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Argentina - Buenos Aires

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$637 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
2 weeks | CA$952 Equivalent to CA$68/day |
3 weeks | CA$1174 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
4 weeks | CA$1396 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
5 weeks | CA$1618 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
6 weeks | CA$1840 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
8 weeks | CA$2284 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2728 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3172 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$35 per week, while the Healthcare project and Medical Outreach project has an extra cost of US$65 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Buenos Aires generally find US$160 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Argentina - Cordoba

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$501 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
2 weeks | CA$809 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
3 weeks | CA$1074 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
4 weeks | CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
5 weeks | CA$1604 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
6 weeks | CA$1862 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
8 weeks | CA$2363 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
10 weeks | CA$2850 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
12 weeks | CA$3280 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$752 Equivalent to CA$107/day |
2 weeks | CA$1267 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project and Animal Care project have an extra cost of US$35 per week for supervision, while the Holiday Experience project has an extra cost of US$125 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cordoba generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Australia

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$1482 Equivalent to CA$212/day |
2 weeks | CA$2957 Equivalent to CA$211/day |
3 weeks | CA$4361 Equivalent to CA$208/day |
4 weeks | CA$5765 Equivalent to CA$206/day |
- Accommodation
- Weekday lunches
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Program Fees for the Australia program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$430 late change/cancellation fee.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transport to and from the airport.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Australia generally find US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend lunches and all dinners, and local tours and activities.
- Program Fees for the Australia program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$430 late change/cancellation fee.
Bali - Lovina

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$608 Equivalent to CA$87/day |
2 weeks | CA$876 Equivalent to CA$63/day |
3 weeks | CA$1151 Equivalent to CA$55/day |
4 weeks | CA$1398 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
5 weeks | CA$1630 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
6 weeks | CA$1862 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
8 weeks | CA$2304 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2747 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3189 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Bali - Ubud

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$551 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
2 weeks | CA$812 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
3 weeks | CA$1072 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
4 weeks | CA$1340 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
5 weeks | CA$1594 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
6 weeks | CA$1819 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
8 weeks | CA$2261 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
10 weeks | CA$2704 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3147 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | CA$1098 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
3 weeks | CA$1595 Equivalent to CA$76/day |
4 weeks | CA$2085 Equivalent to CA$74/day |
5 weeks | CA$2511 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
6 weeks | CA$2943 Equivalent to CA$70/day |
8 weeks | CA$3694 Equivalent to CA$66/day |
10 weeks | CA$4451 Equivalent to CA$64/day |
12 weeks | CA$5202 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Ubud generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Belize

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$1504 Equivalent to CA$301/day |
2 weeks | CA$2829 Equivalent to CA$283/day |
3 weeks | CA$4153 Equivalent to CA$277/day |
4 weeks | CA$5478 Equivalent to CA$274/day |
5 weeks | CA$6803 Equivalent to CA$272/day |
6 weeks | CA$8128 Equivalent to CA$271/day |
8 weeks | CA$10778 Equivalent to CA$269/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and transport to and from the airport.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Belize generally find US$300 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including accommodation and meals on the mainland for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: Volunteers will need to budget an extra US$30 per week for Marine Conservation Park fees, US$30 per week for dive gear rental and a US$50 fuel surcharge.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$550 late change/cancellation fee.
Brazil

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | CA$816 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
3 weeks | CA$1031 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
4 weeks | CA$1246 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
5 weeks | CA$1461 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
6 weeks | CA$1675 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
8 weeks | CA$2105 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
10 weeks | CA$2535 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
12 weeks | CA$2965 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
16 weeks | CA$3824 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
20 weeks | CA$4683 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
24 weeks | CA$5543 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- If your chosen duration includes the Carnaval festival (scheduled for February 16th - 23rd, 2023) , a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnaval. For those who will be on the program during this time, a US$350 surcharge will be added to the program fee for the week of February 21st. If your duration finishes on Saturday 18th February, a surcharge of US$100 will apply.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Brazil generally find US$250 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunch, dinner and miscellaneous spending.
Cambodia

