Benefits of Alternative Spring Break Vacations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the benefits of\nvolunteer trips abroad<\/a> are discussed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Develop Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a high school or a college student, then this may\nbe your first international trip and experience without your parents or\nguardians. This opportunity will teach you how to take care of yourself and\nintroduce you to adulthood. You will develop\nleadership, teamwork skills,<\/a> while you are exploring and\nvolunteering in a new country. These hands-on skills will serve you well in\nyour future and help you achieve your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative Spring Break Vacations Volunteering Programs provide you with an opportunity to develop incredible and lifelong relationships with other like-minded people. As a volunteer, you will work in a completely different setting with disadvantaged local people and volunteers from around the world, therefore you can make new friends and might pick up a new language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make a Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering abroad does not only enrich\nyou with a lot of valuable skills<\/a> but also gives you a unique and\nmeaningful opportunity to serve less fortunate people and animals. Your genuine\nsupport and care will help these underprivileged people lead a harmonious and\nhealthier life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be Social and Better Person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteering overseas lets you dedicate your time and efforts\nto worthwhile causes & help the community as a whole. In due time, these\nvolunteer programs will make you a better person. Volunteering abroad also\nsupports your mental peace and happiness. The skills like interpersonal skills\nyou gain during your trip, help you be a social and positive minded person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE has an awesome selection of budget-friendly and\nmeaningful volunteer abroad projects for your spring break. The perfect program\nis waiting for you! Here are some of IFRE\u2019s top choices to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nOsa Peninsula is a remote and beautiful region on the southern pacific coast of\nCosta Rica One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, this place is the stuff\nof dreams. You\u2019ll find massive rainforest trees, macaws flying overhead, whales\nand sea turtles. Sadly, many of these natural wonders face degradation by human\nencroachment, and that includes the sea turtles. IFRE\u2019s spring break alternative vacation volunteer opportunity\nin Costa Rica with Sea Turtle<\/a> is helping with unique\nresearch-based sea turtle. Available all year-round on the Osa Peninsula, you\nwill help scientists carry out in-water research to learn more about sea\nturtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve got you covered! IFRE has a great selection of volunteering\nprojects in Costa Rica<\/a>, so you\u2019re sure to find\nsomething that appeals to you and will give you a chance to make the world a\nbetter place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peru is the land of some of the greatest wonders in the world.\nFrom the Andes Mountains that run across the country, to beautiful arid coastal\nbeaches, to the green and dense Amazon rainforest. Sadly, many children in Peru\nhave suffered childhood negligence, abuse, and abandonment. At the orphanage,\nthe children are provided for basic needs including food, shelter and\neducation. By joining alternative\nspring break vacations orphanage\nproject in Peru<\/a> you will help the staff care for the residential\nchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what your background, passion, or interests may be,\nIFRE has volunteering\nprograms in Peru<\/a> you can get excited about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a passion to help disadvantaged elderly people,\nthan consider joining this vacation\nvolunteer program during you alternative spring break as a volunteer for\nelderly people in Guatemala. Due to\nextreme poverty and other causes, thousands of old Guatemalan people are living\ntheir lives in a tragic condition. When you volunteer\nwith an elderly project in Antigua, Guatemala<\/a>, you will be changing the\nworld of these disadvantaged old-aged Guatemalan people. Your help is much\nneeded as a companion, friend, and caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By joining this project, you will not only make a significant\ndifference in the life of old-aged Guatemalan people, but you will also get a\nwonderful opportunity to explore the unique culture, traditions and abundant\nwildlife. When you are not volunteering, you can explore the city, go on\nadventures, and share your experiences with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a medical volunteer in Guatemala<\/a>, you will work in public and community hospitals\nas an assistant to the doctor. You will learn from observing real-life cases\nand provide much needed help to patients struggling to navigate an underfunded\nhealthcare system. This will give you invaluable experience while working at\nthe volunteering in alternative spring\nbreak vacations programs in the\nmedical field that will greatly benefit you in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE has volunteer\nprograms in Guatemala<\/a> that fit any need. You can also customize\nprograms for you and your group on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The San Cristobal Island, one of the most beautiful islands in\nthe Galapagos Archipelago, is home to a wide variety of marine life and birds.