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Argentina - Buenos Aires

Volunteer projects available in Argentina - Buenos Aires

Childcare Construction and Renovation Healthcare Sports Education Teaching/Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$830 Equivalent to CA$60/day
3 weeks	CA$1031 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks	CA$1232 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks	CA$1433 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks	CA$1634 Equivalent to CA$39/day
8 weeks	CA$2036 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks	CA$2438 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks	CA$2841 Equivalent to CA$34/day

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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
Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 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

Volunteer projects available in Argentina - Cordoba

Childcare Community Outreach Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Healthcare Special Needs Care Sports Teaching/Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$421 Equivalent to CA$61/day
2 weeks	CA$700 Equivalent to CA$50/day
3 weeks	CA$940 Equivalent to CA$45/day
4 weeks	CA$1180 Equivalent to CA$43/day
5 weeks	CA$1420 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks	CA$1654 Equivalent to CA$40/day
8 weeks	CA$2108 Equivalent to CA$38/day
10 weeks	CA$2549 Equivalent to CA$37/day
12 weeks	CA$2938 Equivalent to CA$35/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 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, 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$80 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.

Australia

Volunteer projects available in Australia

Marine Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$1310 Equivalent to CA$188/day
2 weeks	CA$2646 Equivalent to CA$189/day

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Accommodation
Daily breakfast and 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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.
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 Australia generally find US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend lunches and all dinners, and local tours and activities.

Bali - Lovina

Volunteer projects available in Bali - Lovina

School and Community Renovation Kindergarten Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$454 Equivalent to CA$65/day
2 weeks	CA$668 Equivalent to CA$48/day
3 weeks	CA$882 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks	CA$1076 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks	CA$1264 Equivalent to CA$37/day
6 weeks	CA$1446 Equivalent to CA$35/day
8 weeks	CA$1796 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks	CA$2146 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks	CA$2497 Equivalent to CA$30/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Bali - Ubud

Volunteer projects available in Bali - Ubud

Construction and Renovation Environmental Education Health Education Kindergarten Teaching Sea Turtle Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$421 Equivalent to CA$61/day
2 weeks	CA$635 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks	CA$849 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks	CA$1044 Equivalent to CA$38/day
5 weeks	CA$1232 Equivalent to CA$36/day
6 weeks	CA$1414 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1764 Equivalent to CA$32/day
10 weeks	CA$2114 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks	CA$2464 Equivalent to CA$30/day

Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$843 Equivalent to CA$61/day
3 weeks	CA$1232 Equivalent to CA$59/day
4 weeks	CA$1621 Equivalent to CA$58/day
5 weeks	CA$1958 Equivalent to CA$56/day
6 weeks	CA$2296 Equivalent to CA$55/day
8 weeks	CA$2892 Equivalent to CA$52/day
10 weeks	CA$3489 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks	CA$4086 Equivalent to CA$49/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 and return to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Ubud generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Belgium

Volunteer projects available in Belgium

Community Outreach Food Outreach NGO Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$836 Equivalent to CA$120/day
2 weeks	CA$1576 Equivalent to CA$113/day
3 weeks	CA$2302 Equivalent to CA$110/day
4 weeks	CA$3093 Equivalent to CA$111/day
5 weeks	CA$3807 Equivalent to CA$109/day
6 weeks	CA$4520 Equivalent to CA$108/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Belgium generally find US$200 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses including transport and miscellaneous expenses.

Belize

Volunteer projects available in Belize

Marine Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$1109 Equivalent to CA$159/day
2 weeks	CA$2114 Equivalent to CA$151/day
3 weeks	CA$3119 Equivalent to CA$149/day
4 weeks	CA$4125 Equivalent to CA$148/day
5 weeks	CA$5130 Equivalent to CA$147/day
6 weeks	CA$6136 Equivalent to CA$147/day
8 weeks	CA$8146 Equivalent to CA$146/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$200 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$25 per week for Marine Conservation Park fees and US$25 per week for dive gear rental.

Brazil

Volunteer projects available in Brazil

Carnival Childcare Community Development Sports Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$707 Equivalent to CA$51/day
3 weeks	CA$901 Equivalent to CA$43/day
4 weeks	CA$1096 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks	CA$1290 Equivalent to CA$37/day
6 weeks	CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$36/day
8 weeks	CA$1874 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks	CA$2263 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks	CA$2652 Equivalent to CA$32/day
16 weeks	CA$3431 Equivalent to CA$31/day
20 weeks	CA$4209 Equivalent to CA$31/day
24 weeks	CA$4987 Equivalent to CA$30/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in CAD.
A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If your chosen duration includes the Carnaval festival (25th February - 4th March 2022), a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnaval. For those who will finish on the week beginning February 21st 2022, US$35 will be added to the program fee to cover the extra cost of your final night. For those who will be on the program during the week beginning February 28th 2022, a US$300 surcharge will be added to the program fee.
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$150 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunch, dinner and miscellaneous spending.

