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Argentina - Buenos Aires
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £374 Equivalent to £53/day |
2 weeks | £559 Equivalent to £40/day |
3 weeks | £689 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £820 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £950 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1341 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1602 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1863 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$35 per week, while the Healthcare project and Medical Outreach project has an extra cost of US$65 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Buenos Aires generally find US$160 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Argentina - Cordoba
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £294 Equivalent to £42/day |
2 weeks | £475 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £630 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £786 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £942 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1093 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1388 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1674 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1926 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2431 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £2935 Equivalent to £21/day |
24 weeks | £3407 Equivalent to £20/day |
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £441 Equivalent to £63/day |
2 weeks | £744 Equivalent to £53/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project and Animal Care project have an extra cost of US$35 per week for supervision, while the Holiday Experience project has an extra cost of US$125 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cordoba generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Australia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £870 Equivalent to £124/day |
2 weeks | £1737 Equivalent to £124/day |
3 weeks | £2561 Equivalent to £122/day |
4 weeks | £3386 Equivalent to £121/day |
- Accommodation
- Weekday lunches
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Program Fees for the Australia program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$430 late change/cancellation fee.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transport to and from the airport.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Australia generally find US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend lunches and all dinners, and local tours and activities.
- Program Fees for the Australia program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$430 late change/cancellation fee.
Bali - Lovina
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £357 Equivalent to £51/day |
2 weeks | £514 Equivalent to £37/day |
3 weeks | £676 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £821 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £957 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1093 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1353 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1613 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1873 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Bali - Ubud
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £323 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £476 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £630 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £787 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £936 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1068 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1328 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1588 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1848 Equivalent to £22/day |
Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £645 Equivalent to £46/day |
3 weeks | £937 Equivalent to £45/day |
4 weeks | £1224 Equivalent to £44/day |
5 weeks | £1474 Equivalent to £42/day |
6 weeks | £1728 Equivalent to £41/day |
8 weeks | £2169 Equivalent to £39/day |
10 weeks | £2614 Equivalent to £37/day |
12 weeks | £3055 Equivalent to £36/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Ubud generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Belize
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £883 Equivalent to £177/day |
2 weeks | £1661 Equivalent to £166/day |
3 weeks | £2439 Equivalent to £163/day |
4 weeks | £3217 Equivalent to £161/day |
5 weeks | £3995 Equivalent to £160/day |
6 weeks | £4774 Equivalent to £159/day |
8 weeks | £6330 Equivalent to £158/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and transport to and from the airport.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Belize generally find US$300 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including accommodation and meals on the mainland for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: Volunteers will need to budget an extra US$30 per week for Marine Conservation Park fees, US$30 per week for dive gear rental and a US$50 fuel surcharge.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$550 late change/cancellation fee.
Brazil
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £479 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £605 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £731 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £984 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1236 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1489 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1741 Equivalent to £21/day |
16 weeks | £2246 Equivalent to £20/day |
20 weeks | £2750 Equivalent to £20/day |
24 weeks | £3255 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- If your chosen duration includes the Carnaval festival (scheduled for February 16th - 23rd, 2023) , a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnaval. For those who will be on the program during this time, a US$350 surcharge will be added to the program fee for the week of February 21st. If your duration finishes on Saturday 18th February, a surcharge of US$100 will apply.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Brazil generally find US$250 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunch, dinner and miscellaneous spending.
