Teen Volunteer Abroad
Are you a teenager looking for an affordable way to travel abroad while putting your skills in use? Are you looking for volunteer programs abroad that are impactful and friendly for first time volunteers? Well, then you are in the right place! IFRE offers high value, cheap and personalized teenage programs abroad that will leave you feeling satisfied and fulfilled.
When you take up teen volunteer abroad, you will have the precious opportunity to engage in activities that you are most passionate about and help people and animals improve their quality of lives. This will be an incredibly rewarding experience where you will gain confidence and new professional skills. Additionally, you will be able to have a healthy and stress free with lots of confidence from all the goals you will be able to achieve.
Since 2006 IFRE has grown to provide over 200 programs in 20 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. With over 100% transparency on program fees allocation, IFRE’s still provides the most affordable and highly impactful volunteer abroad programs in the world.
Join our programs together with your friends and support impoverished communities for a fulfilling and satisfying experience abroad. If you’re looking to travel abroad to support a volunteer project, contact us NOW to start you memorable trip with your group.
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Table of Content
- Benefits of Joining Teen Volunteer Abroad
- Popular Teen Volunteer Abroad
- Skill and Qualifications
- The Start Date(s)
- The Fee
- Housing and Food
- How can I apply?
- Why go with IFRE Volunteers?
- How can you go as a group?
- How to prepare for volunteer abroad trips?
- Flight
- Visa and Passport requirements
- Do I need any vaccinations?
- What do I need to pack?
- Extra money
- Your adventure begins
Benefits of Teen Volunteer Abroad
Fulfills Your Passion
People that are in need of help are usually very appreciative of people willing to contribute their time and effort to help unfortunate people. The happiness that you bring to their lives will give you immeasurable satisfaction and fulfillment in return.
Grow Your Career
The more experience you acquire during your studies by practicing, the better off you will be moving forward with your career. It is also a chance to explore various options that you want to excel in. Teenage volunteer programs abroad help you strengthen the base of your career.
Build Your Social Network
Volunteering gives you the chance to meet new people and expand your network. You network while on the program is all the people you know and all the people they know, and relationships and friendships that will are created.
Become A leader.
When you volunteer, you challenge yourself to work with new people and become a team player. This opportunity allows you to develop your soft skills and use them to guide people who do not have the same capabilities as yourself.
Work With Experts
As a teenage volunteer abroad you will have an exceptional chance to work with local professionals in the country of your choice and learn directly from them by observing their techniques and methods. You will also be able to learn new methods applied in each country.
IFRE’s Top Teen Volunteer Abroad
Costa Rica
Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Osa Peninsula)
Sea turtles migrate to the beaches of the Osa Peninsula to lay eggs between arch and October every year. Sadly many turtles never make back to sea after due to the damage of the beaches, loss of eggs and human activities including hunting for the eggs and turtles for food, which is a delicacy in the area.
During volunteering opportunities in teen programs abroad, you will mainly focuses on the conservation of endangered species of turtles, the Black sea turtles and Hawksbill. You will be measuring the weight, size, and taking the blood, mucus and tissue samples from each turtle.
In addition, you will be tagging the turtles before releasing them, patrolling the beaches and nestling sites and protecting turtles and its eggs from poachers. Similarly, teenagers help in cleaning the beaches and working on reforestation work in the mangrove forests that provide shade for the eggs.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica
A part from this volunteer sea turtle conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Costa Rica. We have variety of programs including orphanage, teaching English, medical, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Peru
Medical/Healthcare Project (Cusco)
Peru is a diverse country, with many fascinating cultures with distinct Spanish ethnic histories and architecture. It’s beautiful nature and environment is equally diverse, with breath-taking scenery including beaches and desert. Unfortunately, Peru struggles to provide adequate access to healthcare to citizens living in outlying areas surrounding the major cities and the rural areas.
Hospitals and medical centers are highly underfunded and under developed, and desperately need help from volunteers like you. Medical teen volunteer abroad programs in Peru will offer various services, such as outpatient care, blood tests, community outreach, family planning, treatment of minor injuries and antenatal services. Additionally, you will be working closely with local doctors, giving you valuable hands-on experience in the medical field and in your future career.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru
A side from this volunteer healthcare program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Peru. We have variety of programs including orphanage, teaching English, women empowerment, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Guatemala
Teach English In Rural Schools
Guatemala is best known for its mixture of colonial and modern architecture throughout the country. It also has the best landscapes from volcanoes to lush jungles. Sadly, the children from poor families often attend schools that are badly funded. The schools lack well-trained teachers and the children often have a hard time to improve and learn great English.