Cambodia

Volunteer projects available in Cambodia

Childcare Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with NGOs

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$492 Equivalent to CA$36/day
3 weeks	CA$668 Equivalent to CA$32/day
4 weeks	CA$817 Equivalent to CA$30/day
5 weeks	CA$966 Equivalent to CA$28/day
6 weeks	CA$1115 Equivalent to CA$27/day
8 weeks	CA$1414 Equivalent to CA$26/day
10 weeks	CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$25/day
12 weeks	CA$2004 Equivalent to CA$24/day
16 weeks	CA$2575 Equivalent to CA$23/day
20 weeks	CA$3145 Equivalent to CA$23/day
24 weeks	CA$3716 Equivalent to CA$23/day

Cambodia: Medical Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
3 weeks	CA$927 Equivalent to CA$45/day
4 weeks	CA$1076 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks	CA$1355 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks	CA$1504 Equivalent to CA$36/day
8 weeks	CA$1803 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks	CA$2231 Equivalent to CA$32/day
12 weeks	CA$2523 Equivalent to CA$31/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Cambodia generally find US$50-80 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

China

Volunteer projects available in China

Special Needs Care Summer Outreach Teaching Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$402 Equivalent to CA$58/day
2 weeks	CA$635 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks	CA$869 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks	CA$1102 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks	CA$1336 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks	CA$1569 Equivalent to CA$38/day
8 weeks	CA$2036 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks	CA$2503 Equivalent to CA$36/day
12 weeks	CA$2970 Equivalent to CA$36/day
16 weeks	CA$3904 Equivalent to CA$35/day
20 weeks	CA$4838 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks	CA$5772 Equivalent to CA$35/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Colombia - Bogota

Volunteer projects available in Colombia - Bogota

Childcare Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Feeding the Homeless Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$350 Equivalent to CA$50/day
2 weeks	CA$531 Equivalent to CA$38/day
3 weeks	CA$700 Equivalent to CA$34/day
4 weeks	CA$856 Equivalent to CA$31/day
5 weeks	CA$1011 Equivalent to CA$29/day
6 weeks	CA$1167 Equivalent to CA$28/day
8 weeks	CA$1543 Equivalent to CA$28/day
10 weeks	CA$1919 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2309 Equivalent to CA$28/day
16 weeks	CA$3087 Equivalent to CA$28/day
20 weeks	CA$3865 Equivalent to CA$28/day
24 weeks	CA$4644 Equivalent to CA$28/day

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Accommodation
Meals (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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 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 Bogota generally find US$60 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Colombia - Cartagena

Volunteer projects available in Colombia - Cartagena

Childcare Community Sports Development Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$609 Equivalent to CA$44/day
3 weeks	CA$843 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks	CA$1024 Equivalent to CA$37/day
5 weeks	CA$1245 Equivalent to CA$36/day
6 weeks	CA$1459 Equivalent to CA$35/day
8 weeks	CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks	CA$2432 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks	CA$2918 Equivalent to CA$35/day

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Accommodation
Meals (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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Cartagena generally find US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Costa Rica

Volunteer projects available in San Jose & surrounding areas

Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Eco-Agriculture Healthcare Holiday Experience Medical Campaign Special Needs Care Teaching English Turtle Conservation

Volunteer projects available in Manuel Antonio

Animal Care Childcare Healthcare Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$492 Equivalent to CA$71/day
2 weeks	CA$869 Equivalent to CA$63/day
3 weeks	CA$1238 Equivalent to CA$59/day
4 weeks	CA$1563 Equivalent to CA$56/day
5 weeks	CA$1829 Equivalent to CA$53/day
6 weeks	CA$2095 Equivalent to CA$50/day
8 weeks	CA$2626 Equivalent to CA$47/day
10 weeks	CA$3158 Equivalent to CA$46/day
12 weeks	CA$3690 Equivalent to CA$44/day
16 weeks	CA$4754 Equivalent to CA$43/day
20 weeks	CA$5818 Equivalent to CA$42/day
24 weeks	CA$6881 Equivalent to CA$41/day

Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
3 weeks	CA$1446 Equivalent to CA$69/day
4 weeks	CA$1796 Equivalent to CA$65/day
5 weeks	CA$2062 Equivalent to CA$59/day
6 weeks	CA$2328 Equivalent to CA$56/day
8 weeks	CA$2860 Equivalent to CA$52/day
10 weeks	CA$3392 Equivalent to CA$49/day
12 weeks	CA$3924 Equivalent to CA$47/day
16 weeks	CA$4987 Equivalent to CA$45/day
20 weeks	CA$6051 Equivalent to CA$44/day
24 weeks	CA$7115 Equivalent to CA$43/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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, Eco-Agriculture and Construction projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project has an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project.
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, such as lunches (except for Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