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | CA$615 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
3 weeks | CA$809 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
4 weeks | CA$974 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
5 weeks | CA$1138 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
6 weeks | CA$1303 Equivalent to CA$31/day |
8 weeks | CA$1632 Equivalent to CA$29/day |
10 weeks | CA$1962 Equivalent to CA$28/day |
12 weeks | CA$2284 Equivalent to CA$27/day |
16 weeks | CA$2914 Equivalent to CA$26/day |
20 weeks | CA$3545 Equivalent to CA$25/day |
24 weeks | CA$4175 Equivalent to CA$25/day |
Cambodia: Medical - Phnom Penh Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | CA$1260 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
5 weeks | CA$1568 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
6 weeks | CA$1733 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
8 weeks | CA$2062 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
10 weeks | CA$2535 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
12 weeks | CA$2857 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Animal Care project has an extra cost of US$10 per week to cover the resources that the local team donate to the placements, i.e. food and snacks, while the Medical project has a separate fees table (please see the Cambodia Medical project page) to cover the support you receive from the hospital staff.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cambodia generally find US$50-80 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
China

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$479 Equivalent to CA$69/day |
2 weeks | CA$737 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
3 weeks | CA$995 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
4 weeks | CA$1253 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
5 weeks | CA$1511 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
6 weeks | CA$1769 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
8 weeks | CA$2284 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2800 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
12 weeks | CA$3316 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
16 weeks | CA$4347 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
20 weeks | CA$5378 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
24 weeks | CA$6410 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in China generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Costa Rica

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$637 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
2 weeks | CA$1052 Equivalent to CA$75/day |
3 weeks | CA$1453 Equivalent to CA$69/day |
4 weeks | CA$1804 Equivalent to CA$64/day |
5 weeks | CA$2098 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
6 weeks | CA$2392 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
8 weeks | CA$2979 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
10 weeks | CA$3566 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
12 weeks | CA$4153 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
16 weeks | CA$5328 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
20 weeks | CA$6503 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
24 weeks | CA$7677 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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3 weeks | CA$1668 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
4 weeks | CA$2041 Equivalent to CA$73/day |
5 weeks | CA$2334 Equivalent to CA$67/day |
6 weeks | CA$2628 Equivalent to CA$63/day |
8 weeks | CA$3215 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
10 weeks | CA$3795 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
12 weeks | CA$4383 Equivalent to CA$52/day |
16 weeks | CA$5557 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
20 weeks | CA$6732 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
24 weeks | CA$7906 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
Costa Rica: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$2606 Equivalent to CA$372/day |
2 weeks | CA$4748 Equivalent to CA$339/day |
3 weeks | CA$7176 Equivalent to CA$342/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Turtle Conservation, Healthcare, Dental, Eco-Agriculture, Christmas Holiday Experience and Construction projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$790
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses. For Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture projects, volunteers can bring less spending money as the location is remote and all meals will be provided.
Croatia

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$866 Equivalent to CA$124/day |
2 weeks | CA$1396 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
3 weeks | CA$1926 Equivalent to CA$92/day |
4 weeks | CA$2456 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
5 weeks | CA$2986 Equivalent to CA$85/day |
6 weeks | CA$3516 Equivalent to CA$84/day |
8 weeks | CA$4576 Equivalent to CA$82/day |
10 weeks | CA$5636 Equivalent to CA$81/day |
12 weeks | CA$6696 Equivalent to CA$80/day |
Croatia: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$1539 Equivalent to CA$220/day |
2 weeks | CA$2571 Equivalent to CA$184/day |
3 weeks | CA$3745 Equivalent to CA$178/day |
4 weeks | CA$4920 Equivalent to CA$176/day |
5 weeks | CA$5951 Equivalent to CA$170/day |
6 weeks | CA$6983 Equivalent to CA$166/day |
8 weeks | CA$9045 Equivalent to CA$162/day |
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | CA$2800 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
5 weeks | CA$3359 Equivalent to CA$96/day |
6 weeks | CA$3917 Equivalent to CA$93/day |
8 weeks | CA$5034 Equivalent to CA$90/day |
10 weeks | CA$6152 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
12 weeks | CA$7269 Equivalent to CA$87/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Croatia generally find US$80 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Ecuador - Quito

