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Argentina - Buenos Aires

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Volunteer projects available in Argentina - Buenos Aires

Duration
1 week CA$624 Equivalent to CA$89/day
2 weeks CA$932 Equivalent to CA$67/day
3 weeks CA$1149 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks CA$1584 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1801 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2236 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2671 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3106 Equivalent to CA$37/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$461) 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

Explore volunteering in Argentina - Cordoba
Duration
1 week CA$490 Equivalent to CA$70/day
2 weeks CA$792 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1051 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks CA$1311 Equivalent to CA$47/day
5 weeks CA$1570 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1823 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2313 Equivalent to CA$41/day
10 weeks CA$2790 Equivalent to CA$40/day
12 weeks CA$3211 Equivalent to CA$38/day
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration
1 week CA$736 Equivalent to CA$105/day
2 weeks CA$1241 Equivalent to CA$89/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Australia

Duration
1 week CA$1451 Equivalent to CA$207/day
2 weeks CA$2895 Equivalent to CA$207/day
3 weeks CA$4270 Equivalent to CA$203/day
4 weeks CA$5644 Equivalent to CA$202/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Bali - Lovina

Duration
1 week CA$595 Equivalent to CA$85/day
2 weeks CA$858 Equivalent to CA$61/day
3 weeks CA$1127 Equivalent to CA$54/day
4 weeks CA$1368 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks CA$1595 Equivalent to CA$46/day
6 weeks CA$1823 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2256 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2689 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3122 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$461) 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 School and Community 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

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Duration
1 week CA$539 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$795 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1050 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks CA$1312 Equivalent to CA$47/day
5 weeks CA$1560 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1780 Equivalent to CA$42/day
8 weeks CA$2214 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2647 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3080 Equivalent to CA$37/day
Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1075 Equivalent to CA$77/day
3 weeks CA$1562 Equivalent to CA$74/day
4 weeks CA$2041 Equivalent to CA$73/day
5 weeks CA$2458 Equivalent to CA$70/day
6 weeks CA$2881 Equivalent to CA$69/day
8 weeks CA$3616 Equivalent to CA$65/day
10 weeks CA$4358 Equivalent to CA$62/day
12 weeks CA$5093 Equivalent to CA$61/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Belize

Duration
1 week CA$1472 Equivalent to CA$294/day
2 weeks CA$2769 Equivalent to CA$277/day
3 weeks CA$4066 Equivalent to CA$271/day
4 weeks CA$5363 Equivalent to CA$268/day
5 weeks CA$6661 Equivalent to CA$266/day
6 weeks CA$7958 Equivalent to CA$265/day
8 weeks CA$10552 Equivalent to CA$264/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$461) 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 and US$30 per week for dive gear rental.
  • Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$550 late change/cancellation fee.

Brazil

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Volunteer projects available in Brazil

Duration
2 weeks CA$799 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1009 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1220 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1430 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks CA$1640 Equivalent to CA$39/day
8 weeks CA$2061 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2482 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2902 Equivalent to CA$35/day
16 weeks CA$3744 Equivalent to CA$33/day
20 weeks CA$4585 Equivalent to CA$33/day
24 weeks CA$5427 Equivalent to CA$32/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$461) 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 Carnival 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 Carnival. 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.
  • If your chosen duration includes the Carnival festival (scheduled for February 16th - 22nd, 2023) , a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnival. For those who will be on the program during this time, a US$350 surcharge will be added to the program fee.

Cambodia

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Duration
2 weeks CA$603 Equivalent to CA$43/day
3 weeks CA$792 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks CA$953 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks CA$1114 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1276 Equivalent to CA$30/day
8 weeks CA$1598 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks CA$1921 Equivalent to CA$27/day
12 weeks CA$2236 Equivalent to CA$27/day
16 weeks CA$2853 Equivalent to CA$25/day
20 weeks CA$3470 Equivalent to CA$25/day
24 weeks CA$4087 Equivalent to CA$24/day
Cambodia: Medical Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$1234 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1535 Equivalent to CA$44/day
6 weeks CA$1696 Equivalent to CA$40/day
8 weeks CA$2019 Equivalent to CA$36/day
10 weeks CA$2482 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2797 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in China