Cambodia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £361 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £475 Equivalent to £23/day |
4 weeks | £572 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £668 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £765 Equivalent to £18/day |
8 weeks | £959 Equivalent to £17/day |
10 weeks | £1152 Equivalent to £16/day |
12 weeks | £1341 Equivalent to £16/day |
16 weeks | £1711 Equivalent to £15/day |
20 weeks | £2082 Equivalent to £15/day |
24 weeks | £2452 Equivalent to £15/day |
Cambodia: Medical - Phnom Penh Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | £740 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £921 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1017 Equivalent to £24/day |
8 weeks | £1211 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1489 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1678 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Animal Care project has an extra cost of US$10 per week to cover the resources that the local team donate to the placements, i.e. food and snacks, while the Medical project has a separate fees table (please see the Cambodia Medical project page) to cover the support you receive from the hospital staff.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cambodia generally find US$50-80 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
China
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £281 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £433 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £584 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £736 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £887 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £1038 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1341 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1644 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1947 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2553 Equivalent to £23/day |
20 weeks | £3158 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3764 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- 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
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £290 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £492 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £683 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £868 Equivalent to £36/day |
5 weeks | £1053 Equivalent to £35/day |
6 weeks | £1238 Equivalent to £34/day |
8 weeks | £1574 Equivalent to £33/day |
10 weeks | £1911 Equivalent to £32/day |
12 weeks | £2247 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £2819 Equivalent to £29/day |
20 weeks | £3391 Equivalent to £28/day |
24 weeks | £3963 Equivalent to £28/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Colombia generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches and dinners, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Costa Rica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £391 Equivalent to £56/day |
2 weeks | £635 Equivalent to £45/day |
3 weeks | £887 Equivalent to £42/day |
4 weeks | £1118 Equivalent to £40/day |
5 weeks | £1299 Equivalent to £37/day |
6 weeks | £1480 Equivalent to £35/day |
8 weeks | £1842 Equivalent to £33/day |
10 weeks | £2204 Equivalent to £31/day |
12 weeks | £2565 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £3289 Equivalent to £29/day |
20 weeks | £4012 Equivalent to £29/day |
24 weeks | £4736 Equivalent to £28/day |
Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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3 weeks | £1028 Equivalent to £49/day |
4 weeks | £1257 Equivalent to £45/day |
5 weeks | £1438 Equivalent to £41/day |
6 weeks | £1619 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £1981 Equivalent to £35/day |
10 weeks | £2338 Equivalent to £33/day |
12 weeks | £2700 Equivalent to £32/day |
16 weeks | £3423 Equivalent to £31/day |
20 weeks | £4147 Equivalent to £30/day |
24 weeks | £4870 Equivalent to £29/day |
Costa Rica: Volunteer Teen Camp Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1547 Equivalent to £221/day |
2 weeks | £2805 Equivalent to £200/day |
3 weeks | £4248 Equivalent to £202/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Turtle Conservation, Healthcare - San Jose, Healthcare - Manuel Antonio, Dental, Eco-Agriculture, Christmas Holiday Experience and Constructionand Renovation projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$845 for a 1 week duration, and US$1500 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses. For Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture projects, volunteers can bring less spending money as the location is remote and all meals will be provided.
Croatia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £580 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £925 Equivalent to £66/day |
3 weeks | £1270 Equivalent to £60/day |
4 weeks | £1615 Equivalent to £58/day |
5 weeks | £1960 Equivalent to £56/day |
6 weeks | £2305 Equivalent to £55/day |
8 weeks | £2994 Equivalent to £53/day |
10 weeks | £3684 Equivalent to £53/day |
12 weeks | £4374 Equivalent to £52/day |
Croatia: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £996 Equivalent to £142/day |
2 weeks | £1678 Equivalent to £120/day |
3 weeks | £2359 Equivalent to £112/day |
4 weeks | £3041 Equivalent to £109/day |
5 weeks | £3722 Equivalent to £106/day |
6 weeks | £4403 Equivalent to £105/day |
8 weeks | £5766 Equivalent to £103/day |
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | £1817 Equivalent to £65/day |
5 weeks | £2178 Equivalent to £62/day |
6 weeks | £2540 Equivalent to £60/day |
8 weeks | £3264 Equivalent to £58/day |
10 weeks | £3987 Equivalent to £57/day |
12 weeks | £4711 Equivalent to £56/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Croatia generally find US$80 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Ecuador - Quito
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £302 Equivalent to £43/day |
2 weeks | £433 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £563 Equivalent to £27/day |
4 weeks | £694 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £824 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £954 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1215 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1476 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1737 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Quito generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, water bottles and local tours and activities. Please note that if you wish to make any payment to the local team whilst on the program, this will need to be done via cash or bank transfer.
