Alternative Spring Break Destination Projects

Alternative Spring Break Destination Projects starting from just $100

Do you want to travel during spring break but don’t find any of the typical hotspots appealing? Does the chance to do something useful while exploring a new country sound like something you’d like to do? Why not break away from the usual plans for a trip to Cancun, Vegas or Miami and look at alternative spring break destinations instead?

Spring break is a great time to snap up a place on a volunteer program. This unique opportunity offers you the chance to travel, go sightseeing, experience a culture from ground level up and share your skills, time and knowledge with people whose lives will be improved as a result.

RCDP have been offering high quality yet low priced alternative spring break volunteer programs all around the world since 1998, and with projects in areas including marine conservation, healthcare, working with children or animals, and eco-conservation you’ll probably find your friends want to join you too! 

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Why Choose an Alternative Spring Break Destination?

There are plenty of reasons for choosing alternative spring break locations rather than sticking with the more traditional party places.

The memories you make are richer

Once your tan has faded so does that amazing feeling of being in a different place, doing something different form your usual routine. The difference between regular resort trips and alternative spring break destinations is that those memories are more meaningful and much longer lasting.

Your efforts help change lives directly

It’s always helpful to throw some change into a charity collection pail, or donate unwanted items to Goodwill, but as a volunteer on an alternative spring break program you get to witness first- hand the situations less fortunate people live in. This unique perspective allows you to see for yourself the positive effects volunteer programs have on people, animals and communities.

You get an amazing cultural experience cheaper than a regular vacation

Planning a trip is such an exciting task, but the financial sting for a week at the beach with nothing to show for it but tan lines can be harsh. By choosing an alternative spring break destinations volunteer program from RCDP you get to know a culture from the ground up, gaining invaluable insight into how things work.

Future employers appreciate your volunteer work

Future employers can’t fail but to be impressed by someone who has chosen to forfeit the usual hedonistic resort break in favor of volunteering at a project based in one of RCDP’s alternative spring break locations. Choosing to donate your time to others is a very impressive thing to do.

It’s the perfect way to get practical experience

Maybe you know loads about elephants from watching TV or reading books, but you never actually saw one for real; or you have studied a topic like conservation or health care but not had the chance to get much hands-on experience. There are programs running at alternative spring break destinations which can remedy this situation.

Some of the Best, Affordable, Alternative Spring Break Locations Volunteer Programs

RCDP can connect you with alternative spring break locations on just about every continent and in a wide range of categories, so no matter what you would like to do there will be a well organized project available for you to join. Here are some details on ten of the most popular.

Sea Turtle (Campamento Majahaus) in Mexico

Mexico is a great alternative spring break destination. How often do you get the chance to enjoy the peace and solitude of a Pacific coast beach, along with hands-on animal conservation experience with adorable sea turtles? This alternative spring break Mexico volunteer project supports an established, successful local campaign to protect turtles and their habitats. 

Street Children Project in Peru

If you believe all children deserve a safe home, decent food and an education this alternative spring break Peru volunteer program shares your goals. You can help them build hope for the future through learning, say by teaching language or computing skills. Investing your time now gives young people in need amazing opportunity to progress. Peru is a  great alternative spring break destination

Health Project in Tanzania

Anyone studying or working in the health care field can combine travel with the chance to get some practical medical experience on RCDP’s exciting alternative spring break Tanzania volunteer opportunity. Help is needed in rural clinics with tasks ranging from general patient checks to treating minor ailments or helping with special clinics. In their free time volunteers can enjoy safaris, visit local markets, hike etc.

Special Needs Children Project in China

As there is little official provision for children with special needs in China it is left to parents or charities, to organize their education and care. RCDP provide volunteers for one such project in Xi’an, through their alternative spring break China program. Volunteers play with, care for and teach the children, with local staff on hand to help them learn any necessary skills or techniques required.

Elephant Orphanage Project in Sri Lanka (Pinnawala)

Sri Lanka is a great alternative spring break destination. You can enjoy the thrill of traveling in Sri Lanka, and also spend some time caring for rescue elephants that were mistreated after getting old or sick, on the alternative spring break Sri Lanka volunteer opportunity RCDP offer. Have the experience of a lifetime doing something exciting and helpful, as no previous experience with elephants is necessary.

Women Empowerment Project in India

India is a great country to volunteer and also a great alternative spring break destination. Many poor women in India have little education or hope of finding work to take care of themselves and their families, but programs like RCDP’s alternative spring break India micro-financed project offer hope for a better future.

Volunteers support women who are learning new, practical skills, and also teach children to help break the cycle of disadvantage.

Community Development in Thailand

Farmers in some parts of Thailand cannot make enough money to survive, so they move to cities or stay and struggle to feed and educate their families.

The alternative spring break Thailand volunteer program exists to help develop and launch alternative incomes for these farmers. Over 4 days in a week volunteers work on projects which may involve caring for animals or growing food.

Environmental Conservation or Eco-Work in Nepal

Volunteers who are fit, healthy and care about protecting the environment are perfectly suited to this project, one of RCDP’s alternative spring break destinations. Help is needed to combat the loss of wood, through tasks such as planting, caring for saplings and education people how to continue this essential work.

HIV/AIDS Project in Ghana

It’s sadly true that people still live with or die from HIV or AIDS in Ghana, though thankfully numbers are falling after many educational campaigns. If an alternative spring break Africa program appeals then this may be the perfect choice for you.

Volunteers work with those affected by both conditions, either directly or not, offering information, support and counseling. Choose Ghana if you are looking for a  great alternative spring break destination.

Marine Project in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is an incredible alternative spring break destination. Volunteers who join RCDP’s alternative spring break Costa Rica project spend time in a lovely beach resort while helping with tasks around marine conservation. 

You may work with various marine creatures, on breeding, care and rescue plans, or with the marine education workshop staff. Volunteers must be fit and able to work outside regardless of the weather conditions.