Croatia

Volunteer projects available in Croatia

Animal Care Creative Technologies Marine Conservation Special Needs Support Teaching Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$712 Equivalent to CA$102/day
2 weeks	CA$1062 Equivalent to CA$76/day
3 weeks	CA$1412 Equivalent to CA$68/day
4 weeks	CA$1762 Equivalent to CA$63/day
5 weeks	CA$2113 Equivalent to CA$61/day
6 weeks	CA$2463 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks	CA$3164 Equivalent to CA$57/day
10 weeks	CA$3864 Equivalent to CA$56/day
12 weeks	CA$4565 Equivalent to CA$55/day

Croatia: Marine Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$1174 Equivalent to CA$168/day
2 weeks	CA$1965 Equivalent to CA$141/day
3 weeks	CA$2763 Equivalent to CA$132/day
4 weeks	CA$3470 Equivalent to CA$124/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Ecuador - Quito

Volunteer projects available in Ecuador - Quito

Community Development Kindergarten Music NGO Support Physical Education School Break School Support Shelter Support Street Children Work Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$350 Equivalent to CA$50/day
2 weeks	CA$518 Equivalent to CA$37/day
3 weeks	CA$694 Equivalent to CA$34/day
4 weeks	CA$875 Equivalent to CA$32/day
5 weeks	CA$1076 Equivalent to CA$31/day
6 weeks	CA$1251 Equivalent to CA$30/day
8 weeks	CA$1589 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks	CA$2004 Equivalent to CA$29/day
12 weeks	CA$2302 Equivalent to CA$28/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Ecuador - Santa Elena

Volunteer projects available in Ecuador - Santa Elena

Animal Care Community Development Environmental Education Kindergarten School Break Sports Education Sports Healthcare Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$473 Equivalent to CA$68/day
2 weeks	CA$642 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks	CA$856 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks	CA$1031 Equivalent to CA$37/day
5 weeks	CA$1245 Equivalent to CA$36/day
6 weeks	CA$1420 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1757 Equivalent to CA$32/day
10 weeks	CA$2185 Equivalent to CA$32/day
12 weeks	CA$2471 Equivalent to CA$30/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Fiji

Volunteer projects available in Fiji

Construction and Renovation Kindergarten Sports Education Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$479 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks	CA$700 Equivalent to CA$50/day
3 weeks	CA$921 Equivalent to CA$44/day
4 weeks	CA$1141 Equivalent to CA$41/day
5 weeks	CA$1336 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks	CA$1537 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks	CA$1939 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks	CA$2341 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks	CA$2743 Equivalent to CA$33/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 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.

Ghana

Volunteer projects available in Ghana

Agriculture Childcare Construction and Renovation Healthcare Outreach and Education Medical Sports Teaching Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$350 Equivalent to CA$50/day
2 weeks	CA$531 Equivalent to CA$38/day
3 weeks	CA$687 Equivalent to CA$33/day
4 weeks	CA$843 Equivalent to CA$31/day
5 weeks	CA$998 Equivalent to CA$29/day
6 weeks	CA$1193 Equivalent to CA$29/day
8 weeks	CA$1569 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks	CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2335 Equivalent to CA$28/day
16 weeks	CA$3139 Equivalent to CA$29/day
20 weeks	CA$3943 Equivalent to CA$29/day
24 weeks	CA$4747 Equivalent to CA$29/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$520.
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.

Guatemala

Volunteer projects available in Guatemala

Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Eco-Agriculture Holiday Experience Mayan Cultural Immersion Medical Campaign Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with the Elderly

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$428 Equivalent to CA$62/day
2 weeks	CA$739 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks	CA$1005 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks	CA$1264 Equivalent to CA$46/day
5 weeks	CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks	CA$1705 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks	CA$2146 Equivalent to CA$39/day
10 weeks	CA$2588 Equivalent to CA$37/day
12 weeks	CA$3029 Equivalent to CA$37/day
16 weeks	CA$3911 Equivalent to CA$35/day
20 weeks	CA$4793 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks	CA$5675 Equivalent to CA$34/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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, Turtle Conservation, Construction, Eco-Agriculture Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project also has an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project.
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

Volunteer projects available in India - Delhi

Childcare Healthcare Medical Campaign Slum Teaching Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$324 Equivalent to CA$47/day
2 weeks	CA$415 Equivalent to CA$30/day
3 weeks	CA$570 Equivalent to CA$28/day
4 weeks	CA$726 Equivalent to CA$26/day
5 weeks	CA$882 Equivalent to CA$26/day
6 weeks	CA$1037 Equivalent to CA$25/day
8 weeks	CA$1349 Equivalent to CA$25/day
10 weeks	CA$1660 Equivalent to CA$24/day
12 weeks	CA$1971 Equivalent to CA$24/day
16 weeks	CA$2594 Equivalent to CA$24/day
20 weeks	CA$3217 Equivalent to CA$23/day
24 weeks	CA$3839 Equivalent to CA$23/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Delhi generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