Duration
1 week CA$469 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$722 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$974 Equivalent to CA$46/day
4 weeks CA$1227 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1479 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1731 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2236 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2741 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3246 Equivalent to CA$39/day
16 weeks CA$4256 Equivalent to CA$38/day
20 weeks CA$5265 Equivalent to CA$38/day
24 weeks CA$6275 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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$624 Equivalent to CA$89/day
2 weeks CA$1030 Equivalent to CA$74/day
3 weeks CA$1423 Equivalent to CA$68/day
4 weeks CA$1766 Equivalent to CA$63/day
5 weeks CA$2054 Equivalent to CA$59/day
6 weeks CA$2341 Equivalent to CA$56/day
8 weeks CA$2916 Equivalent to CA$52/day
10 weeks CA$3491 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks CA$4066 Equivalent to CA$48/day
16 weeks CA$5216 Equivalent to CA$47/day
20 weeks CA$6366 Equivalent to CA$45/day
24 weeks CA$7516 Equivalent to CA$45/day
Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects
Duration
3 weeks CA$1633 Equivalent to CA$78/day
4 weeks CA$1998 Equivalent to CA$71/day
5 weeks CA$2285 Equivalent to CA$65/day
6 weeks CA$2573 Equivalent to CA$61/day
8 weeks CA$3148 Equivalent to CA$56/day
10 weeks CA$3716 Equivalent to CA$53/day
12 weeks CA$4291 Equivalent to CA$51/day
16 weeks CA$5441 Equivalent to CA$49/day
20 weeks CA$6590 Equivalent to CA$47/day
24 weeks CA$7740 Equivalent to CA$46/day
Costa Rica: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration
1 week CA$2552 Equivalent to CA$365/day
2 weeks CA$4648 Equivalent to CA$332/day
3 weeks CA$7025 Equivalent to CA$335/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$461) 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, 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

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Duration
1 week CA$848 Equivalent to CA$121/day
2 weeks CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks CA$1886 Equivalent to CA$90/day
4 weeks CA$2404 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks CA$2923 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3442 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4480 Equivalent to CA$80/day
10 weeks CA$5518 Equivalent to CA$79/day
12 weeks CA$6555 Equivalent to CA$78/day
Croatia: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$1507 Equivalent to CA$215/day
2 weeks CA$2517 Equivalent to CA$180/day
3 weeks CA$3667 Equivalent to CA$175/day
4 weeks CA$4817 Equivalent to CA$172/day
5 weeks CA$5826 Equivalent to CA$166/day
6 weeks CA$6836 Equivalent to CA$163/day
8 weeks CA$8855 Equivalent to CA$158/day
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$2741 Equivalent to CA$98/day
5 weeks CA$3288 Equivalent to CA$94/day
6 weeks CA$3835 Equivalent to CA$91/day
8 weeks CA$4929 Equivalent to CA$88/day
10 weeks CA$6023 Equivalent to CA$86/day
12 weeks CA$7116 Equivalent to CA$85/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$413 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$595 Equivalent to CA$43/day
3 weeks CA$785 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks CA$981 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks CA$1198 Equivalent to CA$34/day
6 weeks CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$33/day
8 weeks CA$1752 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks CA$2201 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2524 Equivalent to CA$30/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$461) 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.

Ecuador - Santa Elena

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Duration
1 week CA$546 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks CA$729 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$960 Equivalent to CA$46/day
4 weeks CA$1149 Equivalent to CA$41/day
5 weeks CA$1381 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks CA$1570 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1935 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks CA$2397 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2706 Equivalent to CA$32/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$461) 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 and Environmental Education projects also have an extra cost of US$40 for materials and the logistics involved 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 Santa Elena generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, Spanish language lessons, 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

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Volunteer projects available in Fiji

