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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many incredible\nbenefits to volunteering<\/a>. Becoming a volunteer works in the best interest\nof not only you, but for your family, your community and the people who are in\nneed all around the world. Here are some common benefits past volunteers have\nexperienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connection with others <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you volunteer with others working toward the same goal,\nyou will make new friends due to your share experience in working toward a common\ngoal. What\u2019s more, you may even strengthen existing relationships and\nstrengthen you community ties through mutual interests and fun teamwork\nactivities. You learn to lean on people, enhancing your support network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enhances\nyour social skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While some people are naturally outgoing, other may be\nnaturally shy or introverted. When you volunteer abroad, you will have the\nopportunity to practice\nand develop your social skills<\/a> as you work together with new people. Once\nyou have momentum on your side, it makes it easier for you to branch out and\nmake more friends and contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Allows\nyou to become more independent <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering abroad may gently nudge you outside of your\nnormal comfort zone. You may have to face new problems or make decisions\nwithout depending on anyone else. Although this may be challenging at first,\npractice makes perfect! Your ability to feel confident independently of other\npeople will flourish as you spend more time away from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Makes you\nhappier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering is a fun and easy way to explore your interests\nand passions. Partaking in a volunteer\nfor a year abroad program will bring you meaningful and interesting\nexperiences and make you feel relaxed and energized. When you take a break from\nyour normal routine to put energy toward\nsomething good, you will feel so rewarded. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s scientifically\nproven! The more we support each other, the happier we feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helps you\nfeel like you have more time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nyour time to something meaningful<\/a> rather than wasting your time being\nunproductive will help you feel like your time has more value. When you return\nfrom an overseas volunteering program, you will want to use your time more\nefficiently because you feel as if it\u2019s worth more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n First and foremost, anyone with their heart in the right\nplace, and with the right frame of mind can be a wonderful volunteer. To be a standout\nvolunteer, the most important things you should possess are sincere compassion\nand warmth. With any abroad programs, you\u2019ll meet a lot of new people that come\nfrom totally different cultural backgrounds to your own. In order to respect\nlocal communities and be a part of them, you must be accepting and\nunderstanding of the cultural and traditional differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will certainly pose a challenge at the start as this will\nbe your first stint as a volunteer, however, these contrasting differences and\nexperiential hurdles are what make the volunteer gap year programs abroad rewarding and\nunique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to select a program that best fits your\ninterests and skills. When it comes to choosing a program that\u2019s right for you,\nknowing the skills and training that you can offer to underprivileged\ncommunities and people is absolutely vital. Additionally, you\u2019ll get to further\nyour experience in your field of choice, which will help you with future work\nand aid your educational opportunities, leading to better, bigger and\nlarger achievements that you never\nimagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another interesting fact about IFRE gap year projects is that they\ndoesn\u2019t require any prior training or experience\u2014all you need is an open mind,\npassion, and a willingness to work hard with dedication and a great spirit. Choosing\nprojects like animal conservation, teaching English, or social-work programs\nare great for expanding your horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abiding by the international travel regulations, and other\nlegal formalities, IFRE doesn\u2019t offer any programs for the entire year in one\nsingle country (due to visa regulations), however, there are number of ways to\ncreate an interesting year abroad. In fact, we suggest using this opportunity\nto choose programs in multiple countries, working in each place for about 3 to\n4 months. This will add up to an entire year, while allowing you to accumulate\nan immense amount of travel time in numerous places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Year long volunteering\nabroad programs will also provide you the opportunity to explore\nand learn about the various cultures, making your time valuable and unique in\neach destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another significant tip is that before you commit to a\nprogram, you need to evaluate associated costs. A cost-effective way to travel\nto multiple countries, is by selecting the countries that are either close to\none another or bordered to one another. This saves you money on airfares, as\nit\u2019s much cheaper to fly or bus between two neighboring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE offers a wide variety of volunteer programs so that we can match\nany person with the passion to volunteer with any project that needs support.\nHere we\u2019ve listed some of our most popular programs for long term volunteers.