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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are so many benefits to volunteering abroad as a high\nschool student! Although everyone\u2019s personal experience will reflect their own\nindividual benefits, some positive effects of volunteer work cannot be denied!\nWe\u2019ve listed five examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nallows you to experience the world:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering will take you to places that you might have never\nthought about visiting. You will have the opportunity to both travel to some\nwell-known tourist destinations and visit more authentic and off-the-beaten\ntrack places. As you discover a new culture and meet new people, you will\ninevitably expand your horizons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nlets you explore your interests:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering us unique in that it allows you to \u201ctry-out\u201d\npotential future jobs. When you volunteer with an organization, you have set\nresponsibilities and there\u2019s a lot of work you will have to do! This will give\nyou practice and a real-world taste of what its like to work in a given field\nof interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nadvances your career:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to allowing you to explore potential career,\nprograms that partner with international\nhigh school student mission trips allow you to advance\nand sharpen your professional skills<\/a>. What\u2019s more, most employers\nunderstand what traveling and working abroad entails, so they will\nautomatically have a sense of your ability to adapt, patience, and work ethic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nfoster personal growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stepping outside of your normal comfort zone really helps\nstudents learn and grow because you will have to face challenges you may have\nnever even thought of before. This will make you more aware of your strengths,\nabilities, and limitations. It also aids with identity\ndevelopment and increases your confidence.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nmakes you happier and healthier:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering opportunities, like international mission trips,\nleave a positive impact both mentally and physically. Rather than spending your\nfree time on the couch or computer, you will be getting up and getting out to\nsee the world and interact with people. You will gain a remarkable sense of\naccomplishment, pride, and fulfillment from knowing that your selfless actions\nhave made a significant\ndifference in the lives of others<\/a>. This heart-warming experience\nwill help make you feel good all around!<\/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\nwith one of our hundreds of volunteer programs. We know that choosing a program\nand country may be a little overwhelming, so here\u2019s a great place to start!\nWe\u2019ve listed some of our most popular mission trip destinations for you to\nreview below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa\nRica is a wildlife lover\u2019s dream. However, these amazing animals are in peril\ndue to human encroachment into their natural habitat. Some lose their homes,\nwhile others are electrocuted by power lines or hit by cars. Some develop\ndiseases from being fed by humans, and worse yet, others are captured from the\nwild and sold into the illegal pet trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer at a Costa Rica wildlife sanctuary<\/a> that rescues and rehabilitates animals that have\nbeen injured, orphaned, or are victims of the pet trade. For those that can\u2019t\nbe released, they offer them sanctuary. When you volunteer with IFRE in Natuwa\nCosta Rica on an international\nhigh school mission trip, you will provide daily care to the animals,\nassist in the rescue and release process, plant trees, learn how to respect\nwildlife, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nimpact you make through this program will be a lasting and powerful one. You will work up-close with extraordinary\nanimals who will touch your heart, and who desperately need your help on their\njourney back into the wild. For those who unfortunately cannot return, you\nprovide shelter and safety. Most importantly, you will impact the community and\nworld at large as you educate about why it is important to conserve our natural\nspecies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about this unique conservation opportunity, read about more project\ndetails on the following web page. You can also email us directly and we will\nhelp you step by step with your abroad journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If Costa Rica sounds like the\nperfect place for your mission trip, but you would like to explore other projects, please follow the link<\/a>. We offer programs in teaching English, working\nwith sea turtles, supporting orphans, and more. <\/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 surprisingly\ncommon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you embark on a program that\nsupports international mission\ntrips for high school students in Peru, you will work in local hospitals\nand clinics to shadow and assist medical professionals. Other responsibilities\nmay include assisting with lab work, distributing medicine, administrative\nwork, 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 student on an\ninternational medical mission trip, you will also be contributing your\nenergy toward something much larger than yourself, helping the world become a\nbetter place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about how you can use your summer to\ntake advantage of this incredible opportunity, 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 or more, please follow 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 student volunteers in this program include\nassisting local educators and language institutes with pre-established English\ncurriculums involving younger students throughout Guatemala. Volunteers can\nexpect 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 This English teaching program that offers international mission opportunities\nfor high school students in Guatemala 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 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 projects that team up with international mission trips for high\nschool students includeworking\nwith street children, supporting orphanages, women\u2019s projects, and more. Click\nthe link below to learn\nmore 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 Poverty prevails throughout much of\nArgentina. Many parents are unable to sufficiently provide for their children.\nChildren grow up without an adequate nutrition, education, companionship,\nguidance and personal attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best mission trips is\nthrough volunteering with the Argentina Children and Youth Outreach project.