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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal\nGrowth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer abroad programs will expose you to different ways of\nthinking and lifestyle changes that may challenge you. What\u2019s more, as a\nforeign volunteer you will be interacting with people of different cultures and\nwalks of life. This will inevitably enhance\nyour ability to face problems<\/a> or change your perspectives\/ways\nof thinking. Experiencing so many new people and places will also enhance your\ncommunication skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exploring\nnew career avenues:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering gives you a chance\nto distinguish between your passions and interests<\/a>. Gaining practical field\nexperience in your area of study or passion is the best way to know if you want\nto commit to that field for a career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nhighlights your responsible side:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer programs\nabroad for high school student help you to show your commitment. You will\ncomplete various tasks, which will help you show you can handle responsibility.\nHigh school students should focus on finding volunteering activities according\nto their hobbies and interest. If you care for animals, then join a\nconservation program and if you like sports then join an athletics program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will\nget to travel to new places:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelling may change\nyour life perspective and helps you think more rationally<\/a>. You will be\nmeeting people from all walks of life, which will expand your horizon.\nVolunteering will take you to the places that you would have never thought of\nvisiting and you will get insight into the local culture and food. Food is one\nof the main attractions of travel and you might be adding new dishes to your\nlist of favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Career\nbenefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a degree is not enough in today\u2019s time; volunteering\nactivities abroad can help you stand out from the crowd and leave a good\nimpression. The inclusion of volunteering experiences enriches your resume and\nincreases your chance of landing your desired job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE provides a variety of volunteer programs across the globe.\nNot sure where you should go? We have listed some of our most popular program\nbelow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After realizing the adverse effect of chemical used in growing crops, many farmers are moving towards organic farming. Additionally, if not grown sustainably, coffee farming can seriously erode its soil which leads to future environmental issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you embark on a high school summer volunteer abroad program in\nCosta Rica, you will be working with farmers to plan and implement sustainable\nagricultural practices. You may do community outreach or help with other farm\ntasks as well. This may include cultivating nursery plants, weeding, sowing\ncrops, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small organic coffee farms act as a sustainable model for\nother local farms; they are important role models for future ecological\npractices. When you learn and help promote sustainable farming methods you set\nan amazing example about positively impacting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dig your hands into the mountain soil and sow the seeds of\nchange! If you\u2019re interested in sustainable agriculture, you should consider organic\nfarming in Costa Rica.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other projects in Costa Rica include\nworking with underprivileged children, volunteering in healthcare, promoting\nindigenous tribes, and more. To read\nabout these other amazing programs in Costa Rica, please follow this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Peruvian healthcare system gives\nmedical care to all citizens regardless of income, but still over one third of\nthe population still does not have access to basic healthcare. Because of this,\ndeaths from treatable and preventable diseases and illnesses are more common\nthan one may think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you embark on one of IFRE\u2019s cheap volunteer abroad programs\nfor high school students as a medical volunteer, you will work in local\nhospitals and clinics to shadow and assist medical professionals. Other\nresponsibilities may include assisting with lab work, distributing medicine,\nadministrative work, or treating and diagnosing patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This volunteer opportunity will\nallow you to have a direct impact on the patients you treat. In addition to\nserving the community by assisting with medical needs, you will also impact the\ncommunity by helping individuals become more culturally aware. As a high school\nvolunteer in Cusco, Peru, you will also\nbe contributing your energy toward something much larger than yourself, helping\nthe world become a better place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more\nabout how you can use your summer to take advantage of this incredible\nopportunity, please follow this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to learn about\nother programs in Peru for high school students, such as working with teenage\nmothers, teaching English, working in an orphanage and more, please\nfollow the link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The number of English-speaking tourists visiting Guatemala\nincreases every year. In order to compete globally and locally for lucrative\njobs, Guatemalan youth must speak English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsibilities of students in this high school summer volunteer abroad program\ninclude assisting local educators and language institutes with pre-established\nEnglish curriculums involving younger students throughout Guatemala. Volunteers\ncan expect to offer their expertise with the design of