India - Kerala

Volunteer projects available in India - Kerala

Dentistry Kindergarten Medical Special Needs Care Teaching Women's Empowerment

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$544 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks	CA$732 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks	CA$921 Equivalent to CA$44/day
4 weeks	CA$1109 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks	CA$1297 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks	CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$36/day
8 weeks	CA$1861 Equivalent to CA$34/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 and Dentistry projects have a minimum duration of 2 weeks and a surcharge of US$50 per week for training and resources used on these projects.
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

Volunteer projects available in Italy - Rome

Animal Care Creative Technologies Sustainable Farming Teaching English Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1161 Equivalent to CA$83/day
3 weeks	CA$1576 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks	CA$1991 Equivalent to CA$72/day
5 weeks	CA$2406 Equivalent to CA$69/day
6 weeks	CA$2821 Equivalent to CA$68/day
8 weeks	CA$3651 Equivalent to CA$66/day
10 weeks	CA$4482 Equivalent to CA$65/day
12 weeks	CA$5312 Equivalent to CA$64/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 transport and miscellaneous spending.
Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$3 per night for the Rome Tourist Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.

Jamaica

Volunteer projects available in Jamaica

Animal Care Business and Community Development Child and Youth Development Kindergarten Marine Conservation Special Education Sports Development Teaching English & School Support Veterinary Care

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$512 Equivalent to CA$74/day
2 weeks	CA$927 Equivalent to CA$67/day
3 weeks	CA$1297 Equivalent to CA$62/day
4 weeks	CA$1654 Equivalent to CA$60/day
5 weeks	CA$1997 Equivalent to CA$58/day
6 weeks	CA$2328 Equivalent to CA$56/day
8 weeks	CA$2970 Equivalent to CA$54/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$250 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.

Jordan

Volunteer projects available in Jordan

Arts and Music Ramadan Special Needs Support Teaching Women's Education Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$836 Equivalent to CA$120/day
2 weeks	CA$1277 Equivalent to CA$92/day
3 weeks	CA$1718 Equivalent to CA$82/day
4 weeks	CA$2159 Equivalent to CA$78/day
5 weeks	CA$2601 Equivalent to CA$75/day
6 weeks	CA$3042 Equivalent to CA$73/day
8 weeks	CA$3924 Equivalent to CA$71/day
10 weeks	CA$4806 Equivalent to CA$69/day
12 weeks	CA$5688 Equivalent to CA$68/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in Kenya

Kindergarten Special Needs Care Sports Education Teaching Teaching Women's Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$363 Equivalent to CA$52/day
2 weeks	CA$518 Equivalent to CA$37/day
3 weeks	CA$674 Equivalent to CA$33/day
4 weeks	CA$830 Equivalent to CA$30/day
5 weeks	CA$985 Equivalent to CA$29/day
6 weeks	CA$1141 Equivalent to CA$28/day
8 weeks	CA$1452 Equivalent to CA$26/day
10 weeks	CA$1764 Equivalent to CA$26/day
12 weeks	CA$2075 Equivalent to CA$25/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Kenya generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Laos

Volunteer projects available in Laos

Childcare Construction and Renovation Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$337 Equivalent to CA$49/day
2 weeks	CA$551 Equivalent to CA$40/day
3 weeks	CA$765 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks	CA$972 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks	CA$1180 Equivalent to CA$34/day
6 weeks	CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1673 Equivalent to CA$30/day
10 weeks	CA$1958 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2244 Equivalent to CA$27/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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. The Introduction Week incurs a US$20 surcharge.
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$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Madagascar

Volunteer projects available in Madagascar

Community Development Forest Conservation Island Outreach Marine Conservation Teaching Turtle Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$778 Equivalent to CA$56/day
3 weeks	CA$1037 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks	CA$1297 Equivalent to CA$47/day
5 weeks	CA$1556 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks	CA$1816 Equivalent to CA$44/day
8 weeks	CA$2335 Equivalent to CA$42/day
10 weeks	CA$2853 Equivalent to CA$41/day
12 weeks	CA$3372 Equivalent to CA$41/day

Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
4 weeks	CA$1971 Equivalent to CA$71/day
5 weeks	CA$2270 Equivalent to CA$65/day
6 weeks	CA$2568 Equivalent to CA$62/day
8 weeks	CA$3165 Equivalent to CA$57/day
10 weeks	CA$3762 Equivalent to CA$54/day
12 weeks	CA$4358 Equivalent to CA$52/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Community Development project has a surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision and materials used on this project. The Turtle Conservation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for additional transportation, supervision and materials used on this project. The Island Outreach has a one off payment of US$565.
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

Volunteer projects available in Mexico - Merida

Animal Care Childcare Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$415 Equivalent to CA$60/day
2 weeks	CA$674 Equivalent to CA$49/day
3 weeks	CA$921 Equivalent to CA$44/day
4 weeks	CA$1141 Equivalent to CA$41/day
5 weeks	CA$1323 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks	CA$1543 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks	CA$1984 Equivalent to CA$36/day
10 weeks	CA$2425 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks	CA$2866 Equivalent to CA$35/day
16 weeks	CA$3749 Equivalent to CA$34/day
20 weeks	CA$4631 Equivalent to CA$34/day
24 weeks	CA$5513 Equivalent to CA$33/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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, Spanish language lessons, and local tours and activities.

