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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering abroad at a young age can open your\neyes to a big world with amazing possibilities. To help you understand the significance\nof abroad travel through volunteer work,<\/a> we\u2019ve listed a few benefits here\nfor you to review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering will help you live a happier and fuller life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s scientifically proven; studies have shown that being helpful delivers immense pleasure. The more we support each other, the happier we feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering helps you feel like you have more time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Donating your time to something meaningful<\/a> 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\u2019s worth more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering promotes physical health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019re in a foreign country, you\u2019re 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering will expand your global awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering encourages emotional well-being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nprecious time to connect with people and work toward a common goal reduces\nanxiety and lowers stress, which will improve your overall well-being and\nenhance your quality of life. Even if you are an emotionally stable person,\nvolunteering abroad encourages\nother individuals\u2019 <\/em>emotional well-being<\/a> by alleviating symptoms of\ndepression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and\nobsessive-compulsive disorder. Remember, other countries may not have access to\nthe same quality of resources or education about mental health as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers hopes to connect you with the\nperfect program. Browse through some of our most popular programs and their\nspecific details, and then contact us for more information about how you can\nbegin your volunteer adventure today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa\nRica is rich in its biodiversity, marine life and natural beauty. However,\nillegal fishing, ongoing construction, and tourism threatened marine species\nand ecosystems. Sea turtles and their eggs are considered a delicacy in Costa\nRica, and they are often hunted and poached by local. Sea\nturtles in Costa Rica<\/a> are in danger and need your help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This\nproject in Costa Rica allows you to work in collaboration with local sea turtle\nconservationists. Your role as a volunteer may include protecting the area\nwhere turtles lay eggs, working in the hatchery, cleaning the beaches and more.\nYou will also get to learn about the marine life and contribute to local\noutreach efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participating\nin this conservation project will give you the experience of a lifetime. You\nwill gain practical experience working with turtles and making a difference in\nthe livelihood of these beautiful species. Apart from volunteering, you will\nalso get to experience vibrant Costa Rica culture, practice your Spanish, and\nexplore Costa Rica\u2019s natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nyou are a high school student with a strong passion for conservation and marine\nlife, then this turtle project in Costa Rica is the perfect high school student volunteer\nabroad opportunity\nfor you!\nTo learn more about this amazing opportunity to help sea turtles, please follow\nthis link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa Rica, while rich in natural resources and\nknown as the happiest place on earth, suffers greatly from the harsh realities\nof living in poverty. Poor families often living in rural areas struggle to\nafford childcare, and often must choose between leaving their children at home\nunsupervised or not working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you contribute to this volunteering program for high school students\nabroad, you will team up with local community centers to provide safe\nand reliable childcare to families living in poverty. You will spend most of\nyour time keeping the children engaged in fun, educational, and positive activities.\nYou may also be asked to help them with homework or educate them on\nhygiene\/cleanliness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This program will allow you to provide compassionate\nand attentive care to Costa Rican children, extending a safe and happy\nenvironment to them as they grow and learn. You will also offer peace of mind\nto Costa Rican parents who know that their children are being well cared for\nwhile they work to support their families and make their way out of the poverty\ncycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested providing relief to struggling\nfamilies and creating a safe and loving environment for children in need,\ncontact IFRE to learn more about this opportunity or follow the\nlink to learn more about this unique\nprogram.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nnot grown sustainably, coffee farming can erode the soil it is being grown in,\nwhich leads to a lot of environmental issues. This is a real problem when there\nare currently 100 coffee trees growing for every person living in Costa Rica,\nand nearly 70,000 farms. The quality of life and treatment of migrant workers\non some large coffee plantations is also cause for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nyou embark on this high\nschool student\u2019s volunteer trip abroad in Costa Rica, you will be\nworking with farmers to plan and implement sustainable agricultural practices. You\nwill learn to utilize non-synthetic pesticides, emphasize local varieties and\nspecies of crop, incorporate native plants, raise pastured livestock without\nthe use of hormones or antibiotics, and practice crop rotation. You may also be\nasked to support community outreach or help with other farm tasks such weeding and\nsowing crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small\norganic coffee farms act as a sustainable model for other local farms; they are\nimportant role models for future ecological practices. When you learn and help\npromote sustainable farming methods you set an example about positively\nimpacting the environment. You will also further your own knowledge and help\nmake the world a better place by encouraging sustainability and eco-friendly\npractices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dig\nyour hands into the mountain soil and sow the seeds of change! If you\u2019re\ninterested in sustainable agriculture, you should consider organic\nfarming in Costa Rica<\/a> as your high school