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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So\nif you are keen to do something active, useful and worthwhile during your\nspring break, signing up on a volunteer abroad program ticks all of those\nboxes. But what exactly are the benefits, or paybacks, of choosing to take an alternative spring break\nvolunteer program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opportunity\nto choose a career path<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although\nteaching English in rural Uganda or helping orphans in Guatemala are worlds\naway from similar roles in your home country these projects do provide a\nglimpse into the world of education and childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So\nif you want to check out a possible future career in these, or animal welfare,\nhealth or most other fields volunteering\nabroad is a good path to follow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fulfill you\ndreams to change the world<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Of all the things you have already, or will go\non to achieve in your life, there\u2019s nothing as rewarding as knowing your work,\ntime and commitment changed other people\u2019s lives for the better. Those alternate spring break trip\nmemories are precious beyond words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn new skills and way of life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most\nof us live in a fairly small bubble, something which spring break alternative\ntrips really challenge. This could be the one chance in\nyour life to see firsthand how people live in other cultures<\/a>, and to\nappreciate the things they value which you may not pay much attention to in\nyour regular life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Share your passion\nand skills<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Being\nkind, patient and tolerant, a fluent English speaker, or physically strong and\nable to build things; whatever skills you bring to the table there\u2019s a alternative spring break service\ntrip project where your skills are the most valuable asset imaginable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get travel experience\nabroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nabroad on a meaningful and organized project immerses you\nin the local culture,<\/a> an experience a regular tourist could never even imagine. This\nadds a satisfying edge to the travel and sightseeing you get to do while in a\nforeign country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Millions of sea turtles nest on the pristine beaches of Costa Rica, including endangered Hawksbill, Green and Leatherback species. Your group will join a team of scientists and conservationists intent on protecting these animals and their habitat from poachers and pollution while volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get involved in projects on either the Pacific or Caribbean coasts. When you join spring break service trips, you’ll collect data, patrol nesting sites, and feed and care for sick and injured turtles. Helping ensure the future of these magnificent animals will make your spring break and experience you’ll talk about for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For\nchildren who\u2019ve been orphaned, abused, abandoned or born to addicts, kindness\nand positive role models mean everything. You can make a difference volunteering\nwith children in Costa Rica<\/a> just a few hours a day. In addition to teaching basic English,\nyou and your group will organize fun activities for the children\u2013art, games,\nsinging and the like. After just one week, you may find it difficult to leave\nCosta Rica and these beautiful children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grow\nyour interest in sustainable farming with an unforgettable experience\non a coffee farm in Costa Rica<\/a>, where a local cooperative is helping\nfarmers reduce or eliminate their use of conventional chemicals. You and your\ngroup will work side-by-side with local farmers to learn the practices, teach\nnew alternatives, and of course, pick and enjoy some of the best coffee on\nearth while volunteering\nat alternative spring break coffee\nfarm program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behind\nthe nicely-turned-out tourist spots, thousands of Costa Rica\u2019s children and\nfamilies struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Orphanages and homes are in\ndesperate need of repair, while others still need to be built. You and your\ngroup can make a difference joining this\nproject<\/a>,\neven if you have no experience in construction. All that\u2019s required is a strong\ndesire to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa Rica is alive with rainforests, rushing\nrivers, spectacular beaches, and mountains that scrape the sky and are cloaked\nin clouds. It is also home to a colorful and dizzying array of plants and\nanimals. Although the government and many people in Costa Rica work hard to\nprotect the natural world, the country is still recovering from decades of\nprevious deforestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildlife struggles to hold on in the rainforests,\ngetting electrocuted by power lines, hit by cars, or captured and sold into the\nillegal pet trade. At this unique alternative\nspring break volunteer vacation in Costa Rica located in\na nature reserve, you will work with scientists to study animals like\ncrocodiles, scarlet macaws, tree boas, and more in their natural habitat.