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$422 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
2 weeks | CA$608 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
3 weeks | CA$802 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
4 weeks | CA$1002 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
5 weeks | CA$1224 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
6 weeks | CA$1418 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
8 weeks | CA$1790 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
10 weeks | CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
12 weeks | CA$2578 Equivalent to CA$31/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Quito generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, water bottles and local tours and activities. Please note that if you wish to make any payment to the local team whilst on the program, this will need to be done via cash or bank transfer.
Fiji

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$644 Equivalent to CA$92/day |
2 weeks | CA$919 Equivalent to CA$66/day |
3 weeks | CA$1201 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
4 weeks | CA$1476 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
5 weeks | CA$1723 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
6 weeks | CA$1976 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
8 weeks | CA$2483 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
10 weeks | CA$2990 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
12 weeks | CA$3497 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the Introduction Week option, the surcharge will only start from your second week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Fiji generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Galapagos Islands

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | CA$2034 Equivalent to CA$145/day |
3 weeks | CA$2778 Equivalent to CA$132/day |
4 weeks | CA$3523 Equivalent to CA$126/day |
5 weeks | CA$4268 Equivalent to CA$122/day |
6 weeks | CA$5013 Equivalent to CA$119/day |
8 weeks | CA$6503 Equivalent to CA$116/day |
10 weeks | CA$7992 Equivalent to CA$114/day |
12 weeks | CA$9482 Equivalent to CA$113/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: national park entry fees, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, spending money, public transportation and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Program Fees for the Galapagos Islands program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$500 late change/cancellation fee.
Ghana

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$544 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
2 weeks | CA$807 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
3 weeks | CA$1008 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
4 weeks | CA$1208 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
5 weeks | CA$1409 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
6 weeks | CA$1610 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
8 weeks | CA$2097 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
10 weeks | CA$2584 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
12 weeks | CA$3088 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
16 weeks | CA$4131 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
20 weeks | CA$5173 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
24 weeks | CA$6216 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Agriculture and Construction and Renovation projects have an extra cost of US$69 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$715.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Greece - Athens

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$866 Equivalent to CA$124/day |
2 weeks | CA$1396 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
3 weeks | CA$1926 Equivalent to CA$92/day |
4 weeks | CA$2456 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
5 weeks | CA$2986 Equivalent to CA$85/day |
6 weeks | CA$3516 Equivalent to CA$84/day |
8 weeks | CA$4576 Equivalent to CA$82/day |
10 weeks | CA$5636 Equivalent to CA$81/day |
12 weeks | CA$6696 Equivalent to CA$80/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Athens based projects generally find US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Guatemala

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$551 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
2 weeks | CA$909 Equivalent to CA$65/day |
3 weeks | CA$1181 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
4 weeks | CA$1446 Equivalent to CA$52/day |
5 weeks | CA$1711 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
6 weeks | CA$1976 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
8 weeks | CA$2506 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
10 weeks | CA$3036 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
12 weeks | CA$3566 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
16 weeks | CA$4626 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
20 weeks | CA$5686 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
24 weeks | CA$6746 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Dental, Construction, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Mayan Cultural Immersion and Holiday Experience projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$555.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Beach and Turtle Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
India - Delhi

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$393 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
2 weeks | CA$494 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
3 weeks | CA$666 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
4 weeks | CA$837 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
5 weeks | CA$1009 Equivalent to CA$29/day |
6 weeks | CA$1181 Equivalent to CA$28/day |
8 weeks | CA$1525 Equivalent to CA$27/day |
10 weeks | CA$1869 Equivalent to CA$27/day |
12 weeks | CA$2213 Equivalent to CA$26/day |
16 weeks | CA$2900 Equivalent to CA$26/day |
20 weeks | CA$3588 Equivalent to CA$26/day |
24 weeks | CA$4275 Equivalent to CA$25/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, return transport to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Delhi generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
India - Kerala

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$637 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
2 weeks | CA$845 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
3 weeks | CA$1052 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
4 weeks | CA$1260 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
5 weeks | CA$1468 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
6 weeks | CA$1675 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
8 weeks | CA$2091 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
10 weeks | CA$2506 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
12 weeks | CA$2922 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- There is a surcharge of US$60 per week for the Women's Empowerment project (covers resources, supervision and equipment used on the project) and the Medical + Physical Therapy project (covers training and resources used on these projects). Also, a US$50 per week surcharge is incurred for the Dentistry project to help cover training and resources too.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Italy - Rome

