Spring Break volunteer Abroad

Spring Break volunteer Abroad

Are you thinking of doing something new this spring break? Do you want to join a volunteering program in the spring break? 

RCDP provides the best inexpensive spring break volunteer programs abroad since 1998. You can choose your desired destination from 18 different countries, including Africa, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, Nepal and others.

The spring break volunteering opportunities include a variety of projects and programs, like the construction project in Thailand, HIV/AIDS project in Uganda, elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka, Orphanage work in Tanzania, turtle conservation in Mexico, health project in Peru and teaching in South Africa.

Benefits of Volunteering

You will get a sense of satisfaction:

Volunteering adds a sense of satisfaction into the lives of volunteers. The satisfaction comes from incorporating service into one’s life and making a difference. Compassion and a passion to serve people is an important component of volunteering. When you devote your time and skill in serving people it adds to a sense of accomplishment and purpose, which is an amazing reward.

You will receive personal growth:

While serving the people or community during your spring break volunteering program you will be dealing with different people, which will help you in enhancing your interpersonal skills. According to NSGVP 2000 more than 79% of people who volunteer, stated that volunteering helped them in motivating others, understanding people better and coping with situations. In the survey, more than 68% of people said that volunteering activities helped them enhance their communication skills.

Acquiring your job skills:

A significant number of people take part in volunteering activities to improve their job related skills and therefore improve their chances of getting a job. The desire to increase the chance of getting a job is a big motivation among the younger generation and unemployed volunteers. Volunteering sharpens communication skills and strengthens problem solving skills, which plays a significant role in your career.

You will be travelling and meeting new people:

Travelling gives you new perspectives and meeting new people gives you the opportunity to broaden your horizon. It helps you to make new connections and transform your life. Your small effort could make significant changes in others life, which will give you a sense of fulfillment. This spring break volunteer abroad program will make a difference in other people's lives, while improving yours too.

You will receive health benefits:

Research by “The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research” suggests that volunteering activities significantly affect your health. People who volunteer are likely to enjoy greater functional ability, lower mortality rates and a lower rate of depression compared to those who do not volunteer.

Popular RCDP Projects for Spring Break Volunteer Abroad Projects

RCDP offers different volunteering programs in different parts of the world, so you have the opportunity to choose your desired program. .

Construction Project in Thailand

During your spring break volunteering opportunities in Thailand you will be working on a construction project in a northwestern district of Thailand called Sangkhlaburi (near the border of Myanmar). The close proximity of Sangkhlaburi with Myanmar has caused an increase in the number of undocumented immigrants.

The immigrants are deprived of citizenship and therefore lack access to health care facilities and education. Non-governmental bodies and non-profit organizations are working towards making a difference in their life by providing them with the necessary support

While volunteering on a construction project in Thailand during spring break you will be working on the construction and restoration of the region. There will be an orientation program where you will be briefed about your work. Your coordinator will accompany you to the site and help you with translation and other activities. 

At the beginning, you will be introduced to traditional building techniques by a local Thai expert. During the spring break volunteering opportunity in Thailand you will be learning to mix cement manually using traditional Thai tools, dig foundations for the structure of the building and take part in activities necessary for construction.

You will also be gardening, fencing, painting and giving finishing touches after construction. To participate in this project you do not need any prior knowledge of construction, but, if you do have some, then it will be an added bonus.

HIV /AIDS Project in Uganda

Thousands of innocent Ugandans become a victim of HIV/AIDS every year.  Various organizations are working to prevent the disease by spreading awareness.

RCDP is collaborating with local organizations and works towards making a difference in the lives of the underprivileged people. If you are 18 or above and have a passion to serve people, then you can join the volunteering program abroad during your spring break.

You are required to be resourceful, flexible and patient, while dealing with people. During your spring break volunteering program in Uganda you will be dealing with HIV infected people while discussing strategies and tracking the progress of the on-going program. You will be travelling to different villages for counseling, organizing seminars and distributing resources (food and clothes).

You do not need any specific qualification to volunteer for this project. Showing support to counseling groups, making strategies and working with local Aids Support Organizations in Jinja will be part of your volunteering program. You will be giving first aid treatment and donating clothes, food and medicine during your spring break in Uganda.

Elephant Conservation in Sri Lanka

If you love to work with animals, then the elephant conservation project of Sri Lanka will be the perfect  spring break volunteer program.

Elephants in Sri Lanka are used for carrying loads and touring tourists in the jungle. So, when elephants fall sick or are worn out, then they are neglected.

While volunteering you will be working in the lush environment of Randeniya, Hiriwadunna, Kegalle in Sri Lanka. Your daily activity will start in the morning and you will be washing, cleaning, bathing and tethering elephants during the night.