Fiji
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £420 Equivalent to £60/day |
2 weeks | £605 Equivalent to £43/day |
3 weeks | £794 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £980 Equivalent to £35/day |
5 weeks | £1148 Equivalent to £33/day |
6 weeks | £1320 Equivalent to £31/day |
8 weeks | £1665 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £2027 Equivalent to £29/day |
12 weeks | £2372 Equivalent to £28/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the Introduction Week option, the surcharge will only start from your second week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Fiji generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Galapagos Islands
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1194 Equivalent to £85/day |
3 weeks | £1632 Equivalent to £78/day |
4 weeks | £2069 Equivalent to £74/day |
5 weeks | £2506 Equivalent to £72/day |
6 weeks | £2944 Equivalent to £70/day |
8 weeks | £3819 Equivalent to £68/day |
10 weeks | £4694 Equivalent to £67/day |
12 weeks | £5569 Equivalent to £66/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: water taxis, bus from airport to ferry (US$5) flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, spending money, public transportation and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Program Fees for the Galapagos Islands program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$500 late change/cancellation fee.
Ghana
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £474 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £592 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £710 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £827 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £945 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1231 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1517 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1813 Equivalent to £22/day |
16 weeks | £2426 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £3038 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3651 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Agriculture and Construction and Renovation projects have an extra cost of US$69 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$715.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Greece - Alonissos
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1303 Equivalent to £186/day |
2 weeks | £2464 Equivalent to £176/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, transportation (flights, ferries, buses etc.), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and spending money.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Alonissos generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Greece - Athens
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £580 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £63/day |
3 weeks | £1186 Equivalent to £56/day |
4 weeks | £1489 Equivalent to £53/day |
5 weeks | £1791 Equivalent to £51/day |
6 weeks | £2094 Equivalent to £50/day |
8 weeks | £2700 Equivalent to £48/day |
10 weeks | £3306 Equivalent to £47/day |
12 weeks | £3911 Equivalent to £47/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Athens based projects generally find US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Guatemala
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £311 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £529 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £691 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £839 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £1003 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1167 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1495 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1823 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2151 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2808 Equivalent to £25/day |
20 weeks | £3464 Equivalent to £25/day |
24 weeks | £4120 Equivalent to £25/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Dental, Construction and Renovation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Mayan Cultural Immersion and Holiday Experience projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$590 for a 1 week duration, and US$1015 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Beach and Turtle Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
India - Delhi
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £277 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £349 Equivalent to £25/day |
3 weeks | £462 Equivalent to £22/day |
4 weeks | £576 Equivalent to £21/day |
5 weeks | £689 Equivalent to £20/day |
6 weeks | £803 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £1047 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1274 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £18/day |
16 weeks | £1955 Equivalent to £17/day |
20 weeks | £2410 Equivalent to £17/day |
24 weeks | £2864 Equivalent to £17/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, return transport to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Delhi generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
India - Kerala
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £374 Equivalent to £53/day |
2 weeks | £496 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £618 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £740 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £862 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £984 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1228 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1472 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1716 Equivalent to £20/day |
India - Kerala: Medical Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £47/day |
4 weeks | £1055 Equivalent to £38/day |
6 weeks | £1383 Equivalent to £33/day |
8 weeks | £1665 Equivalent to £30/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- There is a surcharge of US$60 per week for the Women's Empowerment project (covers resources, supervision and equipment used on the project) and the Physical Therapy project (covers training and resources used on this project). Also, a US$50 per week surcharge is incurred for the Dentistry project to help cover training and resources too.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Italy - Rome
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1375 Equivalent to £98/day |
3 weeks | £1939 Equivalent to £92/day |
4 weeks | £2502 Equivalent to £89/day |
5 weeks | £3066 Equivalent to £88/day |
6 weeks | £3630 Equivalent to £86/day |
8 weeks | £4757 Equivalent to £85/day |
10 weeks | £5884 Equivalent to £84/day |