Morocco

Volunteer projects available in Morocco

Childcare Ramadan Sports Development Teaching English Teaching French Women's Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$402 Equivalent to CA$58/day
2 weeks	CA$752 Equivalent to CA$54/day
3 weeks	CA$998 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks	CA$1245 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks	CA$1491 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks	CA$1738 Equivalent to CA$42/day
8 weeks	CA$2231 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks	CA$2594 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks	CA$2957 Equivalent to CA$36/day
16 weeks	CA$3684 Equivalent to CA$33/day
20 weeks	CA$4410 Equivalent to CA$32/day
24 weeks	CA$5137 Equivalent to CA$31/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in Nepal

Childcare Childcare Construction and Renovation Medical Campaign Medical Elective NGO Support Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Women's Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$324 Equivalent to CA$47/day
2 weeks	CA$492 Equivalent to CA$36/day
3 weeks	CA$661 Equivalent to CA$32/day
4 weeks	CA$830 Equivalent to CA$30/day
5 weeks	CA$998 Equivalent to CA$29/day
6 weeks	CA$1167 Equivalent to CA$28/day
8 weeks	CA$1478 Equivalent to CA$27/day
10 weeks	CA$1790 Equivalent to CA$26/day
12 weeks	CA$2101 Equivalent to CA$26/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in New Zealand

Coast and Waterway Conservation Environmental Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1212 Equivalent to CA$87/day
3 weeks	CA$1796 Equivalent to CA$86/day
4 weeks	CA$2373 Equivalent to CA$85/day
5 weeks	CA$2944 Equivalent to CA$85/day
6 weeks	CA$3515 Equivalent to CA$84/day
8 weeks	CA$4637 Equivalent to CA$83/day
10 weeks	CA$5746 Equivalent to CA$83/day
12 weeks	CA$6843 Equivalent to CA$82/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Peru - Cusco

Volunteer projects available in Peru - Cusco

Andean Immersion Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Eco-Agriculture Conservation Holiday Experience Jungle Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$428 Equivalent to CA$62/day
2 weeks	CA$739 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks	CA$1005 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks	CA$1264 Equivalent to CA$46/day
5 weeks	CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks	CA$1705 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks	CA$2146 Equivalent to CA$39/day
10 weeks	CA$2588 Equivalent to CA$37/day
12 weeks	CA$3029 Equivalent to CA$37/day
16 weeks	CA$3911 Equivalent to CA$35/day
20 weeks	CA$4793 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks	CA$5675 Equivalent to CA$34/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project also has an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project.
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

Volunteer projects available in Peru - Lima

Animal Care Childcare Community Support Construction and Renovation Medical Outreach Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$233 Equivalent to CA$34/day
2 weeks	CA$539 Equivalent to CA$39/day
3 weeks	CA$791 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks	CA$952 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks	CA$1119 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks	CA$1286 Equivalent to CA$31/day
8 weeks	CA$1621 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks	CA$1956 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2290 Equivalent to CA$28/day
16 weeks	CA$2960 Equivalent to CA$27/day
20 weeks	CA$3629 Equivalent to CA$26/day
24 weeks	CA$4299 Equivalent to CA$26/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as snacks, in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

Philippines

Volunteer projects available in Philippines

Construction and Renovation Environmental Kindergarten Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$337 Equivalent to CA$49/day
2 weeks	CA$551 Equivalent to CA$40/day
3 weeks	CA$765 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks	CA$972 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks	CA$1180 Equivalent to CA$34/day
6 weeks	CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1673 Equivalent to CA$30/day
10 weeks	CA$1958 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2205 Equivalent to CA$27/day
16 weeks	CA$2698 Equivalent to CA$25/day
20 weeks	CA$3191 Equivalent to CA$23/day
24 weeks	CA$3684 Equivalent to CA$22/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$20 surcharge.
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$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Portugal

Volunteer projects available in Portugal

Environmental Scuba Diving Food Rescue Forest Conservation Homeless Support Inclusive Agriculture Wolf Conservation Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$590 Equivalent to CA$85/day
2 weeks	CA$901 Equivalent to CA$65/day
3 weeks	CA$1212 Equivalent to CA$58/day
4 weeks	CA$1524 Equivalent to CA$55/day
5 weeks	CA$1835 Equivalent to CA$53/day
6 weeks	CA$2146 Equivalent to CA$52/day
8 weeks	CA$2769 Equivalent to CA$50/day
10 weeks	CA$3457 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks	CA$4079 Equivalent to CA$49/day

Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$1174 Equivalent to CA$168/day
2 weeks	CA$1965 Equivalent to CA$141/day
3 weeks	CA$2763 Equivalent to CA$132/day
4 weeks	CA$3470 Equivalent to CA$124/day

Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1102 Equivalent to CA$79/day
4 weeks	CA$1932 Equivalent to CA$69/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. Volunteers on the Wolf Conservation project generally find US$150 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including meals.

