Volunteer Abroad University Students
Are you a university student searching for a volunteering abroad opportunity that will allow you to practice your technical skills? Do you want to help poor people and animals in developing countries while immersing in their culture and traditions? If yes, then you are in the right track! IFRE offers the most affordable abroad programs that will provide you all what you are looking for and much more.
University program is a unique learning experience in which students work in a local community, while being immersed in the culture, customs and traditions. In this program, you will explore, travel and take excursions in areas of interest within the country. Similarly you will be in a position to participate in community development, build leadership skills, and grow your social skills while volunteering abroad.
IFRE features the best volunteering opportunities in 20 different countries across the world since 2006. With over 200 programs, IFRE is affordable, safe and secure to guarantee a life changing experience abroad. Volunteering opportunities for University students with IFRE gives you a chance to build very valuable life and future career skills and become a better-rounded individual.
Together with your group, you can now take up the program for a positive impactful experience abroad. Contact us now and register for a life-changing volunteering experience while exploring breathtaking scenery and immersing in new culture.
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Benefits of Volunteer Abroad University Students
Personal Growth
Volunteering will expose you to challenging situations, which will make your better equipped for problem solving in the future. You will be doing different tasks, which will provide you with a sense of achievement and will help you to increase your confidence level.
Volunteering will make you aware of the harsh reality of life and teaches you important lessons.
Benefits your career
The volunteering opportunities for university students will give you the opportunity to explore different career avenues without making a long term commitment.
If you are thinking of moving into a different career, then volunteering will help you find a new path. The experience of volunteering also boosts your resume and increases your chances of landing your desired job.
You will get to travel
Volunteering will take you to places that you would have never even imagined. Travelling will change your perspective and help you see things in a different light. You will be meeting people from all walks of life, which will help you expand your horizon.
As a volunteer, you will be trying out local food, fruits and meats, which you wouldn’t taste otherwise. You will also get the chance to expand your palate by trying new cuisine.
You will gain health benefits
You will be entitled to different tasks, which will keep you on your toes and physically active. Studies suggest that the people who volunteer regularly have lower mortality rates and reduced rates of depression.
Volunteering reduces blood pressure, chronic pain or and the risk of heart attacks. Volunteering programs, including the university students volunteer abroad projects also help to combat stress and anxiety.
Interpersonal relationship
People are becoming more individualist, due to the pursuit of financial success. Volunteering helps to restore the community feeling and its benefits. It is a great medium to meet people with similar interests and passions.
The associations that start from volunteering can grow into a lifelong relationship. Interacting with people will enhance your interpersonal and communication skills that help to enrich your knowledge.
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Popular projects of IFRE Volunteer Abroad University Students
Costa Rica
Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Osa Peninsula)
The Osa Peninsula is a rural and gorgeous part of southern pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is renowned as one of the most bio-diverse places in the world filled with massive rainforest, wildlife and marine life. Despite all the beauty, many of these natural wonders are endangered by human encroachment, including the sea turtles. IFRE works with communities for a unique research-based sea turtle volunteer project. While in this program, you will help scientists carry out in-water research to learn more about sea turtles at all stages of their lives by catching, tagging, and tracking wild turtles.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica
You background is not important, your, passion, or interests is all that, IFRE is interested in and we have many programs in San Jose, Costa Rica you can get excited about!
Peru
Medical/Healthcare Project (Cusco)
Peru is a one of the most famous travel destinations in the world. It is a stunning country located in South America with amazing and vast landscapes. Unfortunately, quality healthcare is limited and only provided in major cities. The rural areas have been in constant struggle for years to get access quality and affordable healthcare services. IFRE’s university students medical volunteer abroad in Peru will provide you with a great opportunity to gain professional experience and provide medical attention to impoverished patients while exploring Peru’s mix of Incan, Andean and Spanish cultures.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru
If you are looking to travel to Peru and help others in need, but you’re not quite sure yet what kind of difference you’d like to make. We’ve got you covered!
Guatemala
Women’s project in Guatemala
Most women of Guatemala in the rural and low income areas lead a challenging and difficult life. The main aim of this project is to make women financially independent by helping them realize their money earning potential and showing them different avenues of income.
The volunteer abroad university students program in Guatemala is only for women volunteers. Besides having passion to serve people, having knowledge of intermediate Spanish is a must to participate this project.
You will be expected to be flexible, patient and resourceful during the program.