volunteer abroad experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to explore other options for volunteer\nwork in Costa Rica, such as teaching English, working with indigenous\ntribes, or supporting healthcare efforts, just follow this link to read about\nall the opportunities IFRE offers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Peru is a well-known tourist destination,\nmore than half of the population lives on less than $2USD a day. This leaves\nthousands of children in desperate need for basic care and destined to live in\na vicious poverty cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This project aims to provide homes,\neducation, and love to these children<\/a>. The orphanage has an atmosphere of a\nlarge family and the local staff are there 100% of the time to support and\nnurture the children. This high\nschool volunteering overseas experience asks that volunteers teach English,\nhelp children with their homework, and lead extracurricular activities that\nhelp the children express themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By providing love and attention these orphaned\nchildren who desperately crave and deserve it, you let them know that they are\nnot worthless and deserve a bright future despite their rough beginning. Your support will also have long-term results\nin building social skills and creating awareness of the opportunities available\nboth in Peru and beyond its borders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great opportunity for you to share your\npassion, expertise and love with children in need. If you feel moved to help\nthese children through a cheap\nvolunteer abroad for high school students, please contact IFRE today to\nstart arranging your trip to Peru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite\ntourism being a leading source of government revenue, many Peruvians don\u2019t have\nthe opportunity to learn English, which limits opportunities for work. Schools\nin Peru are underfunded, and even though English is required there is a limited\nnumber of staff who are qualified to teach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteers\nin this program will work 4-5 hours per day teaching basic English in local\nprimary schools. The rest of the day you will plan and lead extracurricular\nactivities, health education, and potentially even contribute to teaching other\nsubjects like math and science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This\nEnglish teaching volunteer\nopportunity in Peru for high school students bridges the gap \u2013 providing\nchildren with English skills and a brighter future. Your support will improve\nthe level of English education in Peru and allow disadvantaged children to pull\nthemselves and their families out of poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nyou are interested in providing incredibly valuable English skills to\nunderprivileged children in Peru, contact IFRE\nfor more information today or view program details by following this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guatemala is a stunning country, but unfortunately many\nGuatemalans live in poverty, and have limited or no access to healthcare. While\nhealthcare facilities work hard to stay up to date with modern medicine, many\ndisadvantaged Guatemalans are left by the wayside as they lack access to these\nadvances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although your responsibility as a high school student medical volunteer\nin Guatemala will depend on your education, skills, and experience, tasks may\ninclude assisting medical staff, doing administrative work, or providing\npatient basic care. You will also work closely with the local doctors and perform\ntasks such as collecting patient information and measurements, providing\ncounseling, treating minor wounds and injuries and other various tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your efforts will be rewarded with significant\nopportunities for learning through practical experience while directly\nimpacting the lives of individual Guatemalans. You will also help overworked\nGuatemalan doctors and nurses by providing some emotional and physical relief\nin the form of support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is the perfect high school volunteer abroad if you hope to pursue a career in the medical\nfield. Please\nread more project details by following the link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although\nrich in culture, Guatemala is desperately poor. Children suffer the worst and\nare often deprived of a quality education. Furthermore, the number of\nEnglish-speaking tourists visiting Guatemala increases every year, and in order\nto compete globally and locally for lucrative tourism jobs, Guatemalans must\nspeak English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your\nprimary responsibility in this program is teaching basic English. Depending on\nyour experience and personal interests, you may also be asked to support\nteaching other subjects like math, music, or art. You should also expect to\nplan and lead fun extra-curriculars that will help you connect with the kids\nand enrich their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nEnglish teaching volunteering\noverseas program for high school students aims to support the country\u2019s\nyouth. When children learn English, they have a greater opportunity of getting\na good job to support their families in the future. When you volunteer with\nthis program, you will be extending this opportunity to young students, making\na lasting impact in their lives by providing them with resources they otherwise\nwould not have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n English\nprograms are not strong, which is why this volunteer opportunity in Guatemala\nis so important. If this program sounds like the right fit for you, please\nread more program details through the link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nyou would like to see other opportunities for high school students wishing to volunteer abroad,\nplease review\nour other programs<\/a> such as working with street children, empowering women\nthrough handicrafts, and supporting children in orphanages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poverty prevails throughout much of Argentina. Many\nparents are unable to sufficiently provide for their children, so they grow up\nwithout an adequate nutrition, education, companionship, or personal attention.