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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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2 weeks | £549 Equivalent to £40/day |
3 weeks | £682 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £815 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £948 Equivalent to £28/day |
6 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1347 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1613 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1879 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 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 | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £463 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £780 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £939 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1094 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1394 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1686 Equivalent to £25/day |
12 weeks | £1943 Equivalent to £24/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cordoba generally find US$80 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Australia

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 | £866 Equivalent to £124/day |
2 weeks | £1750 Equivalent to £125/day |
3 weeks | £2591 Equivalent to £124/day |
4 weeks | £3432 Equivalent to £123/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast and weekday lunches
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £343 Equivalent to £49/day |
2 weeks | £503 Equivalent to £36/day |
3 weeks | £668 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £816 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £955 Equivalent to £28/day |
6 weeks | £1094 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1359 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1624 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1889 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 School and Community Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Bali - Ubud

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 | £308 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £465 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £621 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £781 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £933 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1068 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1333 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1598 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1863 Equivalent to £23/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 | £636 Equivalent to £46/day |
3 weeks | £934 Equivalent to £45/day |
4 weeks | £1228 Equivalent to £44/day |
5 weeks | £1482 Equivalent to £43/day |
6 weeks | £1742 Equivalent to £42/day |
8 weeks | £2191 Equivalent to £40/day |
10 weeks | £2645 Equivalent to £38/day |
12 weeks | £3095 Equivalent to £37/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Ubud generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Belgium

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 | £553 Equivalent to £79/day |
2 weeks | £1042 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1523 Equivalent to £73/day |
4 weeks | £2046 Equivalent to £74/day |
5 weeks | £2518 Equivalent to £72/day |
6 weeks | £2990 Equivalent to £72/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Belgium generally find US$200 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses including transport and miscellaneous expenses.
- Cancellations or changes within 14 days of the program start date for the Belgium program are subject to a US$200 admin fee.
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 | £733 Equivalent to £105/day |
2 weeks | £1398 Equivalent to £100/day |
3 weeks | £2063 Equivalent to £99/day |
4 weeks | £2728 Equivalent to £98/day |
5 weeks | £3394 Equivalent to £97/day |
6 weeks | £4059 Equivalent to £97/day |
8 weeks | £5389 Equivalent to £97/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$200 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including accommodation and meals on the mainland for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: Volunteers will need to budget an extra US$25 per week for Marine Conservation Park fees and US$25 per week for dive gear rental.
Brazil

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 | £467 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £596 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £725 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £853 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £982 Equivalent to £24/day |
8 weeks | £1240 Equivalent to £23/day |
10 weeks | £1497 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1754 Equivalent to £21/day |
16 weeks | £2269 Equivalent to £21/day |
20 weeks | £2784 Equivalent to £20/day |
24 weeks | £3299 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 17th - 22nd, 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$300 surcharge will be added to the program fee.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Brazil generally find US$150 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunch, dinner and miscellaneous spending.
- Volunteers who are on the program during Carnaval Week (dates change according to the year but typically held in February) will have a surcharge of US$300 added to their program fee to cover the increased costs over this busy period.
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 | £347 Equivalent to £25/day |
3 weeks | £463 Equivalent to £23/day |
4 weeks | £562 Equivalent to £21/day |
5 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £759 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £956 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1154 Equivalent to £17/day |
12 weeks | £1347 Equivalent to £17/day |
16 weeks | £1724 Equivalent to £16/day |
20 weeks | £2102 Equivalent to £16/day |
24 weeks | £2480 Equivalent to £15/day |
Cambodia: 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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4 weeks | £733 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £918 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1016 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1214 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1497 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1690 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 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 | £266 Equivalent to £38/day |
2 weeks | £420 Equivalent to £30/day |
3 weeks | £574 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £729 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1038 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1347 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1656 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1965 Equivalent to £24/day |
16 weeks | £2583 Equivalent to £24/day |
20 weeks | £3200 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3818 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £326 Equivalent to £47/day |
2 weeks | £574 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £819 Equivalent to £39/day |
4 weeks | £1034 Equivalent to £37/day |
5 weeks | £1210 Equivalent to £35/day |
6 weeks | £1385 Equivalent to £33/day |
8 weeks | £1737 Equivalent to £32/day |
10 weeks | £2089 Equivalent to £30/day |
12 weeks | £2441 Equivalent to £30/day |
16 weeks | £3145 Equivalent to £29/day |
20 weeks | £3848 Equivalent to £28/day |
24 weeks | £4552 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 | £956 Equivalent to £46/day |
4 weeks | £1188 Equivalent to £43/day |
5 weeks | £1364 Equivalent to £39/day |
6 weeks | £1540 Equivalent to £37/day |
8 weeks | £1892 Equivalent to £34/day |
10 weeks | £2244 Equivalent to £33/day |
12 weeks | £2595 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £3299 Equivalent to £30/day |
20 weeks | £4003 Equivalent to £29/day |
24 weeks | £4707 Equivalent to £29/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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, Dental, Eco-Agriculture and Construction projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project has an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$740.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Croatia

