Voluntary Work in Social Work

Are you looking for a social work volunteering program while traveling abroad? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the people that need help and care? IFRE has been offering one of the best affordable volunteer in social work abroad opportunities since 2006.

IFRE has a wide range of social work volunteer programs in many countries between Asia, Africa, South America, and Central America.

It offers wide range of choices in social work related fields, such as teaching English, conservation programs, HIV/AIDS Programs, Medical Projects, taking care of street children, Elephant conservation and many more. It has something for everyone's interest and budget!

Join IFRE’s volunteering opportunities to make a difference to the lives of underprivileged people. Ask for more information now!

Benefits of joining IFRE’s Voluntary social work programs

Volunteering is serving others to make a difference to their lives. The social work volunteering experience may have a dramatic impact on your life, as well as your relationships with others.

Your volunteering efforts will help you to:

Be part of your community.

Being in contact with other people is more often than not an integral part of the Volunteer social work experience. Volunteering gives you an idea of the reality other people are living. One of the benefits of volunteering is that it helps you work with communities.

Gain confidence.

Trying something new and helping others is what Social work volunteer programs are all about. They help you build a real sense of achievement. It gives you a very close look at how your actions impact those around you. Also, being part of a volunteering program can make you feel proud and give you a sense of identity.

These aspects make you more likely to have a positive outlook on your life and will fill you with confidence.

Challenge yourself.

Through the volunteer social work projects, you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals and practice using your skills and discover hidden talents that were beyond your imagination.

This helps you achieve personal goals, set new ones and to be in a constant state of self-improvement.

Volunteering also makes you more self-aware, and pushes you to try your hands of new things that are out of your comfort zone.

Explore career paths.

If you are contemplating a career change, then the social work volunteer opportunities abroad are the excellent way to explore other fields you may be interested in.

Not only do they provide you with valuable experiences that can make you more competitive in your new work field, but they also give you insight into what working in the field will be like.

Meet new people and make new friends.

Volunteer social work experiences help you connect with loads of different people in a way not many extra-curricular activities can. You will be in constant contact with people from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, personalities and interests.

This will expand your social network. Learning about them and their stories is like diving into a pool of knowledge and growth!

IFRE’s voluntary social work

IFRE has an impressive track record, offering inspiring and trend setting choices for social work volunteer opportunities abroad. It has the best quality volunteering opportunities, helping others in leading their lives with their heads high in confidence and belief.

Community Development Project in Cambodia

Do you want to use your specialized skills and interests to help improve a community in Cambodia? IFRE’s volunteer social work volunteering program in Cambodia is looking for someone like you.

Cambodia's rural populations over the years have suffered severely from discrimination, poverty, health issues and low education levels.

The Community Development Project in Cambodia aims to work with these communities to build a fairer, literate society. The project also aims to reduce poverty and build education and confidence levels. 

When you join this voluntary sector social work jobs in Cambodia, you will be involved in multipurpose and extremely diverse tasks. These include helping communities in applying for land rights, assisting in writing reports and proposals for fundraising, helping with building infrastructure and establishing land and fishery communities in the Pursat province.

This is a huge undertaking, and various projects and initiatives are underway to help these populations achieve a more fair society. Your contribution to these communities will change the lives of these people.

Women Empowerment Project in India 

Do you want to make a difference to the women of India? India has made its mark as one of the fastest developing economies in South East Asia, yet gender discrimination looms large, and continues to be an existing social problem.

Primarily women and young girls in India fall prey to poverty, social division and superstitious beliefs. This is due to extreme poverty, illiteracy, and lack of social awareness.

This social work volunteer abroad project aims to help these destitute and impoverished women and girls in India by focusing on micro-financing and other means to uplift their existing lifestyle .

Your role in the social work volunteer programs is to help these disadvantaged women self-reliant by assisting them in developing skills in handicrafts, such as knitting, making paper bags and stitching. Your prime location of the volunteering project will be in Delhi.

Here, you will be giving these women not only life related skills, but the much needed confidence to earn their own living and to be a strong support for their children’s education. These experiences will not only give you a sense of accomplishment, but also empower these women to lead a confident life  in a promising environment.

Orphanage Project in Nepal

Would you like to change the lives of the orphans in Nepal? Getting involved in a Volunteer social work program in Nepal is the best way to improve the lives of these orphaned children.

Nepal is a country, with the majority of its population living under extreme poverty. This has resulted in large number of children being orphaned at a very young age. In order to survive, they have nowhere to turn to except to the orphanages.

There is very little or no help from the government, which is turning this situation from bad to worse. The orphanages in Nepal do their best in raising the children, however, it’s not enough, as they are short of funds and manpower, and are in need of the help of volunteers.

IFRE has created the social work volunteer program to help these children.

