Year Long Mission Trips For College Students
Are you a college student looking for a year long volunteering trip abroad to support poor communities while living like a local? Do you ever dream of travelling the world while experiencing new culture and traditions abroad?
Long term trips allow you the opportunity to explore new areas of your interest and try out new career without making a commitment. This trip will not only improve your life with plenty of new ideas and skills, but also give you a fresh perspective and broaden your horizon. While making positive changes in the lives of people in return you will have a sense of fulfillment to your life.
For over 13 years, IFRE has been a world leader offering the most affordable volunteer abroad programs. Having hosted more than 22,000 happy volunteers in over 200 programs in 20 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America, IFRE is also very trusted and highly reputable. As a long term mission trips for college students, you will be able to bridge gaps created by lack of resources and insufficient qualified local staff in community projects.
You and your group can now enroll and learn new skills and techniques while immersing in local culture and travelling. Contact IFRE today to learn more and register for this impactful fulfilling volunteer program.
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IFRE’s Year Long Mission Trips For College Students
Costa Rica
Volunteer In Healthcare
Costa Rica is a breathtaking country featuring plenty of natural jungles, rainforests to cloud forests and forested mountaintops. Costa Rica is more developed than most countries in region. However, poor people in rural Costa Rica still have limited access to quality medical care, and sometimes lack the education to know how best to manage their health.
IFRE teams up with local doctors and nurses to get these underprivileged patients the care they need. When you join year long medical mission trips for college students in Costa Rica, you will shadow local doctors and medical professionals in their treatment of these patients and gain valuable experience observing real-life medical cases and in how to handle them
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica
Apart form this healthcare volunteer program IFRE offers other incredible programs in Costa Rica. We have variety of programs including sea turtle, orphanage, teaching English, wildlife sanctuary and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Peru
Teach English In Rural Schools (Cusco)
Peru is a great breathtaking featuring one of the New World’s Wonders, the Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. Even thou tourism is a leading source of government revenue, English is not a common language for many Peruvians whose first language is Spanish, Similarly, schools in Peru are drastically underfunded.
As a volunteer abroad for college students for a year teaching in Peru you will increase English conversation skills. When children in Peru learn English it is the easiest way to open doors and opportunities for the coveted job market in tourism and hospitality that is currently booming in the country.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru
Other than this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Peru. We have variety of programs including healthcare, orphanage, street children care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Guatemala
Medical/Healthcare/Hospitals
Guatemala enjoys a lovely climate, wonderful food, and fascinating architecture. There is amazing scenery filled with volcanoes, lakes and jungles around every corner. Despite all this beauty, Guatemala is a poor country that struggles with many of the societal problems common to developing nations.
Rampant poverty has led to a lack of access to adequate medical care and facilities. By participating in year long mission trips for college students you can expect to work shadowing local doctors and medical staff as they treat patients and carry out medical procedures. By sharing your time, knowledge, skills and support with the almost-crippled and ever-so-demanding healthcare industry in Guatemala you will not only save lives but also improve the healthcare sector.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Guatemala
A side from this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Guatemala. We have variety of programs including street children program, teach English, orphanage, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Argentina
Volunteering With Underprivileged Children
Argentina can best be described byLatin dances, delectable cuisine, and beautiful landscapes. With all this beauty many families are poor and childcare is not easily accessible to them. That forces many young children to go to work and end up missing out on things like companionship, adequate nutrition, guidance, a stable education, and personal attention they very much need.
As a year long college student volunteer abroad you’ll help kids with homework, serve nutritious meals, and make sure they are well cared for. Through your support, you can help keep children off the streets and away from negative situations,
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina
Besides this volunteer with underprivileged children program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Argentina. We have variety of programs including dental program, teach English, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Ecuador
Galapagos Conservation Project
The San Cristobal Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos Archipelago, is home to a wide variety of marine life and birds. However, the eco-system and bio-diversity of the island are getting damaged day by day due to several adverse causes, such as the new operating port and airport.
The ecologists in Galapagos have encountered a long and arduous battle to control and eradicate invasive species. This, together with reforestation and the promotion of sustainable agriculture has been the biggest challenges the islands have faced. Your role as a volunteer will be working to help the conservation team. If you are passionate about preserving the beauty of nature, then this year long mission trip vacation opportunity is an ideal option for you.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador
A side from this Galapagos conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Ecuador. We have variety of programs including orphanage program, teach English, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Brazil
Teaching English In Brazil
Brazil is a gorgeous country located in South America with numerous landscapes, great heritage and fascinating beaches around the country to visit. Despite being a developed country, Brazil is affected by poverty and lack of equal opportunity. Unfortunately, the difference between rich and poor is vast and vivid.