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n One option for high\nschool volunteer abroad is to partner with the\nArgentina Children and Youth Outreach project. During this project you will\nsupporting children educationally, emotionally and physically to give them a\nchange to live healthy and productive lives. You will also assist care centers\nwith various tasks such as preparing meals, helping children with their\nhomework, and implementing and developing activities to enhance and promote\ncreativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In association with a number of Argentinean\nnon-profit organizations, municipalities and schools, IFRE places volunteers in\n“buddy roles” in an attempt to provide love, friendship, support and\ncare for these underprivileged children. Through your support, children will be\noff the streets and away from negative situations, which are counter-productive\nto their education and brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While this project requires patience and dedication,\nit is a very rewarding high\nschool summer volunteer abroad program as you will have a unique and\nunforgettable experience while making a positive impact on the lives of the\nchildren who need it the most. For\nmore program details please follow the link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While Ecuador is rich in both natural and manmade\nfeatures, many people living in this fascinating country are very poor. One\npopulation affected greatly by poverty is children. Sadly, Ecuador has over\n200,000 orphans living within its borders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join our orphanage program on a high school volunteer abroad,\nyou provide love and compassion to \nchildren who desperately need attention. Some of your volunteer\nresponsibilities include helping serve food, teaching children about hygiene,\norganizing games, and planning day trips or outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The time you devote to these children will empower\nthem, showing them that they can have a bright future despite their rough\nbeginnings. You will demonstrate that they are worthy of love, which will help\nthem go on to lead prosperous lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working with orphans as a high school student abroad volunteer is one\nway to make a huge impact. If you want to provide love and care to abandoned\nand overlooked children in Ecuador, then contact IFRE today or visit\nour program page to learn more<\/a> about this lifechanging opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nVolunteers offers a variety of other amazing volunteering\nopportunities for high schoolers in Ecuador.To learn about these other programs,\nsuch as teaching English, conservation, and caring for street children, please\nfollow the link below.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneath the allure of\nBrazil\u2019s exotic glamour lies the harsh realities of Brazil\u2019s struggle with\npoverty. Over 11 million people live in favelas, poor areas that suffer from\nover-crowding, crime, pollution, poor sanitary conditions, and lack of access\nto quality education. With no sex education and lack of access to\ncontraceptives, young girls in favelas often get pregnant, but then have no\nmeans of supporting their children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This high school volunteer project\nabroad may be very eye-opening for students. You will assist local\ndaycares (creches) and childcare facilities, caring for and entertaining Brazilian\nchildren while their parents work or go to school. You will help with meals and\nnaps, as well as help tutor the children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With your help, young\nmothers can go back to school or go to work and provide for their kids, knowing\nthey are being well cared for by international volunteers like yourself. This\nwill allow them to raise themselves and their children\nout of poverty and lead happy lives in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\nwant to help provide relief and support to underprivileged families in great\nneed, contact IFRE today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nhigh school volunteer\nabroad program is aimed towards reflecting the many facets of Nepalese\nlife through your camera lens. The volunteers in this program will work\nunder the direct supervision of an expert photographer,<\/a> with whom you will\nbe travelling through the city of Kathmandu on a motorbike and frame the\ndelightful yet strange Nepalese festivals, the diverse cultures and disparate\nlifestyles of the country and its mountainous rugged landscape, all the while\ndocumenting your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer photography program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Nepal.<\/a> We have variety of programs including teaching English,\norphanage, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India is a\ngorgeous country with plenty of places to explore and visit. Many cities in\nIndia have phenomenal attractions including the famous Taj Mahal and numerous\ntemples and palaces. Despite the fact that the Indian government has been\nworking to provide medical care for everybody, the goals have not yet been met\nespecially in rural poor areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People continue\nto die everyday from diseases that are curable and preventable. And many\nhospitals lack enough medical staff and basic medical supplies. By joining volunteering\nabroad trip for high school students you will be working\nwith local doctors and healthcare professionals<\/a>, in hospitals, clinics and\nalso community health camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in India<\/a>. We have variety of programs including teaching English,\norphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sri\nLanka is a gorgeous country with beautiful natural scenery with rich culture\nand history it is best known as a world-class tourist destination.\nUnfortunately, like many other countries the wild animals are becoming extinct.\nThe country struggles with poaching, poorly run tourism industry and the wide\nspread logging in the natural habitants for the wildlife. As a high school volunteer abroad,\nyou will work\nto care for elephants<\/a> that have been rescued from harsh situation and are\nin need of extra care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer elephant orphanage program, IFRE offers\nother incredible\nprograms in Sri Lanka<\/a>. We have variety of programs including teaching\nEnglish, medical, street children, and many more that will meet your interest\nand passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thailand landscape, history and culture attract\nmillions of tourists each year to the country. There is a lot to see from white\nbeaches to wildlife and lush jungles. But, even with tourism being a leading\nsource of government revenue, English fluency has been nothing but a dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For many schools in Thailand are drastically\nunderfunded and although English is required, it is typically not available due\nto the lack of funding and staff. With English skills in Thailand you will have\nan opportunity to compete in the job market. When you join cheap volunteer abroad programs\nfor high school students you will\nteach English to give poor children<\/a> an opportunity to qualify for good job\nopportunity and break the cycle of poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers\nother incredible\nprograms in Thailand.