\nHowever, the eco-system and bio-diversity of the island are getting damaged day\nby day due to several adverse causes, such as the new operating port and\nairport. IFRE\u2019s conservation team is working hard to preserve and maintain the\nnatural diversity of the area and invites you to join and contribute to this Galapagos\nconservation project in Ecuador<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being one of the best tourist sites, Galapagos is now\nlisted on the World Heritage list of endangered places. The ecologists in\nGalapagos have encountered a long and arduous battle to control and eradicate\ninvasive species. This, together with reforestation and the promotion of\nsustainable agriculture has been the biggest challenges the islands have faced.\nYour role as a volunteer will be working to help the conservation team. If you\nare passionate about preserving the beauty of nature, then this alternative spring break vacation\nopportunity is an ideal option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE has volunteer\nprojects in Ecuador<\/a>, which is perfect for every volunteer. You will\nbe able to find a program you can get excited about working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beautiful white sandy Kuta Island is an amazing place that\nis home to a variety of marine species and birds. Every year thousands of\ntourists visit the island to dive or view the charming turtles swim. However,\ndue to the fishing industry, unethical tourism trades, poaching and other many\nharmful causes, the population of the turtles are declining, therefore a\nwell-organized turtle conservation project has become essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Out of 1000 baby turtles, 999 will be killed and never make it back to the beach where they were born. Their meat will be sold to hotels and resold at exorbitant prices to unaware tourists. Their shells and skins will eventually be turned into souvenirs. Many local organizations have been involved in the conservation project; however have not been able to conserve these charming creatures. IFRE has designed this project and invites you to contribute to this alternative spring break vacation volunteer opportunity as turtle conservation volunteer in Bali.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join this project, you will work with dedicated\nprofessionals and volunteers from around the world to conserve these sea\nturtles. As a volunteer, you will be assisting wounded sea turtles to look\nafter their eggs and newly hatched babies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This volunteer project is itself a fun thing to do in Bali,\nbut more than that, you will get the opportunity to learn about the marine\nlife, their home and most importantly, how vulnerable they have become due to\nhuman ignorance. When you are not volunteering in alternative spring break vacation programs, you\nget to visit several Hindu and Buddhist temples and the ancient historical and\ncultural sites in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what type of impact you are hoping to make, IFRE\nhas an amazing volunteer<\/a> projects\nin Bali<\/a> that will make let you make a difference and\nhelp you make your dreams of making the world a better place come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love real-world experience working in healthcare\nvolunteer program in Cambodia<\/a>, then this is a perfect alternative spring break\nvolunteer travel opportunity for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\u2019s Healthcare\/ Medical projects in Cambodia need\npassionate medical\/healthcare professionals, nursing\/medical students and\ntherapists to support various issues that Cambodian people face daily. When you\njoin this project, you will work with local doctors, hospitals and clinics and\nget involved in various programs such as medical camps, awareness programs and\nso on. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain professional medical\nexperience, while also exploring Cambodia\u2019s enchanting culture and natural\nbeauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE offers a wide variety of volunteer\nprojects in Cambodia<\/a> to match your skills and interests. Whatever difference\nyou are hoping to make, IFRE offers projects to help you make that dream come\ntrue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to lend a hand in protecting animals in a lush\ngreen surrounding? If you do, then this elephant\nproject in Sri Lanka<\/a> is an ideal opportunity for you. You will work\nalongside elephant handlers, keeping the elephants safe and healthy, especially\nthe sick and the young ones, while also becoming immersed in a new culture and\ncommunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great learning experience. When you volunteer as an\nassistant for elephant handlers in Sri Lanka, you will get to take care of\nabandoned and sick elephants who are in need of special care and attention.\nWhen you join this project as an active volunteer, you will wash, clean and\nfeed elephants in a lush environment where you are surrounded by dense verdant\njungles and national parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You do not require any specific qualifications and experiences\nto join this volunteer in\nalternative spring break vacations in Sri Lanka, however, you must be\nfit and healthy. You should have love and compassion for animals, especially\nfor elephants. You must also arrive with an open mind and with a passion to\nlearn new things in a strange environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE offers has numerous volunteer\nprojects to offer in Sri Lanka<\/a> so no\nmatter what type of volunteer experience you are searching for you can be\nguaranteed to find a project, which suits your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from the\nmedical volunteer program, where we do need certain skills\nand qualifications<\/a>, no skills or qualification are\nrequired for other programs.