language activities for\nyounger learners, support in administrative tasks, teach personal hygiene, and\nplan out extracurricular activities for younger learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The English teaching volunteer abroad opportunity for high school students\nin Guatemala aims to support the country\u2019s youth. When children learn English,\nthey have a greater opportunity of getting a good job to support their families\nin the future. When you volunteer with this program, you will be extending this\nopportunity to young students, making a lasting impact in their lives by\nproviding them with resources they otherwise would not have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n English programs are not strong, which is why this volunteer\nopportunity in Guatemala is so important. If this program sounds like the right\nfit for you, please\nread more program details through this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Guatemala opportunities to volunteer abroad for high school students includeworking with street children,\nsupporting orphanages, women\u2019s projects, and more. Click\nthe link below to learn more about these alternative projects in Guatemala:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of Argentina\u2019s social issues\nstem from their country\u2019s violent past. One of the most prevalent issues today\nis that many Argentinians lack access to health care. This is especially true\nfor rural populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a student in the medical\nfield, this program may be right for you as you. You should expect to work 4-5\nhours per day assisting doctors and nurses to treat patients desperately in\nneed of care. You may also help lessen the workload by assisting in\nadministrative work, planning educational workshops, performing sanitation\noutreach, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You will gain an invaluable\nprofessional experience while helping people work toward a healthier community\nat the same time. You will also provide much need support to overworked and\nunderappreciated hospital and clinic staff. You will learn from observing\nreal-life cases and provide much needed help to patients struggling to navigate\nan underfunded healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in enriching\nyour medical knowledge through this unique high school volunteer\nproject abroad in\nArgentina,<\/a> then contact IFRE today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other volunteer\nprojects in Argentina<\/a> include working with an NGO in community development,\nassisting in a dental project, volunteering with disabled children, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite tourism being a leading\nsource of government revenue, many Ecuadorians don\u2019t have the opportunity to\nlearn English, which limits their opportunities for work. Schools in Ecuador\nare underfunded, and even though English is required, there are a limited\nnumber of staff who are qualified to teach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High school students on this volunteer abroad project\ncan expect to work 4-5 hours per day on weekdays. You will teach basic English\nin local primary schools, and the rest of the day you will plan and lead\nextracurricular activities, health education, and potentially even contribute\nto teaching other subjects like math and science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching English in rural and urban\nschools in Ecuador allows you to help you bridge the gap \u2013 providing children\nwith English skills and a brighter future. Your support will improve the level\nof English education in Ecuador and allow disadvantaged children to pull\nthemselves and their families out of poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel moved to participate in\nthis volunteer abroad for high\nschool students, please contact IFRE for more information today or view program\ndetails by following this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other volunteer projects in Ecuador\ninclude working with street children, helping orphans, working in conservation\nin the Galapagos, and more. To browse\nthese other Ecuador programs, follow this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Brazil\u2019s most prevalent social issue is its high\npoverty rates. Many local youths in favelas (shanty towns) are deprived of\neducation. They get involved in drugs, theft, and other unlawful activities.\nThis project in Brazil is designed to help those youths participate in\ndifferent sports that will help them gain social, physical and emotional\ndevelopment and keep them off the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This volunteer\nabroad program for high school students will allow you to work with local\nschools and organizations to organize\nand participate in sporting events, like skateboarding, volleyball and other\nathletic sports. You will encourage local youth to get and get outside by doing\ncommunity outreach and encouraging healthy and happy lifestyle choices amongst\na young and impressionable population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your time working with the youth will give them access to an\nexciting and fun pastime which will stay with them for their rest of their\nlives. They will get to embrace their new passion for sports and join their\ncountry in this fulfilling national pastime. Youth will learn the value of\nteamwork and hard work while developing communication and athletic skills that\nwill greatly enriching their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are you interested in enriching\nthe lives of these youths while exploring Brazil<\/a> and gaining invaluable\nlife experiences, contact IFRE today! We will guide you through the rest of\nyour Brazilian service-learning adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other high school summer volunteer abroad opportunities in Brazil\ninclude childcare, teaching computer skills, teaching English, and more. To learn more\nabout 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 Most abroad volunteer programs do\nnot require specific skills or\nqualification<\/a>. They only require