<\/a> We have variety of programs including medical,\norphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bali is a beauty with colorful and diverse\nculture. Although rich in culture, and a popular tourist\ndestination, Bali is desperately poor. Children suffer the worst and are often\ndeprived of a quality education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although learning\nEnglish skills<\/a> will help them have brighter futures, it is often a luxury\ndenied many children in Bali. When you join high\nschool volunteer abroad in Bali, you can help change all this! IFRE has\nteamed up with local schools to provide this valuable education to poor,\ndisadvantaged students that would otherwise never have the chance to learn\nEnglish<\/p>\n\n\n\n A part from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other\nincredible programs in Bali.<\/a> We have variety of programs including medical,\norphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cambodia\nis a country of amazing wonders ranging from lush forest to great unique\nculture there is so much to see and do. Despite the fact that Cambodia is a\ndeveloping country and the country has to recover form years of war. The\ngovernment has been working to provide medical care for everybody, the goals\nhave not yet been met especially in rural Cambodia <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately,\nmany rural families suffer from immerse poverty and proper medical care is\nneither not readily available. By joining this affordable volunteering abroad high school experience, you\nwill shadow\nlocal doctors and healthcare professionals<\/a>, in hospitals, clinics and\nhealth camps. In addition, you will work alongside local Cambodian doctors\nassisting them to treat patients and save lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Cambodia.<\/a> We have variety of programs including HIV\/AIDS,\norphanage, street children, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana is beautiful country in West Africa. It is\nvery diverse with African culture and traditions. Sadly, many people in Ghana\nare poor. The hardest hit are the children, and Ghana sadly has about one\nmillion orphans living within its borders mostly victims of HIV Aids. With IFRE\nhigh\nschool volunteer abroad\nin Ghana<\/a> you will work with orphans and give them the\nhelp they so desperately need! You will be providing love, compassion, basic\ncare, and will also help out teaching and entertaining the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Ghana<\/a>. We have variety of programs including HIV\/AIDS, medical,\nteaching English, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kenya\nis a large and beautiful country with vast and diverse and unique cultures.\nWith an ever-growing economy, Kenya has seen an impressive increase in the\nstandard of health services over the years. Unfortunately, this result has yet\nto reach and be felt in poor and rural communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even\nin urban areas people still succumb to treatable diseases due to lack of\naffordable health care. Many hospitals are overwhelmed and they are looking for\npeople like you to assist. Join IFRE\u2019s medical\nvolunteer project for high schoolers in Kenya<\/a> helps poor people lead a\nhealthier life. While working with local medical professionals you will learn\nabout the medical practice in Kenya and help with the treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other\nincredible programs in Kenya.<\/a> We have variety of programs including\nHIV\/AIDS, orphanage, teaching English, and many more that will meet your\ninterest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Africa is a gorgeous country located in\nAfrica unique cultural history. Dance, great cuisine, wine and beautiful\nlandscapes of mountains and oceans are all part of the allure of this unique\ndestination. Unfortunately many families lack access to childcare because they\nare required to work\nto care for their children.<\/a> It is therefore a risk that children end up\nmissing out on things like companionship, adequate nutrition, guidance, a\nstable education, and the personal attention they crave and deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids like these are at risk for getting caught up\nin 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\nnegative situations, which are counter-productive to their education and\nbrighter futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from this volunteer childcare program IFRE offers other\nincredible programs in South Africa<\/a>. We have variety of programs including\nteaching English, orphanage, wildlife conservation, and many more that will\nmeet your interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tanzania is a beautiful country in East Africa.\nIt is most famous for the African safari and the white sandy beaches. At the\nsame time Tanzania is struggling economically. Over half of the population lives\nbelow the poverty line, and child labor is a major source of income for many\nfamilies therefore no education for young children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While in Tanzania taking high school volunteer abroad you\u2019ll open up a world of opportunity to them and\nchange the course of their futures. You\u2019ll will acquire\nremarkable experience teaching in an international classroom<\/a> and feel\namazing knowing you are making such a profound difference in the lives of\nchildren in need and the future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other\nincredible\nprograms in Tanzania<\/a> We have variety of programs including medical,\norphanage, HIV\/AIDS, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourists\nfrom around the world come to Uganda to hike and see navigate along the Nile\nRiver. But many children in Uganda have suffered childhood negligence, abuse,\nand abandonment due to the HIV\/AIDS epidemic. Many children in Uganda are\nforced to live in the streets, though some find relief at an orphanage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At\nthe orphanage, the children are provided for basic needs including food,\nshelter and education. By joining volunteering opportunities\nabroad for high school students you will help the staff care for the\nresidential children.