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1812 Equivalent to CA$129/day |
3 weeks | CA$2542 Equivalent to CA$121/day |
4 weeks | CA$3273 Equivalent to CA$117/day |
5 weeks | CA$4003 Equivalent to CA$114/day |
6 weeks | CA$4734 Equivalent to CA$113/day |
8 weeks | CA$6195 Equivalent to CA$111/day |
10 weeks | CA$7656 Equivalent to CA$109/day |
12 weeks | CA$9117 Equivalent to CA$109/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Rome generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches, transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Jamaica

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$752 Equivalent to CA$107/day |
2 weeks | CA$1323 Equivalent to CA$95/day |
3 weeks | CA$1847 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
4 weeks | CA$2340 Equivalent to CA$84/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Christmas Break project has a surchrage of US$95, which goes directly to the Christmas gifts and other items distributed
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Jordan

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$1223 Equivalent to CA$175/day |
2 weeks | CA$1781 Equivalent to CA$127/day |
3 weeks | CA$2340 Equivalent to CA$111/day |
4 weeks | CA$2899 Equivalent to CA$104/day |
5 weeks | CA$3457 Equivalent to CA$99/day |
6 weeks | CA$4016 Equivalent to CA$96/day |
8 weeks | CA$5133 Equivalent to CA$92/day |
10 weeks | CA$6251 Equivalent to CA$89/day |
12 weeks | CA$7368 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jordan generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Kenya

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$537 Equivalent to CA$77/day |
2 weeks | CA$737 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
3 weeks | CA$938 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
4 weeks | CA$1138 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
5 weeks | CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
6 weeks | CA$1539 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
8 weeks | CA$1940 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
10 weeks | CA$2341 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
12 weeks | CA$2743 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, public transport to and from your placement each day, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kenya generally find US$150-200 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Laos

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$408 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
2 weeks | CA$644 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
3 weeks | CA$880 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
4 weeks | CA$1110 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
5 weeks | CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
6 weeks | CA$1568 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
8 weeks | CA$1883 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
10 weeks | CA$2198 Equivalent to CA$31/day |
12 weeks | CA$2513 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Laos generally find US$75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Madagascar

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$716 Equivalent to CA$102/day |
2 weeks | CA$1088 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
3 weeks | CA$1475 Equivalent to CA$70/day |
4 weeks | CA$1862 Equivalent to CA$67/day |
5 weeks | CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$64/day |
6 weeks | CA$2635 Equivalent to CA$63/day |
8 weeks | CA$3409 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
10 weeks | CA$4182 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
12 weeks | CA$4956 Equivalent to CA$59/day |
Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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4 weeks | CA$3008 Equivalent to CA$107/day |
5 weeks | CA$3573 Equivalent to CA$102/day |
6 weeks | CA$4139 Equivalent to CA$99/day |
8 weeks | CA$5242 Equivalent to CA$94/day |
10 weeks | CA$6374 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
12 weeks | CA$7505 Equivalent to CA$89/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Mexico - Merida

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$494 Equivalent to CA$71/day |
2 weeks | CA$780 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
3 weeks | CA$1052 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
4 weeks | CA$1296 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
5 weeks | CA$1496 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
6 weeks | CA$1740 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
8 weeks | CA$2227 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
10 weeks | CA$2714 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3201 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
16 weeks | CA$4175 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
20 weeks | CA$5149 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
24 weeks | CA$6123 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$65 to cover training and resources used in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Mexico generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and local tours and activities.
Morocco

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$479 Equivalent to CA$69/day |
2 weeks | CA$866 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
3 weeks | CA$1138 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
4 weeks | CA$1410 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
5 weeks | CA$1683 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
6 weeks | CA$1955 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
8 weeks | CA$2499 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
10 weeks | CA$2900 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
12 weeks | CA$3301 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
16 weeks | CA$4103 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
20 weeks | CA$4906 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
24 weeks | CA$5708 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Morocco generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
Namibia

