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Ecuador Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   250  
2 Weeks   350  
3 Weeks   440  
1 Month (4 weeks)   520  
6 weeks   720  
2 Months (8 weeks)   940  
10 weeks   1130  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1280  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1670  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1980  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2360  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, t-shirt, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, Spanish lessons (compulsory course of at least 20 hours if volunteering for more than 2 weeks for all volunteers who are not fluent), souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Ecuador generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Kenya Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   370  
3 Weeks   470  
1 Month (4 weeks)   550  
6 Weeks   740  
2 Months (8 weeks)   930  
10 Weeks   1130  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1330  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1600  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1950  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2320  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack,  administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Kenya generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Kenya – Maasai Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   370  
3 Weeks   470  
1 Month (4 weeks)   550  
6 Weeks   740  
2 Months (8 weeks)   930  
10 Weeks   1130  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1330  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1600  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1950  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2320  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, airport drop off at the conclusion of your program, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, spending money (volunteers in Kenya generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Vietnam Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   370  
3 Weeks   470  
1 Month (4 weeks)   570  
6 Weeks   770  
2 Months (8 weeks)   920  
10 Weeks   1070  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1220  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1570  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1870  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2220  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Vietnam generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Nepal Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   250  
2 Weeks   350  
3 Weeks   420  
1 Month (4 weeks)   490  
6 Weeks   670  
2 Months (8 weeks)   770  
10 Weeks   870  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1000  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1200  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1400  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
The medical elective program has a surcharge of US$5 per day on top of these fees to cover costs associated with this program.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, welcome dinner, orientation, Nepalese language course, guided tour of Kathmandu, placement in a central Kathmandu hotel during orientation (2 days), program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights,travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, spending money (volunteers in Nepal generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Thailand Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   320  
2 Weeks   380  
3 Weeks   410  
1 Month (4 weeks)   450  
6 Weeks   660  
2 Months (8 weeks)   770  
10 Weeks   1100  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1320  

NB On the Thailand program, 1 month is equivalent to 4 weeks, 2 months is equivalent to 8 weeks and 3 months is equivalent to 12 weeks. The program starts on a Monday and your accommodation is paid for until the Sunday (one full week).

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Pick up from the airport in Chiang Rai, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights,travel insurance (mandatory), travel to Chiang Rai once in Thailand (we will show you the different options you have depending on your budget), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer from Chiang Rai at the conclusion of the program, spending money (volunteers in Thailand generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Tanzania Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   370  
3 Weeks   460  
1 Month (4 weeks)   530  
6 weeks   760  
2 Months (8 weeks)   980  
10 Weeks   1110  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1310  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1680  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2080  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2480  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa (US$100 for US nationals and US$50 for non-US nationals), work permit (US$550 and is valid for 3 months), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$35 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Peru Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   180  
2 Weeks   320  
3 Weeks   420  
1 Month (4 weeks)   470  
6 weeks   650  
2 Months (8 weeks)   820  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1170  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1520  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1870  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2220  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, Spanish lessons, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Peru generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Peru - Cusco Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   260  
2 Weeks   435  
3 Weeks   600  
1 Month (4 weeks)   735  
6 weeks   955  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1175  
10 Weeks   1395  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1615  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2055  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2495  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2935  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

The jungle conservation, medical and construction programs also have an extra cost of US$5 per day for surcharges and materials. This will be included in the fees quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, Spanish lessons (optional) trips or tours you do while in the country, spending money (volunteers in Peru generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Costa Rica Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   295  
2 Weeks   545  
3 Weeks   770  
1 Month (4 weeks)   955  
6 weeks   1205  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1455  
10 Weeks   1705  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1955  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2455  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2955  
6 Months (24 weeks)   3455  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

The turtle conservation, medical and construction programs also have an extra cost of US$5 per day for surcharges and materials. This will be included in the fees quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, Spanish lessons (optional), souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport at the conclusion of the program, spending money (volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

India - Delhi Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   250  
2 Weeks   300  
3 Weeks   400  
1 Month (4 weeks)   500  
6 weeks   700  
2 Months (8 weeks)   900  
10 Weeks   1100  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1300  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1700  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2100  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2500  
Orientation Week NB This is optional 220
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, orientation week (optional and adds an extra week to your time - $220), spending money (volunteers in India generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

India - Dharamsala Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   N/A  
2 Weeks   400  
3 Weeks   530  
1 Month (4 weeks)   640  
6 weeks   900  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1160  
10 Weeks   1420  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1680  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2200  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2720  
6 Months (24 weeks)   3240  
Orientation Week NB This is optional 220
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transport to Dharamsala from Delhi (flights are approximately US$200), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, orientation week (optional and adds an extra week to your time - $220), spending money (volunteers in India generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Ghana Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   370  
3 Weeks   470  
1 Month (4 weeks)   550  
6 weeks   740  
2 Months (8 weeks)   930  
10 Weeks   1130  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1330  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1640  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1950  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2320  
To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in Ghana generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Colombia Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   390  
3 Weeks   500  
1 Month (4 weeks)   600  
6 weeks   800  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1050  
10 Weeks   1300  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1560  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2080  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2600  
6 Months (24 weeks)   3120  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