Duration
1 week CA$631 Equivalent to CA$90/day
2 weeks CA$900 Equivalent to CA$64/day
3 weeks CA$1176 Equivalent to CA$56/day
4 weeks CA$1445 Equivalent to CA$52/day
5 weeks CA$1687 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1935 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2431 Equivalent to CA$43/day
10 weeks CA$2928 Equivalent to CA$42/day
12 weeks CA$3424 Equivalent to CA$41/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$461) 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

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Duration
2 weeks CA$1991 Equivalent to CA$142/day
3 weeks CA$2720 Equivalent to CA$130/day
4 weeks CA$3449 Equivalent to CA$123/day
5 weeks CA$4178 Equivalent to CA$119/day
6 weeks CA$4908 Equivalent to CA$117/day
8 weeks CA$6366 Equivalent to CA$114/day
10 weeks CA$7824 Equivalent to CA$112/day
12 weeks CA$9283 Equivalent to CA$111/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$413 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$610 Equivalent to CA$44/day
3 weeks CA$778 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks CA$946 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks CA$1114 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1325 Equivalent to CA$32/day
8 weeks CA$1731 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks CA$2138 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2559 Equivalent to CA$30/day
16 weeks CA$3428 Equivalent to CA$31/day
20 weeks CA$4298 Equivalent to CA$31/day
24 weeks CA$5167 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
  • 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$461) 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$49 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$545.
  • 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 Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.

Greece - Athens

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Duration
1 week CA$848 Equivalent to CA$121/day
2 weeks CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks CA$1886 Equivalent to CA$90/day
4 weeks CA$2404 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks CA$2923 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3442 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4480 Equivalent to CA$80/day
10 weeks CA$5518 Equivalent to CA$79/day
12 weeks CA$6555 Equivalent to CA$78/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$539 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$890 Equivalent to CA$64/day
3 weeks CA$1156 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1416 Equivalent to CA$51/day
5 weeks CA$1675 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1935 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2454 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2972 Equivalent to CA$42/day
12 weeks CA$3491 Equivalent to CA$42/day
16 weeks CA$4529 Equivalent to CA$40/day
20 weeks CA$5567 Equivalent to CA$40/day
24 weeks CA$6604 Equivalent to CA$39/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in India - Delhi

Duration
1 week CA$385 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$483 Equivalent to CA$35/day
3 weeks CA$652 Equivalent to CA$31/day
4 weeks CA$820 Equivalent to CA$29/day
5 weeks CA$988 Equivalent to CA$28/day
6 weeks CA$1156 Equivalent to CA$28/day
8 weeks CA$1493 Equivalent to CA$27/day
10 weeks CA$1830 Equivalent to CA$26/day
12 weeks CA$2166 Equivalent to CA$26/day
16 weeks CA$2839 Equivalent to CA$25/day
20 weeks CA$3512 Equivalent to CA$25/day
24 weeks CA$4185 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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$624 Equivalent to CA$89/day
2 weeks CA$827 Equivalent to CA$59/day
3 weeks CA$1030 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1234 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1437 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks CA$1640 Equivalent to CA$39/day
8 weeks CA$2047 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2454 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2860 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$461) 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

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Duration
2 weeks CA$1773 Equivalent to CA$127/day
3 weeks CA$2489 Equivalent to CA$119/day
4 weeks CA$3204 Equivalent to CA$114/day
5 weeks CA$3919 Equivalent to CA$112/day
6 weeks CA$4634 Equivalent to CA$110/day
8 weeks CA$6065 Equivalent to CA$108/day
10 weeks CA$7495 Equivalent to CA$107/day
12 weeks CA$8925 Equivalent to CA$106/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$461) 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.
  • 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$461) 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 Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.