Your role in the social work volunteer abroad program works towards making life more simple and easier by providing  love and support, alongside offering daily life skills  and education  on the importance of personal health and hygiene.

Construction Project in Thailand

Do you like physical manual work? Would you like use your skills to help the isolated communities of Thailand? IFRE’s social work volunteer construction project is a great way to help underprivileged people.

Located in the northwest region of Thailand, Sangkklaburi is a beautiful and mountainous area with local Thai people, Karen, Mon and Burmese immigrants.

You will be working in a volunteer social work project, where you will be in the building program and supporting the locals of Sangkhlaburi with the construction and renovation of community focused facilities.

You will be actively taking part in the renovation and construction of childcare centers, orphanages and local schools with the motive of improving local infrastructure and also the living standard of the people..

Your efforts will give them new hope and a way of living that they were unaware of.

Community Development in Kenya

Are you interested in being a part of a humanitarian movement to improve the lives of destitute communities in Kenya? Kenya is known for its world-class safaris that attract thousands of tourists each year, yet it still remains  one of the poorest countries in the world.

This situation needs to be changed to provide a better life to these people, assuring them  a promising future ahead.

Your role in the voluntary sector social work job in the Maasai region of Kenya will be to help the Maasai people, as they lack basic infrastructure, such as roads, community buildings, schools, hospitals, etc. Through this community development project, you’ll help to improve the local infrastructure, sanitation, education facilities, and  the overall quality of life.

You will be working in close coordination with  local initiatives which focus on issues such as community organization, promoting HIV/AIDS education, supporting women's groups, fundraising and expanding community goals.

Your contribution as a social work volunteer project in Kenya will help improve the quality of life for the local people, while enjoying the enchanting scenery and unique cultures that truly make a difference to your life and the lives of others.

Women Project in Tanzania

Are you fascinated by the quaint life of the indigenous Maasai culture and its people? Would you like dive deep into the diverse Maasai culture, while helping the women of Tanzania?

IFRE’s volunteer social work experience gives you a chance to immerse yourself into the captivating culture of the Maasai, while empowering the women to live a life filled with confidence and a sense of self-esteem.

Your role in the social work volunteer program in Tanzania is a two  dimensional project that associates you with helping the Maasai women on one hand and the local orphanage on the other.

The Maasai women project aims to uplift the Maasai women economically with the development of different income generating projects. Hand-made traditional Maasai crafts, beads, clothes, handicrafts and other goods are later sold in the market and part of this income goes to the Maasai women.

You will further support these women by teaching them English.

As well as this,  you will be spending time at the orphanage, teaching the kids English and giving them love and care.

This social work volunteer journey will not only give you a sense of accomplishment in empowering the lives of women and children, but will also give them a means to be self-reliant and pave their own paths for the future.

Elderly Nursing Project in Costa Rica

Are you interested in the medical profession and have the desire, compassion and caring instinct for  elderly people?

The elderly people in Costa Rica are abandoned from their homes and considered  a burden to their existing families. With nowhere to go, they are forced to take refuge in elderly homes provided by the government. Here, they are often mistreated, and receive abuse.

IFRE’s social work volunteer programs aims to give the elderly hope and care in the face of these hard times.

While being a part this social work volunteer travel in Costa Rica, you will provide care, love and support to the aging and elderly, who need assistance in their everyday life.

You will be responsible for helping them with both  their physical and social needs. You will be creating long lasting bonds and friendships with these patients.

While volunteering in the elderly nursing home in Costa Rica, you will also have the chance to explore the vast diversity and cultural richness of this stunning country. This will be a rewarding experience. You will also gain hands-on medical experience, which will prove valuable in your career.

Street Children Project In Ecuador

The children of Ecuador are struggling for survival. There are huge numbers of children who are forced to spend their lives on the streets of Quito. They face these consequences due to poverty, remoteness, abandonment, and other social hurdles that prevent them from living a safe, sustainable and a productive life.

For this reason volunteers are needed to provide respite for the children who are forced to live in dire circumstances. IFRE’s social work volunteer programs collaborate with various organizations in the rural and urban communities.

You will be working in close coordination with existing local organizations to provide hope and improve the living conditions of these children. Volunteers can indulge in activities such as teaching English, music, math’s, computer related skills, and making them aware on issues of personal hygiene and sanitation.

By volunteering, you will be making an attempt to connect with disadvantaged children and to inspire them to work towards a better future. Your time alone will prove to be a significant impact on the lives of the children.

Not only this, but you will be helping these street children to readjust into society by laying a solid foundation for them to be happy, and transforming them from street children into productive members of the society.

Apart from the voluntary work in social work programs, IFRE offers a great variety of of interesting programs, such as the teaching opportunities abroad, adventure trips, family volunteer opportunities, community service trips for high school students, and animal conservation volunteering abroad projects.

Join now to experience one of our famous volunteering opportunities!

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