\nDuring sea turtle season (at this location, July- January), you can help\nprotect endangered sea turtle eggs from poachers, collect scientific data, and\nensure a new generation of hatchlings makes their way out to sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although tourism in Costa Rica brings in over 2\nbillion dollars a year, only about 10% of the population currently speaks\nEnglish, which they dearly need to communicate with the tourists. With more\nthan a million people living in poverty, this lack of education is preventing\nhard-working Costa Ricans from improving their financial situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE partners with local schools to help provide\nyoung Costa Rican students a much-needed English language education. During spring break alternative trips volunteer\nteaching in Costa Rica<\/a>, you will be helping the kids learn conversational\nEnglish, coming up with fun and engaging activities to get your students while\nhelping local teachers in other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa Rica is a world filled with shades of green\nand the people are very friendly and easygoing. Despite Costa being more\ndeveloped than most countries in Central America, poor people in rural areas\nstill have limited access to quality medical care, and sometimes lack the\neducation to know how best to manage their health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join alternative spring break healthcare volunteer program in Costa Rica<\/a>, you will shadow local doctors and medical\nprofessionals in their treatment of these patients and gain valuable experience\nobserving real-life medical cases and in how to handle them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costa\nRica is a traveler\u2019s paradise, but many locals suffer from poverty, lack of\naccess to reliable healthcare in rural areas, and other social ills. If your passion is\nwildlife, IFRE in partnership with volunteer organizations offers two-week\nminimum cheap alternative\nspring break mission\ntrips working at the veterinary clinic in a wildlife\nrescue and sanctuary. When you join veterinary medicine internship in Costa Rica<\/a>, you will shadow and assist doctors and wildlife\nprofessionals in the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of injured wildlife or\nanimals confiscated from the illegal pet trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No\nmatter what your background, passion, or interests may be, IFRE has volunteering programs\nin Costa Rica<\/a> you can get excited about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\na child is orphaned or abandoned, it’s up to caring adults to step in. IFRE’s orphan\nprojects in Peru<\/a> run with the atmosphere of a large family with full-time care and\nsupport. Just a few hours a day from you and your group can be a big help,\nteaching English, playing with the children and helping with basic education\nand life skills. A little time, a love of children and an interest in building\na better world are all you need to make your break in Peru a week you’ll never forget\non your spring break alternative\nvolunteer work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chronically\nmalnourished children are everywhere in Cusco. Deprived of an education, they\nsell trinkets on the street to help their families. Your group can help expand\ntheir horizons, teaching computer skills, English and social skills joining\nthis street\nchildren program in Peru<\/a>. Even your love and attention as you assist in providing meals\ncan make all the difference to a child. Your time here may be short, but\npositive role models make an impact that lasts. Peru and its beautiful children\nmay very well change your life in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peru is a gorgeous country most famous for Machu\nPicchu and the Inca Trail, people from around the world travel to see the\namazing Amazon Rainforest. Unfortunately, despite tourism being a leading\nsource of government revenue, fluency in English is nothing but a dream for\nmany Peruvians. Schools in Peru are drastically underfunded and although\nEnglish is required, it is typically not available due to the lack of funding\nand staff. English skills are required for an opportunity to compete in the job\nmarket. When you join alternative spring break\nvolunteer programs teaching English in Peru<\/a>, you will\nteach English to open doors and opportunities for children, as the job market\nin tourism and hospitality dominates the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peru\nis a beautiful country with an array of landscapes, high mountains, sandy white beaches, and the Amazon rainforest. But quality healthcare is limited and only\nprovided in major cities. The rural areas have been in constant struggle for\nyears to get access quality and affordable healthcare services. IFRE\u2019s spring break volunteer trips in medical program in Peru<\/a> will\nprovide you with a great opportunity to gain professional experience and\nprovide medical attention to impoverished patients while exploring Peru\u2019s mix\nof Incan, Andean and Spanish cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nhas a great selection of volunteer projects in Peru<\/a>, you\u2019re\nsure to find something that appeals to you and will give you a chance to make\nthe world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring\na smile to poor children in Guatemala<\/p>\n\n\n\n Without\nparents to love and provide for them, Guatemalan children face dire\ncircumstances. Manpower and resources for orphanages is scarce. You and your\ngroup can make a difference even in just a few days working with\nchildren in Guatemala<\/a>. Teach English, organize games\u2013and just as importantly, laugh,\nencourage, and play. Are you ready for a life changing experience? This spring break alternative trips\nproject is just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be\na part of women empowering women in Guatemala<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trapped\nby lack of money, education or job skills, Guatemalan women may stay in abusive\nmarriages in order to care for themselves and their children. You and your\ngroup can provide essential education and support, accompanying women to court\ntrials, helping with workshops on women’s health and more. While on women\u2019s\nproject in Guatemala<\/a> in alternative\nspring break you’ll also\nhelp teach handicrafts so these women can gain financial independence. Bring\nyour best intermediate Spanish and a passion for assisting fellow women find a\nbetter life for themselves and their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guatemala is a stunning country filled with\noutstanding scenery and sights like the Tikal ruins and El Boqueron Canyon.