12 weeks | £7011 Equivalent to £83/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Rome generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches, transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Jamaica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £441 Equivalent to £63/day |
2 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £56/day |
3 weeks | £1085 Equivalent to £52/day |
4 weeks | £1374 Equivalent to £49/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Christmas Break project has a surcharge of US$95, which goes directly to the Christmas gifts and other items distributed
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Jordan
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £718 Equivalent to £103/day |
2 weeks | £1046 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1374 Equivalent to £65/day |
4 weeks | £1702 Equivalent to £61/day |
5 weeks | £2030 Equivalent to £58/day |
6 weeks | £2358 Equivalent to £56/day |
8 weeks | £3015 Equivalent to £54/day |
10 weeks | £3671 Equivalent to £52/day |
12 weeks | £4327 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- 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.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Kenya
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £315 Equivalent to £45/day |
2 weeks | £433 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £551 Equivalent to £26/day |
4 weeks | £668 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £786 Equivalent to £22/day |
6 weeks | £904 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1139 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1375 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1611 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, public transport to and from your placement each day, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kenya generally find US$150-200 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Laos
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £239 Equivalent to £34/day |
2 weeks | £378 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £517 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £651 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £786 Equivalent to £22/day |
6 weeks | £921 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1106 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1291 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1476 Equivalent to £18/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Laos generally find US$75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Madagascar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £420 Equivalent to £60/day |
2 weeks | £639 Equivalent to £46/day |
3 weeks | £866 Equivalent to £41/day |
4 weeks | £1093 Equivalent to £39/day |
5 weeks | £1320 Equivalent to £38/day |
6 weeks | £1547 Equivalent to £37/day |
8 weeks | £2002 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2456 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2910 Equivalent to £35/day |
Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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4 weeks | £1766 Equivalent to £63/day |
5 weeks | £2098 Equivalent to £60/day |
6 weeks | £2431 Equivalent to £58/day |
8 weeks | £3078 Equivalent to £55/day |
10 weeks | £3743 Equivalent to £53/day |
12 weeks | £4408 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Morocco
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £332 Equivalent to £47/day |
2 weeks | £593 Equivalent to £42/day |
3 weeks | £773 Equivalent to £37/day |
4 weeks | £954 Equivalent to £34/day |
5 weeks | £1135 Equivalent to £32/day |
6 weeks | £1316 Equivalent to £31/day |
8 weeks | £1678 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £1947 Equivalent to £28/day |
12 weeks | £2216 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2742 Equivalent to £24/day |
20 weeks | £3264 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3785 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Morocco generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
Namibia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | £1006 Equivalent to £72/day |
3 weeks | £1483 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1961 Equivalent to £70/day |
5 weeks | £2439 Equivalent to £70/day |
6 weeks | £2917 Equivalent to £69/day |
8 weeks | £3606 Equivalent to £64/day |
10 weeks | £4227 Equivalent to £60/day |
12 weeks | £4903 Equivalent to £58/day |
16 weeks | £6521 Equivalent to £58/day |
20 weeks | £8005 Equivalent to £57/day |
24 weeks | £9596 Equivalent to £57/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations (none legally required), criminal background check.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Namibia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Nepal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £340 Equivalent to £24/day |
3 weeks | £450 Equivalent to £21/day |
4 weeks | £559 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £668 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £778 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £980 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1181 Equivalent to £17/day |
12 weeks | £1383 Equivalent to £16/day |
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £399 Equivalent to £57/day |
2 weeks | £799 Equivalent to £57/day |
3 weeks | £1152 Equivalent to £55/day |
4 weeks | £1505 Equivalent to £54/day |
5 weeks | £1859 Equivalent to £53/day |
6 weeks | £2212 Equivalent to £53/day |
8 weeks | £2919 Equivalent to £52/day |
10 weeks | £3625 Equivalent to £52/day |
12 weeks | £4332 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Elective project has an extra cost of US$60 per week, while the Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week to cover training, resources and materials used in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Nepal generally find US$30 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, and local tours and activities.
New Zealand
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1055 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1539 Equivalent to £73/day |
4 weeks | £2019 Equivalent to £72/day |
5 weeks | £2494 Equivalent to £71/day |
6 weeks | £2965 Equivalent to £71/day |
8 weeks | £3895 Equivalent to £70/day |
10 weeks | £4816 Equivalent to £69/day |
12 weeks | £5733 Equivalent to £68/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in New Zealand generally find US$150 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend breakfast and lunches and all dinners, as well as local tours and activities.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum US$280 late change/cancellation fee.