Poor children cannot attend private schools and are deprived from English learning opportunities. Many public schools in Brazil lack quality English education due to underfunding and understaffing. By participating in year long mission trips for college students programs in Brazil, you will help offer vital support for English skills development. Your passion to work with children will provide better life opportunities for the children.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil
Besides this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Brazil. We have variety of programs including street children, orphanage, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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Thailand
Teaching English Project
Thailand is a beautiful country with a long and rich history. Famous landmarks like ancient ruins and exquisite temples abound here. As English has become the universal language of economic opportunity, it has become critical for Thai children to become fluent in the language if they wish to be competitive in the job market and lead successful and rewarding adult lives.
Sadly, primary and secondary schools in less fortunate and rural areas are struggling to keep up with this drastic increase in demand for English education, and volunteers are thus desperately needed to alleviate this issue and help provide this education that is in so high demand. While volunteering on year long teaching English mission trips in Thailand you will teach in primary and secondary schools struggling to keep up with demand for an English education, and in so doing help provide a better and more successful future for the kids in your care.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Thailand
Other than this volunteer teaching English program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Thailand. We have variety of programs including elephant conservation, orphanage, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Cambodia
Work In An Orphanage
Cambodia is a famous tourist destination in the world. Tourists travel to Cambodia to see the Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the Silver Pagoda temples and plenty of stunning beaches and green lush mountains. Unfortunately, Cambodia suffers from desperate poverty and rampant diseases leading to constant increase of orphaned children.
These children require education and care, which is not always available due to lack of enough staff and resources. By joining long term mission trips for college students abroad, you will not only improve lives of children by loving, caring and teaching them to create a better future but also you feel fulfilled that you are making real positive change in the community by inspiring and loving the children.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia
Apart from this volunteer orphanage program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Cambodia. We have variety of programs including teaching English, community development, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Kenya
Medical/Health Project (Nairobi)
enya is gorgeous country in East Africa best known for its natural national parks filled with hundred of thousands wildlife. Quality healthcare is limited and not affordable to almost half of the Kenyan population. The rural areas are in dire need of qualified medical staff and modern technology is only available in few private hospitals.
Year long medical mission trips for college students will open tremendous opportunities for you to experience unique learning situations. You will support doctors and medical practitioners as they save lives. Your passion and skills will make a significant difference to save and improve healthcare systems in Kenya.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya
Other than this volunteer medical program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in Kenya. We have variety of programs including HIV/AIDS program, orphanage, teaching English, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
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South Africa
Wildlife Conservation Project (Port Elizabeth)
From sweeping savannahs filled with herds of elephants and prides of lions, to rugged coastlines and mountainous hiking trails, South Africa has something for every nature enthusiast. Sadly, many of the wild animals and plants in South Africa faces threats such as poaching, illegal trading and habitat destruction.
Due to these threats many species are now facing extinction. The magnificent abundance of flora and fauna each create unique challenges for wildlife conservationists to overcome. By mission trips for college students with a wildlife conservation project for a year you will be part of the solution these animals and plants need to thrive in their natural environment.
Other Volunteer Opportunities in South Africa
Besides this volunteer wildlife conservation program, IFRE offers other incredible programs in South Africa. We have variety of programs including teaching English, orphanage, medical care, and many more that will meet your interest and passion.
Skills and Qualification
Apart from the medical volunteer program, where we do need a medical certification, no skills or qualification are required for year long mission trips for college students volunteer abroad programs. IFRE requires you to fulfill your passion by sharing your love and skills to positively impact the lives of disadvantaged people in the poor communities. It will be very helpful to be open minded and warm up to strangers for full culture immersion and best experience.
The Fee
Since 2006, IFRE offers cheapest and most impactful long term mission trips for college students programs abroad. Program fee starts as low as $165 per week including a small registration fee in many countries. The fee covers for airport pick up, accommodation and food, project donation and support local IFRE country coordinators. For transparency program fees are paid directly in the host country to the project coordinator or the host family.
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Housing and Food
While in year long mission trips for college students programs you will be accommodated by a host family. For your comfort, the home is safe, comfortable and modern. Additionally, you will receive three (breakfast, lunch and dinner) healthy local home-cooked meals per day. Be advised that programs in some countries offer alternative accommodation in a volunteer house or a hostel.
The Start Date(s)
IFRE’s long-term mission trips start each Monday year-round. If you have travel constraints or trouble getting to the country on that day, your chosen program can also begin on any day of the year.
How can you apply?
To apply for IFRE’s programs are very simplified. Just click the APPLY NOW button and complete the information in the application form.
Why go with IFRE Volunteers?
Started in 2006, IFRE provides the best safe and cheap volunteer abroad programs in the industry. As a registered non-profit it 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 it has been highly reviewed by over 22,000 happy volunteers who have successfully attended IFRE’s programs throughout the world.
How can you go as a group?
College students can get IFRE’s unique experience in service learning together with their group of classmates or friends volunteering abroad. The students will volunteers, while exploring the area, participate in orientation programs, work together with their team members and polish their personal, professional and leadership skills. Whichever year long mission trips for college students you select, you will be able to make a huge positive difference in poor peoples’ lives. You and your group can gain valuable life experience while helping those in need. Contact us today and choose a program that speaks to you!
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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 Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, , Bali, , Ghana, ,Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Morocco
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