Volunteers will be helping in the teaching of handicraft works, cooking skills and pastry making skills to the women. You will be assisting in translating Spanish to English, helping the staff and accompanying the women in court trials.
Your responsibility as a university student volunteering abroad member of the women’s project in Guatemala, includes helping with workshops, imparting knowledge on human rights and assisting local government staff in raising funds for the program.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala
You and you group need something unique, IFRE ensure you can find a program that excites you, No matter what kind of difference you are hoping to make.
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Argentina
Volunteering With Underprivileged Children
Argentina is adorned with the beautiful Andes mountains beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine and wine. But many people lack access to affordable childcare because of poverty. Since many families are forced to work, their children miss out on basic care, companionship, good meals and stable education. Therefore many kids like are predisposed to crime and drugs. In Argentina while in university students volunteer program abroad program you will work with IFRE’s partners to provide love, friendship, support and care for underprivileged children. You’ll help kids with homework, serve nutritious meals, and make sure they are well cared for.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina
IFRE offers a number of unique and exciting volunteer projects in Argentina. No matter what type of experience you are hoping to have, we have a program that will suit your interests and ensure you make a real impact in Latin America.
Ecuador
Galapagos Conservation in Ecuador
The team of conservationists on the main island of the Galapagos Archipelago is working hard to maintain the local ecosystem and bio diversity. To control and eradicate the invasive species, which threaten the local species of the island is the main challenge.
Reforestation and the promotion of sustainable agriculture are other challenges for the island.
You do not require any specific skills or qualifications to join the Galapagos conservation program in Ecuador as a part of your volunteer abroad university students. You will be working from Monday to Friday and sometimes a half day on Saturday.
The participants of the volunteering program will be taken to the reserve to learn about the biodiversity, ecology and natural history.
During the conservation program you will be assisting with different tasks each day. Maintaining trails, signs and working on construction activity will be part of your volunteering responsibility.
Your assistance will also be required in the kitchen and the supply of fresh water. Volunteers are encouraged to come up with their own student volunteer project that supports the conservation program of the island.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador
IFRE has an affordable volunteering adventure for university students in Ecuador that is perfect for every volunteer. You’re sure to find a program you can get excited about.
Cambodia
Orphanage Project in Cambodia
Poverty has affected thousands of families in Cambodia. The increasing number of orphans is caused due by poverty as well as other debilitating social circumstances.
To protect these children IFRE is collaborating with local orphanages and offering you an opportunity to bring change to the lives of the children.
Besides having compassion, love and care for the children there are no specific requirements or qualifications to join the volunteering opportunity abroad for university students in Cambodia.
Volunteers will be teaching English to the children, while assisting them in their daily activities. Your volunteering responsibility includes helping children with drawing pictures, singing songs, playing sports, shaping clay and dancing.
You will also be helping the children develop their creativity, which best suits their needs and interests.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia
IFRE offers an array of impactful projects in Cambodia, so no matter what type of volunteer experience you are searching for. You are assured to find a project that suits your interests.
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Uganda
Orphanage Projects in Uganda
Extreme poverty and other unfortunate social circumstances such as HIV/AIDS in Uganda have led to the increased number of orphans. There are many cases of children being rescued from human trafficking too.
IFRE is working with many orphanages to make a difference in the children’s lives, providing you the opportunity to help through the opportunity for university students volunteer in Uganda.
Most volunteers contribute to the project by tutoring children in English in local schools or home schooled children. Imparting life skills and knowledge will be part of your volunteering duties.
You can organize fun activities for the students, like games, dances and sing-a-longs during the afternoon or evening. Helping in cooking, cleaning, gardening and school administration will also be part of your volunteering program responsibility.
Besides your compassion and love for children you do not need any other specific qualifications to join the project. You will be expected to be patient and flexible while dealing with the children.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Uganda
IFRE offers a volunteer project in Uganda that has what you’re looking for, no matter your interests or experience.
Kenya
Community development in Kenya
The Maasai people of Kenya are deprived of basic infrastructure, like schools, hospitals, roads, buildings, and services. These people are in a need of volunteers to contribute to community development work. The migration of people in pursuit of better opportunities and infrastructure is common.
IFRE is giving you the chance to bring positive change to the lives of many through volunteering opportunities abroad for university students.
Depending on your areas of expertise, skills and interests, you will be assigned a variety of different tasks. You will be helping in building schools, hospitals, orphanages, and community centers.