Peru - Cusco
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £311 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £529 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £691 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £839 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £1003 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1167 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1495 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1823 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2151 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2808 Equivalent to £25/day |
20 weeks | £3464 Equivalent to £25/day |
24 weeks | £4120 Equivalent to £25/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Amazon Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Christmas Holiday Experience, Special Needs Care, Dental, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$595 for a 1 week duration, and US$1035 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Amazon Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Peru - Lima
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £410 Equivalent to £29/day |
3 weeks | £588 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £702 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £819 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £937 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1181 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1416 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1652 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Outreach and Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$40 per week to cover materials, supervision and logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Lima generally find US$50 - $100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as snacks, in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
- Anyone volunteering during the week before Christmas will have a one-off surcharge of US$70 added to their file when registering, for Christmas activities within the community.
Philippines
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £447 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £753 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £898 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1043 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1332 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1621 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1911 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2490 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £3068 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3647 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Philippines Introduction Week incurs a US$365 and adds a week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Philippines generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Portugal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £593 Equivalent to £85/day |
2 weeks | £895 Equivalent to £64/day |
3 weeks | £1198 Equivalent to £57/day |
4 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £54/day |
5 weeks | £1812 Equivalent to £52/day |
6 weeks | £2124 Equivalent to £51/day |
8 weeks | £2746 Equivalent to £49/day |
10 weeks | £3369 Equivalent to £48/day |
12 weeks | £3991 Equivalent to £48/day |
Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £992 Equivalent to £142/day |
2 weeks | £1674 Equivalent to £120/day |
3 weeks | £2355 Equivalent to £112/day |
4 weeks | £3036 Equivalent to £108/day |
5 weeks | £3726 Equivalent to £106/day |
6 weeks | £4416 Equivalent to £105/day |
8 weeks | £5796 Equivalent to £104/day |
10 weeks | £7175 Equivalent to £103/day |
12 weeks | £8555 Equivalent to £102/day |
Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1049 Equivalent to £75/day |
4 weeks | £1672 Equivalent to £60/day |
Portugal: Biological Park Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1064 Equivalent to £76/day |
3 weeks | £1493 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1922 Equivalent to £69/day |
5 weeks | £2359 Equivalent to £67/day |
6 weeks | £2797 Equivalent to £67/day |
8 weeks | £3672 Equivalent to £66/day |
10 weeks | £4546 Equivalent to £65/day |
12 weeks | £5421 Equivalent to £65/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Lisbon based projects and on the Wildlife Conservation project generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. For those on the Wolf Conservation project, we recommend a weekly budget of US$150.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Portugal - Porto
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £580 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £1009 Equivalent to £72/day |
3 weeks | £1438 Equivalent to £69/day |
4 weeks | £1867 Equivalent to £67/day |
5 weeks | £2296 Equivalent to £66/day |
6 weeks | £2725 Equivalent to £65/day |
8 weeks | £3583 Equivalent to £64/day |
10 weeks | £4441 Equivalent to £63/day |
12 weeks | £5299 Equivalent to £63/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- 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 Porto generally find US$150 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Puerto Rico
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £525 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £799 Equivalent to £57/day |
3 weeks | £1047 Equivalent to £50/day |
4 weeks | £1320 Equivalent to £47/day |
5 weeks | £1592 Equivalent to £46/day |
6 weeks | £1863 Equivalent to £44/day |
8 weeks | £2366 Equivalent to £42/day |
10 weeks | £2826 Equivalent to £40/day |
12 weeks | £3327 Equivalent to £40/day |
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1724 Equivalent to £246/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Puerto Rico generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and in-country tours.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.
Romania
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £423 Equivalent to £61/day |
2 weeks | £729 Equivalent to £52/day |
3 weeks | £953 Equivalent to £45/day |
4 weeks | £1178 Equivalent to £42/day |
5 weeks | £1399 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1621 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2063 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2506 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2936 Equivalent to £35/day |
16 weeks | £3798 Equivalent to £34/day |
20 weeks | £4644 Equivalent to £33/day |
24 weeks | £5485 Equivalent to £33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Romania generally find US$60 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including, transportation, water and miscellaneous spending.
