Volunteering Solutions - Summer Volunteer Programs for High School Students Abroad

Volunteering Solutions offers a set of summer volunteer and travel programs aimed at high school students and teens, promoting cultural immersion alongside meaningful community work. Destinations highlighted include Bali (marine conservation), Nepal (community development and teaching), Port Elizabeth in South Africa (wildlife conservation), Cusco in Peru (dental elective internship), Galle in Sri Lanka (teaching Buddhist monks), Nairobi in Kenya (teaching in local schools), and Chiang Mai in Thailand (journalism internship).

Programs run year-round with differing durations depending on the placement.

Typical activities include marine conservation and reef restoration, wildlife protection and anti-poaching support, classroom teaching and childcare assistance, dental clinical support for aspiring dentistry students, and journalism/media work with local publications. Durations and exact tasks vary by program - examples on the page list durations from 1-24 weeks and minimum ages that differ between placements.

Applicants should check individual program pages for full details and requirements. The article links to program-specific pages on the Volunteering Solutions site where prospective volunteers can find full itineraries, start dates, fees, and application steps.