\nSadly, many people in rural and poor areas have inadequate access to\nhealthcare. This medical volunteer program in Guatemala<\/a> you\u2019ll\nwork in public and community hospitals as an assistant to the doctor. You will\nlearn from shadowing real-life cases and helping patients struggling to\nnavigate the broken medical system. The experience you gain will be invaluable\nin the medical field for your future career,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guatemala is a beautiful and resilient nation in\nCentral America. One half of the country\u2019s population is of Mayan descent,\nmaking Guatemala a stronghold for this old and struggling group of people. Although rich in culture, Guatemala is\ndesperately poor. Children suffer the worst and are often deprived of a quality\neducation. Although learning English skills will help them have brighter\nfutures, it is often a luxury denied to all but the wealthiest of Guatemalan\nkids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join alternative\nspring break volunteer vacation in Guatemala in teaching English program<\/a>, you can\nhelp change all this! IFRE has teamed up with local schools to provide this\nvaluable education to poor, disadvantaged students that would otherwise never\nhave the chance to learn English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nknows every volunteer is different, so we have made sure to find a wide range\nof Guatemala volunteer projects<\/a> to\nsatisfy everyone. We make sure you can find a program you can get excited about\nthat will help you make the world a better place, no matter what kind of\ndifference you are hoping to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ecuador has a rich history with Incan ruins and a\ndiverse ethnic population to prove it. \nMany people in Ecuador are poor. The hardest hit are the children, and\nEcuador sadly has over 200,000 orphans living within its borders. At alternative spring break trips for college students in Ecuador in orphanage project<\/a>, you will\nwork with orphans and give them the help they so desperately need! You will be\nproviding love, compassion, basic care, and will also help out teaching and\nentertaining the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ecuador\nis a beautiful country filled with Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest and\nthe Galapagos Islands including colonial cities and the beaches. Despite its beauty and charm, Ecuador struggles\nwith poverty and a lack of quality education for its young people. Over half of\nthe population lives below the poverty line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With all the tourism pouring into this exciting\ndestination, Ecuadorians who learn to speak English have the chance to break\nthe cycle of poverty and have well-paying careers and bright futures.\nUnfortunately, low-income families don\u2019t have access to this type of education.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE works with local schools to bring it to them\nand we need the help of international volunteers like you who take alternative spring breaks ideas for high school\nstudents.\nYou\u2019ll get great experience teaching in an\ninternational classroom and feel amazing knowing you are making such a profound\ndifference in the lives of children in need while teaching English in Ecuador.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n San Cristobal Island is one of the famed islands\nof the Galapagos chain visited by Charles Darwin that inspired his\ngroundbreaking research and theories on evolution. The island is home to truly\nunique species like giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, sea turtles,\nand a variety of rare and specialized bird species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Human development of the island, including the\nconstruction of a port and an airport, has led to a destruction of the fragile\nhabitats. By joining IFRE\u2019s volunteer conservation program in Galapagos<\/a>, working in the areas of sustainable\nagriculture, the promotion of ethical, low-impact tourism, and work preserving\nand reforesting the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nhas volunteer projects in\nEcuador<\/a>, which are perfect for every volunteer. If you\nwant to help orphaned children, teach, or dedicate yourself to the conservation\nof unique and fragile ecosystems, you\u2019re sure to find a program you can get\nexcited about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Argentina\nis a South American country with a turbulent yet colorful past. Latin dances,\ndelectable cuisine, and beautiful landscapes are all part of the allure of this\nunique destination. Many poor families lack affordable childcare and since they are forced to go to work, their\nchildren end up missing out on things like companionship, adequate nutrition,\nguidance, a stable education, and the personal attention they crave and\ndeserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE teams up with a number of Argentinean\nnon-profit organizations, municipalities and schools to place volunteers in\nnumerous “buddy roles” in an attempt to provide love, friendship,\nsupport and care for underprivileged children. While volunteering with children in Argentina<\/a> during alternative\nspring break high school, you\u2019ll help kids with homework, serve nutritious\nmeals, and make sure they are well cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With stunning beauty to marvel about in\nArgentina there also exists a dark past. More than a third of the population is\nliving in abject poverty. IFRE\noffers programs to international volunteers in Argentina to teach English to kids<\/a> in rural\nschools outside of Cordoba and Buenos Aires. You\u2019ll teach conversational\nEnglish, engage children in fun recreational activities, and offer support to\nthe rural school you are working at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During medical volunteer project in Argentina<\/a>, you will\nhave the opportunity to shadow local doctors and nurses as they treat patients\nwho are in need of medical care, gaining valuable experience in the process.