\nIFRE requires you to fulfill your passion by sharing your love and skills to\npositively impact the lives of disadvantaged people in the poor communities. It\nwill be very helpful to be open minded and warm up to strangers\nfor full culture immersion and best experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE\u2019s spring break alternative volunteering\nprojects begin 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 IFRE has\nbeen dedicated to providing the highest quality volunteer programs at the\nlowest fees since 2006, which makes it possible for everyone, especially\nstudents, to volunteer internationally and make a positive impact in the lives\nof others. The low weekly fee starting at $110 is paid in the host country\ndirectly to your host family and project (via country coordinator), and\nincludes housing, food, and minor expenses. IFRE is a non-profit organization,\nso your program fees are tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the\nfee for each country please follow this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While\nparticipating in vacation\nvolunteer in alternative spring break programs you will be accommodated by\na host family. Additionally, you will receive three healthy local home-cooked\nmeals per day. However some programs in some countries offer alternative\naccommodation in a volunteer house or a hostel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please\ncontact us to learn more about our accommodation and meal in each destination.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply for IFRE\u2019s programs you\nhave to apply\nonline<\/a> which is easy and fast. You will be required to fill out\nbasic information, which includes name,\naddress, contact number, emergency contacts, and affiliated organization. Be\nsure to list any special skills, requirements or any experience so we can be\nable to allocate the right program. The application deposit fee will usually be\nrequired when you submit the application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply,\nplease follow the APPLY NOW<\/a> button at\nthe top of the page<\/p>\n\n\n\n IFRE Volunteers is one of the leading\ninternational volunteer organizations. It is based in Dallas, Texas, but\noperates throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Since 2006<\/a>, they have helped more than 22,000\nvolunteers from around the world participate in 200 different projects in 20\ncountries. Their aim has always been to provide compassionate and open-minded\nvolunteers from around the globe with affordable, safe, and\nrewarding spring break alternative volunteer vacation opportunities.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Undergraduate\nand university students can get a unique experience in service learning\ntogether with their group of classmates with group College\/University Group Volunteering Programs<\/a> by IFRE. The students will volunteers, while exploring the\narea, participate in orientation programs, work together with their team\nmembers and polish their personal, professional and leadership skills.\nWhichever project you choose, you will be able to make a huge difference in the\nlives. You and you group can gain valuable life experience while helping those\nin need. Contact us today and choose a program that speaks to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have checked out IFRE\u2019s\ntop Alternative Spring Break Vacations programs\nguide we hope you are ready to travel and use your spring break to make positive\nchanges around the world, for a life-changing experience. Do not miss out this\nopportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy alternative\nspring break vacations volunteering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would love to hear from you!\nShare your experiences, and let us know your experience abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative spring break trips<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheap Alternative spring break trips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative Spring Break High School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative Spring Break Trips for College Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIFRE\u2019s Best Low-cost Alternative Spring Break Vacations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica Turtle Conservation Volunteer OSA Peninsula, Pacific Coast)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer Orphanage Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guatemala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer for Elderly People (Antigua) in Guate<\/strong>mala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Galapagos Conservation Project Ecuador (Galapagos Island)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Turtle Conservation in Bali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Health\/Medical Project in Cambodia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work in elephant orphanage (Pinnawala ) in Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Volunteer Opportunities in Sri <\/strong>Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skill and Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Start Date(s) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alternative Spring Break Vacation: The Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Housing and Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can you apply to join alternative spring break vacations? <\/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
Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other\npossibilities are featured in our:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n