Puerto Rico

Volunteer projects available in Puerto Rico

Community Development Environmental Sustainability NGO Support Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$745 Equivalent to CA$107/day
2 weeks	CA$1251 Equivalent to CA$90/day
3 weeks	CA$1686 Equivalent to CA$81/day
4 weeks	CA$2121 Equivalent to CA$76/day
5 weeks	CA$2438 Equivalent to CA$70/day
6 weeks	CA$2815 Equivalent to CA$68/day
8 weeks	CA$3502 Equivalent to CA$63/day
10 weeks	CA$4203 Equivalent to CA$61/day
12 weeks	CA$4890 Equivalent to CA$59/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 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$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and in-country tours.

Romania

Volunteer projects available in Romania

After School Support Animal Care NGO Support Special Needs Support Summer Camp Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$467 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks	CA$739 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks	CA$998 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks	CA$1245 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks	CA$1478 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks	CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks	CA$2179 Equivalent to CA$39/day
10 weeks	CA$2646 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks	CA$3113 Equivalent to CA$38/day
16 weeks	CA$3995 Equivalent to CA$36/day
20 weeks	CA$4877 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks	CA$5759 Equivalent to CA$35/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in South Africa

Animal Care Childcare Sports Development Surf Outreach Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$324 Equivalent to CA$47/day
2 weeks	CA$544 Equivalent to CA$39/day
3 weeks	CA$765 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks	CA$985 Equivalent to CA$36/day
5 weeks	CA$1206 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks	CA$1426 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1868 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks	CA$2309 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks	CA$2750 Equivalent to CA$33/day
16 weeks	CA$3632 Equivalent to CA$33/day
20 weeks	CA$4514 Equivalent to CA$33/day
24 weeks	CA$5396 Equivalent to CA$33/day

South Africa: Surf Outreach Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$415 Equivalent to CA$60/day
2 weeks	CA$726 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks	CA$1037 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks	CA$1349 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks	CA$1660 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks	CA$1971 Equivalent to CA$47/day
8 weeks	CA$2594 Equivalent to CA$47/day
10 weeks	CA$3217 Equivalent to CA$46/day
12 weeks	CA$3839 Equivalent to CA$46/day
16 weeks	CA$5085 Equivalent to CA$46/day
20 weeks	CA$6330 Equivalent to CA$46/day
24 weeks	CA$7576 Equivalent to CA$46/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Kruger

Wildlife Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1070 Equivalent to CA$77/day
4 weeks	CA$1790 Equivalent to CA$64/day
6 weeks	CA$2445 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks	CA$3100 Equivalent to CA$56/day
10 weeks	CA$3755 Equivalent to CA$54/day
12 weeks	CA$4410 Equivalent to CA$53/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

South Africa - Table View

Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Table View

Holiday Club Kindergarten Sports Development Surf, Skate and Swim

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$421 Equivalent to CA$61/day
2 weeks	CA$707 Equivalent to CA$51/day
3 weeks	CA$1083 Equivalent to CA$52/day
4 weeks	CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$54/day
5 weeks	CA$1874 Equivalent to CA$54/day
6 weeks	CA$2250 Equivalent to CA$54/day
8 weeks	CA$3003 Equivalent to CA$54/day
10 weeks	CA$3755 Equivalent to CA$54/day
12 weeks	CA$4507 Equivalent to CA$54/day
16 weeks	CA$6012 Equivalent to CA$54/day
20 weeks	CA$7517 Equivalent to CA$54/day
24 weeks	CA$9022 Equivalent to CA$54/day

South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$479 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks	CA$849 Equivalent to CA$61/day
3 weeks	CA$1148 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks	CA$1530 Equivalent to CA$55/day
5 weeks	CA$1939 Equivalent to CA$56/day
6 weeks	CA$2315 Equivalent to CA$56/day
8 weeks	CA$3068 Equivalent to CA$55/day
10 weeks	CA$3807 Equivalent to CA$55/day
12 weeks	CA$4559 Equivalent to CA$55/day
16 weeks	CA$6051 Equivalent to CA$55/day
20 weeks	CA$7556 Equivalent to CA$54/day
24 weeks	CA$9061 Equivalent to CA$54/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.