\nYou will also participate in educating local Argentineans on a variety of\nhealth-related topics that will help them improve their quality of life. At\nthis exciting alternative spring break volunteering programs you will gain invaluable professional experience\nworking in the medical field, which will help prepare you for your future\ncareer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\noffers a number of unique and exciting volunteer projects in\nArgentina.<\/a> No matter what type of experience you are hoping\nto have, we have a program, which will suit your interests and ensure you make\na real impact in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide\nchildcare support to young parents in Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Rio’s poorest communities, babies are born to\nalarmingly young parents. Childcare is scarce and expensive, so parents must\nchoose between caring for their children and working to support their families.\nYou and your group can provide much-needed relief, caring the children while\ntheir parents go to work or school during Brazil childcare program.<\/a> Though it may be\ndifficult to say goodbye to children and community you help, be assured your\npositive influence when you participate in spring break alternative service trips will linger long after you return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Computer literacy is essential to land a decent job in the\nthriving industry of hospitality and tourism, yet few of Rio’s disadvantaged\npoor have access to computer instruction. Share your tech savvy with students\nof all ages and you can make a big impact during your alternative spring break volunteer vacation.\nIt’s hard to imagine, but teaching skills we take for granted\u2013how to conduct an\nInternet search, work with Word or Excel and other basics\u2013can change the future\nfor entire families. Are you ready to join computer education volunteer program in Brazil<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Football and other sporting events are a national obsession in\nBrazil. But in the favelas of Rio, children seldom have access to coaches or\nany organized team effort. Bring your own love of sports to Rio and make a\ndifference in the lives of these children. During alternative spring breaks youth athletics program in\nBrazil<\/a>, you’ll have the chance to teach and coach\neverything from football (soccer) to volleyball, skateboarding, circus\ntraining, martial arts and more. Do well. Have fun. Go home with a big smile\nand a full heart. What more could you want from spring break?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\ndoesn\u2019t matter what your background, experience, or passions are, IFRE has a\nvariety of impactful and unique volunteer projects in Brazil<\/a> and you\nare sure to find one that matches your interests<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepal is home to eight of the top ten tallest\nmountains in the world. Mighty peaks and sweeping valleys echo with the call of\nadventure. Unfortunately, Nepal is a poor country with a majority of people\nliving below the poverty line. Due to poverty, inequality, civil war, and\nsocial discrimination there are thousands of children across Nepal have been\norphaned. At alternative spring break volunteer programs with\norphan children in Nepal<\/a> you will shine some light into the dark corners of these\norphan\u2019s lives. Give them a smile, a kind word, and teach them something that\nwill help them have a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No\nmatter what your passion is or what kind of difference you are hoping to make,\nIFRE has a wide range of meaningful volunteer program in Nepal<\/a>, which\nwill suit your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India is a chaotic blend of contrasts. The modern\nworld rushes forward with over a billion people clamoring into the future,\nwhile the rich culture and history of India\u2019s past hold strong amidst all this\nchange. Sadly, India is still a developing country and millions of people live\nbelow the poverty line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Issues such as poverty, disease and poor health are very serious in the\nslums and suburbs outside of Delhi. When you join alternative spring break volunteer programs in India in healthcare program<\/a>, you will\nshadow local doctors, gaining life changing medical volunteer experience while\nmaking a difference by helping poor communities, the elderly and children. Your\nwork will thus have great meaning for both your life and the lives of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No\nmatter what your passions or interests may be IFRE has volunteer projects in India<\/a> you can\nget excited about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sri Lanka is a country best known for its natural\nwhite beaches and exotic wildlife, from elephants to the might leopards and the\nrare jungle fowl. Being a developing country, Sri Lanka is economically and\neducationally disadvantaged. However, Sri Lanka is keen to improve its\neducational infrastructure and its people are hopeful and work hard to achieve\na more prosperous life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, public schools are often\nunderfunded and there is a shortage of qualified teachers. By joining alternative