type of accommodation you receive, IFRE will ensure that you are happy, comfortable, and safe because we know that your living environment can make or break your experience.

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How can you apply?

IFRE volunteer applications are very straightforward. Just fill out the online application and submit it to us. We will be in direct contact with you within 24 hours of your application submittal.

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Why go with IFRE Volunteers?

IFRE Volunteers is a well-respected global non-profit whose goal is to make a real and lasting impact on the world through our volunteer programs. We are an experienced and honest organization. Established in 2006 and trusted by more than 22,000 volunteers, our high school volunteer abroad programs encourage community growth and change individuals’ lives daily.

When you volunteer with IFRE, you know where your money goes because you pay your program fees directly to the locals involved in your project.

Despite being the most affordable program in the world, we still deliver impeccably high-quality and outstandingly safe programs. When you volunteer with IFRE, you’ll form strong bonds with our unparalleled field staff and heart-warming host families, who will enrich your experience and make your time abroad worth so much more than you expected.

How can you go as a group?

IFRE Volunteers understand the importance of volunteering abroad with a high school student group. Please contact IFRE directly to customize your groups’ travel and dates. We will work with you to find the perfect project.

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How to prepare for volunteer abroad trips?

When you plan to travel abroad to volunteer, it is important to very prepared to avoid bad experiences and disappointments. IFRE will guide you through the preparation process however, you also need to get on top of things and do your own research.

Flight

You will book and buy your own ticket to the country you choose to volunteer. IFRE recommends that you start shopping early for your ticket to avoid last minute rush. Research widely on websites such as CheapOair, Kayak and Goggle Flights, they usually have discounted rates, but you have to be able to get it when it is happening. You can save hundreds of dollars just by buying your ticket two months earlier.

Visa and Passport requirements

As a high school volunteer abroad programs you will be expected to get a tourist visa for the duration of the time you intend to stay in the country.  Depending on your nationality many countries provide for visa upon arrival. Contact the Embassy or consulate to inquire what you need to bring along for your visa application.

Just like any international travel you will need a valid passport to travel abroad. Please ensure that you have at least 6 months to the expiry date of your passport and two blank visa pages will required by the immigration in many countries.

Do I need any vaccinations?

Yes! Absolutely. Vaccinate at least a month before you travel for high school volunteer abroad. Your body needs time to build up immunity. You may need several weeks to get all the doses of the vaccine. Talk to your doctor for more guidance and information.

What do I need to pack?

IFRE will mostly send you a general packing list before you travel to volunteer opportunities abroad for high school students. Some generic things that you should never forget include medication if you need any, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, mosquito repellent etc. Always remember to pack light!

Extra money

Always budget and plan to bring extra money along. Whenever you travel eventualities are inevitable, it helps if you are prepared. Extra money can help incase of an emergency or if you have to travel to a place you had not planned you do not need to be worried. Be warned to not carry all money at the same time.

Your adventure begins

You are now set to be in your country of choice. You will be able to work to ensure you achieve the goals and objectives that you have been dream in achieving.

How to make volunteer abroad experience rewarding?

Volunteering abroad has the potential to be one of the greatest experiences of your life, and you need to make the best out of it. Researching about the country and its history gives you an insight of condition the people and the culture. It helps you to put your effort more successfully while at high school volunteer abroad. To have most rewarding experience, you must not be expecting luxuries actually the right attitude is to have no expectation at all. Always stay positive, while volunteering you may someday come up with various challenges but keeping yourself positive that is the most essential way to have rewarding experiences abroad.

Safety While Volunteering Abroad

IFRE host families are carefully selected to ensure your safety and comfort.  Additionally, every year IFRE’s top officials travel to reevaluate the project and ensure that it is safe, secure and impactful for volunteers to work.  While in volunteering abroad you will be supported by the in-country coordinators who are always ready to assist you with anything you need.

Completing your project and returning

Project completion is often the most neglected phase of the project life cycle. It is important to write a feed back and honestly, let IFRE know if the volunteering help or did not help. Also you could share your experience to educate other volunteers looking forward to travelling abroad. Keep in touch with your host organization abroad and continue supporting volunteering abroad programs for high school students in creative ways.

You can also check out our amazing volunteer opportunities in Zimbabwe and Morocco.

Check out ‘A Complete Volunteer Abroad Guide: Everything You Need To Know’ to learn more about what is volunteering abroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad for free, go through our Volunteer Abroad for Free article. If you are a college student and searching for meaningful summer volunteering programs, check out our popular articles Community Service Trips For College Students and Summer Volunteer Programs For College Students.

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