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1713 Equivalent to CA$122/day |
3 weeks | CA$2526 Equivalent to CA$120/day |
4 weeks | CA$3340 Equivalent to CA$119/day |
5 weeks | CA$4153 Equivalent to CA$119/day |
6 weeks | CA$4967 Equivalent to CA$118/day |
8 weeks | CA$6140 Equivalent to CA$110/day |
10 weeks | CA$7197 Equivalent to CA$103/day |
12 weeks | CA$8349 Equivalent to CA$99/day |
16 weeks | CA$11104 Equivalent to CA$99/day |
20 weeks | CA$13630 Equivalent to CA$97/day |
24 weeks | CA$16339 Equivalent to CA$97/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Namibia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Nepal

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$393 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
2 weeks | CA$580 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
3 weeks | CA$766 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
4 weeks | CA$952 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
5 weeks | CA$1138 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
6 weeks | CA$1324 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
8 weeks | CA$1668 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
10 weeks | CA$2012 Equivalent to CA$29/day |
12 weeks | CA$2356 Equivalent to CA$28/day |
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$594 Equivalent to CA$85/day |
2 weeks | CA$981 Equivalent to CA$70/day |
3 weeks | CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$65/day |
4 weeks | CA$1754 Equivalent to CA$63/day |
5 weeks | CA$2141 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
6 weeks | CA$2528 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
8 weeks | CA$3273 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
10 weeks | CA$4017 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
12 weeks | CA$4762 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Elective project has an extra cost of US$60 per week, while the Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week to cover training, resources and materials used in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Nepal generally find US$30 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, and local tours and activities.
New Zealand

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1532 Equivalent to CA$109/day |
3 weeks | CA$2234 Equivalent to CA$106/day |
4 weeks | CA$2936 Equivalent to CA$105/day |
5 weeks | CA$3624 Equivalent to CA$104/day |
6 weeks | CA$4311 Equivalent to CA$103/day |
8 weeks | CA$5658 Equivalent to CA$101/day |
10 weeks | CA$6997 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
12 weeks | CA$8329 Equivalent to CA$99/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in New Zealand generally find US$150 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend breakfast and lunches and all dinners, as well as local tours and activities.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum US$280 late change/cancellation fee.
Peru - Cusco

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$551 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
2 weeks | CA$909 Equivalent to CA$65/day |
3 weeks | CA$1181 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
4 weeks | CA$1446 Equivalent to CA$52/day |
5 weeks | CA$1711 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
6 weeks | CA$1976 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
8 weeks | CA$2506 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
10 weeks | CA$3036 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
12 weeks | CA$3566 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
16 weeks | CA$4626 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
20 weeks | CA$5686 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
24 weeks | CA$6746 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Amazon Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Christmas Holiday Experience, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$560.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Amazon Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Peru - Lima

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$393 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
2 weeks | CA$699 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
3 weeks | CA$1002 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
4 weeks | CA$1196 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
5 weeks | CA$1395 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
6 weeks | CA$1595 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
8 weeks | CA$2011 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
10 weeks | CA$2412 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
12 weeks | CA$2813 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Outreach and Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$40 per week to cover materials, supervision and logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Lima generally find US$50 - $100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as snacks, in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
- Anyone volunteering during the week before Christmas will have a one-off surcharge of US$70 added to their file when registering, for Christmas activities within the community.
Philippines

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$544 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
2 weeks | CA$762 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
3 weeks | CA$1037 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
4 weeks | CA$1283 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
5 weeks | CA$1529 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
6 weeks | CA$1776 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
8 weeks | CA$2268 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2761 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3254 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
16 weeks | CA$4239 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
20 weeks | CA$5225 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
24 weeks | CA$6210 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Philippines Introduction Week incurs a US$365 and adds a week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Philippines generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Portugal