IFRE’s teen volunteer summer work abroad allows you to teach Basic English from the official curriculum, and you will be encouraged to hold debates and discussions as a method of teaching. When Guatemalan children learn good English they can enroll in a better higher education institution, get better paying jobs and more work opportunities, especially in tourism and hospitality industries that have been growing for the last 10 years.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala
Other than this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Guatemala. We have variety of programs including orphanage, medical, women empowerment, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Argentina
Volunteering With Underprivileged Children
Due to alcoholism, domestic violence and illness Argentina has increased the number of orphans. The children start working at a very young age to earn money for survival. Therefore, many of these children become the victim of exploitation and do not have access to basic needs including love, education and care.
While volunteering abroad in teen programs, you will be teaching children and assisting with day-to-day operations of the childcare home usually ran by local NGO’s in partnership with IFRE. You will also be able to organize different games, art, singing and dancing classes and other extracurricular activities for the children.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina
Besides this volunteer underprivileged children program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Argentina. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, dental care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Ecuador
Galapagos Conservation Project
Galapagos is home to over 200 species of birds, 900 species of nocturnal moths, and thousands of species of butterflies, ants, beetles, spiders and bees. But over the years due to human activities most natural habitants for most animals and wildlife have been compromised. IFRE works with local organizations for conservation and improvement of the island.
During teen volunteer abroad your compassion, love, and passion to serve people in need will make a huge difference in this program. You will be involved in maintenance and development of trails, checking the integrity of the reserve borders and assisting with the professionals with the research work.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador
A part from this volunteer conservation Galapagos children program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Ecuador. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Brazil
Teaching English In Brazil
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese, however, English is a popular language because of the ever-growing tourism industry. Therefore, the schools they attend become an important place for them to learn and develop their ability to read and write in English. Unfortunately, only rich people have access to these schools. In poorer area especially the favelas, there is a great lack of skilled and experienced English teachers to groom the children.
As a result, the young children often become incapable of developing required skills to secure places in good universities and later good careers. IFRE works with local schools to offer teen volunteer teaching opportunity in Brazil. You will help young Brazilians develop skills required to succeed in life, boost the self-esteem of the children, allowing them to be more confident.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil
A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Brazil. We have variety of programs including medical, street children, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Nepal
Teaching English To Buddhist Monks (Kathmandu)
Many monasteries in Nepal have schools that provide education to monks. Despite the fact that English is a common language in Nepal, it is not normally taught in the monasteries. However, there is a lack. However, there is a constant lack of native English speaking teachers in Nepal so many monks have not been able to learn their English skills.
Today, sound knowledge of the English language has become vital help the monks be able to read and write in English. IFRE’s teenage volunteering experience abroad aims to improve the English skills of these monks to allow then an opportunity to expand their skills. Depending on our skills and interests and the needs of the monks, you will be able teach practical or conversational English to the monks.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal
Other than this volunteer teaching English to Monks program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Nepal. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching local schools, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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India
Medical/Health Project (Delhi)
India is the second most populated country in the world. There is a serious scarcity of medical persons and health clinics in the rural and poorer areas of India. As a medical teen volunteer abroad, you will work in the rustic health posts and medical clinics. You will mostly work as an assistant to the doctor. Work responsibilities vary with your education, skills and experience.
When you join IFRE’s teen volunteer abroad to gain valuable and real world healthcare experience while working alongside Indian nurses and doctors. The program is designed to accommodate teenage ready to learn and take up a future medical career.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in India
Besides this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in India. We have variety of programs including community development, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Sri Lanka
Work In An Elephant Orphanage (Pinnawala)
This project is located in Pinnawala conservation center in Sri Lanka. Human activities in these areas have destroyed the natural habitant and elephants need special care. Previously, these elephants were used for farming and carrying goods. Now that logging has been outlawed, these elephants have become redundant. As these elephants eat over 400 kg of food in a day, taking care of them has become extremely expensive.
Many mahouts have sold their elephants or taken them to the streets of big cities to beg for money from tourists, which is illegal and very dangerous and harmful for the elephants. When you join teen volunteering work opportunities abroad, you will take part in the feeding, grooming and caring for these elephants. You can also help in day-to-day activities around the conservation.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Sri Lanka
A part from this volunteer elephant conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Sri Lanka. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Thailand
Childcare Volunteer Program
Thailand is the land of the legendary 40,000 Buddhist temples. It is famously known for its white sandy beaches and turquoise blue ocean water. Thailand is one the few places where you find centuries of traditions still being practiced in modern cities. Sadly, Surin is one of the poorest regions in Thailand and young children often do not get good quality education and support while growing up.
