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Spring Break Volunteer Abroad

While flowers are blossoming and the sun is starting to peek out from the clouds, you too can do your part to beautify the world and make it a better place. Divert your spring fever energy to a good cause by signing up for an alternative spring break trip abroad! Whether it’s running around barefoot with children, taking care of wild cats, or hammering together new homes, there are alternative spring break volunteer opportunities waiting for your eager pair of hands and active mind. The time slot might be short, but the impact and memories will be eternal.

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Tuve una muy buena experiencia en donde viví el día a día con toda una tranquilidad ya que máximo me lo hizo posible. Me encanto lo que me permitieron vivir y poder jugar con los niños como si yo fuera uno. Me encantaría poder volver.

A Guide to Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Programs

Why Volunteer Abroad in Spring

Spring break can be a lot more than selfies in new swimwear, all-inclusive beach resorts, or lazy days in pajamas and boxes of cold pizza. Put life into perspective with an alternative spring break program abroad, and come back home with a few extra credentials and a lighter peace of mind (instead of a hangover).

Deciding to spend spring break pursuing a righteous activity isn’t a huge time commitment, yet its benefits don’t fade quickly. If you don’t want to miss out on any semesters or summer back home, pack a punch with two week (or less) alternative sping break trips. Not only will the weather be gorgeous as hibernation is coming to an end, but crowds will be smaller and prices cheaper. Since each country has spring break during a different week, there will also be less competition for accommodations and flights. Plus, who doesn’t want to see how iced teas compare across the world?

Working with people, animals, and the land in another country is a humbling experience, full of potential for personal development. Instead of a week-long party, you’ll learn that some countries employ pura vida (in moderation) year-round. Instead of listening to your friend’s boyfriend issues, you’ll learn that there are real issues out there that take real commitment and innovation to solve. Learning from new cultures will expand your perspective of the world (and of yourself!), and make you a global citizen that is sensitive to the needs of others. 

In addition to warm, fuzzy feelings, participation in alternative spring break programs can convey a lot on resumes and applications. Not only does it show that you are passionately interested in something, but it shows that you are a go-getter, stepping outside of comfort zones to tackle the unknown. It also hints that you are a master communicator, not selfish, and a team leader. Who doesn’t want to hire a candidate like that?

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