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$880 Equivalent to CA$126/day |
2 weeks | CA$1342 Equivalent to CA$96/day |
3 weeks | CA$1803 Equivalent to CA$86/day |
4 weeks | CA$2264 Equivalent to CA$81/day |
5 weeks | CA$2725 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
6 weeks | CA$3187 Equivalent to CA$76/day |
8 weeks | CA$4109 Equivalent to CA$73/day |
10 weeks | CA$5110 Equivalent to CA$73/day |
12 weeks | CA$6033 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$1453 Equivalent to CA$208/day |
2 weeks | CA$2488 Equivalent to CA$178/day |
3 weeks | CA$3522 Equivalent to CA$168/day |
4 weeks | CA$4556 Equivalent to CA$163/day |
5 weeks | CA$5590 Equivalent to CA$160/day |
6 weeks | CA$6624 Equivalent to CA$158/day |
8 weeks | CA$8693 Equivalent to CA$155/day |
Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1413 Equivalent to CA$101/day |
4 weeks | CA$2336 Equivalent to CA$83/day |
Portugal: Wildlife Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1628 Equivalent to CA$116/day |
3 weeks | CA$2304 Equivalent to CA$110/day |
4 weeks | CA$2980 Equivalent to CA$106/day |
5 weeks | CA$3656 Equivalent to CA$104/day |
6 weeks | CA$4333 Equivalent to CA$103/day |
8 weeks | CA$5685 Equivalent to CA$102/day |
10 weeks | CA$7116 Equivalent to CA$102/day |
12 weeks | CA$8468 Equivalent to CA$101/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Lisbon based projects and on the Wildlife Conservation project generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. For those on the Wolf Conservation project, we recommend a weekly budget of US$150.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Puerto Rico

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$895 Equivalent to CA$128/day |
2 weeks | CA$1360 Equivalent to CA$97/day |
3 weeks | CA$1783 Equivalent to CA$85/day |
4 weeks | CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$80/day |
5 weeks | CA$2711 Equivalent to CA$77/day |
6 weeks | CA$3172 Equivalent to CA$76/day |
8 weeks | CA$4029 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
10 weeks | CA$4812 Equivalent to CA$69/day |
12 weeks | CA$5665 Equivalent to CA$67/day |
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$2936 Equivalent to CA$420/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Puerto Rico generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and in-country tours.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.
Romania

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$721 Equivalent to CA$103/day |
2 weeks | CA$1241 Equivalent to CA$89/day |
3 weeks | CA$1624 Equivalent to CA$77/day |
4 weeks | CA$2006 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
5 weeks | CA$2383 Equivalent to CA$68/day |
6 weeks | CA$2760 Equivalent to CA$66/day |
8 weeks | CA$3513 Equivalent to CA$63/day |
10 weeks | CA$4267 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
12 weeks | CA$5000 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
16 weeks | CA$6467 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
20 weeks | CA$7908 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
24 weeks | CA$9340 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Romania generally find US$60 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including, transportation, water and miscellaneous spending.
South Africa

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$393 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
2 weeks | CA$637 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
3 weeks | CA$880 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
4 weeks | CA$1124 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
5 weeks | CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
6 weeks | CA$1611 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
8 weeks | CA$2098 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
10 weeks | CA$2585 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
12 weeks | CA$3072 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
16 weeks | CA$4046 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
20 weeks | CA$5020 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
24 weeks | CA$5994 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$494 Equivalent to CA$71/day |
2 weeks | CA$837 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
3 weeks | CA$1181 Equivalent to CA$56/day |
4 weeks | CA$1525 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
5 weeks | CA$1869 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
6 weeks | CA$2213 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
8 weeks | CA$2900 Equivalent to CA$52/day |
10 weeks | CA$3588 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
12 weeks | CA$4275 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
16 weeks | CA$5650 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
20 weeks | CA$7025 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
24 weeks | CA$8401 Equivalent to CA$50/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
South Africa - Kruger

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1396 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
4 weeks | CA$2313 Equivalent to CA$83/day |
6 weeks | CA$3230 Equivalent to CA$77/day |
8 weeks | CA$4146 Equivalent to CA$74/day |
10 weeks | CA$5063 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
12 weeks | CA$5980 Equivalent to CA$71/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and a criminal background check.
- Please note: due to the remote location of the camp and limited availability of specialty items, there is an extra charge in order to cater for some dietary requirements (US$20 per week for vegetarian and US$30 per week for vegan, gluten and lactose intolerance).
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa - Kruger generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses, if not joining weekend tours.
South Africa - Table View