Jordan

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Duration
1 week CA$981 Equivalent to CA$140/day
2 weeks CA$1416 Equivalent to CA$101/day
3 weeks CA$1893 Equivalent to CA$90/day
4 weeks CA$2369 Equivalent to CA$85/day
5 weeks CA$2846 Equivalent to CA$81/day
6 weeks CA$3323 Equivalent to CA$79/day
8 weeks CA$4277 Equivalent to CA$76/day
10 weeks CA$5230 Equivalent to CA$75/day
12 weeks CA$6184 Equivalent to CA$74/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$525 Equivalent to CA$75/day
2 weeks CA$722 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$918 Equivalent to CA$44/day
4 weeks CA$1114 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks CA$1311 Equivalent to CA$37/day
6 weeks CA$1507 Equivalent to CA$36/day
8 weeks CA$1900 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks CA$2292 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks CA$2685 Equivalent to CA$32/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Laos

Duration
1 week CA$399 Equivalent to CA$57/day
2 weeks CA$631 Equivalent to CA$45/day
3 weeks CA$862 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks CA$1086 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks CA$1311 Equivalent to CA$37/day
6 weeks CA$1535 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1844 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks CA$2152 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2461 Equivalent to CA$29/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$701 Equivalent to CA$100/day
2 weeks CA$1065 Equivalent to CA$76/day
3 weeks CA$1444 Equivalent to CA$69/day
4 weeks CA$1823 Equivalent to CA$65/day
5 weeks CA$2201 Equivalent to CA$63/day
6 weeks CA$2580 Equivalent to CA$61/day
8 weeks CA$3337 Equivalent to CA$60/day
10 weeks CA$4094 Equivalent to CA$58/day
12 weeks CA$4852 Equivalent to CA$58/day
Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$2944 Equivalent to CA$105/day
5 weeks CA$3498 Equivalent to CA$100/day
6 weeks CA$4052 Equivalent to CA$96/day
8 weeks CA$5132 Equivalent to CA$92/day
10 weeks CA$6240 Equivalent to CA$89/day
12 weeks CA$7348 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
  • 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Mexico - Merida

Duration
1 week CA$483 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks CA$764 Equivalent to CA$55/day
3 weeks CA$1030 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1269 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks CA$1465 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1703 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2180 Equivalent to CA$39/day
10 weeks CA$2657 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3134 Equivalent to CA$37/day
16 weeks CA$4087 Equivalent to CA$37/day
20 weeks CA$5041 Equivalent to CA$36/day
24 weeks CA$5994 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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$469 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$848 Equivalent to CA$61/day
3 weeks CA$1114 Equivalent to CA$53/day
4 weeks CA$1381 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks CA$1647 Equivalent to CA$47/day
6 weeks CA$1914 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2447 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2839 Equivalent to CA$41/day
12 weeks CA$3232 Equivalent to CA$38/day
16 weeks CA$4017 Equivalent to CA$36/day
20 weeks CA$4802 Equivalent to CA$34/day
24 weeks CA$5588 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
  • 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$461) 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.

Nepal

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Duration
1 week CA$385 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$567 Equivalent to CA$41/day
3 weeks CA$750 Equivalent to CA$36/day
4 weeks CA$932 Equivalent to CA$33/day
5 weeks CA$1114 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1297 Equivalent to CA$31/day
8 weeks CA$1633 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks CA$1970 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks CA$2306 Equivalent to CA$27/day
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration
1 week CA$581 Equivalent to CA$83/day
2 weeks CA$960 Equivalent to CA$69/day
3 weeks CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$64/day
4 weeks CA$1717 Equivalent to CA$61/day
5 weeks CA$2096 Equivalent to CA$60/day
6 weeks CA$2475 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks CA$3204 Equivalent to CA$57/day
10 weeks CA$3933 Equivalent to CA$56/day
12 weeks CA$4662 Equivalent to CA$56/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in New Zealand

Duration
2 weeks CA$1500 Equivalent to CA$107/day
3 weeks CA$2187 Equivalent to CA$104/day
4 weeks CA$2874 Equivalent to CA$103/day
5 weeks CA$3547 Equivalent to CA$101/day
6 weeks CA$4221 Equivalent to CA$101/day
8 weeks CA$5539 Equivalent to CA$99/day
10 weeks CA$6850 Equivalent to CA$98/day
12 weeks CA$8154 Equivalent to CA$97/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$539 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$890 Equivalent to CA$64/day
3 weeks CA$1156 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1416 Equivalent to CA$51/day
5 weeks CA$1675 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1935 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2454 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2972 Equivalent to CA$42/day
12 weeks CA$3491 Equivalent to CA$42/day
16 weeks CA$4529 Equivalent to CA$40/day
20 weeks CA$5567 Equivalent to CA$40/day
24 weeks CA$6604 Equivalent to CA$39/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$461) 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 Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, 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 Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