\nDuring this project you will participate in the Disadvantaged Children\/At-Risk\nChildren Program, supporting children educationally, emotionally and physically\nto give them a change to live healthy and productive lives. You will also\nassist care centers with various tasks such as preparing meals, helping\nchildren with their homework, and implementing and developing activities to\nenhance and promote creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In association with a number of\nArgentinean non-profit organizations, municipalities and schools, IFRE places\nvolunteers in “buddy roles” in an attempt to provide love,\nfriendship, support and care for underprivileged children. Through your\nsupport, children will be off the streets and away from negative situations,\nwhich are counter-productive to their education and brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While this project requires patience\nand dedication, participating a program that collaborates with international high schooler\nmission trips will give you a unique and unforgettable experience while\nmaking a positive impact on the lives of the children who need it the most. For more program details please follow this link<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other opportunities to share your\npassion with underprivileged communities in Argentina include working with\nlocal NGOs, providing professional support, assisting in dental projects, and\nmore. To learn about these alternative projects in Argentina,\nplease follow this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n San Cristobal Island is home to a variety of flora and fauna,\nbut due to several adverse effects, it is now listed on the World Heritage list\nof endangered places. Human development on the famous Galapagos Islands has led\nto a destruction of the fragile habitats and an introduction of invasive\nspecies that threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of this ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\u2019s conservation international mission trips for high school students team works\nhard to preserve and maintain the natural diversity of the area. You will work\non the island of San Cristobal to promote sustainable agriculture, low-impact\ntourism, and preservation\/reforestation of the natural environment. You\u2019ll help\nout with trail maintenance, collect and classify seeds, and help establish much\nneeded biological corridors throughout the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your time at this project will make your dream of visiting the\nGalapagos come true, and also have a huge impact on protecting and saving this\nnatural wonder of the world. As you fight invasive \u2018mora\u2019<\/em> and educate\nlocals and tourists about the importance of sustainable agriculture and\nconservation, you feel proud to protect this unique island ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a nature and animal lover, this Galapagos\nconservation project in Ecuador may be the best option for international high school\nmission trip students like you. Follow\nthe link below to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers offers a variety of other opportunities in\nEcuador. To learn about these other programs, such as teaching English, working\nwith orphans, working with street children, and more, please\nfollow the link below:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Brazil\u2019s most prevalent social issue is it\u2019s 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 As a high\nschooler participating in this international mission trip, you will be\nworking with local schools and organizations to organize and participate in\nsporting events, like skateboarding, volleyball and other athletic sports. <\/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 the lives of these\nyouths while exploring Brazil and gaining invaluable life experiences, contact\nIFRE today! We will guide you through the rest of your Brazil volunteer\nadventure.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other projects that would be a good\nfit for international mission\ntrips for high school students in Brazil include childcare, teaching\ncomputer skills, teaching English, and more. To learn more about these alternative projects,\nplease 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 mission trip does not require\nspecific skills\nor qualification.<\/a> They only require a good attitude, compassion, and an\nopen mind.<\/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 Volunteer programs start 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 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\nopportunities for mission\ntrips for international high schoolers at the lowest fees, which make it\npossible for everyone, especially students, to volunteer internationally and\nmake a positive impact 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 During your high school international mission trip, your\nhousing and food will depend on your specific project. Most students stay with\none of our wonderful host families, who provide three meals per day in the\nstyle of traditional cuisine. Some student volunteers, however, may be asked to\nstay 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 with a\nprogram for your international\nmission trips for high school students by filling out a very\nstraightforward online application. We will be in direct contact with you\nwithin 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\ninternational trips, and we use the tax-deductible registration fee to support\nyour experience and enhance local projects while the program fee gets paid\ndirectly 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\neverything they can to improve your situation and ensure that you have a good\nexperience.<\/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 volunteering program providers in the world. We offer amazing volunteer programs in 20 countries across Latin America, Asia and Africa. If you are interested to volunteer in other countries than mentioned above, check out our best affordable programs in Nepal<\/a>, India<\/a>, Sri Lanka<\/a>, Bali<\/a>, Cambodia<\/a>, Thailand<\/a>, Ghana<\/a>, Kenya<\/a>, South Africa,<\/a> Tanzania<\/a>, Uganda<\/a>, Zimbabwe<\/a> and 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 Service Learning Projects for High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer Abroad For High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer Camps For High Schoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where Can High School Students Volunteer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheap Volunteer Abroad Programs For High School Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Benefits of International Mission Trips For High School Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popular Volunteer Projects – International Mission Trips For High School Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wildlife Sanctuary Project (Natuwa)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/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
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
Galapagos Conservation Project<\/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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Other Possibilities are Featured in our:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n