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$501 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
2 weeks | CA$816 Equivalent to CA$58/day |
3 weeks | CA$1231 Equivalent to CA$59/day |
4 weeks | CA$1675 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
5 weeks | CA$2105 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
6 weeks | CA$2521 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
8 weeks | CA$3351 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
10 weeks | CA$4182 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
12 weeks | CA$5013 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
16 weeks | CA$6675 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
20 weeks | CA$8336 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
24 weeks | CA$9998 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$565 Equivalent to CA$81/day |
2 weeks | CA$974 Equivalent to CA$70/day |
3 weeks | CA$1303 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
4 weeks | CA$1726 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
5 weeks | CA$2177 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
6 weeks | CA$2592 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
8 weeks | CA$3423 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
10 weeks | CA$4239 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
12 weeks | CA$5070 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
16 weeks | CA$6718 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
20 weeks | CA$8379 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
24 weeks | CA$10041 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and airport drop-off.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$80 per week to be sufficient for expenses, not including weekend activities/tours.
Spain - Barcelona

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$931 Equivalent to CA$133/day |
2 weeks | CA$1511 Equivalent to CA$108/day |
3 weeks | CA$2091 Equivalent to CA$100/day |
4 weeks | CA$2671 Equivalent to CA$95/day |
5 weeks | CA$3251 Equivalent to CA$93/day |
6 weeks | CA$3831 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
8 weeks | CA$4991 Equivalent to CA$89/day |
10 weeks | CA$6152 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
12 weeks | CA$7312 Equivalent to CA$87/day |
Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$1396 Equivalent to CA$200/day |
2 weeks | CA$2284 Equivalent to CA$163/day |
3 weeks | CA$3172 Equivalent to CA$151/day |
4 weeks | CA$4060 Equivalent to CA$145/day |
5 weeks | CA$4948 Equivalent to CA$141/day |
6 weeks | CA$5837 Equivalent to CA$139/day |
8 weeks | CA$7613 Equivalent to CA$136/day |
10 weeks | CA$9389 Equivalent to CA$134/day |
12 weeks | CA$11165 Equivalent to CA$133/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, dinners, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Spain generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including dinners, transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Sri Lanka

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$544 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
2 weeks | CA$762 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
3 weeks | CA$1037 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
4 weeks | CA$1283 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
5 weeks | CA$1529 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
6 weeks | CA$1776 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
8 weeks | CA$2268 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2761 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
12 weeks | CA$3254 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1041 Equivalent to CA$74/day |
3 weeks | CA$1509 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
4 weeks | CA$1971 Equivalent to CA$70/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Sri Lanka generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Tanzania

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$422 Equivalent to CA$60/day |
2 weeks | CA$594 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
3 weeks | CA$845 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
4 weeks | CA$1045 Equivalent to CA$37/day |
5 weeks | CA$1260 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
6 weeks | CA$1475 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
8 weeks | CA$1926 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
10 weeks | CA$2399 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
12 weeks | CA$2871 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
16 weeks | CA$3817 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has an additional surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision, materials, and logistics involved. The Animal Welfare project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. The Sustainable Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 and the Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects. The Maasai Immersion project has an additional surcharge of US$100 for 2 weeks for additional transportation, logistics involved and a donation to the Maasai village.
- Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$75-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$637 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
2 weeks | CA$752 Equivalent to CA$54/day |
3 weeks | CA$895 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
4 weeks | CA$1081 Equivalent to CA$39/day |
5 weeks | CA$1253 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
6 weeks | CA$1410 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
8 weeks | CA$1740 Equivalent to CA$31/day |
10 weeks | CA$2112 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
12 weeks | CA$2485 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
Thailand: Animal Care Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$709 Equivalent to CA$101/day |
2 weeks | CA$895 Equivalent to CA$64/day |
3 weeks | CA$1110 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
4 weeks | CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
5 weeks | CA$1611 Equivalent to CA$46/day |
6 weeks | CA$1840 Equivalent to CA$44/day |
8 weeks | CA$2313 Equivalent to CA$41/day |
10 weeks | CA$2829 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
12 weeks | CA$3344 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand - Hua Hin