Peru - Lima

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Duration
1 week CA$385 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$684 Equivalent to CA$49/day
3 weeks CA$981 Equivalent to CA$47/day
4 weeks CA$1170 Equivalent to CA$42/day
5 weeks CA$1365 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks CA$1562 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1968 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks CA$2361 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2754 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in the Philippines

Duration
1 week CA$532 Equivalent to CA$76/day
2 weeks CA$746 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks CA$1015 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1256 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks CA$1497 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks CA$1738 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2221 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2703 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3186 Equivalent to CA$38/day
16 weeks CA$4150 Equivalent to CA$37/day
20 weeks CA$5115 Equivalent to CA$37/day
24 weeks CA$6080 Equivalent to CA$36/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$862 Equivalent to CA$123/day
2 weeks CA$1313 Equivalent to CA$94/day
3 weeks CA$1765 Equivalent to CA$84/day
4 weeks CA$2217 Equivalent to CA$79/day
5 weeks CA$2668 Equivalent to CA$76/day
6 weeks CA$3120 Equivalent to CA$74/day
8 weeks CA$4023 Equivalent to CA$72/day
10 weeks CA$5003 Equivalent to CA$71/day
12 weeks CA$5906 Equivalent to CA$70/day
Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project
Duration
1 week CA$1423 Equivalent to CA$203/day
2 weeks CA$2435 Equivalent to CA$174/day
3 weeks CA$3448 Equivalent to CA$164/day
4 weeks CA$4460 Equivalent to CA$159/day
5 weeks CA$5473 Equivalent to CA$156/day
6 weeks CA$6485 Equivalent to CA$154/day
8 weeks CA$8510 Equivalent to CA$152/day
Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1384 Equivalent to CA$99/day
4 weeks CA$2287 Equivalent to CA$82/day
Portugal: Wildlife Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1594 Equivalent to CA$114/day
3 weeks CA$2256 Equivalent to CA$107/day
4 weeks CA$2918 Equivalent to CA$104/day
5 weeks CA$3580 Equivalent to CA$102/day
6 weeks CA$4242 Equivalent to CA$101/day
8 weeks CA$5565 Equivalent to CA$99/day
10 weeks CA$6966 Equivalent to CA$100/day
12 weeks CA$8290 Equivalent to CA$99/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$876 Equivalent to CA$125/day
2 weeks CA$1332 Equivalent to CA$95/day
3 weeks CA$1745 Equivalent to CA$83/day
4 weeks CA$2201 Equivalent to CA$79/day
5 weeks CA$2654 Equivalent to CA$76/day
6 weeks CA$3106 Equivalent to CA$74/day
8 weeks CA$3944 Equivalent to CA$70/day
10 weeks CA$4711 Equivalent to CA$67/day
12 weeks CA$5546 Equivalent to CA$66/day
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
  • 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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$706 Equivalent to CA$101/day
2 weeks CA$1215 Equivalent to CA$87/day
3 weeks CA$1590 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks CA$1964 Equivalent to CA$70/day
5 weeks CA$2333 Equivalent to CA$67/day
6 weeks CA$2702 Equivalent to CA$64/day
8 weeks CA$3439 Equivalent to CA$61/day
10 weeks CA$4177 Equivalent to CA$60/day
12 weeks CA$4895 Equivalent to CA$58/day
16 weeks CA$6331 Equivalent to CA$57/day
20 weeks CA$7742 Equivalent to CA$55/day
24 weeks CA$9144 Equivalent to CA$54/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa

Duration
1 week CA$385 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$624 Equivalent to CA$45/day
3 weeks CA$862 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks CA$1100 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1577 Equivalent to CA$38/day
8 weeks CA$2054 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2531 Equivalent to CA$36/day
12 weeks CA$3007 Equivalent to CA$36/day
16 weeks CA$3961 Equivalent to CA$35/day
20 weeks CA$4915 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks CA$5868 Equivalent to CA$35/day
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration
1 week CA$483 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks CA$820 Equivalent to CA$59/day
3 weeks CA$1156 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1493 Equivalent to CA$53/day
5 weeks CA$1830 Equivalent to CA$52/day
6 weeks CA$2166 Equivalent to CA$52/day
8 weeks CA$2839 Equivalent to CA$51/day
10 weeks CA$3512 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks CA$4185 Equivalent to CA$50/day
16 weeks CA$5532 Equivalent to CA$49/day
20 weeks CA$6878 Equivalent to CA$49/day
24 weeks CA$8224 Equivalent to CA$49/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Kruger

Duration
2 weeks CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$98/day
4 weeks CA$2264 Equivalent to CA$81/day
6 weeks CA$3162 Equivalent to CA$75/day
8 weeks CA$4059 Equivalent to CA$73/day
10 weeks CA$4957 Equivalent to CA$71/day
12 weeks CA$5854 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Table View

Duration
1 week CA$490 Equivalent to CA$70/day
2 weeks CA$799 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1206 Equivalent to CA$57/day
4 weeks CA$1640 Equivalent to CA$59/day
5 weeks CA$2061 Equivalent to CA$59/day
6 weeks CA$2468 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks CA$3281 Equivalent to CA$59/day
10 weeks CA$4094 Equivalent to CA$58/day
12 weeks CA$4908 Equivalent to CA$58/day
16 weeks CA$6534 Equivalent to CA$58/day
20 weeks CA$8161 Equivalent to CA$58/day
24 weeks CA$9788 Equivalent to CA$58/day
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration
1 week CA$553 Equivalent to CA$79/day
2 weeks CA$953 Equivalent to CA$68/day
3 weeks CA$1276 Equivalent to CA$61/day
4 weeks CA$1689 Equivalent to CA$60/day
5 weeks CA$2131 Equivalent to CA$61/day
6 weeks CA$2538 Equivalent to CA$60/day
8 weeks CA$3351 Equivalent to CA$60/day
10 weeks CA$4150 Equivalent to CA$59/day
12 weeks CA$4964 Equivalent to CA$59/day
16 weeks CA$6576 Equivalent to CA$59/day
20 weeks CA$8203 Equivalent to CA$59/day
24 weeks CA$9830 Equivalent to CA$59/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$911 Equivalent to CA$130/day
2 weeks CA$1479 Equivalent to CA$106/day
3 weeks CA$2047 Equivalent to CA$97/day
4 weeks CA$2615 Equivalent to CA$93/day
5 weeks CA$3183 Equivalent to CA$91/day
6 weeks CA$3751 Equivalent to CA$89/day
8 weeks CA$4887 Equivalent to CA$87/day
10 weeks CA$6023 Equivalent to CA$86/day
12 weeks CA$7158 Equivalent to CA$85/day
Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$1367 Equivalent to CA$195/day
2 weeks CA$2236 Equivalent to CA$160/day
3 weeks CA$3106 Equivalent to CA$148/day
4 weeks CA$3975 Equivalent to CA$142/day
5 weeks CA$4845 Equivalent to CA$138/day
6 weeks CA$5714 Equivalent to CA$136/day
8 weeks CA$7453 Equivalent to CA$133/day
10 weeks CA$9192 Equivalent to CA$131/day
12 weeks CA$10931 Equivalent to CA$130/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$532 Equivalent to CA$76/day
2 weeks CA$746 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks CA$1015 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1256 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks CA$1497 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks CA$1738 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2221 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2703 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3186 Equivalent to CA$38/day
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1019 Equivalent to CA$73/day
3 weeks CA$1478 Equivalent to CA$70/day
4 weeks CA$1929 Equivalent to CA$69/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$413 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$581 Equivalent to CA$42/day
3 weeks CA$827 Equivalent to CA$39/day
4 weeks CA$1023 Equivalent to CA$37/day
5 weeks CA$1234 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks CA$1444 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks CA$1886 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks CA$2348 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2811 Equivalent to CA$33/day
16 weeks CA$3737 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 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Thailand