spring break trips for college\nstudents in English teaching program in Sri Lanka<\/a>, you will\nhelp children who have been deprived of a quality education by teaching them\nvital English skills. By sharing your love and passion, you will make a\ndifference by bridging the educational gap, providing much needed manpower to\nassist the local staff <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\noffers a wide variety of volunteer projects in Sri\nLanka<\/a> to match your skills and interests. Would you\nlike to help care for elephants\/wildlife, work in an orphanage, teach English,\nor help impoverished communities or gain medical volunteer experience? Whatever\ndifference you are hoping to make, IFRE offers alternative spring break mission\ntrips to help you make that dream come true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thailand is a beautiful country with a long and\nrich history. Famous landmarks like ancient ruins and exquisite temples abound\nhere, as well as a rich wildlife making their home in gorgeous natural scenery.\nAs English has become the universal language of economic opportunity, it has\nbecome critical for Thai children to become fluent in the language if they wish\nto be competitive in the job market and lead successful and rewarding adult\nlives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sadly, primary and secondary schools in less\nfortunate and rural areas are struggling to keep up with this drastic increase\nin demand for English education. While volunteer teaching in Thailand<\/a> with spring break alternative trips you will teach in primary and secondary schools\nstruggling to keep up with demand for an English education, and in so doing\nhelp provide a better and more successful future <\/p>\n\n\n\n No\nmatter your interests or background, one of IFRE\u2019s numerous varieties of volunteer projects in\nThailand<\/a>, tours and adventure programs will be just what\nyou\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bali is a beautiful tropical island filled with\nwonders. There are countless activities to take part in here, from volcano\nhikes to wild parties to jungle treks. Despite the massive number of visitors\nto the island every year, thousands of families in Bali still live in poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They cannot afford to send their children to good\nEnglish schools. As a volunteer in teaching project in alternative spring break in Bali<\/a>, you will help inspire the children and\ncontribute to a bright and happy future for them as they use the skills you\nimpart to succeed in the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No\nmatter what type of impact you are hoping to volunteer in Bali<\/a>, IFRE has\nan amazing project that will make let you make a difference and help you make\nyour dreams of making the world a better place come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana is a beautiful\ncountry with diverse landscapes and a rich history. In Ghana, you can spend\ntime exploring everything from seemingly endless savannahs dotted with herds of\nelephants to white beaches. But Ghana is a developing country and spring break alternative volunteer trips opportunities for a\nquality English education are not provided to public school students. This\nleaves many children and teenagers without the English language skills they\nneed to truly thrive. Teaching from the perspective of a native speaker is a\nhighly prized skill and can vastly improve teaching methods, creating a\nlong-lasting, positive impact, which benefits the entire community through English teaching volunteer program in Ghana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter your interests, skills, or background,\nIFRE is sure to have a project where you can make a difference and have an\namazing experience volunteering in Ghana<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kenya is one of the most beautiful countries in\nthe world, with stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife waiting around every\ncorner, Unfortunately, Kenya is a developing country that struggles with\npoverty, and despite being one of leading economies in East Africa, more than\nhalf the population still lives under the poverty line. This hurts children\nespecially, with many orphans deeply affected by both the AIDS epidemic as well\nas poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join alternative\nspring breaks volunteering\nwith orphanage project in Kenya<\/a>, you will\nnot only be improving their chances of a happy life, but also feel fulfilled\nyourself knowing you have made a real positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Africa\nneeds your help in countless ways, so no matter what your experience,\nbackground, passion or interests are, IFRE has volunteer projects in Kenya<\/a> you can\nget involved with that will help you make a real difference in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tanzania contains three of Africa’s seven natural\nwonders, the highest mountain peak in the country, and some of its deepest\nlakes. The country is home to a vast variety of birds and wildlife living in\nthe world’s most treasured national parks and game reserves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tanzania is a desperately poor country, with\nclose to 70 percent of the population living in poverty. It is one of the\nleast-developed countries in the world, and so suffers from problems common to\nthe developing world. Africa needs your help in countless ways, so no matter\nwhat your experience, background, passion or interests are, IFRE has alternative spring break volunteer\nprojects in Tanzania<\/a> you can get involved with that will help you\nmake a real difference in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no country in the world like Uganda,\nlocated astride the Equator where the East African savannah meets the West\nAfrican jungle. The country is home to more than 100,000 species of animals