When you join teen volunteer abroad projects, you will share your skills, passion and efforts with helpless children who don’t have anyone else to look up to. It will open up opportunities for children to be able to lead a better life in the future while fulfilling your passion for working for underprivileged children.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand
Other than this volunteer childcare program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Thailand. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, elephant conservation and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Bali
Sea Turtle Conservation
Bali is best known to have the best natural white beaches in the world. It is also famous for the iconic rice paddles, the forested volcanic mountains and its exotic marine species. People around the world travel just to visit the world-famous religious temples and experience the vast culture.
The island of Nusa Penida, in Bali is beautiful with sandy white beaches. It has rich marine life with numerous underwater species including turtles. Thousands of divers take out to the sea to get a glimpse of this phenomenon. Over the year the turtles have become endangered, and teenage volunteers are urgently needed.
Out of 1000 baby turtles, 999 never make it back to the beach where they were born. They will either be hunted for their meat and shells, which are sold for exorbitant prices to unaware tourists. By joining conservation volunteering opportunity abroad for teenagers, you will be part of a team of volunteers lead by dedicated professionals and work to conserve the turtles. Your effort to care for the turtle eggs and newly hatched babies will go along way to increase the turtle population.
Other volunteer opportunities in Bali
A part from this volunteer sea turtle conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Bali. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Cambodia
Teach English In Rural Schools
Cambodia is a stunning country with gorgeous natural scenery and fascinating numerous temples around the country. The culture is unique and eccentric, highly influenced by the Chinese culture. Cambodia is also a developing country and struggles with poverty especially in the rural areas. Knowledge of English language is considered a basic requirement in today’s competitive world.
In Cambodia, it has become imperative to have good English to get good jobs, Sadly, rural schools in Cambodia are understaffed and overcrowded and cannot provide standard English language skills. By joining teen volunteer abroad you will not only teach children to improve their future with a fair chance at the job market but you will also be fulfilling your life goals of making a positive impact in poor communities.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia
Besides this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Cambodia. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching monks, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Ghana
Health/Medical Projects (Kasoa)
Ghana has one of the strongest and fast growing economies in Africa. The country has plenty and diverse landscapes including beaches, mountains, lush forests and savanna grasslands. Unfortunately, poverty is still raging especially in the rural areas that are seriously affected.
The government of Ghana is working to help poor people by setting up government hospitals and clinics but these medical facilities are not enough and lack enough manpower. When you join teenage medical volunteering program overseas, you will work in public and community hospitals helping out doctors and medical staff. You will learn new treatments and techniques that will give you invaluable experience in the medical field that will greatly benefit you in the future career.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana
A side from this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Ghana. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Kenya
Teaching English In Rural Schools (Nairobi, Mataboni)
Kenya is the land of white-fine sandy beaches and the world-famous snow capped mountain, Mount Kenya. Kenya schools are greatly underfunded and although English, art and physical education are required, they are generally not available due to the lack of funds and professional teachers.
In some schools, English is taught but of very low quality since local teachers are not qualified to teach the course. Many poor schools are desperately in need. By joining teen volunteer abroad you will support poor students attending schools without proper resources.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya
Other than this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Kenya We have variety of programs including medical, HIV/AIDS, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
South Africa
Wildlife Conservation Project (Port Elizabeth)
South Africa is a gorgeous country and Port Elizabeth conservation wildlife volunteer programme gives you the ultimate Big 5 experience. People from across the world get hands-on experience in conservation of animals and environment.
As a teen volunteer in conservation program, you will volunteer in the park and assist in conservation management. You will also collect data that will be utilized by the professionals of Port Elizabeth reserve. A local professional conservation expert will work to ensure that you have a great learning and volunteer experience. You will have a better understanding of conservation and wildlife care.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in South Africa
A part from this volunteer wildlife conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in South Africa. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Tanzania
Work In An Orphanage (Moshi )
Tanzania has vast wildlife including the big five, leopard, rhino, lion, elephant and buffalo in the famous Serengeti game park. Sadly, Tanzania is a developing country and many children are suffering. By joining volunteering opportunities abroad for teen, you will care for teach children to improve their future with a fair chance at a good life. You will also be fulfilling your life goals of making a positive impact in poor communities.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Tanzania
A part from this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Tanzania. We have variety of programs including medical, teaching English, HIV/AIDS and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Uganda
Health Projects (Kampala)
Uganda is a stunning country with gorgeous natural scenery and rich African culture and history. It is known as a popular African top tourist destination full of exotic wildlife and the source of river Nile. Sadly, Uganda also battles with destitution and many poor people in the rural areas are suffering.