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$479 Equivalent to CA$69/day |
2 weeks | CA$737 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
3 weeks | CA$995 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
4 weeks | CA$1253 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
5 weeks | CA$1511 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
6 weeks | CA$1769 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
8 weeks | CA$2141 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
10 weeks | CA$2513 Equivalent to CA$36/day |
12 weeks | CA$2886 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the 1-week Introduction, the surcharge will only start from your second week. You can find the schedule outlined on the program page.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Trinidad and Tobago

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$888 Equivalent to CA$127/day |
2 weeks | CA$1461 Equivalent to CA$104/day |
3 weeks | CA$1983 Equivalent to CA$94/day |
4 weeks | CA$2476 Equivalent to CA$88/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day (approx. US$10 per day) and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Trinidad and Tobago generally find US$200 - $300 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Victoria Falls

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | CA$1496 Equivalent to CA$107/day |
4 weeks | CA$2556 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
6 weeks | CA$3616 Equivalent to CA$86/day |
8 weeks | CA$4676 Equivalent to CA$84/day |
10 weeks | CA$5736 Equivalent to CA$82/day |
12 weeks | CA$6596 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwe Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Victoria Falls generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | CA$429 Equivalent to CA$61/day |
2 weeks | CA$658 Equivalent to CA$47/day |
3 weeks | CA$888 Equivalent to CA$42/day |
4 weeks | CA$1117 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
5 weeks | CA$1346 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
6 weeks | CA$1575 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
8 weeks | CA$1890 Equivalent to CA$34/day |
10 weeks | CA$2205 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
12 weeks | CA$2506 Equivalent to CA$30/day |
16 weeks | CA$3108 Equivalent to CA$28/day |
20 weeks | CA$3709 Equivalent to CA$27/day |
24 weeks | CA$4311 Equivalent to CA$26/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has a surcharge of US$25 per week for training provided and resources used on this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, transport to and from your volunteer placement. criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zambia

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$551 Equivalent to CA$79/day |
2 weeks | CA$766 Equivalent to CA$55/day |
3 weeks | CA$1024 Equivalent to CA$49/day |
4 weeks | CA$1210 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
5 weeks | CA$1410 Equivalent to CA$40/day |
6 weeks | CA$1597 Equivalent to CA$38/day |
8 weeks | CA$1969 Equivalent to CA$35/day |
10 weeks | CA$2341 Equivalent to CA$33/day |
12 weeks | CA$2714 Equivalent to CA$32/day |
16 weeks | CA$3459 Equivalent to CA$31/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$49 per week for additional supervision and materials. The Medical project has a one-off surcharge of US$100 which goes to the Zambian Ministry of Health for use in the public health sector. The Rural Teaching project has a one-off surcharge of US$200 for the additional transport, supervision and logistics involved in this project.
- Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (approximately) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambia Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (subject to exchange rate) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambian Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zambia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zanzibar

Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$809 Equivalent to CA$116/day |
2 weeks | CA$1074 Equivalent to CA$77/day |
3 weeks | CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$64/day |
4 weeks | CA$1604 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
5 weeks | CA$1869 Equivalent to CA$53/day |
6 weeks | CA$2134 Equivalent to CA$51/day |
8 weeks | CA$2664 Equivalent to CA$48/day |
10 weeks | CA$3144 Equivalent to CA$45/day |
12 weeks | CA$3573 Equivalent to CA$43/day |
Zanzibar: Coastal and Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | CA$909 Equivalent to CA$130/day |
2 weeks | CA$1274 Equivalent to CA$91/day |
3 weeks | CA$1640 Equivalent to CA$78/day |
4 weeks | CA$2005 Equivalent to CA$72/day |
5 weeks | CA$2370 Equivalent to CA$68/day |
6 weeks | CA$2735 Equivalent to CA$65/day |
8 weeks | CA$3466 Equivalent to CA$62/day |
10 weeks | CA$4146 Equivalent to CA$59/day |
12 weeks | CA$4777 Equivalent to CA$57/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately CA$471) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and criminal background check.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for 5 weeks or more will need to budget US$400 to obtain a work permit.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.