and\n1,200 species of butterflies. But Uganda is a poor country with lot of social\nand economic challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The country is plagued by poverty, inequalities,\ninadequate sanitation, and its people suffer from a lack of access to\neducation, and good nutrition. This is especially true in the northern and\neastern portions of the country. You can join our alternative spring break\nprograms in Uganda<\/a> and contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is twice the height of\nNiagara Falls and attracts millions of visitors each year. Its staggering\nbeauty has earned it a place on the list of the seven natural wonders of the\nworld. While the falls have made some people in the nearby Victoria Falls town\nquite wealthy, most of the people in the surrounding rural areas are\ndesperately poor. IFRE offers three meaningful Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe\nvolunteer programs. Zimbabwe volunteer programs, and we need the help of\ninternational volunteers like you to keep them running. You can help out an\norphanage, work in childcare, or teach kids at a local school during spring break alternative volunteer trips in\nZimbabwe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Except for\nthe medical volunteer program, where we do need certain skills and\nqualifications<\/a>, no specific qualifications are required. You\nare required to be patient, kind, loving and flexible. Volunteering is all about changing the world, sharing your\nskills and passion, to leave a positive impact in the world. You also need to be compassionate and\npassionate about working with underprivileged children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nyou join an alternative\nspring break volunteering program, your days are an enriching mix:\nvolunteering, cultural immersion, interesting discussions, fun, free time, and\nlots of love. While each project varies somewhat depending on location and\nseasonal conditions, take a look at the following snapshot of a typical day in\nthe program. While each project varies somewhat, here’s what you can expect\nfrom your one-week intensive experience, filled with volunteer work, travel,\nfun and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day\n0: (Sunday) your group arrives at the volunteer destination and transfers to\nhost family, homebase or hostel, depending on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day\n1: (Monday) Breakfast is followed by a brief orientation led by IFRE in-country\nstaff. You’ll get information on local culture, your alternative spring break volunteer work and\nyour roles, important do’s and don\u2019ts, and safety and related issues. Questions\nare encouraged. Immediately after orientation, your group will be transferred\nto your project and your volunteer work begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day\n-2- 5 (Tuesday- Friday). Work as a volunteer for 5-6 hours a day. Actual hours\nwill vary depending on your service project, but for example, you begin work at\n9 AM, enjoy a one-hour lunch break at noon, and work 1- 2 PM. Your day is done\nat 3 PM, leaving you free to explore the local area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After\n2 PM, Leisure time. Your group can rest, explore the local area, hang out with\nother volunteers, study, or plan for the next day \u2013 whatever you want! This is\nyour time to spend it how you like. If you do want to explore the area, please\nbe careful and take advice and help from our in-country coordinator and local\nstaff. They\u2019ll give you lots of suggestions of fun places to go and things to\ndo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day\n5-7 Travel and exploration (optional). With a sense of accomplishment and\ndeeper understanding of your host area, your group is welcome to explore the\ncountry for 2 or 3 days before you take your leave. Travel is not a part of alternative spring break program\nbut IFRE is glad to suggest and help organize trips for your group, on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Programs\nbegin every Monday year-round. If you have travel constraints, you can still\nstart your chosen program on any day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE is a non-profit\nfocusing on affordable, flexible and safe programs to fit right into your\nbudget. Program fee start at $ 399 and is paid directly to the host family. The\nfee covers for your accommodation, food and in-country support. In some\ncountries you will be required to pay a one-time registration fee that supports\nall your pre-departure costs. Despite having the lowest prices around, IFRE\nstill maintain extremely high-quality programs for alternative spring break trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the\nfee for each country please follow this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n During your time at the spring break service trips volunteer\nprograms you will be staying with a\ntrusted and loving local host family. You host family will make sure you always\nfeel safe, comfortable and part of the family, and provide you with delicious\ntraditional local home-cooked meals. Not only will they make sure you are safe\nand well fed, they will ensure that you have an amazing time during your stay.