They do not have access to basic needs such as food including medical care. When you join teen volunteer abroad program in Uganda, you will shadow local doctors, gaining life changing medical volunteer experience, while making a difference by helping poor communities.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Uganda
Besides this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Uganda. We have variety of programs including HIV/AIDS, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Skill and Qualifications
NO specific qualifications or skills are needed to join volunteer work abroad teen. However, you must be open minded and compassionate about helping poor people. It is also helpful to be loving, caring and kind to the people and animals you will be working with. However, to join medical and healthcare programs you will be required to have a medical certification or experience.
The Start Date(s)
Teenage volunteering programs abroad begin every Monday all year-round. If you have travel constraints, you can still start your chosen program on any day of the year.
The Fee
IFRE is a non- profit that is 100% transparent, so the program fees are paid directly to the host family and the project for accountability. The fee caters for meals, housing, local support and minor expenses such as airport pick up.
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Housing and Food
During your teen volunteer abroad opportunity, you will be living in IFRE’s safe and comfortable home provided by a local host family. The home is modern and permanent offering you great security and comfort. You will also be served with three home cooked meals (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) per day. In some countries you will be offered to stay at a volunteer house of a project hostel.
How can you apply?
Applying is straightforward and fast. Simply click the APPLY NOW button and fill out the requested information in the application form and submit.
Why go with IFRE Volunteers?
Founded in 2006, IFRE provides the best safe programs in the industry. It is highly regarded for safe projects, attention to detail, affordability, professional field volunteer support and diverse opportunities for cultural immersion. With over 200 programs in 20 countries throughout the world over 22,000 happy volunteers have attended and highly reviewed IFRE’s programs
How can you go as a group?
IFRE offers unique and highly impactful programs for teenagers like you looking to work as a group to change the world. It is the best opportunity to learn and practice your skills as a team, while learning in a new culture and creating a reliable social circle. Contact us today to customize a teen volunteer abroad program for you and your group.
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How to prepare for volunteer abroad trips?
Travelling abroad can be an overwhelming process that must be prepared for extensively and with caution. For you to completely and totally enjoy your volunteering teen program abroad, IFRE advises you to extensively prepare for your trip abroad and ask as many questions as possible.
You need to book and buy your plane ticket to your volunteer destination. Usually, looking for a ticket earlier can save you a lot of money. Goggle Flight, Kayak and CheapOAir, usually have deals all year round. Arrange to arrive at least one or two days before the start date of your programs.
Visa and Passport requirements
When travelling internationally, you will be required to have a valid passport. If you do not have a passport start the application process in time as sometimes it can take up to three months to get a new passport in some countries. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months.
A tourist visa is normally needed. Depending on your nationality, you can get on-arrival visa in some countries. Other countries require for a visa application process at the embassy of the country you are travelling located in your home country. Do your research to ensure you have the right information for your visa application process, to avid last minute disappointments.
Do I need any vaccinations?
When travelling to volunteer for teenage programs abroad, ensure you check out the Diseases Control website to see the vaccinations you required to the country you select for your volunteer trip. You can also consult your doctor for more advice. Vaccinations are required since most of the volunteer programs are in the rural area where healthcare is not affordable, so there is greater exposure for communicable diseases.
What do I need to pack?
You’ve probably read plenty of articles about what to pack before you take your teenage abroad volunteer trip. IFRE will usually provide you a guide depending on the country you will be traveling to. Always remember to pack the appropriate clothing, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a book, a camera and your toiletries. We always encourage our volunteers to bring a gift for the host family or for the project you will be working at.
Extra money
When travelling abroad always create a reasonable budget with every aspect put in consideration. You can budget for $20 or $50 per day. Always have a contingency amount put aside and planned just in case an emergency comes up. When you bring extra money you ensure that you are secure and everything you need is catered for.
Your adventure begins
And now your teen volunteer abroad experience begins. It is now time to travel and enjoy touring while working with poor and rural communities.
How to make volunteer abroad experience rewarding?
Volunteering has the greatest potential to be one of the greatest experiences of your life, you will be able to do what you like most while making new friends and travelling around the world. To make the most out of your trip abroad ensure you have good days and even bad days take them as a challenge and learning curve. Learn the culture and research deeply about the customs, history, language and the culture of the country
Safety While Volunteering Abroad
Your safety is our priority. IFRE ensures that you always feel safe and secure during your entire volunteer project. We will support you to take necessary steps before travelling to abroad for teen volunteer, and while in the project you will have an in-country coordinator assigned to assist you any time should need any help. We also offer a comprehensive insurance and evacuation plan to ensure your safety while volunteering IFRE’s projects.
Completing your project and returning
The final part of your teen volunteer programs abroad is to finish your project and work assigned to you before leaving for your home country. You will need to evaluate yourself to check if you have achieved all your goals and objectives. If you have some feedback you would like to share with IFRE on your experience as a teenage volunteering work abroad, this would be the best time to share. Keep updated on the project and always try to communicate with your host family.
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