<\/a> You will help educate them, play with them, and do\nother work that directly helps the children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Uganda.<\/a> We have variety of programs including teaching English,\nmedical, HIV\/AIDS, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When considering where you can volunteer abroad as a high school student,\nyou should keep program requirements in mind. All medical and health volunteer\nabroad opportunities require that you are a pre-med student so that you have a\nstrong foundation with respect to healthcare basics. Other programs, such as\nEnglish teaching projects, may require a certain level of English fluency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The only other general requirement is that you have\na strong passion for helping those in need, as well as a good attitude and open\nmind for learning about different cultures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n learn\nmore about specific program type qualifications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE volunteer overseas high school student programs always starts on\nMondays. If you have a travel conflict, we will work with you to select a start\nday that works with your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE is a non-profit organization trying to change\nthe world. We promote global humanitarian efforts and volunteer experiences at\nthe most affordable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, IFRE asks for a $299 registration fee\nwhich goes toward paying for local support, airport transfers, program\ndonations, etc. You will also be asked to pay a weekly program fee which is\ngoes directly to your host family and service project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with low program prices, IFRE maintains\noutstandingly high-quality volunteer programs. We do everything we can to\nensure safe, fun, and meaningful volunteer abroad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n learn about high school volunteering abroad\nprogram fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your housing and food will depend on your specific\nproject and what that community\/organization can offer. Most students stay with\none of our wonderful host families, who provide three meals per day in the\nstyle of traditional cuisine. Some volunteers, however, may be asked to stay in\na cabin, hostel, or home with other volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what type of accommodation you receive,\nIFRE will ensure that you are happy, comfortable, and safe because we know that\nyour living environment can make or break your experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n learn\nmore about food and housing,<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE volunteer applications are very\nstraightforward. Just fill out the online application and submit it to us. We\nwill be in direct contact with you within 24 hours of your application\nsubmittal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n learn\nmore about the application process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers is a well-respected global\nnon-profit whose goal is to make a real and lasting impact on the world through\nour volunteer programs. We are an experienced and honest organization.\nEstablished in 2006 and trusted\nby more than 22,000 volunteers<\/a>, our high school volunteer abroad programs encourage\ncommunity growth and change individuals\u2019 lives daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you volunteer with IFRE, you know where your\nmoney goes because you pay your program fees directly to the locals involved in\nyour project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being the most affordable program in the\nworld, we still deliver impeccably high-quality and outstandingly safe\nprograms. When you volunteer with IFRE, you\u2019ll form strong bonds with our\nunparalleled field staff and heart-warming host families, who will enrich your\nexperience and make your time abroad worth so much more than you expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nVolunteers understand the importance of volunteering\nabroad with a high school student group<\/a>. Please contact IFRE\ndirectly to customize your groups\u2019 travel and dates. We will work with you to\nfind the perfect project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nyou plan to travel abroad to volunteer, it is important to very prepared to\navoid bad experiences and disappointments. IFRE will guide you through the preparation\nprocess<\/a> however, you also need to get on top of things and do your own\nresearch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flight<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\nwill book and buy your own ticket to the country you choose to volunteer. IFRE\nrecommends that you start shopping early for your ticket to avoid last minute\nrush. Research widely on websites such as CheapOair, Kayak and Goggle Flights,\nthey usually have discounted rates, but you have to be able to get it when it\nis happening. You can save hundreds of dollars just by buying your ticket two\nmonths earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa and Passport requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As\na high school volunteer\nabroad programs you will be expected to get a tourist visa for the\nduration of the time you intend to stay in the country. Depending on your nationality many countries\nprovide for visa upon arrival. Contact the Embassy or consulate to inquire what\nyou need to bring along for your visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just\nlike any international travel you will need a valid passport to travel abroad.\nPlease ensure that you have at least 6 months to the expiry date of your\npassport and two blank visa pages will required by the immigration in many\ncountries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do I need any vaccinations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes!\nAbsolutely. Vaccinate\nat least a month before you travel<\/a> for high school\nvolunteer abroad. Your body needs time to build up immunity. You\nmay need several weeks to get all the doses of the vaccine. Talk to your doctor for more guidance and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What do I need to pack? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nwill mostly send you a general\npacking list<\/a> before you travel to volunteer opportunities abroad for high school students.\nSome generic things that you should never forget include medication if you need\nany, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, mosquito repellent etc. Always remember\nto pack light!