\nHowever some program offer alternative accommodation<\/a> in a volunteer house or a\nhostel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please contact us to learn more about\naccommodation and food available in each country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\u2019s application process<\/a> is online and really very\nstraightforward. You will be guided each step along the way. Basic information\nsuch as name,\naddress, contact number, emergency contacts, and affiliated organization will\nbe required during registration. When you complete the form check out\nfor errors or omissions and submit. An application deposit will be required to\ncomplete the application process. If you have any questions answered or\nconcerns contact IFRE prior to submitting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE is an international best organization in leaders in volunteer\nabroad industry<\/a>. A renowned registered non-profit, was founded in 2005 and has\nhosted more than 17,000 international volunteers with a success rate of 99% for\nreviews left by past volunteers online. IFREs alternative spring break volunteer programs are multifaceted and meaningful programs, which\nincludes language courses, cultural immersion, volunteer opportunities and\namazing travel experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\noffersundergraduate and university students a unique experience in service\nlearning together with their group<\/a> of classmates. Together with a team of experts IFRE identifies\nareas that are in genuine need for services and selects projects for the group\naccordingly. As a group taking cheap alternative spring break you will get to immerse into a\ncompletely new culture, try new food and lifestyle. If you and your group want\nto take a life changing alternative spring break program, this is a great\nopportunity to contact us today. We are here to offer the best program that\nmatches the interest of your group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To\ntravel to for service trips, you will be required to\nbe ready to avoid disappointments<\/a> and last minute rush. Do not underestimate\nthis process, it can be legit the most stressful part of your spring break\ntrip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\nwill be required to purchase your own ticket to the destination that you\nselect. Establish your budget and check your calendar for the possible date you\nwould like to travel. Please be advised that you will be required to arrive at\nleast 1-2 days before you begin your alternative spring\nbreak work. It takes some time to get a good flight deal<\/a>, IFRE advises volunteers to book their flights about two\nmonths in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa and Passport requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For\nany international travel, you will be required a valid passport. If you do not\nhave a passport start the application process immediately. In many countries it\nmay take up to six months to get a passport. Also most countries will usually apply\nthe six months validity rule for your passport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In\naddition, you will be required a visa to enter your country of choice. A\ntourist visa is required to participate in alternative spring break volunteer programs. You\ncan get your visa at the Embassy in your home country or some countries provide\nfor on arrival visa services. Check in advance, visas can be costly and it can\ntake up to 6 weeks to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do I need any vaccinations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many alternative\nspring break trips are in the rural poor areas where healthcare is\nnot fully developed and many residents are not vaccinated for communicable\ndiseases that would make you vulnerable. You will need vaccinations<\/a> before\ntravelling to volunteer abroad. Consult with your doctor and check Center for\nDiseases Control website to see the vaccinations you need for each country.\nPlan to get your vaccinations ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What do I need to pack? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nitems you need to\nbring along<\/a> vary depending on the country you select to travel the programs you select.\nIFRE will generally provide you with a packing list of the basic stuff that you\nneed to carry along. It is advisable to travel very light, bring your\ntoiletries along including mosquito repellent, sunscreen and a gift for your\nhost family or the project you will be working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra money <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Always\nbudget for any contingencies while travelling abroad for any alternative spring break volunteer opportunities in a foreign\ncountry. You would\nwant to carry some extra cash<\/a> just in cases of an emergency or unplanned\nactivities like travelling and eating out. IFRE advices you not to keep all you\nmoney together, and never walk around carrying so much money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your adventure begins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nyou arrive at the airport, IFRE will send a local program representative to\npick you up from the airport. They will then take you to your new home away\nfrom home. You will also be provided with information package that includes\nsafety precautions, and general program orientation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nyou join, you will need to ensure that you make the most out of the experience for\nsatisfaction and fulfillment. IFRE encourages you to first understand\nthe culture and language in the country<\/a> so that you can be able to relate with the\npeople easily. Be open-minded and have lots of positive energy around you. If\nyou have a problem make sure you report on time to your local program coordinator.\nAnd always have a great attitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\nboasts safe spring break\nvolunteer programs abroad in all 20 destinations around the world.