\nWe hope this will give you a good starting place for your abroad volunteer\nadventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many exiled Tibetans live in Nepal\nwhere they are free to practice their religion and rebuild their culture. As a\nresult of this, there are several large monasteries around the mountains of\nKathmandu where monks live and devote their lives to Buddhism. There is a great\nneed for young monks to learn English so they can continue spreading their\nimportant peaceful teachings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching\nEnglish to Buddhist monks<\/a> is one of our best affordable yearlong volunteer programs. You\nwill spend your weekdays teaching young monks in the Tibetan Children’s Village\nschools or in a local monastery. You may also organize or assist with extra-curricular\nactivities or administration needs or practice English in the evenings with\nolder monks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is particularly unique\nin that it will allow you to explore the Buddhist religion while giving back to\na grateful population living in exile. When you donate your time to teach the\nmonks English, you are helping them spread their important lessons to a modern\nand changing world. This will make a huge difference in both the lives of the\nmonks and of those that come to them to learn the message of Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To volunteer with Buddhist monks,\nplease visit the site below and read over the program details. You may also\ncontact us directly to let us know you\u2019re interest in this program and we will\nguide you through the rest of your application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other volunteer opportunities in\nNepal include supporting and caring for orphaned children, photojournalism,\nnature conservation, and more. Click\nthe link to explore these other programs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The elephants of Sri Lanka face constant abuse and are forced\ninto logging activities, making them victims of poor tourism practices and\nunwanted domestication. These elephants need help from compassionate and caring\nvolunteers like you to live better lives and keep the species healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join this volunteer abroad yearlong conservation program, you will be\nassigned various responsibilities ranging from caring for the elephants to providing\nmedical treatment. You may help feed, bathe and play with the elephants or\nprovide your help on the organic farm each day, growing fresh vegetables and\nherbs. There is an after-school program\nthat is also the part of this project, where you will be teaching English to\nthe community to give them a better understanding for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This wildlife experience will allow you to give back to\nanimals in need. You will show a kinder version of humanity to some amazing\nelephants by ensuring their health, well-being and survival. You will also\ncontribute to the project\u2019s future goal of providing elephant dung fertilizer\nto poor farmers, giving them an environmentally friendly way to grow their\ncrops and offering the villagers a new perspective on human-elephant relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join this animal movement and bring peaceful co-existence to\nSri Lankan elephants. Learn\nmore by following the link .<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of affordable long term volunteer\nprogram abroad in Sri Lanka that work with elephants. There are also\nother volunteer opportunities such as teaching English to Buddhist monks,\nassisting in healthcare efforts, and more. Follow\nthe link for more information. <\/a><\/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 an amazing country, but\nunfortunately the people of Ghana face threats of potentially life endangering\ndiseases. Basic medical care that we often take for granted at home is often\nlacking in rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you volunteer abroad in this year long medical program,\nyou will offer medical assistance to professional staff and patients based on\nyour level of training. You will also shadow doctors, support community\noutreach, and assist with administrative tasks. \nVolunteers should also expect to contribute to educational efforts\nregarding disease prevention, so people better understand basic healthcare\npractices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During your time, you will impact\nindividual lives as you increase access to basic healthcare for rural people,\ndecrease the prevalence of endemic disease, and improve overall village health.\nYou will learn about a different country\u2019s healthcare regime and the challenges\nthat come with providing basic care and medical services in a developing\ncountry so that you may provide better care in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your role as a medical\nvolunteer in Ghana<\/a> will directly help deserving people in need and make a\nlife-changing impact into people\u2019s lives. To learn more about this program,\nfollow the link below or email us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other year long volunteer abroad programs in Ghana that\nare available include working with HIV\/AIDS patients and families, supporting\norphaned children, teaching English and more. Click the\nlink to learn about these alternative programs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Cape Town, there is a big gap\nbetween rich and poor communities. Many low-income families struggle to survive\non a daily basis due to poverty and must leave their children to fend for\nthemselves while parents are at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana\u2019s\nchildcare project<\/a> is one of the best affordable year long opportunities for students volunteering\nabroad. Volunteers in this program will help give these children the\neducation and care they deserve to grow up well. Your responsibilities include\narranging fun-learning activities, help and recreate children with gardening,\ndeveloping sport activities, helping with day-to-day activities of project,\nhelping children with their assignments and teach them conversational English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your