The construction and renovation program also has an extra cost of US$5 per day for labour (site foremen) and materials. This will be included in the fees quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in Colombia generally find US$40 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Guatemala Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   270  
2 Weeks   445  
3 Weeks   610  
1 Month (4 weeks)   745  
6 weeks   965  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1185  
10 Weeks   1405  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1625  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2065  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2505  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2945  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

The medical, construction and conservation programs also have an extra cost of US$5 per day for materials and surcharges. This will be included in the fees quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$20 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Cambodia Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
2 Weeks   350  
3 Weeks   440  
1 Month (4 weeks)   550  
6 Weeks   720  
2 Months (8 weeks)   940  
10 Weeks   1130  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1280  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1670  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1980  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2360  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in Cambodia generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

South Africa Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   250  
2 Weeks   400  
3 Weeks   550  
1 Month (4 weeks)   675  
6 weeks    825  
2 months (8 weeks)   1100  
10 Weeks   1350  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1550  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2000  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2450  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2900  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in South Africa generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

South Africa Surf Program Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   320  
2 Weeks   540  
3 Weeks   760  
1 Month (4 weeks)   955  
6 weeks    1245  
2 months (8 weeks)   1660  
10 Weeks   2050  
3 Months (12 weeks)   2390  
4 Months (16 weeks)   3120  
5 Months (20 weeks)   3850  
6 Months (24 weeks)   4580  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, surf supervisor and instructor, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in South Africa generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Uganda Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   250  
2 Weeks   350  
3 Weeks   440  
1 Month (4 weeks)   510  
6 weeks    690  
2 months (8 weeks)   870  
10 Weeks   1070  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1270  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1520  
5 Months (20 weeks)   1870  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2220  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

The construction and renovation program also has an extra cost of US$5 per day for labour (site foremen) and materials. This will be included in the fees quoted to you by IVHQ when you apply.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go)* – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in Uganda generally find US$30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

China Volunteer Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   240  
2 Weeks   365  
3 Weeks   490  
1 Month (4 weeks)   615  
6 weeks    865  
2 months (8 weeks)   1115  
10 Weeks   1365  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1865  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2365  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2865  
6 Months (24 weeks)   3365  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go)* – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money (volunteers in China generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

China - Panda Conservation Program Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Week   670  
2 Weeks   920  
3 Weeks   1170  
1 Month (4 weeks)   1420  
6 weeks    1920  
2 months (8 weeks)   2420  
10 Weeks   2920  
3 Months (12 weeks)   3420  
4 Months (16 weeks)   4420  
5 Months (20 weeks)   5420  
6 Months (24 weeks)   6420  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go)* – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack,  administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, fee to Chinese Government for work with Pandas fee, accommodation (local hostel) and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, spending money.

Brazil Volunteer Program Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
2 Weeks   620  
3 Weeks   820  
1 Month (4 weeks)   1030  
6 weeks   1340  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1590  
10 weeks   1850  
3 Months (12 weeks)   2090  
4 Months (16 weeks)   2580  
5 Months (20 weeks)   3050  
6 Months (24 weeks)   3530  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee. If your program runs over Carnaval week (2013 - 8th February to 12th February and 2014 - 28th February to 4th March) you will need to pay an accommodation surcharge of R750 for the week. This will be collected in country by local staff. The Building Homes in Favelas project attracts a surcharge of US$150 per week to cover site foremen and materials

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and breakfasts during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs.

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, Portuguese lessons, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, transport to placements, money for meals (lunch and dinner), spending money (volunteers in Brazil generally find US$120 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

Mexico Volunteer Program Fees

Volunteer Period   Program Fee US$  
1 Weeks   270  
2 Weeks   420  
3 Weeks   570  
1 Month (4 weeks)   700  
6 weeks   900  
2 Months (8 weeks)   1100  
10 weeks   1300  
3 Months (12 weeks)   1500  
4 Months (16 weeks)   1900  
5 Months (20 weeks)   2300  
6 Months (24 weeks)   2700  

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.
Please note: All programs attract a Registration Fee of $220 USD on top of the Program Fee.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee (Refundable if you choose not to go*) – 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fee – Bus station pick up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs

What additional costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, Spanish lessons, souvenirs, trips or tours you do while in the country, transfer back to the airport from program, transport to placements, spending money (volunteers in Mexico generally find US$25 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).

* - Terms and conditions do apply.

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