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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite Costa Rica being a leading economy in Central America,\nthe country still has a long way to go before it is fully developed. Many\nchildren in Costa Rica are living in poverty\nand are at a high risk of dropping out of school, behavioral problems or\nturning towards crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of limited resources, many\nschools are not able to provide them with the essential skills and knowledge\nthat a more affluent school is able to, leading the children to a life of\nunequal opportunities. There are initiatives\nto provide support for these children<\/a> through an after-school program. IFRE collaborates\nwith local grassroots organizations to provide assistance to children who live\nin poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nproject is an after-school program that provides resources for children to have\na good education. Participating in legitimate teaching volunteer program, you will help out at the program,\nthrough teaching English, or other subjects. You will also be able to ignite\ninterest in the children, and motivate them to work towards a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A part from this volunteer underprivileged\nprogram, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Costa Rica<\/a>. We have variety of programs including teaching\nEnglish, sea turtle conservation, medical care, and many more that will meet\nyour interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sri Lanka is a gorgeous country in South Asia with many popular\ntourist attractions including the Sigiriya rock, wildlife and the Colombo\nmuseum. Due to habitat destruction and fragmentation, human settlement,\nexpanding irrigation projects and human encroachment of forests, elephants\ncontinually lose large tracks of their habitat. Founded in 1976 by the Department of\nWildlife\nConservation Pinnawala\nElephant Orphanage<\/a> focuses on providing care and protection to the\nmany-orphaned elephants found in the jungle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With\nover 80 elephants in the orphanage, the project is one of the largest centers\nof its kind in the world and has one of the most successful captive breeding\nprograms for Asian elephants. When you join legitimate volunteer abroad programs, you\u2019ll play a big role\nin showering the elephants with the care and love that the gentle animals have\nbeen deprived of. It is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with\nthe magnificent creatures while enjoying touring and living like a local in Sri\nLanka.<\/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 medical,\nteaching English, orphanage, 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 Surin is famously known as the elephant capital of Thailand.\nIt is home to over 400 elephants to date. Years ago the elephants were\noriginally captured from the wild jungles to be used as farming \u2018machinery\u2019.\nNow, however, the use of elephants in logging and agriculture has become\nredundant and a fully-grown elephant eating huge amounts of food each day, they\nare extremely expensive to maintain. Many elephant owners have sold their\nelephants or took them to the streets of the big cities to beg for money from\nlocals and tourists alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While volunteering\non legitimate program in Thailand, you will work alongside the mahouts\nand learn\nto interact with the elephants<\/a>, walk with them, washing and feeding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A part from this volunteer elephant orphanage program, IFRE\noffers other\nincredible programs in Thailand<\/a>. We have variety of programs including\nmedical, teaching English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your\ninterest and passion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana is located in West Africa and it is one of the most\nprogressive economies in Africa. Over the years the country has been working to\nwiden access to health care and education for its rural poor and to improve its\npolitical transparency through maintaining freedom for the Ghanaian media.\nAlthough Ghana has a comparatively high literacy rate with over 83% of its\nchildren in school, there are still half a million children unable to attend\nschool because of the lack of trained teachers, scarce resources, and the\nexpense of supplies. As a volunteer\nabroad legitimate program you may be paired up with a teacher to\nprimarily start supporting as\na teaching assistant<\/a> or you may be given a class yourself depending on your\nexperience. You will make a huge difference in Ghana by empowering children and\nrelieving overworked teachers in local schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A side from this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE\noffers other incredible\nprograms in Ghana.<\/a> We have variety of programs including HIV\/AIDS,\norphanage, medical 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 You do not need any skills\nor qualification<\/a> to join legitimate volunteer abroad programs. By\nsharing your skills, love and passion you will be fulfilling your passion, to\npositively change communities and the world. However you need to be kind,\ncompassionate with good communication skills. Be advised that to participate in\nmedical\nand healthcare programs you will need a medical certification or proof of\nmedical experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer abroad programs start each Monday year-round. If you\nhave travel constraints or trouble getting to the country on that day, your\nchosen program can also begin on any day of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nmaintains the most affordable high value programs in the industry. Volunteer\nlegitimate opportunities abroad start at $100 for\na one-week stay. Fees include housing, airport transfers, meals and local\nsupport. For transparency you will pay the fee directly to the host family or\nthe local program coordinator. However, in some countries a one-time\nregistration fee will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the\nfee for each country please follow this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While volunteering with top\nlegitimate programs abroad, you will be hosted by a\nrespectable local host family. The family home is regularly vetted and\ninspected to ensure that you get maximum safety and comfort with plenty of\nopportunity to immerse in the local culture. You will also be offered with\nthree (breakfast, lunch and dinner) delicious traditional local home-cooked\nmeals. However in some programs you will be offered alternative accommodation\nin a volunteer house or a project hostel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about what kind of accommodation or food is available in each\nlocation, please feel free to contact us or see the individual link of the\nproject given above.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best programs have a clear and simplified application process.\nSimply press the APPLY NOW button and complete the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To\napply, please follow the APPLY NOW button at the top of the page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE was founded in 2006 with an objective to\noffer the most impactful cheapest volunteer abroad programs. A non-profit it is\nhighly rated for professional field volunteer support, flexible programs and\ndiverse opportunities for cultural immersion and travel. Since inception IFRE\nhas grown to offer over 200 legitimate\nvolunteer programs in 20 countries across the world and has hosted over 22,000 volunteers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE organizes and designs\nunique group legitimate volunteer abroad\nprograms. You\u2019ll be able to work alongside your group and the\ncommunity while getting to immerse into a completely new culture and learning a\nnew language. You can become a volunteer working with your group abroad to change\nlives positively, while fulfilling your dreams of making the world a better\nplace to live. Contact us today and start\nplanning your group trip abroad<\/a> to the country of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also check out our\namazing volunteer opportunities in Brazil<\/a>,\nEcuador<\/a>,\nBali<\/a>, Zimbabwe<\/a> and Morocco<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check\nout \u2018A Complete Volunteer Abroad\nGuide: Everything You Need To Know<\/a>\u2019 to learn more\nabout what is volunteering abroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad\nfor free, go through our Volunteer\nAbroad for Free<\/a> article. If you are a college\nstudent and searching for meaningful summer volunteering programs, check out our\npopular articles Community\nService Trips For College Students<\/a> and Summer\nVolunteer Programs For College Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer\nPrograms for Young Adults<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opportunities\nto Volunteer Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Winter\nBreak Volunteer Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nabroad volunteer program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gap\nYear Volunteer Programs Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One\nMonth Volunteer Abroad Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer\nCharity Work Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n International\nVolunteer opportunities for Adults<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best\nVolunteer Abroad Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer Work Abroad Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long\nTerm Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long Term Volunteer Opportunities Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Short Term Volunteer Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer Overseas Short Term<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Short Term International Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
IFRE\u2019s Top Legitimate Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Working With Underprivileged Children (San Jose)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work With Elephants- (Kegalle)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elephant Volunteer Experience (Surin, Thailand)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teach English In Rural Schools (Kasoa]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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