\nInternational representatives regularly vet all IFRE programs and host families\nto guarantee\nyour security<\/a>. It is also important that do not expose your self as a target by\nrelying on the local staff to help you and not walking in the night or in\ndeserted places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dress\nappropriately and watch your surroundings. Similarly, IFRE will support you\nfrom the time you land to when you finish your project. You will be assigned a\nlocal coordinator who will be available to help you if you need anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering\nto impact real changes in the world while travelling is your principal goal\nwhen you take up alternative\nspring break trips. When you complete your assignment it is important to\nwrite a feedback or journal your volunteer experience abroad. IFRE encourages\nyou to keep in touch with the host family or local communities in the programs\nand be open to take up another program in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to complete the form and we will be in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheap alternative spring break is a very meaningful project. Your work will\nhelp improve the quality of life by supporting and helping poor communities\ncreates a better life for themselves and future generations. Your help and\nsupport will not only improve lives but also leave you fulfilled knowing that\ngenerational poverty will be eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would love to hear your experience once\nyou take up on any of these great opportunities. Be sure to share with us.<\/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 Cambodia<\/a>, South Africa<\/a> and Morocco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out \u2018A Complete Volunteer Abroad Guide: Everything You\nNeed To Know<\/a>\u2019 to learn more about what is volunteering\nabroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad for free, go through\nour Volunteer Abroad\nfor Free<\/a> article.\nIf you are a college student and searching for meaningful summer volunteering\nprograms, check out our popular articles Community Service\nTrips For College Students<\/a> and Summer Volunteer\nPrograms For College Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Benefits of Alternative Spring Break Trips <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
IFRE\u2019s Top Alternative Spring Break Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer With Turtles in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWorking With Underprivileged Children (San Jose, Cortes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work On A Coffee Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
School\/Orphanage Construction (San Jose)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wildlife & Sea Turtle Conservation Project<\/a> (Reserva Playa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English Project (San Jose, Cortes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Healthcare Project (San Jose, Cortes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nVeterinary Medicine Internship (Wildlife Rescue And Rehab Sanctuary)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Orphanage Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWorking With Street Children (Manu, Cusco)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Teaching English in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMedical\/Healthcare Project (Cusco)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guatemala\u2013Work With Orphans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGuatemala\u2013Women’s Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical Volunteer Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTeaching English (Antigua)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orphanage Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teach English In Rural And Urban Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGalapagos Conservation Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering With Underprivileged Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTeaching English In Rural Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical\/Healthcare Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Brazil\u2013Care For Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Brazil\u2013Computer Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBrazil\u2013Athletics Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work In An Orphanage (Kathmandu, Chitwan) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical\/Health Project (Delhi) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teach English (Galle) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English Project (Ayutthaya) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching English in Bali <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other volunteer opportunities in Bali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Teaching English Ghana <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orphanage Project in Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tanzania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Opportunities in Tanzania <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUganda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Opportunities in Uganda <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zimbabwe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer opportunities in Zimbabwe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skill and Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How will you spend your week?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Start Date(s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alternative Spring Break Trips: Housing and Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow can you apply to join? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why go with IFRE Volunteers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can you go as a group? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to prepare for volunteer abroad trips? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to make volunteer abroad experience rewarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety While Volunteering Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Completing your project and returning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Check out our alternative spring break programs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n