work during this program will\nbe very rewarding. Helping ensure these children get the love, education, and a\ngood meal while in their childcare facility will have positive impacts on both\nthe child’s future success and the greater communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This affordable program abroad for\ngap year students requires hardworking and dedicated individuals! If you want\nto learn more, please continue reading about this program\u2019s details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other volunteer programs in South\nAfrica include teaching English, promoting physical education, social welfare\nprojects, and more. To\nsee more details about other programs, please follow the link :<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the best international long term abroad volunteer\nprograms like healthcare, medical, and teaching English do have specific\nrequirements. To work in healthcare, you must be a pre-med student, and to\nteach English you must be a fluent speaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, the only requirement in\ngeneral to participate in these volunteer opportunities is that you have an\nopen-mind and passion for the project you are supporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about specific program and project requirements, please follow this\nlink:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All programs start on Mondays,\nalthough we will work with you if there\u2019s a travel conflict. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE is a non-profit organization\ntrying to change the world. We promote global humanitarian efforts and\nvolunteer experiences at the most affordable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, IFRE asks for a $299\nregistration fee which goes toward paying for local support, airport transfers,\nprogram donations, etc. You will also be asked to pay a weekly program fee\nwhich is goes directly to your host family and service project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with low program prices, IFRE\nmaintains outstandingly high-quality volunteer programs. We do everything we\ncan to ensure safe, fun, and meaningful volunteer abroad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn about fees for year long international volunteer\nopportunities students, please follow this link:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The housing and food accommodations\nyou receive depend on your project and country. Most volunteers stay with at\nleast one other same-gendered student with one of our wonderful host families.\nHowever, you may also be asked to stay in a shared volunteer house, hostel, or\ncabin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whichever safe and affordable gap year volunteer\nprogram you decide to join, our outstanding field staff will ensure that\nyou are happy and comfortable in whatever type of accommodations you receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about specific accommodation and food, please follow this link or\nconsult your project of interest\u2019s webpage:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer applications are very\nstraightforward. Apply online and submit your application to us. Once we\nreceive your completed application, we will reach out to you within 24 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nlearn more about our application process, please read more here:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers is a well-respected\nglobal non-profit whose goal is to make a real and lasting impact on the world\nthrough our volunteer programs. We are an experienced and honest organization.\nEstablished in 2006 and trusted by more than 22,000 volunteers, our year long volunteer abroad programs\nencourage community growth and change individuals\u2019 lives daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you volunteer with IFRE, you\nknow where your money goes because you pay your program fees directly to the\nlocals involved in your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being the most affordable\nprogram in the world, we still deliver impeccably high-quality and\noutstandingly safe programs. When you volunteer with IFRE, you\u2019ll form strong\nbonds with our unparalleled field staff and heart-warming host families, who\nwill enrich your experience and make your time abroad worth so much more than\nyou expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about why you\nshould volunteer with IFRE here:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in volunteering\nabroad with a group<\/a> on a yearlong program, you should contact IFRE\ndirectly so we can work with you to select and customize a project that suits\nyour groups\u2019 interests, needs, schedule, and budget. <\/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\nour popular 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\nTerm Volunteer Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer\nOverseas Short Term<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Short\nTerm International Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photography Volunteer Opportunities Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n South America Volunteer Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Year Long Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Can You Volunteer Abroad For A Year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popular Year Long Volunteer Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English To Buddhist Monks (Kathmandu)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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
Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Health\/Medical Projects (Kasoa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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
Skill and Qualifications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Housing and Food <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why go with IFRE Volunteers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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