Alternative Spring Break Trips for College Students

Alternative Spring Break Trips for College Students With Fees From Just $100

Are you ready to do something different this spring break? Would you like to travel to another country but don’t want to spend lots of money on an expensive resort vacation? Does doing something which adds value to your life and to the world sound like an interesting adventure? RCDP’s alternative spring break trips for college students deliver all that and so much more.

 Many young people have already taken the opportunity to travel and live in a different country and culture, during an alternative college spring break volunteer program.

They value the experience and the chance to add tangible value to their resume, while also helping others. This kind of experience is very valuable for many reasons, and the friends and contacts you make are likely to last a lifetime.

If you think these things sound exciting and worthwhile why not learn more about what’s available? For more information on the amazing range of alternative spring break college students volunteer opportunities RCDP have to offer, send an email now and we will send you the details.

The Benefits of Alternative Spring Break Trips for College Students

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.

Experience a Culture from the Inside Out

On vacation most people only ever experience the top layer of a country’s culture, visiting the main sights and eating in tourist restaurants.

On the other hand, by taking part in an alternative college spring break volunteer project organized by RCDP you live and work amongst local people, and get insights into their lifestyles and habits which simply isn’t possible as a regular visitor to the country.

Experience Life Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Although alternative spring break college students enjoy unique volunteer experience experiences and forge treasured relationships they may also face some challenges when immersed in a completely new culture. 

They deal with unfamiliar languages, food and customs, work with strangers, and sleep in a less comfortable environment than they are used to at home. These things are character building but in most cases people never have the chance to experience them.

Learn More About the World

Nothing can replace first-hand experience if you wish to understand how other people live. Many alumni volunteers talk about the value of seeing with their own eyes things like children eager to learn but living in poverty or in inadequacy housing, or the bravery of those who struggle to get adequate medical care.

To be a true advocate for change requires empathy, which alternative spring break college students definitely provide.

Prove yourself

In the future a resume which details your experience on an alternative college spring break volunteer program will impress a potential employer looking for staff that are open-minded, caring, resourceful, confident and possess problem solving skills.

Skill Up

Alternative spring break college students are often interested in exploring a possible future line of work, but lacking any real experience to prove they can do well.  A volunteer program with RCDP is the perfect opportunity to try something new out. You may just discover a natural talent for conservation, teaching, or development work.

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

For many years RCDP Volunteers have been offering high quality but low priced volunteer programs all over the world.

People of all ages and backgrounds have given their time to projects concerned with everything from orphaned children and construction to healthcare and animal welfare, and these exciting college alternative spring break projects are designed to harness the skills, energy and enthusiasm of young people looking to do something a little different with their free week.

Work in Medical/Healthcare/Hospital Projects in Guatemala

This high intensity alternative college spring break Guatemala volunteer project provides plenty of hands-on experience to students studying in the healthcare field. Face the challenges of limited supplies along with the rewards of providing much needed medical care to disadvantaged Guatemalans, then in your down time enjoy the mountains, jungles and volcanoes of Xela.

Sea Turtle (Campamento Majahaus)-Mexico

Experience with sea turtles is not needed to join this college alternative spring break Mexico project, but being passionate about protecting the environment is essential. Volunteers and local staff work together to preserve the area and keep the turtle population healthy.

Conservation Program in South Africa

Can you imagine exploring the exciting city of Cape Town and the wine country which surrounds it, and helping to conserve the beautiful national parks? Volunteers on RCDP’s alternative spring break for college students South Africa actually do this; enjoying both physical, outdoor work, and admin tasks.

Teaching English in China

Many bright Chinese school children will miss out on the chance to find well paid work after they graduate if they cannot learn to speak English well, but there are simply not enough teachers around to provide the lessons.

Native or fluent English speaking volunteers are needed to boost their skills in the spoken language. This alternative college spring break China project is based in the seaside town of Qingdao.

Elephant Conservation Project in Thailand

Old and sick elephants are often abandoned in Thailand, or sold to uncaring owners who use them as a begging aid in urban areas. You can support a project which provides alternative care for these majestic animals by joining RCDP’s alternative spring break for college students Thailand volunteer program.

Duties include feeding, washing and playing with the elephants, as well as cleaning their enclosures.

Work in Community Development Project in Cambodia

Cambodia has come a long way since being ravaged by war, and there are many active community groups who are working with local people to provide more educational and practical skill training opportunities to help those still living in poverty improve their lives.

Students with development work experience and a few weeks to spare are always welcome on this very worthwhile alternative college spring break Cambodia program.

Youth Athletic Project in Brazil

Volunteers joining the alternative spring break for college students Brazil program help steer local young people away from a life of drugs and crime by providing sporting outlets to build their confidence and motivation to work hard for a better, and safer future. Students with skills in any sport are welcome.

HIV/AIDS Project in Ghana

In Ghana people still die needlessly every year due to HIV and AIDS, although successful education initiatives have managed to save countless lives which would have been lost otherwise. As part of an alternative spring break college students Ghana volunteer program you can contribute to these campaigns targeting people from all age groups.

Women Empowerment Project in India

It’s sadly true that poorer women in India are generally excluded from the development and modernization opportunities this amazing country is experiencing.

Without an education their chances of becoming financially independent are bleak, which is why RCDP’s micro-financed alternative college spring break India project is so important. Volunteers support these women as they gain skills which will improve their lives.

Orphanage Work in Ecuador

Not all children in the world have the chance to go to school, get medical care, or live in a comfortable family home, but by choosing to join an alternative spring break college students

Ecuador orphanage volunteer opportunity you can help some of them get closer to a decent life. As a teacher, mentor, and general helper you will make a huge difference to these kids.