Duration
1 week CA$624 Equivalent to CA$89/day
2 weeks CA$736 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks CA$876 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks CA$1058 Equivalent to CA$38/day
5 weeks CA$1227 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks CA$1381 Equivalent to CA$33/day
8 weeks CA$1703 Equivalent to CA$30/day
10 weeks CA$2068 Equivalent to CA$30/day
12 weeks CA$2433 Equivalent to CA$29/day
Thailand: Animal Care Project
Duration
1 week CA$694 Equivalent to CA$99/day
2 weeks CA$876 Equivalent to CA$63/day
3 weeks CA$1086 Equivalent to CA$52/day
4 weeks CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$48/day
5 weeks CA$1577 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1801 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2264 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2769 Equivalent to CA$40/day
12 weeks CA$3274 Equivalent to CA$39/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$461) 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

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Duration
1 week CA$469 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$722 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$974 Equivalent to CA$46/day
4 weeks CA$1227 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1479 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1731 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2096 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2461 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2825 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Trinidad and Tobago

Animal Care Childcare Childcare Community Outreach Construction and Renovation Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Healthcare Holiday Experience Healthcare Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Sports Education Sports Teaching/Education Teaching/Education Marine Conservation School and Community Renovation Construction and Renovation Environmental Education Health Education Kindergarten Kindergarten Teaching Teaching Sea Turtle Conservation Marine Conservation Carnival Childcare Community Development Sports Teaching English Animal Care Childcare Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Working with NGOs Special Needs Care Summer Outreach Teaching Teaching English Childcare Childcare Community Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Feeding the Homeless Sports Development Teaching English Teaching Animal Care Animal Care Childcare Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Healthcare Healthcare Holiday Experience Medical Campaign Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Turtle Conservation Animal Care Bear Conservation Creative Technologies Marine Conservation Special Needs Support Youth Support Animal Care Community Development Community Development Environmental Education Kindergarten Kindergarten Music NGO Support Physical Education School Break School Break School Support Shelter Support Sports Education Sports Healthcare Street Children Work Teaching English Teaching English Construction and Renovation Kindergarten Sports Education Teaching Conservation Marketing & Social Media Environmental Conservation Giant Tortoise Conservation Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring Sustainable Agriculture & Gardening Teaching English Agriculture Childcare Construction and Renovation Healthcare Outreach and Education Medical Sports Teaching Teaching English Animal Care Community Support Creative Technologies Homeless Support Special Needs Support Sports & Arts With Refugees Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Holiday Experience Mayan Cultural Immersion Medical Campaign Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with the Elderly Childcare Dentistry Medical Kindergarten Medical Campaign Medical Physical Therapy Slum Teaching Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching Women's Empowerment Animal Care Climate Action Creative Technologies Sustainable Farming Teaching English Youth Support Animal Care Business and Community Development Child and Youth Development Feeding the Homeless at Christmas Kindergarten Marine Conservation Special Education Sports Development Sustainable Agriculture & Community Development Teaching English & School Support Veterinary Care Arts and Music Ramadan Special Needs Support Teaching Women's Education Youth Support Kindergarten Special Needs Care Sports Education Teaching Teaching Women's Education Childcare Construction and Renovation Teaching English Community Development Forest Conservation Island Outreach Marine Conservation Teaching Turtle Conservation Animal Care Childcare Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Childcare Ramadan Sports Development Teaching English Teaching French Women's Education Childcare Childcare Construction and Renovation Elephant Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Elective NGO Support Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Women's Education Coast and Waterway Conservation Environmental Education Andean Immersion Animal Care Animal Care Childcare Childcare Community Support Construction and Renovation Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Conservation Holiday Experience Jungle Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Construction and Renovation Environmental Conservation Kindergarten Teaching Animal Care Environmental Scuba Diving Food Rescue Forest Conservation Homeless Support Wildlife Conservation Wolf Conservation Youth Support Community Development Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Youth Support After School Support Animal Care NGO Support Special Needs Support Summer Camp Community Gardening Teaching English Animal Care Childcare Holiday Club Kindergarten Sports Development Sports Development Surf Outreach Surf, Skate and Swim Teaching Wildlife Conservation Animal Care Creative Technologies Food Rescue Forest Conservation Marine Conservation Migrant and Refugee Support Special Needs Support Youth Support Childcare Cultural Immersion Medical Rural Community Development Special Needs Care Teaching Construction and Renovation Turtle Conservation Animal Welfare Childcare Construction and Renovation Maasai Immersion Medical Sustainable Agriculture Teaching Women's Education Animal Care Childcare Childcare Construction & Renovation Environmental Conservation Hill Tribe Support Outdoor Volunteer Work Teaching English Teaching English Community Development Community Development Construction and Renovation Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability Youth Support Wildlife Conservation Food Outreach Kindergarten Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Kindergarten Medical Rural Teaching Teaching Rainforest and Coastal Conservation Turtle and Coastal Conservation
Duration
1 week CA$869 Equivalent to CA$124/day
2 weeks CA$1430 Equivalent to CA$102/day
3 weeks CA$1942 Equivalent to CA$92/day
4 weeks CA$2424 Equivalent to CA$87/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$461) 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 Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, 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 Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