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 | £471 Equivalent to £68/day |
2 weeks | £702 Equivalent to £51/day |
3 weeks | £934 Equivalent to £45/day |
4 weeks | £1166 Equivalent to £42/day |
5 weeks | £1397 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1629 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2093 Equivalent to £38/day |
10 weeks | £2556 Equivalent to £37/day |
12 weeks | £3019 Equivalent to £36/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 | £793 Equivalent to £114/day |
2 weeks | £1317 Equivalent to £95/day |
3 weeks | £1840 Equivalent to £88/day |
4 weeks | £2450 Equivalent to £88/day |
5 weeks | £3059 Equivalent to £88/day |
6 weeks | £3668 Equivalent to £88/day |
8 weeks | £4715 Equivalent to £85/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £343 Equivalent to £25/day |
3 weeks | £459 Equivalent to £22/day |
4 weeks | £579 Equivalent to £21/day |
5 weeks | £712 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £828 Equivalent to £20/day |
8 weeks | £1051 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1325 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1523 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
Ecuador - Santa Elena

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 | £313 Equivalent to £45/day |
2 weeks | £424 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £566 Equivalent to £27/day |
4 weeks | £682 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £823 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £939 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1162 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1446 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1634 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 and Environmental Education projects also have an extra cost of US$40 for materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Santa Elena generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, Spanish language lessons, and local tours and activities.
Fiji

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 | £364 Equivalent to £52/day |
2 weeks | £529 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £698 Equivalent to £34/day |
4 weeks | £863 Equivalent to £31/day |
5 weeks | £1010 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1162 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1466 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1770 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2074 Equivalent to £25/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £351 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £454 Equivalent to £22/day |
4 weeks | £557 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £789 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £1038 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1287 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1544 Equivalent to £19/day |
16 weeks | £2076 Equivalent to £19/day |
20 weeks | £2608 Equivalent to £19/day |
24 weeks | £3140 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$49 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$520.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Guatemala

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 | £283 Equivalent to £41/day |
2 weeks | £489 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £665 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £836 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £982 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1128 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1420 Equivalent to £26/day |
10 weeks | £1712 Equivalent to £25/day |
12 weeks | £2003 Equivalent to £24/day |
16 weeks | £2587 Equivalent to £24/day |
20 weeks | £3170 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3754 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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, Turtle Conservation, Construction, Eco-Agriculture Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project also has an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$505.
- 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 | £214 Equivalent to £31/day |
2 weeks | £274 Equivalent to £20/day |
3 weeks | £377 Equivalent to £18/day |
4 weeks | £480 Equivalent to £18/day |
5 weeks | £583 Equivalent to £17/day |
6 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £17/day |
8 weeks | £892 Equivalent to £16/day |
10 weeks | £1098 Equivalent to £16/day |
12 weeks | £1304 Equivalent to £16/day |
16 weeks | £1716 Equivalent to £16/day |
20 weeks | £2128 Equivalent to £16/day |
24 weeks | £2540 Equivalent to £16/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £360 Equivalent to £52/day |
2 weeks | £484 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £733 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £982 Equivalent to £24/day |
8 weeks | £1231 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1480 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1729 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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, Physical Therapy and Dentistry projects have a minimum duration of 2 weeks. A surcharge of US$60 per week for the Medical and Physical Therapy projects, and US$50 per week for the Dentistry project, for training and resources used on these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Italy - Rome

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 | £768 Equivalent to £55/day |
3 weeks | £1042 Equivalent to £50/day |
4 weeks | £1317 Equivalent to £48/day |
5 weeks | £1591 Equivalent to £46/day |
6 weeks | £1866 Equivalent to £45/day |
8 weeks | £2415 Equivalent to £44/day |
10 weeks | £2964 Equivalent to £43/day |
12 weeks | £3514 Equivalent to £42/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$3 per night for the Rome Tourist Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
Jamaica