You will be assisting Manouts (elephant handlers) in taking care of the animals, which includes bathing them in the river and feeding them. Besides caring for the elephants the spring break volunteering project in Sri Lanka will give you an opportunity to work on an eco farm and teach in local schools.

Your love and compassion in serving the animals and your physical fitness is required to participate in the elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka. You don’t need any specific qualification and experience to participate in this project.

Orphanage work in Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the poorest countries of Africa and the government with limited resources  cannot help the orphans. The young children are forced to live on a street. While seeking  work they are exploited. The children even get involved in petty crimes to survive. 

During the volunteering program abroad  in Tanzania you will be working with local orphanages for the welfare of the children.

Care, passion and compassion for the children is important. You will be expected to be patient, open-minded and resourceful during the spring break volunteering program in Tanzania.

Teaching is a primary activity and you will be teaching English, Math or any other subject in your capacity as well as helping the children with their homework. Imparting  knowledge on the importance of personal hygiene will be part of your volunteering program.

You will also be tidying the beds of children, changing their clothes & washing them, feeding them and dropping them to school.  You do not need any specific criteria to volunteer abroad at the orphanage of Tanzania during spring break.

Working in the kitchen, cleaning the orphanage and assisting the staff of the orphanage in running the administrative activities will be a part of your volunteering program. You will be raising funds for the organization, which is crucial for operating the orphanage.

Turtle conservation in Mexico

Over the years the population of sea turtles has been decimated, but there are many organizations working towards the conservation of the turtles. The efforts of the organizations has shown positive results in rehabilitating the population along with their environment.

You will be protecting the habitat of the turtles with the help of local professions.

As a participant of the spring break volunteering project of saving Turtles in Mexico you will be working in an area of 10 kilometers on the beach, while surveying their natural habitat. Capturing and releasing the animals, tagging them, following  their movements and studying their habitat will be part of your volunteering program.

You will be workingboth during the day and night. In the daytime you will be working in the campsite. Your responsibility as a volunteer will include saving the hatchlings, cleaning out the nest, and preventing contamination of the area.

Your active participation will be expected during the environmental educational programs and other aspects of the wildlife monitoring program, including recording local crocodile populations and compiling the list of species in the area.

Besides having passion for the welfare of the animals, there is no specific requirement for saving Turtles in Mexico during your spring break volunteering program. If you can speak Spanish then it will be easier for communication.

Health Project in Peru

The Health project in Peru will give you the opportunity to serve people who are poverty stricken and are from rural areas.

During the spring break volunteering program in Peru you will be with many local hospitals and clinics, which mainly focus on the fields, like pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, dental, neurology, psychology, social work, counseling, physical, occupational rehabilitation, rehabilitation for children and many more.

RCDP works with mobile hospitals that aim to provide health care support in local areas. You will be organizing and participating at the health camps as a volunteer of the spring break program in Peru. It is mandatory for the volunteers to learn basic Spanish in order to participate in the health care program. You will be expected to be patient, flexible, adaptive and enthusiastic.

Although a medical degree will be strong start, it is not a requirement. You will be contributing as per your capabilities if you are not from a medical background. A medical professional needs to provide their documents. A medical professional will be serving as per one’s skill and experience during the spring break volunteering program in Peru.

You will be treating minor injuries, assisting midwives on visits, giving maternal help, childcare, checking and recording the information of patients,  assisting in the consulting room and helping in the dispensary and during physiotherapy.

Teaching in South Africa

Since English is one of the most widely spoken languages of South Africa, it is important for children to learn the language. Children who come from a poor family background lack quality education, which could affect the future of the children.

Your small effort of teaching English in South Africa during spring break holds significant importance for those children in need.  

While volunteering during the spring break in South Africa you will be taking classes, assisting in preparing the curriculum and even organizing various activities for the children. Volunteers are expected to be highly motivated, enthusiastic and patient while dealing with children.

To join the spring break volunteering abroad program of teaching English in South Africa you need to submit a copy of your resume along with your educational certificate and education. A police clearance certificate will be required as well.  You will be teaching for 2 to 3 hours a day from Monday to Friday.

You can choose to teach in kindergarten, primary or secondary level as per your convenience. Either you can teach on your own or with the help of a local teacher.

Teaching conversational English, Science or Math to the students of primary level or secondary level will be your primary job as a volunteer of the spring break abroad program in South Africa.

You will also be reading literature to the students, which will give them a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension skills. Interaction with the students is important for learning during the class. Giving practical and theoretical assistance and helping the teachers will be part of your responsibility as well.

Aside from Spring Break Volunteer Abroad, RCDP also offers a great selection of wildlife conservation volunteer, winter break to volunteer and so much more. Contact RCDP for more information.