Best Spring Break Volunteering Opportunities in 2024
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If you are someone that is motivated by helping others, Spring Break Volunteering is for you. Just like the name suggests, this is an opportunity to do something meaningful during your spring holidays other than just partying.
Alternative spring breaks were quite popular before the pandemic amongst students who wanted to do something meaningful and productive with their time. Many of these students chose to travel abroad for short international volunteering trips, some as short as a week.
There are several independent organisations that specialise in short volunteer abroad programs with an abundance of destinations and projects to choose from; be it teaching English, Conservation programs or Childcare. One can choose a project that is close to their heart or something that will help their future education and their CV.
The best countries to travel to during Spring break are listed below. Volunteering Solutions have programs running through Spring break for students who want to make the most of their spring break by giving back to the world.
1. Volunteer Projects Nepal
Nestled between India and China, Nepal is a small country with a highly diverse culture, religion and rich geography. Nepal is also one of the most popular destinations in Asia for young volunteers.
Volunteering Solutions has projects in Kathmandu Valley, the capital of Nepal and Pokhara, the city of lakes. There is a range of volunteering programs to choose from during your spring break in Nepal.
In addition to Teaching English in school and Childcare programs, you can also choose to work in a Women Empowerment project. The medical projects allow pre-med students to get exposure to the local set-up of an underdeveloped country.
2. Volunteer Projects in Sri Lanka
There is a wide range of volunteering programs in this small island country Sri Lanka. If you are passionate about animals and the environment, Sri Lanka has a variety of conservation programs for you from Turtle Conservation, Dog Care and Elephant Conservation.
In addition, Sri Lanka also offers volunteers a unique opportunity to teach English to young Monks or the more common programs such as Childcare, Teaching English to Children. Pre-med students can also benefit from medical projects which will expose them to an overseas medical environment.
3. Volunteer Projects in Peru
Volunteering at Peru provides a range of options for working with children. Whether it is Teaching English, working at a Daycare facility or working with Specially Abled Children, Peru is the place to be.
If you are working on your Spanish language, living with host families in Peru will certainly help you polish your Spanish skills. While in Peru, it is a must to explore the oldest civilizations of the world and hike up to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
4. Volunteer Projects in Costa Rica
Whether you like calm and peaceful non-commercial beaches or something bustling with tourists, you can choose either at beautiful Costa Rica with Pacific beaches on one side and the Caribbean on another.
Most students who travel to Costa Rica for their spring break volunteer to spend time in our Turtle Conservation projects and the Wildlife Animal Rescue centers. Do not fret if working with animals is not for you, we also provide short projects working with children Teaching English or Child Care programs.
5. Volunteer Projects in South Africa
Immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of South Africa while on a short spring break trip. Whether you want to involve yourself in community development, teaching children or spending time caring for wildlife, South Africa has it all. With Volunteering Solutions’ short programs, you can enjoy nature while thrilling wildlife safari during your meaningful trip.
6. Volunteer Projects Thailand
If you choose to volunteer at an Elephant Camp in Thailand during your short break, you will realise that not just people but even animals are super friendly in this country.
We offer Elephant Camp volunteer projects in both Surin and Chiang Mai. While at Chiang Mai, you can also choose to Teach English to monks at the monasteries and temples or simply Teach English to children at school. Thailand also has projects to support your pre-med students shadowing under the guidance of a doctor.
7. Volunteer Projects in Vietnam
Enjoy the culture and traditions of Vietnam during your spring break program. If you are eager to work with children, there are projects to work in a Child Care program or Teach English at a school.
Volunteering Solutions also offers Medical projects for pre-med students to experience the medical environment of a developing country while shadowing a doctor.
There is a lot you can do during your alternate spring break volunteering. This year, don’t just see the difference, be the difference you want to see.