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Always\nbudget and plan<\/a> to bring extra money along. Whenever you travel\neventualities are inevitable, it helps if you are prepared. Extra money can\nhelp incase of an emergency or if you have to travel to a place you had not\nplanned you do not need to be worried. Be warned to not carry all money at the\nsame time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your adventure begins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\nare now set to be in your country of choice. You will be able to work to ensure\nyou achieve the goals and objectives that you have been dream in achieving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering abroad has the potential to be one of the\ngreatest experiences of\nyour life, and you need to make the best out of it. Researching about the country and its history gives you an insight of\ncondition the people and the culture. It helps you to put your effort more\nsuccessfully while at high school volunteer abroad. To have most\nrewarding experience<\/a>, you must not be expecting luxuries actually the right\nattitude is to have no expectation at all. Always stay positive, while\nvolunteering you may someday come up with various challenges but keeping\nyourself positive that is the most essential way to have rewarding experiences\nabroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE host\nfamilies are carefully\nselected to ensure your\nsafety and comfort. <\/a> Additionally,\nevery year IFRE\u2019s top officials travel to reevaluate the project and ensure\nthat it is safe, secure and impactful for volunteers to work. While in volunteering abroad you will be\nsupported by the in-country coordinators who are always ready to assist you\nwith anything you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Project completion is often the most neglected phase of the project life cycle. It is important to write a feed back\nand honestly, let IFRE know if the volunteering help or did not help. Also you\ncould share your experience to educate other volunteers looking forward to\ntravelling abroad. Keep in touch with\nyour host organization abroad and continue supporting volunteering abroad programs for\nhigh school students in creative\nways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also check out our amazing volunteer\nopportunities in Zimbabwe<\/a> and Morocco<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out \u2018A Complete\nVolunteer Abroad Guide: Everything You Need To Know<\/a>\u2019 to learn more about\nwhat is volunteering abroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad for\nfree, go through our Volunteer Abroad for Free<\/a> article. If you are a\ncollege student and searching for meaningful summer volunteering programs,\ncheck out our popular articles Community Service Trips For College Students<\/a> and Summer Volunteer Programs For College Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Benefits of High School Volunteer Abroad <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popular High School Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"costa](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/costa-rica-turtle-conservation-volunteer-program.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWorking with Underprivileged Children (San Jose, Cortes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work on A Coffee Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peru <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Orphanage Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Teaching English in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"teaching](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teaching-english-in-peru.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical Volunteer Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English (Antigua)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"teaching](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teaching-english-in-guatemala.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering with Underprivileged Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orphanage Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"orohanage](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/orphanage-in-ecuador.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Care For Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Photo Journalism Project (Kathmandu)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical\/Health Project (Delhi)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work In An Elephant Orphanage (Pinnawala)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"teaching](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teaching-english-in-thailand.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other volunteer opportunities in Bali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cambodia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Health\/Medical Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"medical](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/medical-project-in-cambodia.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work In An Orphanage (Kasoa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical\/Health Project (Nairobi)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"medical](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/medical-project-kenya.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Child Care Project (Cape Town)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tanzania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English (Moshi )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"teaching](\"https:\/\/www.ifrevolunteers.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teaching-english-in-tanzania.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Tanzania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Uganda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orphanage Project (Kampala)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Uganda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skill and Qualifications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Start Date(s) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
High School Volunteer Abroad: The Fee <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Housing and Food <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can you apply? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why go with IFRE Volunteers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can you go as a group? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to prepare for volunteer abroad trips? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to make volunteer abroad experience rewarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety While Volunteering Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Completing your project and returning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n