USA - New Orleans

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Duration
1 week CA$890 Equivalent to CA$127/day
2 weeks CA$1395 Equivalent to CA$100/day
3 weeks CA$1907 Equivalent to CA$91/day
4 weeks CA$2412 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks CA$2923 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3428 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4375 Equivalent to CA$78/day
10 weeks CA$5251 Equivalent to CA$75/day
12 weeks CA$6198 Equivalent to CA$74/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$461) 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$50 per week for additional supervision and materials.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, most 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 Orleans generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and local tours and activities.
  • Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.

Victoria Falls

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Volunteer projects available in Victoria Falls

Duration
2 weeks CA$1465 Equivalent to CA$105/day
4 weeks CA$2503 Equivalent to CA$89/day
6 weeks CA$3540 Equivalent to CA$84/day
8 weeks CA$4578 Equivalent to CA$82/day
10 weeks CA$5616 Equivalent to CA$80/day
12 weeks CA$6457 Equivalent to CA$77/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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

Duration
1 week CA$420 Equivalent to CA$60/day
2 weeks CA$645 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks CA$869 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks CA$1093 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks CA$1318 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1542 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1851 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks CA$2159 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2454 Equivalent to CA$29/day
16 weeks CA$3043 Equivalent to CA$27/day
20 weeks CA$3632 Equivalent to CA$26/day
24 weeks CA$4221 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
  • 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$461) 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, 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

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Duration
1 week CA$539 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$750 Equivalent to CA$54/day
3 weeks CA$1002 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1184 Equivalent to CA$42/day
5 weeks CA$1381 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks CA$1563 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1928 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks CA$2292 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks CA$2657 Equivalent to CA$32/day
16 weeks CA$3386 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$461) 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

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Volunteer projects available in Zanzibar

Duration
1 week CA$792 Equivalent to CA$113/day
2 weeks CA$1051 Equivalent to CA$75/day
3 weeks CA$1311 Equivalent to CA$62/day
4 weeks CA$1570 Equivalent to CA$56/day
5 weeks CA$1830 Equivalent to CA$52/day
6 weeks CA$2089 Equivalent to CA$50/day
8 weeks CA$2608 Equivalent to CA$47/day
10 weeks CA$3078 Equivalent to CA$44/day
12 weeks CA$3498 Equivalent to CA$42/day
Zanzibar: Turtle and Coastal Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$890 Equivalent to CA$127/day
2 weeks CA$1248 Equivalent to CA$89/day
3 weeks CA$1605 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks CA$1963 Equivalent to CA$70/day
5 weeks CA$2320 Equivalent to CA$66/day
6 weeks CA$2678 Equivalent to CA$64/day
8 weeks CA$3393 Equivalent to CA$61/day
10 weeks CA$4059 Equivalent to CA$58/day
12 weeks CA$4676 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 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$461) 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 2 weeks or more ​will need to budget US$200​ to ​obtain a work permit.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

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