Spain - Barcelona

Volunteer projects available in Spain - Barcelona

Animal Care Creative Technologies Forest Conservation Marine Conservation Special Needs Support Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$810 Equivalent to CA$116/day
2 weeks	CA$1336 Equivalent to CA$96/day
3 weeks	CA$1861 Equivalent to CA$89/day
4 weeks	CA$2386 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks	CA$2912 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks	CA$3437 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks	CA$4488 Equivalent to CA$81/day
10 weeks	CA$5539 Equivalent to CA$80/day
12 weeks	CA$6590 Equivalent to CA$79/day

Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$1232 Equivalent to CA$176/day
2 weeks	CA$2036 Equivalent to CA$146/day
3 weeks	CA$2841 Equivalent to CA$136/day
4 weeks	CA$3645 Equivalent to CA$131/day
5 weeks	CA$4449 Equivalent to CA$128/day
6 weeks	CA$5253 Equivalent to CA$126/day
8 weeks	CA$6862 Equivalent to CA$123/day
10 weeks	CA$8471 Equivalent to CA$122/day
12 weeks	CA$10079 Equivalent to CA$120/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Spain generally find US$80 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including 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.

Sri Lanka

Volunteer projects available in Sri Lanka

Childcare Cultural Immersion Wild Elephant Conservation Medical Rural Community Development Special Needs Care Teaching Construction and Renovation Turtle Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$408 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks	CA$577 Equivalent to CA$42/day
3 weeks	CA$771 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks	CA$966 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks	CA$1154 Equivalent to CA$33/day
6 weeks	CA$1349 Equivalent to CA$33/day
8 weeks	CA$1738 Equivalent to CA$32/day
10 weeks	CA$2127 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks	CA$2516 Equivalent to CA$30/day

Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$739 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks	CA$1076 Equivalent to CA$52/day
4 weeks	CA$1414 Equivalent to CA$51/day

Sri Lanka: Wild Elephant Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1310 Equivalent to CA$94/day
3 weeks	CA$1595 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks	CA$1881 Equivalent to CA$68/day
5 weeks	CA$2166 Equivalent to CA$62/day
6 weeks	CA$2451 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks	CA$3022 Equivalent to CA$54/day
10 weeks	CA$3593 Equivalent to CA$52/day
12 weeks	CA$4164 Equivalent to CA$50/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Tanzania

Volunteer projects available in Tanzania

Animal Welfare Childcare Construction and Renovation Medical Sustainable Agriculture Teaching Women's Education

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$350 Equivalent to CA$50/day
2 weeks	CA$505 Equivalent to CA$37/day
3 weeks	CA$732 Equivalent to CA$35/day
4 weeks	CA$914 Equivalent to CA$33/day
5 weeks	CA$1109 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks	CA$1303 Equivalent to CA$32/day
8 weeks	CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks	CA$2140 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks	CA$2568 Equivalent to CA$31/day
16 weeks	CA$3424 Equivalent to CA$31/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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.
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. 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.
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 Tanzania generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Thailand

Volunteer projects available in Thailand

Childcare Outdoor Volunteer Work Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$648 Equivalent to CA$47/day
3 weeks	CA$778 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks	CA$947 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks	CA$1102 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks	CA$1245 Equivalent to CA$30/day
8 weeks	CA$1543 Equivalent to CA$28/day
10 weeks	CA$1881 Equivalent to CA$27/day
12 weeks	CA$2218 Equivalent to CA$27/day

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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in Thailand - Hua Hin

Hill Tribe Support Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$363 Equivalent to CA$52/day
2 weeks	CA$570 Equivalent to CA$41/day
3 weeks	CA$778 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks	CA$985 Equivalent to CA$36/day
5 weeks	CA$1193 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks	CA$1401 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks	CA$2023 Equivalent to CA$29/day
12 weeks	CA$2335 Equivalent to CA$28/day

Thailand - Hua Hin: Teaching English Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$402 Equivalent to CA$58/day
2 weeks	CA$635 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks	CA$869 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks	CA$1102 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks	CA$1336 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks	CA$1569 Equivalent to CA$38/day
8 weeks	CA$1906 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks	CA$2244 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks	CA$2581 Equivalent to CA$31/day

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All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

USA - Chicago

Volunteer projects available in USA - Chicago

Community Development Environmental Sustainability

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$817 Equivalent to CA$117/day
2 weeks	CA$1368 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks	CA$1842 Equivalent to CA$88/day
4 weeks	CA$2322 Equivalent to CA$83/day
5 weeks	CA$2737 Equivalent to CA$79/day
6 weeks	CA$3158 Equivalent to CA$76/day
8 weeks	CA$4028 Equivalent to CA$72/day
10 weeks	CA$4546 Equivalent to CA$65/day
12 weeks	CA$5279 Equivalent to CA$63/day

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Daily breakfast
24/7 in-country support
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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 Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Chicago generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.

USA - New Orleans

Volunteer projects available in USA - New Orleans

Community Development Construction and Renovation Environmental Sustainability Youth Support

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$648 Equivalent to CA$93/day
2 weeks	CA$1141 Equivalent to CA$82/day
3 weeks	CA$1576 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks	CA$2030 Equivalent to CA$73/day
5 weeks	CA$2471 Equivalent to CA$71/day
6 weeks	CA$2808 Equivalent to CA$67/day
8 weeks	CA$3638 Equivalent to CA$65/day
10 weeks	CA$4365 Equivalent to CA$63/day
12 weeks	CA$5130 Equivalent to CA$62/day

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Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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, 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 Orleans generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.