Your volunteering responsibility during the community development project in Kenya includes assisting the locals with craft work and selling them to tourists and working on community cleaning.
You will also be teaching English, organizing children’s programs and extra-curricular activities, like dancing, singing, art, games and sports.
Supporting the women’s group, spreading awareness on community sanitation, promoting community health and awareness on HIV/AIDS education will also be part of your volunteering activities.
If you have any skills in construction, then it would be of significant help, however you do not need any specific qualifications to participate in the volunteering programs for high school students.
You only need a positive attitude and a flexible and caring personality to participate in this community development program.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya
IFRE is sure to have a project where you can make a difference and have an amazing experience volunteering abroad.
India
Medical Projects in India
Many people in India cannot afford medical treatment. Often people die from treatable diseases. To bring change, IFRE is working in the health sector of India and is giving you a chance to make a difference through the medical project.
The medical project of India is designed in such a manner that a student, professional, retiree or anyone with a passion to serve people can join and contribute. Volunteers will be allotted different task, based on your education, skills, and qualification.
Participants in the volunteering trip abroad for university students in India will be working in a small rural health care center or large hospital. Your volunteering responsibilities include activities like taking temperature, blood pressure, height and weight of the patients.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in India
If you are passionate about helping others and making the world a better place, you are sure to find an IFRE volunteer project that matches what you are looking for.
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Nepal
Photo Journalism Project (Kathmandu)
Nepal is a beautiful and mountainous nation rich with spiritual traditions, delicious food, beautiful lakes, and peaceful serenity. Nepal may be rich in natural beauty, but unfortunately many of its people are poor. In Nepal access to good English education is only available to rich families, as public schools do not have the resources and manpower necessary to provide a good English education, which hurts children from low-income families. This volunteer abroad university students program will capture unique pagoda shaped Hindu temples on film and also snap images of huge Buddhist stupas, views of the spectacular Kathmandu Valley, and join celebrations during festivals and cultural happenings.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal
No matter what your passion is or what kind of difference you are hoping to make, there is a wide range of meaningful volunteer program in Nepal that will suit your interests
Skills and Qualifications
Except for the medical volunteer program, where you will be required a medical certification, no specific qualifications or skills are needed for t volunteer abroad university students. You are required to be patient, kind, loving and flexible. Volunteering is all about changing the world, sharing your skills and passion, to leave a positive impact in the world.
The Start Date(s)
Volunteer opportunities with IFRE begin every Monday year-round. If you have travel constraints, you can still start your chosen program on any day of the year.
The Fee
IFRE program fee start at $165 a one-week stay in the projects. The fee covers for require a one-time registration fee that supports all your pre-departure costs. Despite low cost IFRE still maintains high quality programs.
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Housing and Food
During your time at the university student volunteer trip you will stay with a trusted and loving IFRE local host family. You host family will make sure you always feel safe, comfortable and part of the family, in addition to providing you with three (breakfast, lunch and dinner) delicious traditional local home-cooked meals. Please note that some program offer alternative accommodation in a volunteer house or a project hostel.
How can you apply?
IFRE’s best volunteer university student opportunities are simple and easy to apply. Click on the APPLY NOW button and fill in the information in the application form and submit.
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Why go with IFRE Volunteers?
IFRE was founded in 2006 with the goal to provide safe and affordable volunteer abroad programs. As a registered non-profit IFRE is highly regarded for safe projects, attention to detail, affordability, professional field volunteer support and diverse opportunities for cultural immersion.
With over 200 programs in 20 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America IFRE offers exceptionally affordable program fees for university student volunteers abroad as well as change the world through volunteering programs.
How can you go as a group?
IFRE carefully selects projects that make it possible for your group to make a real difference while enjoying a safe experience. You’ll also have plenty of time learn a new language as you see the sights, go around local areas and mingle with locals.
If you and your group want to take a life-changing program, please contact us today. We look forward to design a unique program that matches the passion and goals of you and your group.
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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 Sri Lanka, Bali, Thailand, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Morocco and Brazil.
Check out A Complete Volunteer Abroad Guide: Everything You Need To Know to learn more about what is volunteering abroad. If you want to know how to volunteer abroad for free, go through our Volunteer Abroad for Free article. If you are a college student and searching for meaningful summer volunteering programs, check out our popular articles Community Service Trips For College Students and Summer Volunteer Programs For College Students.
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