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Table of Contents<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer work has a\nhuge number of benefits for the community you work with, the country you work\nin and the people you interact with. You as a volunteer will also receive a\nwide variety of benefits and improvements. See below for just a few of the many\nbenefits that can change your life<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Impact on the Community and You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the better-known\nbenefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Volunteering overseas in a short\nterm program allows you to connect with the community and make it a\nbetter place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helping with even the\nsmallest tasks can make\na real difference to the lives of people<\/a> in need. Dedicating your time as a\nvolunteer also helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your\nsocial skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These qualities will\nleave an impact on both you and the life of those in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering increases self-confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Doing well for others provides\na natural sense of altruism. Your journey through the volunteer project will\nleave you with a sense\nof pride and identity<\/a>. You will feel better about yourself and therefore,\nwill have increased self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering provides a sense of purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering allows you\nto find new meaning and direction in your life by helping others. Whatever your\nage or life situation, short\nterm volunteering opportunities overseas can help take your mind off\nyour worries, keep you mentally stimulated, and add more energy and purpose to\nyour life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering helps you to stay physically and mentally healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering is the\nbest means to stay\nphysically healthy and mentally fit,<\/a> as those who volunteer have a lower\nmortality rate than those who do not. Volunteer\nopportunities also reduce the symptoms of chronic pain and reduce the risk of\nheart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaining valuable career experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering offers you\nthe chance to try out a new career without making a long-term commitment. You\ncan gain valuable experience by selecting an organization that does the kind of\nwork you\u2019re interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE has always strived\nto provide meaningful, diverse and distinct volunteer programs for interested individuals\nall around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE offers programs\nbased on time, interest and passion. Make the most of it and get a life\nchanging experience while being with us on this volunteering trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you looking for a\nmeaningful opportunity and a way to travel abroad while doing something for\ndisadvantaged children? IFRE offers the best and most affordable opportunities\nin Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana has a serious\nproblem with orphaned children, which is still prevalent in the country. The\nchildren are forced to live on the streets due to poverty, disease and family\nviolence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, the orphanages\nin Ghana<\/a> are always overcrowded, and the staff struggles to fulfill the\nbasic needs of the orphaned children. Adding to their woes is the inadequate\nfinancial support. IFRE\u2019s volunteering overseas short term project teams up\nwith local orphanages in order to alleviate the problems of orphaned children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a short term volunteer travel overseas\nparticipant in Ghana, you\u2019ll be giving your time attention and love to these\nchildren. You will be mentoring, teaching, creating awareness, and reaching out\nto the maximum number of children, and providing much needed support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In doing so, you will\nbe making a positive impact to the lives of these orphans, while exploring the\ndiverse and multi-faceted culture and awe-inspiring beauty of the country\u2019s\nnatural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE\noffers other incredible\nprograms in Ghana<\/a>. We have variety of programs including HIV\/AIDS program,\nteach English, medical, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you ever have a\nstrong fascination for Buddhism and Buddhist culture? Would you like to go on\nan exciting journey and learn about Nepali culture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\u2019s volunteer overseas offers you the best chance to teach the English language in a monastery.\nWhile you teach you can learn about age old Buddhist traditions and rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Buddhist monks that\nreside in the monasteries are mostly Tibetan refugees who were forced to leave\ntheir homeland due to china’s dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The monasteries are\nhome to large number of Buddhist monks, where they live, study, meditate,\npreach and practice the teachings of Buddha in their native language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The monks have realized\nthe value of the English language and need to learn it in order to spread the\nteachings of Buddha and the message of peace to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason IFRE\u2019s\nvolunteer overseas short term project intends to improve\nthe situation for the monks<\/a> by helping with English language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join this volunteering overseas short term\nprogram, you will be working as an English instructor; either in a local\nmonastery or in the schools in the local village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer teaching Monks program,\nIFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Nepal<\/a>. We have variety of programs including orphanage,\nteaching English, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have a soft spot\nfor underprivileged women in your heart? Do you want to help empower women in\nGuatemala? Look no further! IFRE offers a fantastic volunteer opportunity with\na women\u2019s\nproject in Guatemala.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guatemalan women are\noften forced to face the hardships of life alone. This is due mostly to poverty\nand recurring abuse. They are unable to support themselves or their children,\nand there is very little or no help from anywhere to improve their situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is support for\nthe poor rural women from the government, but it is not enough to provide them\nwith the basic fundamentals of education or resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason IFRE\u2019s volunteer overseas short term strives to help women get back on their feet\nby giving them much needed confidence and support and teaching them life-skills\nbased on practical hands on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from this volunteer women project program,\nIFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Guatemala.<\/a> We have variety of programs including orphanage,\nteaching English, medical care, 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 Do you have experience\nin the field of medicine? Are you looking to lend a helping hand to the needy\nin India? Look out for IFRE\u2019s volunteer overseas medical\nhealth care programs based in India.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the years India\nhas revolutionized its healthcare system, making it accessible to the majority\nof its population. Sadly though, it fails to reach out to the underprivileged,\nmeaning many die from treatable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are number of\nhospitals available in India, but they are not maintained well, and treatment\nis expensive, making them out of the reach of poor people. For this reason there is a need for health\ncare volunteers to change the current desperate situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your role as a short term medical volunteer overseas\nis to help doctors, or work as their assistants. You will be either working in\na big hospital or a small rural health center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you will be taking\npatients vital statistics, such as blood pressure, temperature, height and\nweight, treating minor injuries or wounds and documenting patients\u2019 records.