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 | £338 Equivalent to £49/day |
2 weeks | £613 Equivalent to £44/day |
3 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £41/day |
4 weeks | £1094 Equivalent to £40/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Jamaica generally find US$250 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and dinners, and local tours and activities.
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 | £553 Equivalent to £79/day |
2 weeks | £845 Equivalent to £61/day |
3 weeks | £1137 Equivalent to £55/day |
4 weeks | £1428 Equivalent to £51/day |
5 weeks | £1720 Equivalent to £50/day |
6 weeks | £2012 Equivalent to £48/day |
8 weeks | £2595 Equivalent to £47/day |
10 weeks | £3179 Equivalent to £46/day |
12 weeks | £3763 Equivalent to £45/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £240 Equivalent to £35/day |
2 weeks | £343 Equivalent to £25/day |
3 weeks | £446 Equivalent to £22/day |
4 weeks | £549 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £652 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £18/day |
8 weeks | £961 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1167 Equivalent to £17/day |
12 weeks | £1373 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$50-100 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 | £223 Equivalent to £32/day |
2 weeks | £364 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £506 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £643 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £780 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £918 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1107 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1295 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1484 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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. The Introduction Week incurs a US$20 surcharge.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Laos generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Madagascar

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 | £300 Equivalent to £43/day |
2 weeks | £514 Equivalent to £37/day |
3 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £31/day |
5 weeks | £1029 Equivalent to £30/day |
6 weeks | £1201 Equivalent to £29/day |
8 weeks | £1544 Equivalent to £28/day |
10 weeks | £1887 Equivalent to £27/day |
12 weeks | £2231 Equivalent to £27/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 | £1304 Equivalent to £47/day |
5 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £43/day |
6 weeks | £1699 Equivalent to £41/day |
8 weeks | £2093 Equivalent to £38/day |
10 weeks | £2488 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2883 Equivalent to £35/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Community Development project has a surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision and materials used on this project. The Turtle Conservation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for additional transportation, supervision and materials used on this project. The Island Outreach has a one off payment of US$565.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Mexico - Merida

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 | £274 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £446 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £875 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £1021 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1313 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1604 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1896 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2480 Equivalent to £23/day |
20 weeks | £3063 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3647 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$65 to cover training and resources used in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Mexico generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, Spanish language lessons, and local tours and activities.
Morocco

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 | £266 Equivalent to £38/day |
2 weeks | £497 Equivalent to £36/day |
3 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £823 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £986 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1149 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1476 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1716 Equivalent to £25/day |
12 weeks | £1956 Equivalent to £24/day |
16 weeks | £2437 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £2917 Equivalent to £21/day |
24 weeks | £3398 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £214 Equivalent to £31/day |
2 weeks | £326 Equivalent to £24/day |
3 weeks | £437 Equivalent to £21/day |
4 weeks | £549 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £772 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £978 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1184 Equivalent to £17/day |
12 weeks | £1390 Equivalent to £17/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £802 Equivalent to £58/day |
3 weeks | £1188 Equivalent to £57/day |
4 weeks | £1570 Equivalent to £57/day |
5 weeks | £1948 Equivalent to £56/day |
6 weeks | £2325 Equivalent to £56/day |
8 weeks | £3067 Equivalent to £55/day |
10 weeks | £3801 Equivalent to £55/day |
12 weeks | £4526 Equivalent to £54/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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.
|
---|---|
1 week | £283 Equivalent to £41/day |
2 weeks | £489 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £665 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £836 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £982 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1128 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1420 Equivalent to £26/day |
10 weeks | £1712 Equivalent to £25/day |
12 weeks | £2003 Equivalent to £24/day |
16 weeks | £2587 Equivalent to £24/day |
20 weeks | £3170 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3754 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Holiday Experience project also has an extra cost of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and logistics involved in the project. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$510.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Peru - Lima

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 | £154 Equivalent to £22/day |
2 weeks | £357 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £523 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £629 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £740 Equivalent to £22/day |
6 weeks | £851 Equivalent to £21/day |
8 weeks | £1072 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1294 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1515 Equivalent to £19/day |
16 weeks | £1958 Equivalent to £18/day |
20 weeks | £2401 Equivalent to £18/day |
24 weeks | £2843 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £304 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £435 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £599 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £747 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £895 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1042 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1337 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1633 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1928 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2518 Equivalent to £23/day |
20 weeks | £3109 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3699 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$20 surcharge.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Philippines generally find US$30-50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Portugal