USA - Philadelphia

Volunteer projects available in USA - Philadelphia

Community Development Environmental Sustainability

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$810 Equivalent to CA$116/day
2 weeks	CA$1362 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks	CA$1796 Equivalent to CA$86/day
4 weeks	CA$2276 Equivalent to CA$82/day
5 weeks	CA$2678 Equivalent to CA$77/day
6 weeks	CA$3081 Equivalent to CA$74/day
8 weeks	CA$3852 Equivalent to CA$69/day
10 weeks	CA$4644 Equivalent to CA$67/day
12 weeks	CA$5390 Equivalent to CA$65/day

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Daily breakfast
24/7 in-country support
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Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 Philadelphia generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.

USA - San Diego

Volunteer projects available in USA - San Diego

Community Development Environmental Sustainability

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$784 Equivalent to CA$112/day
2 weeks	CA$1316 Equivalent to CA$94/day
3 weeks	CA$1725 Equivalent to CA$83/day
4 weeks	CA$2172 Equivalent to CA$78/day
5 weeks	CA$2562 Equivalent to CA$74/day
6 weeks	CA$2970 Equivalent to CA$71/day
8 weeks	CA$3671 Equivalent to CA$66/day
10 weeks	CA$4430 Equivalent to CA$64/day
12 weeks	CA$5130 Equivalent to CA$62/day

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Daily breakfast
24/7 in-country support
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Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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 San Diego generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.

Victoria Falls

Volunteer projects available in Victoria Falls

Wildlife Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
2 weeks	CA$1323 Equivalent to CA$95/day
4 weeks	CA$2283 Equivalent to CA$82/day
6 weeks	CA$3243 Equivalent to CA$78/day
8 weeks	CA$4203 Equivalent to CA$76/day
10 weeks	CA$5163 Equivalent to CA$74/day
12 weeks	CA$5941 Equivalent to CA$71/day

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Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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

Volunteer projects available in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

Food Outreach Kindergarten Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$356 Equivalent to CA$51/day
2 weeks	CA$564 Equivalent to CA$41/day
3 weeks	CA$771 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks	CA$979 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks	CA$1187 Equivalent to CA$34/day
6 weeks	CA$1394 Equivalent to CA$34/day
8 weeks	CA$1679 Equivalent to CA$30/day
10 weeks	CA$1965 Equivalent to CA$29/day
12 weeks	CA$2237 Equivalent to CA$27/day
16 weeks	CA$2782 Equivalent to CA$25/day
20 weeks	CA$3327 Equivalent to CA$24/day
24 weeks	CA$3872 Equivalent to CA$24/day

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Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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. The Introduction Week incurs a US$25 surcharge.
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$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Zambia

Volunteer projects available in Zambia

Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Kindergarten Medical Rural Teaching Teaching

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$350 Equivalent to CA$50/day
2 weeks	CA$557 Equivalent to CA$40/day
3 weeks	CA$726 Equivalent to CA$35/day
4 weeks	CA$895 Equivalent to CA$32/day
5 weeks	CA$1063 Equivalent to CA$31/day
6 weeks	CA$1232 Equivalent to CA$30/day
8 weeks	CA$1569 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks	CA$1906 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks	CA$2244 Equivalent to CA$27/day
16 weeks	CA$2918 Equivalent to CA$27/day

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In-country program orientation
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Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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$620 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$620 (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$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Zanzibar

Volunteer projects available in Zanzibar

Rainforest and Coastal Conservation Turtle Conservation

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$700 Equivalent to CA$100/day
2 weeks	CA$940 Equivalent to CA$68/day
3 weeks	CA$1180 Equivalent to CA$57/day
4 weeks	CA$1420 Equivalent to CA$51/day
5 weeks	CA$1660 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks	CA$1900 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks	CA$2380 Equivalent to CA$43/day
10 weeks	CA$2815 Equivalent to CA$41/day
12 weeks	CA$3204 Equivalent to CA$39/day

Zanzibar: Turtle Conservation Project

Duration	Program Fee Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
1 week	CA$791 Equivalent to CA$113/day
2 weeks	CA$1122 Equivalent to CA$81/day
3 weeks	CA$1452 Equivalent to CA$70/day
4 weeks	CA$1783 Equivalent to CA$64/day
5 weeks	CA$2114 Equivalent to CA$61/day
6 weeks	CA$2445 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks	CA$3106 Equivalent to CA$56/day
10 weeks	CA$3723 Equivalent to CA$54/day
12 weeks	CA$4293 Equivalent to CA$52/day

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Certificate of International Volunteering

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

All programs attract a Registration Fee of CA$387 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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