South Africa
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £374 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £517 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £803 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £946 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1232 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1518 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1804 Equivalent to £21/day |
16 weeks | £2376 Equivalent to £21/day |
20 weeks | £2948 Equivalent to £21/day |
24 weeks | £3520 Equivalent to £21/day |
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £290 Equivalent to £41/day |
2 weeks | £492 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £694 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £895 Equivalent to £32/day |
5 weeks | £1097 Equivalent to £31/day |
6 weeks | £1299 Equivalent to £31/day |
8 weeks | £1703 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £2107 Equivalent to £30/day |
12 weeks | £2511 Equivalent to £30/day |
16 weeks | £3318 Equivalent to £30/day |
20 weeks | £4126 Equivalent to £29/day |
24 weeks | £4933 Equivalent to £29/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
South Africa - Kruger
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £820 Equivalent to £59/day |
4 weeks | £1358 Equivalent to £49/day |
6 weeks | £1897 Equivalent to £45/day |
8 weeks | £2435 Equivalent to £43/day |
10 weeks | £2973 Equivalent to £42/day |
12 weeks | £3512 Equivalent to £42/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and a criminal background check.
- Please note: due to the remote location of the camp and limited availability of specialty items, there is an extra charge in order to cater for some dietary requirements (US$20 per week for vegetarian and US$30 per week for vegan, gluten and lactose intolerance).
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa - Kruger generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses, if not joining weekend tours.
South Africa - Table View
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £294 Equivalent to £42/day |
2 weeks | £479 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £723 Equivalent to £34/day |
4 weeks | £984 Equivalent to £35/day |
5 weeks | £1236 Equivalent to £35/day |
6 weeks | £1480 Equivalent to £35/day |
8 weeks | £1968 Equivalent to £35/day |
10 weeks | £2456 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2944 Equivalent to £35/day |
16 weeks | £3920 Equivalent to £35/day |
20 weeks | £4896 Equivalent to £35/day |
24 weeks | £5871 Equivalent to £35/day |
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £332 Equivalent to £47/day |
2 weeks | £572 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £765 Equivalent to £36/day |
4 weeks | £1013 Equivalent to £36/day |
5 weeks | £1278 Equivalent to £37/day |
6 weeks | £1522 Equivalent to £36/day |
8 weeks | £2010 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2490 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2978 Equivalent to £35/day |
16 weeks | £3945 Equivalent to £35/day |
20 weeks | £4921 Equivalent to £35/day |
24 weeks | £5897 Equivalent to £35/day |
South Africa - Table View: Marine Conservation
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1073 Equivalent to £77/day |
3 weeks | £1485 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1763 Equivalent to £63/day |
5 weeks | £1893 Equivalent to £54/day |
6 weeks | £2221 Equivalent to £53/day |
8 weeks | £2926 Equivalent to £52/day |
10 weeks | £3631 Equivalent to £52/day |
12 weeks | £4335 Equivalent to £52/day |
16 weeks | £5745 Equivalent to £51/day |
20 weeks | £7154 Equivalent to £51/day |
24 weeks | £8563 Equivalent to £51/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and airport drop-off.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$80 per week to be sufficient for expenses, not including weekend activities/tours.
Spain - Barcelona
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £656 Equivalent to £94/day |
2 weeks | £1043 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1430 Equivalent to £68/day |
4 weeks | £1817 Equivalent to £65/day |
5 weeks | £2204 Equivalent to £63/day |
6 weeks | £2591 Equivalent to £62/day |
8 weeks | £3365 Equivalent to £60/day |
10 weeks | £4138 Equivalent to £59/day |
12 weeks | £4912 Equivalent to £58/day |
Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £942 Equivalent to £135/day |
2 weeks | £1589 Equivalent to £114/day |
3 weeks | £2237 Equivalent to £107/day |
4 weeks | £2885 Equivalent to £103/day |
5 weeks | £3533 Equivalent to £101/day |
6 weeks | £4181 Equivalent to £100/day |
8 weeks | £5476 Equivalent to £98/day |
10 weeks | £6772 Equivalent to £97/day |
12 weeks | £8067 Equivalent to £96/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, lunches, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Spain generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including lunches, transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Sri Lanka
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £447 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £753 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £898 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1043 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1332 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1621 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1911 Equivalent to £23/day |
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £611 Equivalent to £44/day |
3 weeks | £886 Equivalent to £42/day |
4 weeks | £1157 Equivalent to £41/day |
Sri Lanka: Elephant Welfare Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £849 Equivalent to £61/day |
3 weeks | £1257 Equivalent to £60/day |
4 weeks | £1665 Equivalent to £59/day |
5 weeks | £2073 Equivalent to £59/day |
6 weeks | £2481 Equivalent to £59/day |
8 weeks | £3297 Equivalent to £59/day |
10 weeks | £4113 Equivalent to £59/day |
12 weeks | £4929 Equivalent to £59/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project also have an extra cost of US$45 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 Sri Lanka generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Tanzania
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £302 Equivalent to £43/day |
2 weeks | £429 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £601 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £782 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £963 Equivalent to £28/day |
6 weeks | £1144 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1505 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1867 Equivalent to £27/day |
12 weeks | £2229 Equivalent to £27/day |
16 weeks | £2952 Equivalent to £26/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has an additional surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision, materials, and logistics involved. The Animal Welfare and Sustainable Agriculture projects have a one-off surcharge of US$100 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and for Animal Welfare, goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. The Women's Education project has a one-off surcharge of US$80. The Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects. The Maasai Immersion project has an additional surcharge of US$100 for 2 weeks for additional transportation, logistics involved and a donation to the Maasai village.
- Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$75-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand - Chiang Rai
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £374 Equivalent to £53/day |
2 weeks | £441 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £525 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £635 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £736 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £828 Equivalent to £20/day |
8 weeks | £1022 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1240 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1459 Equivalent to £17/day |
Thailand - Chiang Rai: Animal Care Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £416 Equivalent to £59/day |
2 weeks | £525 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £651 Equivalent to £31/day |
4 weeks | £803 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £946 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1358 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1661 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1964 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand - Hua Hin
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £336 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £462 Equivalent to £33/day |
3 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £765 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £908 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1051 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1337 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1623 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1909 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the 1-week Introduction, the surcharge will only start from your second week. You can find the schedule outlined on the program page.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Trinidad and Tobago
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £521 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £61/day |
3 weeks | £1165 Equivalent to £55/day |
4 weeks | £1454 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Turtle Conservation project also has an extra cost of US$75 per week for transportation to and from the volunteering site.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day (approx. US$10 per day) and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Trinidad and Tobago generally find US$200 - $300 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Victoria Falls
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £879 Equivalent to £63/day |
4 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £54/day |
6 weeks | £2124 Equivalent to £51/day |
8 weeks | £2746 Equivalent to £49/day |
10 weeks | £3369 Equivalent to £48/day |
12 weeks | £3873 Equivalent to £46/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwe Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Victoria Falls generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £336 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £462 Equivalent to £33/day |
3 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £765 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £908 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1051 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1337 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1623 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1909 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has a surcharge of US$25 per week for training provided and resources used on this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, transport to and from your volunteer placement. criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zambia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £323 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £450 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £601 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £710 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £828 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £938 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1156 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1375 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1594 Equivalent to £19/day |
16 weeks | £2031 Equivalent to £18/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$49 per week for additional supervision and materials. The Medical project has a one-off surcharge of US$100 which goes to the Zambian Ministry of Health for use in the public health sector. The Rural Teaching project has a one-off surcharge of US$200 for the additional transport, supervision and logistics involved in this project.
- Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (approximately) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambia Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (subject to exchange rate) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambian Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zambia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zanzibar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £475 Equivalent to £68/day |
2 weeks | £630 Equivalent to £45/day |
3 weeks | £786 Equivalent to £37/day |
4 weeks | £942 Equivalent to £34/day |
5 weeks | £1097 Equivalent to £31/day |
6 weeks | £1253 Equivalent to £30/day |
8 weeks | £1564 Equivalent to £28/day |
10 weeks | £1846 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2098 Equivalent to £25/day |
Zanzibar: Coastal and Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £534 Equivalent to £76/day |
2 weeks | £748 Equivalent to £53/day |
3 weeks | £963 Equivalent to £46/day |
4 weeks | £1177 Equivalent to £42/day |
5 weeks | £1392 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1606 Equivalent to £38/day |
8 weeks | £2035 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2435 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2805 Equivalent to £33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £276) 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 GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and criminal background check.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for 5 weeks or more will need to budget US$400 to obtain a work permit.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.