Volunteer at a Refugee Shelter in Mexico

On this trip, volunteer at a migrant and refugee aid shelter in Guadalajara, Mexico—the second largest metropolitan area in the country. At the shelter, work closely with social workers and lawyers to support people fleeing conflict and persecution in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Throughout the trip, participants will provide basic living necessities, collect data for demographic purposes, and help refugees transition between journeys. Over 25,000 migrants and refugees travel to Mexico in search of economic opportunities and safety each year, with many hoping to continue on to the United States. Volunteers will stay with a host family in Guadalajara, so this is also an opportunity for volunteers to learn about Mexican culture and practice conversational Spanish. 

This volunteer program begins at $2,900 for two weeks, but volunteers are encouraged to stay longer for greater impact. All accommodations and meals are included in the cost. 

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Teach Soccer to Children in Ghana

Ghana, located along the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, used to be known as the “Gold Coast” for its mineral riches. The capital of Accra is known for its vibrant beaches and markets, incredible food and its wonderful music scene. However, Ghana is still home to many disadvantaged populations and volunteering can be one way to have an impactful experience. One possible trip includes coaching soccer to help develop sports skills for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds. As long as you are passionate about soccer and love working with young adults, this volunteer trip is right for you.

This volunteer opportunity is located in Accra with working days from Tuesday to Saturday to incorporate weekend games. Off days can be used to explore the city, get to know other volunteers and spend time with your host family. Most work will be done in the afternoons when students can visit the soccer club after school; however, there will be meetings earlier in the day to discuss coaching strategies. The trip is a great opportunity to help students improve their health and fitness, develop motor skills, and learn life skills such as teamwork and discipline. This one-week minimum volunteering experience is run by Projects Abroad, a travel company that aims to create sustainable and impactful trips overseas. One week of volunteering costs $2,270 and volunteering is possible for as little as one week to as long as a year. Start dates are very flexible and the trip itself requires a short application.

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Volunteer as a Teacher in South Africa

This trip allows you to to work at a school in South Africa, a country of dramatic change and optimism. The teaching projects are located in schools in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town. The schools are overcrowded, understaffed, and under-funded; however, there is enthusiasm for the future and volunteers help to cultivate this. English is used as the main language of teaching schools in Cape Town; although, it is not the first language of most of the students, so having an English native speaker is particularly helpful. This trip does not require you to have a TEFL qualification and there is no need for previous teaching experience. You can stay for up to six months with a price varying up to $2,500.

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