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Argentina - Buenos Aires
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £369 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £551 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 3 weeks | £680 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 4 weeks | £809 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £937 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1066 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1580 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1837 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$35 per week, while the Healthcare project and Medical Outreach project has an extra cost of US$65 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Buenos Aires generally find US$160 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Argentina - Cordoba
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £290 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £468 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 3 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 4 weeks | £775 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £929 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1078 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 8 weeks | £1369 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1651 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 12 weeks | £1900 Equivalent to £23/day |
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £435 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 2 weeks | £734 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project and Animal Care project have an extra cost of US$35 per week for supervision, while the Holiday Experience project has an extra cost of US$125 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cordoba generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Australia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £858 Equivalent to £123/day |
| 2 weeks | £1713 Equivalent to £122/day |
| 3 weeks | £2526 Equivalent to £120/day |
| 4 weeks | £3339 Equivalent to £119/day |
- Accommodation
- Weekday lunches
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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 | £352 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 2 weeks | £507 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 3 weeks | £667 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 4 weeks | £809 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £944 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1078 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 8 weeks | £1335 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1591 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1847 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Bali - Ubud
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £470 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £621 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 4 weeks | £776 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £923 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 6 weeks | £1053 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1310 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1566 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 12 weeks | £1822 Equivalent to £22/day |
Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 2 weeks | £636 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 3 weeks | £924 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 4 weeks | £1208 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 5 weeks | £1454 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 6 weeks | £1705 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 8 weeks | £2139 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 10 weeks | £2578 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 12 weeks | £3013 Equivalent to £36/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Ubud generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Belize
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £871 Equivalent to £174/day |
| 2 weeks | £1638 Equivalent to £164/day |
| 3 weeks | £2406 Equivalent to £160/day |
| 4 weeks | £3173 Equivalent to £159/day |
| 5 weeks | £3941 Equivalent to £158/day |
| 6 weeks | £4708 Equivalent to £157/day |
| 8 weeks | £6243 Equivalent to £156/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and transport to and from the airport.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Belize generally find US$300 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including accommodation and meals on the mainland for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: Volunteers will need to budget an extra US$30 per week for Marine Conservation Park fees, US$30 per week for dive gear rental and a US$50 fuel surcharge.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$550 late change/cancellation fee.
Brazil
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 2 weeks | £472 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £597 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £721 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £846 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 6 weeks | £970 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 8 weeks | £1219 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1468 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1717 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 16 weeks | £2215 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 20 weeks | £2713 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 24 weeks | £3211 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- If your chosen duration includes the Carnaval festival (scheduled for February 16th - 23rd, 2023) , a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnaval. For those who will be on the program during this time, a US$350 surcharge will be added to the program fee for the week of February 21st. If your duration finishes on Saturday 18th February, a surcharge of US$100 will apply.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Brazil generally find US$250 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunch, dinner and miscellaneous spending.
Cambodia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 2 weeks | £356 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 3 weeks | £468 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 4 weeks | £564 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 5 weeks | £659 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 6 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 8 weeks | £945 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 10 weeks | £1136 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 12 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 16 weeks | £1688 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 20 weeks | £2053 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2418 Equivalent to £14/day |
Cambodia: Medical - Phnom Penh Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 4 weeks | £730 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £908 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 6 weeks | £1003 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1194 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 10 weeks | £1468 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1655 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Animal Care project has an extra cost of US$10 per week to cover the resources that the local team donate to the placements, i.e. food and snacks, while the Medical project has a separate fees table (please see the Cambodia Medical project page) to cover the support you receive from the hospital staff.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cambodia generally find US$50-80 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
China
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £277 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £427 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £576 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 4 weeks | £726 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £875 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1024 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1622 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1920 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 16 weeks | £2518 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 20 weeks | £3115 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 24 weeks | £3713 Equivalent to £22/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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 | £369 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 3 weeks | £842 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 4 weeks | £1045 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 5 weeks | £1215 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 6 weeks | £1385 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 8 weeks | £1725 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 10 weeks | £2066 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 12 weeks | £2406 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 16 weeks | £3086 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 20 weeks | £3767 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 24 weeks | £4447 Equivalent to £26/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 | £966 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 4 weeks | £1182 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 5 weeks | £1352 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 6 weeks | £1522 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1862 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 10 weeks | £2198 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 12 weeks | £2539 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 16 weeks | £3219 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 20 weeks | £3899 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 24 weeks | £4580 Equivalent to £27/day |
Costa Rica: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £1510 Equivalent to £216/day |
| 2 weeks | £2750 Equivalent to £196/day |
| 3 weeks | £4157 Equivalent to £198/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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, Christmas Holiday Experience and Construction projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$790
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses. For Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture projects, volunteers can bring less spending money as the location is remote and all meals will be provided.