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 | £433 Equivalent to £62/day |
2 weeks | £666 Equivalent to £48/day |
3 weeks | £900 Equivalent to £43/day |
4 weeks | £1133 Equivalent to £41/day |
5 weeks | £1367 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1600 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2067 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2581 Equivalent to £37/day |
12 weeks | £3048 Equivalent to £37/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 | £776 Equivalent to £111/day |
2 weeks | £1379 Equivalent to £99/day |
3 weeks | £1981 Equivalent to £95/day |
4 weeks | £2583 Equivalent to £93/day |
5 weeks | £3186 Equivalent to £92/day |
6 weeks | £3788 Equivalent to £91/day |
8 weeks | £4993 Equivalent to £90/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 | £756 Equivalent to £54/day |
4 weeks | £1309 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. Volunteers on the Wolf Conservation project generally find US$150 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including meals.
Puerto Rico

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 | £514 Equivalent to £74/day |
2 weeks | £793 Equivalent to £57/day |
3 weeks | £1046 Equivalent to £50/day |
4 weeks | £1325 Equivalent to £48/day |
5 weeks | £1603 Equivalent to £46/day |
6 weeks | £1879 Equivalent to £45/day |
8 weeks | £2392 Equivalent to £43/day |
10 weeks | £2861 Equivalent to £41/day |
12 weeks | £3372 Equivalent to £41/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and in-country tours.
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 | £308 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £489 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £660 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £823 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £978 Equivalent to £28/day |
6 weeks | £1132 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1441 Equivalent to £26/day |
10 weeks | £1750 Equivalent to £25/day |
12 weeks | £2059 Equivalent to £25/day |
16 weeks | £2643 Equivalent to £24/day |
20 weeks | £3226 Equivalent to £24/day |
24 weeks | £3810 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £214 Equivalent to £31/day |
2 weeks | £360 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £506 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £652 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £798 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £943 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1235 Equivalent to £23/day |
10 weeks | £1527 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1819 Equivalent to £22/day |
16 weeks | £2402 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £2986 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3569 Equivalent to £22/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 | £274 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £480 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £892 Equivalent to £32/day |
5 weeks | £1098 Equivalent to £32/day |
6 weeks | £1304 Equivalent to £32/day |
8 weeks | £1716 Equivalent to £31/day |
10 weeks | £2128 Equivalent to £31/day |
12 weeks | £2540 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £3364 Equivalent to £31/day |
20 weeks | £4187 Equivalent to £30/day |
24 weeks | £5011 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £707 Equivalent to £51/day |
4 weeks | £1184 Equivalent to £43/day |
6 weeks | £1617 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2051 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2484 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2917 Equivalent to £35/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
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 | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £467 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £716 Equivalent to £35/day |
4 weeks | £982 Equivalent to £36/day |
5 weeks | £1240 Equivalent to £36/day |
6 weeks | £1488 Equivalent to £36/day |
8 weeks | £1986 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2484 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2982 Equivalent to £36/day |
16 weeks | £3977 Equivalent to £36/day |
20 weeks | £4973 Equivalent to £36/day |
24 weeks | £5968 Equivalent to £36/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.
|
---|---|
1 week | £317 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £562 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £759 Equivalent to £37/day |
4 weeks | £1012 Equivalent to £37/day |
5 weeks | £1282 Equivalent to £37/day |
6 weeks | £1531 Equivalent to £37/day |
8 weeks | £2029 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2518 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £3016 Equivalent to £36/day |
16 weeks | £4003 Equivalent to £36/day |
20 weeks | £4998 Equivalent to £36/day |
24 weeks | £5994 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
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 | £536 Equivalent to £77/day |
2 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £64/day |
3 weeks | £1231 Equivalent to £59/day |
4 weeks | £1579 Equivalent to £57/day |
5 weeks | £1926 Equivalent to £56/day |
6 weeks | £2274 Equivalent to £55/day |
8 weeks | £2969 Equivalent to £54/day |
10 weeks | £3664 Equivalent to £53/day |
12 weeks | £4359 Equivalent to £52/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 | £815 Equivalent to £117/day |
2 weeks | £1347 Equivalent to £97/day |
3 weeks | £1879 Equivalent to £90/day |
4 weeks | £2411 Equivalent to £87/day |
5 weeks | £2943 Equivalent to £85/day |
6 weeks | £3475 Equivalent to £83/day |
8 weeks | £4539 Equivalent to £82/day |
10 weeks | £5603 Equivalent to £81/day |
12 weeks | £6667 Equivalent to £80/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Spain generally find US$80 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
Sri Lanka