a good attitude, compassion, and an open\nmind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there are still some\nprograms where a certain level of skills to volunteer abroad. Medical programs\nrequire that you are at least be a pre-med student, and English teaching\nprogram quire fluency in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE high school volunteer opportunities abroad start\non Mondays. If you have a travel conflict, we will work with you to select a\nstart day that works with your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2006, IFRE has been the most\ntrusted and respected volunteer abroad organization in the world, and also the\nmost affordable. We\u2019re dedicated to providing the highest quality volunteer abroad opportunities\nfor high school students at the lowest fees, which make it possible for\neveryone, especially students, to volunteer internationally and make a positive\nimpact in the lives of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in 100% transparency.\nRest assured; we never use middlemen. Your one-time registration fee of $299\ncovers our administrative costs. The low weekly program fee is paid in the host\ncountry directly to your service project (via country coordinator), and\nincludes housing, food, and minor expenses. IFRE is a non-profit organization,\nso your program fees are tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about\nvolunteer abroad fees, please visit:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer volunteer abroad program accommodations for high school students will depend on your specific project. Most students\nstay with one of our wonderful host families, who provide three meals per day\nin the style of traditional cuisine. Some student volunteers, however, may be\nasked to stay in a cabin, hostel, or home with other volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what type of accommodation\nyou receive, IFRE will ensure that you are happy, comfortable, and safe because\nwe know that your living environment can make or break your experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about food and housing, please follow this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can apply to volunteer abroad for high school\nstudents through a straightforward online application. We will be in\ndirect contact with you within 24 hours of your application submittal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about the application process, please follow this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers is a global\nhumanitarian non-profit who has partnered with over 22,000 people and hundreds\nof local organizations since 2006 to facilitate outstandingly significant and incredibly safe volunteer\nand intern abroad experiences.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n We offer the most affordable abroad summer volunteer programs\nfor high school students, and we use the tax-deductible registration fee\nto support your experience and enhance local projects while the program fee\ngets paid directly to your service project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During your abroad experience you\nwill to create long lasting connections with your home-away-from-home host\nfamily, project coordinators, and fellow volunteers. If for any reason you feel\nuncomfortable during your time abroad, our unparalleled support staff will do everything\nthey can to improve your situation and ensure that you have a good experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers understand the importance of volunteering\nabroad with a group<\/a>. Please contact IFRE directly to customize your group\ntravel and dates. We will work with you to find 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 IFRE Volunteers is one of the top\nvolunteering program providers in the world. We offer amazing volunteer\nprograms in 20 countries across Latin America, Asia and Africa. If you are\ninterested to volunteer in other countries than mentioned above, check out our\nbest affordable programs in Nepal<\/a>,\nIndia<\/a>, Sri Lanka<\/a>, Bali<\/a>, Cambodia<\/a>,\nThailand<\/a>,\nGhana<\/a>, Kenya<\/a>, South\nAfrica,<\/a> Tanzania<\/a>,\nUganda<\/a>,\nZimbabwe<\/a>\nand Morocco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out A Complete Volunteer\nAbroad Guide: Everything You Need To Know<\/a> to learn more about what is\nvolunteering abroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad for free, go\nthrough our Volunteer Abroad for\nFree<\/a> article. If you\nare a college student and searching for meaningful summer volunteering\nprograms, check out our popular articles Community Service Trips\nFor College Students<\/a> and Summer Volunteer\nPrograms For College Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High\nSchool Volunteer Abroad<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n High\nSchool Student Travel Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n International\nCamps for High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community\nService Trips for High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best\nVolunteer Abroad Programs for High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Abroad For High School Students – Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popular projects of IFRE under Volunteer Abroad For High School Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Organic Farming in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Peru <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical\/Healthcare Project (Cusco)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teach English In Rural Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical Project in Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ecuador <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teach English In Rural and Urban Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brazil <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Youth Project in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why go with IFRE Volunteers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other Possibilities are Featured in our:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n