Croatia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £501 Equivalent to £72/day |
| 2 weeks | £809 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 3 weeks | £1116 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 4 weeks | £1423 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 5 weeks | £1730 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 6 weeks | £2037 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 8 weeks | £2651 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 10 weeks | £3265 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 12 weeks | £3879 Equivalent to £46/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 | £891 Equivalent to £127/day |
| 2 weeks | £1489 Equivalent to £106/day |
| 3 weeks | £2169 Equivalent to £103/day |
| 4 weeks | £2850 Equivalent to £102/day |
| 5 weeks | £3447 Equivalent to £99/day |
| 6 weeks | £4044 Equivalent to £96/day |
| 8 weeks | £5239 Equivalent to £94/day |
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 4 weeks | £1622 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 5 weeks | £1945 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 6 weeks | £2269 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 8 weeks | £2916 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 10 weeks | £3563 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4210 Equivalent to £50/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Croatia generally find US$80 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Ecuador - Quito
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £244 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 2 weeks | £352 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 3 weeks | £464 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 4 weeks | £580 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 5 weeks | £709 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 6 weeks | £821 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 8 weeks | £1037 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 10 weeks | £1302 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1493 Equivalent to £18/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Quito generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, water bottles and local tours and activities. Please note that if you wish to make any payment to the local team whilst on the program, this will need to be done via cash or bank transfer.
Fiji
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £373 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £532 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £696 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £855 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 5 weeks | £998 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 6 weeks | £1145 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1438 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1732 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2026 Equivalent to £24/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the Introduction Week option, the surcharge will only start from your second week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Fiji generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Galapagos Islands
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £1178 Equivalent to £84/day |
| 3 weeks | £1609 Equivalent to £77/day |
| 4 weeks | £2041 Equivalent to £73/day |
| 5 weeks | £2472 Equivalent to £71/day |
| 6 weeks | £2904 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 8 weeks | £3767 Equivalent to £67/day |
| 10 weeks | £4629 Equivalent to £66/day |
| 12 weeks | £5492 Equivalent to £65/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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: national park entry fees, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, spending money, public transportation and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Program Fees for the Galapagos Islands program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$500 late change/cancellation fee.
Ghana
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £315 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £467 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 3 weeks | £584 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £700 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £816 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £932 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1214 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1496 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1788 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 16 weeks | £2392 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £2997 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3601 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Agriculture and Construction and Renovation projects have an extra cost of US$69 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$715.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Greece - Athens
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £501 Equivalent to £72/day |
| 2 weeks | £809 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 3 weeks | £1116 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 4 weeks | £1423 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 5 weeks | £1730 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 6 weeks | £2037 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 8 weeks | £2651 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 10 weeks | £3265 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 12 weeks | £3879 Equivalent to £46/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Athens based projects generally find US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Guatemala
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £526 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £684 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £838 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 5 weeks | £991 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1145 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1452 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1759 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2066 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 16 weeks | £2680 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 20 weeks | £3294 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 24 weeks | £3908 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Dental, Construction, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Mayan Cultural Immersion and Holiday Experience projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$555.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Beach and Turtle Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
India - Delhi
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £228 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 2 weeks | £286 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 3 weeks | £385 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 4 weeks | £485 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 5 weeks | £584 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 6 weeks | £684 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 8 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 10 weeks | £1082 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 12 weeks | £1281 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 16 weeks | £1680 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 20 weeks | £2078 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2476 Equivalent to £15/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £369 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £489 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £730 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £850 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 6 weeks | £970 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 8 weeks | £1211 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1452 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1692 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- There is a surcharge of US$60 per week for the Women's Empowerment project (covers resources, supervision and equipment used on the project) and the Medical + Physical Therapy project (covers training and resources used on these projects). Also, a US$50 per week surcharge is incurred for the Dentistry project to help cover training and resources too.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Italy - Rome
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £1049 Equivalent to £75/day |