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 | £304 Equivalent to £44/day |
2 weeks | £435 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £599 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £747 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £895 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1042 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1337 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1633 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1928 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 | £602 Equivalent to £43/day |
3 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £43/day |
4 weeks | £1159 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 Sri Lanka generally find US$30-50 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 | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £334 Equivalent to £24/day |
3 weeks | £484 Equivalent to £24/day |
4 weeks | £605 Equivalent to £22/day |
5 weeks | £733 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £862 Equivalent to £21/day |
8 weeks | £1132 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1415 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1699 Equivalent to £21/day |
16 weeks | £2265 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. The Sustainable Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 and the Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects.
- 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 and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand

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 | £429 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £514 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £626 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £729 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £823 Equivalent to £20/day |
8 weeks | £1021 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1244 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1467 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 | £240 Equivalent to £35/day |
2 weeks | £377 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £514 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £652 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £789 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £926 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1132 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1338 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1544 Equivalent to £19/day |
Thailand - Hua Hin: Teaching English 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.
|
---|---|
1 week | £266 Equivalent to £38/day |
2 weeks | £420 Equivalent to £30/day |
3 weeks | £574 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £729 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1038 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1261 Equivalent to £23/day |
10 weeks | £1484 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1707 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
USA - New Orleans

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 | £523 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £832 Equivalent to £60/day |
3 weeks | £1145 Equivalent to £55/day |
4 weeks | £1454 Equivalent to £52/day |
5 weeks | £1767 Equivalent to £51/day |
6 weeks | £2076 Equivalent to £50/day |
8 weeks | £2656 Equivalent to £48/day |
10 weeks | £3192 Equivalent to £46/day |
12 weeks | £3771 Equivalent to £45/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$50 per week for additional supervision and materials.
- 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 New Orleans generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and local tours and activities.
USA - San Diego

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.
|
---|---|
1 week | £515 Equivalent to £74/day |
2 weeks | £818 Equivalent to £59/day |
3 weeks | £1057 Equivalent to £51/day |
4 weeks | £1337 Equivalent to £48/day |
5 weeks | £1566 Equivalent to £45/day |
6 weeks | £1832 Equivalent to £44/day |
8 weeks | £2260 Equivalent to £41/day |
10 weeks | £2690 Equivalent to £39/day |
12 weeks | £3163 Equivalent to £38/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 San Diego generally find US$200 - US$300 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and local tours and activities.
- An accommodation surcharge for private rooming arrangements applies for 16 and 17 year old volunteers traveling independently.
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 | £875 Equivalent to £63/day |
4 weeks | £1510 Equivalent to £54/day |
6 weeks | £2145 Equivalent to £52/day |
8 weeks | £2780 Equivalent to £50/day |
10 weeks | £3415 Equivalent to £49/day |
12 weeks | £3930 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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.
|
---|---|
1 week | £236 Equivalent to £34/day |
2 weeks | £373 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £510 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £647 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £785 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £922 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1111 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1300 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1480 Equivalent to £18/day |
16 weeks | £1840 Equivalent to £17/day |
20 weeks | £2201 Equivalent to £16/day |
24 weeks | £2561 Equivalent to £16/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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. The Introduction Week incurs a US$25 surcharge. Please note that if you choose the 1-week Introduction, the surcharge will only start from your second week. You can find the schedule outlined on the program page.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh generally find US$30-50 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 | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £369 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £480 Equivalent to £23/day |
4 weeks | £592 Equivalent to £22/day |
5 weeks | £703 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £815 Equivalent to £20/day |
8 weeks | £1038 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1261 Equivalent to £19/day |
12 weeks | £1484 Equivalent to £18/day |
16 weeks | £1930 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
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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$50-75 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 | £463 Equivalent to £67/day |
2 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £45/day |
3 weeks | £780 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £939 Equivalent to £34/day |
5 weeks | £1098 Equivalent to £32/day |
6 weeks | £1257 Equivalent to £30/day |
8 weeks | £1574 Equivalent to £29/day |
10 weeks | £1862 Equivalent to £27/day |
12 weeks | £2119 Equivalent to £26/day |
Zanzibar: 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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1 week | £523 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £742 Equivalent to £53/day |
3 weeks | £961 Equivalent to £46/day |
4 weeks | £1179 Equivalent to £43/day |
5 weeks | £1398 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1617 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2055 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2462 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2840 Equivalent to £34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteering
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of £256 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 2 weeks or more will need to budget US$200 to obtain a work permit.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.