Alternative Spring Break Programs

Alternative Spring Break Programs

Are you thinking what to do during spring break ? Are you bored by the thought of just sunbathing and hanging out for a couple of weeks? Interested in traveling without spending lots of money on an expensive vacation?

RCDP have been helping students/people like you enjoy an alternative spring break trip in lot of countries around the world for many years. Our spring break volunteer projects are well organized, safe and very affordable, and with various projects to choose from it’s easy to find the right one for you.

Spring break is a great opportunity to take a break from work or school and from your usual routine, so why not make the most of it? Joining one of these alternative spring break programs will change the lives of those you help, while you gain invaluable experience for your future career.

If you are ready for something different take a look at what RCDP has to offer. With lots of exciting and meaningful alternative spring break volunteer programs to choose from all you have to do is contact us for more information on costs, opportunities and the types of projects on offer.

Why Making an Alternative Spring Break Plan is Worthwhile

Think about it, while most people look forward to a week of lazing around doing nothing in particular others are making those seven days count by traveling to another country and making a difference to the people who live in it.

RCDP’s offer an alternative spring break for college students volunteer programs that change the live of all those involved. Here are just a few of the reasons why college alternative spring break opportunities are worth taking up.

Travel with meaning

When you look back on your photographs or blog entries you will have an amazing record of everything you helped achieve for either people, wildlife, or communities, in need. Alternative spring break opportunities create memories which are both more meaningful and longer lasting than any regular beach vacation ever could.

Invest in your future

Alternative spring break programs are a good way to develop personal skills and boost your resume; two things which will put you ahead of the crowd for many future opportunities. Joining an RCDP volunteer project is a great way to gain real world experience in a field new to you, and show potential employers just what you can do.

Learn more about the world

Travel really does broaden the mind, and spending quality time with people from a completely different culture and background on an alternative spring break abroad project is an amazing way to learn more about how the world works, and how other people live.

Boost self confidence

Meeting new people, living and working in a country with a (probably) unfamiliar language, tackling work you may have no real experience of – all these things and more contribute to building your confidence and ability to take on pretty much anything life throws at you. If you feel ready for some new challenges it’s worth looking at the alternative spring break 2018 options RCDP offer.

Challenge yourself

Most alternative spring break programs don’t require any special experience or qualifications – so they offer a fun and rewarding way to build on or practice something you know a little about, or step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

RCDP’s 10 Best, Inexpensive, Alternative Spring Break Programs

RCDP organize lots of alternative spring break volunteer programs which combine the adventure element of overseas travel with the chance to help change the live of those less fortunate. Projects fall into lots of different categories, and are available on several continents, and more details on ten of the most popular can be found below.

Construction Project in Thailand

No experience in construction is needed as volunteers are taught traditional Thai building methods on site, in the ethnically diverse small village of Sangkhlaburi. Your help on this alternative spring break abroad Thailand program means houses and community building can be built, or repaired, to create more comfortable living condition for these marginalized villagers.

HIV /AIDS Project in Uganda

Channel your caring nature and desire to help educate and care for people by joining this alternative spring break 2018 Uganda program, which is based in Kampala. Your invaluable help means more Ugandans can get support, advice and information on both living with and preventing both HIV and AIDS.

Elephant Conservation in Sri Lanka

Volunteers get to enjoy time with elephants, teach children and learn about eco-farming on this 2+ week alternative spring break abroad Sri Lanka project. This busy and varied program is a fabulous way to experience authentic Sri Lanka, while also helping local people to build skills and resource for the future.

Orphanage work in Tanzania

Alternative spring break volunteer programs with children are especially meaningful as volunteers make a huge difference to their quality of life, and help them build a brighter future.

Poverty force many children onto the streets in Tanzania, and without the orphanages to help house, feed and educate them many are forced to turn to crime to survive. Caring, compassionate helpers are always needed to help local staff.

Turtle conservation in Mexico

Enjoy Mexico’s Pacific coast beaches while helping to maintain the turtle population on this exciting alternative spring break abroad project organized by RCDP. The constant threat of things like pollution and egg thieves mean volunteers are always needed to help with tracking, educational and hands-on roles.

Health Project in Peru

Poor or rural living Peruvians tend to miss out on decent healthcare as there are too few local clinics staff to provide the help they need. Health focused alternative spring break programs Peru offer Spanish speaking volunteers the chance to join teams who deliver basic treatments, give out medication and help with admin work.

Teaching in South Africa

Volunteers can enjoy the sights of South Africa when they sign up for this teaching program, one of many worthwhile alternative spring break opportunities RCDP offer. A decent education helps children have a more secure future, but many poor kids miss out.

You can help change this by organizing classes and activities in subjects like math, English and science – depending on your background - which educate and build confidence.

Youth Athletic Project-Brazil

Sport enthusiasts are needed for alternative spring break abroad Brazil projects which use physical activity to build self esteem and the motivation to achieve amongst the children living in the poorest slum areas. In your free time there is a lot to do in and around Rio, whether you prefer nature, culture or nightlife.

Women Support Project - Xela, Guatemala

Although Guatemalan women are slowly gaining equality there is resistance to such changes, and those from poorer backgrounds are affected the most. Female volunteers who have at least intermediate Spanish skills are invited to join the alternative spring break abroad Guatemala project and help empower women so they can live happy, independent lives.

Community Development Project (Kimuka, Masailand)-Kenya

RCDP offer a truly exciting volunteer-vacation of a lifetime in the alternative spring break 2018 Kenya program. This opportunity to combine travel in Kenya with the chance to live and work amongst the Masai people is life changing for all involved.

Your role is to help the Masai develop their community infrastructure, which in turn will help create and sustain a tourism based income, reducing migration to the cities and the breakdown of their unique heritage.