| 3 weeks | £1472 Equivalent to £70/day |
| 4 weeks | £1895 Equivalent to £68/day |
| 5 weeks | £2319 Equivalent to £66/day |
| 6 weeks | £2742 Equivalent to £65/day |
| 8 weeks | £3588 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 10 weeks | £4434 Equivalent to £63/day |
| 12 weeks | £5281 Equivalent to £63/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Rome generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches, transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Jamaica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £435 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 2 weeks | £766 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 3 weeks | £1070 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 4 weeks | £1355 Equivalent to £48/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Christmas Break project has a surchrage of US$95, which goes directly to the Christmas gifts and other items distributed
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Jordan
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £708 Equivalent to £101/day |
| 2 weeks | £1032 Equivalent to £74/day |
| 3 weeks | £1355 Equivalent to £65/day |
| 4 weeks | £1679 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 5 weeks | £2002 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 6 weeks | £2326 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 8 weeks | £2973 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 10 weeks | £3620 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 12 weeks | £4268 Equivalent to £51/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £311 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 2 weeks | £427 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £543 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 4 weeks | £659 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 5 weeks | £775 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £891 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 8 weeks | £1124 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1356 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1588 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, public transport to and from your placement each day, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kenya generally find US$150-200 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Laos
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £236 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 2 weeks | £373 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 3 weeks | £510 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 4 weeks | £643 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £775 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £908 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1091 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 10 weeks | £1273 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 12 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £17/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Laos generally find US$75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Madagascar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £414 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 2 weeks | £630 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 3 weeks | £854 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 4 weeks | £1078 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 5 weeks | £1302 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 6 weeks | £1526 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1974 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 10 weeks | £2422 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2870 Equivalent to £34/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.
|
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | £1742 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 5 weeks | £2070 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 6 weeks | £2397 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 8 weeks | £3036 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 10 weeks | £3692 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 12 weeks | £4347 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £286 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £452 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £609 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £750 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £867 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1008 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1290 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1572 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 12 weeks | £1854 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 16 weeks | £2418 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 20 weeks | £2982 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3547 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £277 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £501 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 3 weeks | £659 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 4 weeks | £817 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £974 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1132 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1447 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1680 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 12 weeks | £1912 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 16 weeks | £2377 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £2841 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 24 weeks | £3306 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Morocco generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
Namibia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £992 Equivalent to £71/day |
| 3 weeks | £1463 Equivalent to £70/day |
| 4 weeks | £1934 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 5 weeks | £2406 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 6 weeks | £2877 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 8 weeks | £3557 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 10 weeks | £4169 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 12 weeks | £4836 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 16 weeks | £6432 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 20 weeks | £7895 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 24 weeks | £9464 Equivalent to £56/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Namibia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Nepal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £228 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 2 weeks | £336 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 3 weeks | £443 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 4 weeks | £551 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 5 weeks | £659 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 6 weeks | £767 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 8 weeks | £966 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 10 weeks | £1165 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 12 weeks | £1364 Equivalent to £16/day |
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £394 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 2 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1136 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 4 weeks | £1485 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 5 weeks | £1833 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 6 weeks | £2182 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 8 weeks | £2879 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 10 weeks | £3576 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4273 Equivalent to £51/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £887 Equivalent to £63/day |
| 3 weeks | £1294 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 4 weeks | £1700 Equivalent to £61/day |
| 5 weeks | £2099 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 6 weeks | £2497 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 8 weeks | £3277 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 10 weeks | £4053 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 12 weeks | £4824 Equivalent to £57/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in New Zealand generally find US$150 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend breakfast and lunches and all dinners, as well as local tours and activities.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum US$280 late change/cancellation fee.