\nOverall, this is a fascinating and valued project for medical professionals\nlooking to make a positive impact on the lives of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A side from this volunteer\nmedical program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in India<\/a> We have variety of programs including orphanage, street\nchildren program, teaching English, and many more that will meet your interest\nand passion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you ever carry the\ndream of exploring the enchanting chain of Galapagos Islands? Are you\npassionate about nature? You can fulfill your quest for traveling and immerse\nyourself in a short term\nvolunteer overseas program for conservation, by being an IFRE volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Galapagos Islands are\nuntouched and unexplored islands. This marine wildlife island was never under\nthe influence of indigenous human settlements, which helped the plants and the\nmarine life adapt perfectly to the natural environment for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this has\nchanged dramatically over the years, due to the influx of human settlements and\nthe opening of an airport and port to connect it to the outside world. New\nwildlife species from other parts of the world are now introduced to the\nislands making the situation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, there is a\nneed of volunteers who can contribute to reinstating the past natural harmony\nto the islands of Galapagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join the short term volunteer program overseas\n, you will provide support in eradicating the alien species and helping\nto protect indigenous species. During this time you will get to witness\nthe fascinating wildlife of the Galapagos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides this volunteer conservation program, IFRE\noffers other incredible\nprograms in Ecuador.<\/a> We have variety of programs including orphanage,\nteaching English, medical care, 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 Brazil is one of the most iconic countries in the world.\nPerhaps best known for the annual Carnaval, Brazil is also famous for its\nlaid-back attitude, gorgeous beaches and for the simply stunning landscape\nfeaturing the world-famous \u2018Christ the Redeemer\u2019 statue. Sadly it is also known\nfor it favelas that is home for millions of poor people. During volunteer overseas short term you\nwill work in partnership with local NGOs and schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an teaching\nEnglish volunteer in Brazil,<\/a> you will be providing lessons or tutoring on a\none-on-one environment. You will have the opportunity to teach people of all\nages, both children and adults. You will allow them an opportunity to get\nformal career in the competitive job market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE\noffers other incredible\nprograms in Brazil<\/a>. We have variety of programs including medical, street\nchildren program, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and\npassion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Situated on the tip of India, Sri Lanka is a small island and\nis ranked as one of the best volunteer abroad destinations. This is in large\npart due to the warm and welcoming people who will always appreciate the\nvolunteer work you will do. Sadly, Sri Lanka paid a heavy price in the Tsunami\nof 2004, which devastated life and property. The country suffered even more\nduring the civil war, which concluded recently after 33 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a short\nterm medical volunteer in Sri Lanka<\/a> will be remarkable for your\ncareer and provide you with a great deal of international work-experience in\ndifferent medical fields. Additionally, your support will go along way to\nensure that Sri Lankans have easy and affordable access to proper medical care\nand improve the general health in the country as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A part from this volunteer\nmedical program, IFRE offers other incredible\nprograms in Sri Lanka.<\/a> We have variety of programs including orphanage,\nteaching English, elephant conservation, and many more that will meet your\ninterest 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\nrequire any specific\nqualifications and skills<\/a> to join volunteer\noverseas short term.\nYou are however expected to be\ngood role models, flexible, patient, caring, creative, responsible and\nopen-minded. You must also respect the locals and the host organizations, along\nwith their rules and projects. Please note that a medical certification is\nneeded to join any healthcare or medical program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE programs start every Monday year-round. If you have\ntravel constraints, you can still start your chosen program on any day of the\nyear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a\nnon-profit, IFRE aims on offering affordable and safe overseas programs that fit right into your budget. Program fee start\nat $ 100 and is paid directly to the host family. The fee covers for your\naccommodation, food and in-country support. In some countries you will be\nrequired to pay a one-time registration fee that supports all your\npre-departure costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the\nfee for each country please follow this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE will provide you with a comfortable and safe\naccommodation with a host family to live with throughout your stay for volunteering overseas for short term. \nYou will also be provided with three delicious local healthy meals\n(breakfast, lunch and dinner) a day. You are guaranteed to enjoy your new home\nand learn new culture and language. Some\nprograms however offer alternative accommodation in a volunteer house or a hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn\nmore about what kind of accommodation or food is available in each location.\nPlease feel free to contact us or see the individual link of the project given\nabove.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Short term programs application process is simple and fast.\nSimply click 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 features over 200 programs in 20 countries\nacross Asia, Africa and Latin America, offering exceptionally affordable\nprograms fees to volunteers who are left with an impactful personal\nsatisfaction of living their adventures. The organization, which is a\nnon-profit based in Texas US and was founded in 2006 with the goal to provide safe volunteer\nabroad programs<\/a> with attention to detail and professional field volunteer\nsupport offering diverse opportunities for cultural immersion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE offers adventurous\ntravellers with unique experiences to work and learn together as a group. As a group volunteer\noverseas short term<\/a>, you will\nwork, alongside the community while getting to immerse in new culture, language\nand living like a local. If you and your group want to take a life changing short\nbreak experience, contact us NOW, your efforts will support people\nand animals that are suffering!<\/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 amazing volunteer opportunities in Bali<\/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\nWork Abroad Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Legitimate\nVolunteer Abroad Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long\nTerm Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long\nTerm Volunteer Opportunities Abroad<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short Term Volunteer Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Short Term International Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work in Orphanage in Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Women\u2019s Project in Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical Projects in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Galapagos conservation in Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English In Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical Volunteer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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