Peru - Cusco
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £526 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £684 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £838 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 5 weeks | £991 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1145 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1452 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1759 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2066 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 16 weeks | £2680 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 20 weeks | £3294 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 24 weeks | £3908 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Amazon Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Christmas Holiday Experience, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$560.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Amazon Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Peru - Lima
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £228 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 2 weeks | £404 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 3 weeks | £580 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £692 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £808 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £924 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1164 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 10 weeks | £1397 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 12 weeks | £1629 Equivalent to £19/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Outreach and Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$40 per week to cover materials, supervision and logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Lima generally find US$50 - $100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as snacks, in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
- Anyone volunteering during the week before Christmas will have a one-off surcharge of US$70 added to their file when registering, for Christmas activities within the community.
Philippines
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £315 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £441 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £600 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £743 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £886 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1028 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1314 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1599 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1885 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 16 weeks | £2456 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 20 weeks | £3026 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 24 weeks | £3597 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Philippines Introduction Week incurs a US$365 and adds a week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Philippines generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Portugal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £510 Equivalent to £73/day |
| 2 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1044 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 4 weeks | £1311 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 5 weeks | £1579 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 6 weeks | £1846 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 8 weeks | £2380 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 10 weeks | £2960 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 12 weeks | £3494 Equivalent to £42/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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £842 Equivalent to £120/day |
| 2 weeks | £1441 Equivalent to £103/day |
| 3 weeks | £2040 Equivalent to £97/day |
| 4 weeks | £2639 Equivalent to £94/day |
| 5 weeks | £3238 Equivalent to £93/day |
| 6 weeks | £3837 Equivalent to £91/day |
| 8 weeks | £5035 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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £818 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 4 weeks | £1353 Equivalent to £48/day |
Portugal: Wildlife Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £943 Equivalent to £67/day |
| 3 weeks | £1335 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 4 weeks | £1726 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 5 weeks | £2118 Equivalent to £61/day |
| 6 weeks | £2509 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 8 weeks | £3293 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 10 weeks | £4122 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 12 weeks | £4905 Equivalent to £58/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Lisbon based projects and on the Wildlife Conservation project generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. For those on the Wolf Conservation project, we recommend a weekly budget of US$150.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £518 Equivalent to £74/day |
| 2 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1033 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 4 weeks | £1302 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 5 weeks | £1570 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 6 weeks | £1837 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 8 weeks | £2334 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 10 weeks | £2787 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 12 weeks | £3281 Equivalent to £39/day |
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £1700 Equivalent to £243/day |
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Puerto Rico generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and in-country tours.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.
Romania
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £418 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 2 weeks | £719 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 3 weeks | £940 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 4 weeks | £1162 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 5 weeks | £1380 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 6 weeks | £1598 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 8 weeks | £2035 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 10 weeks | £2471 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2896 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 16 weeks | £3746 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 20 weeks | £4581 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 24 weeks | £5410 Equivalent to £32/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £228 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 2 weeks | £369 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 3 weeks | £510 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 4 weeks | £651 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £792 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £933 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1215 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1497 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1779 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 16 weeks | £2344 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £2908 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3472 Equivalent to £21/day |
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £286 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £485 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 3 weeks | £684 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £883 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 5 weeks | £1082 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 6 weeks | £1281 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 8 weeks | £1680 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 10 weeks | £2078 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 12 weeks | £2476 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 16 weeks | £3273 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 20 weeks | £4069 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 24 weeks | £4866 Equivalent to £29/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £809 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 4 weeks | £1340 Equivalent to £48/day |
| 6 weeks | £1871 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 8 weeks | £2402 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 10 weeks | £2933 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 12 weeks | £3464 Equivalent to £41/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and a criminal background check.
- Please note: due to the remote location of the camp and limited availability of specialty items, there is an extra charge in order to cater for some dietary requirements (US$20 per week for vegetarian and US$30 per week for vegan, gluten and lactose intolerance).
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa - Kruger generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses, if not joining weekend tours.
South Africa - Table View
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £290 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £472 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £713 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 4 weeks | £970 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 5 weeks | £1219 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 6 weeks | £1460 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 8 weeks | £1941 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 10 weeks | £2422 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2904 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 16 weeks | £3866 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 20 weeks | £4829 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 24 weeks | £5791 Equivalent to £34/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 | £327 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 2 weeks | £564 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 3 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 4 weeks | £999 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 5 weeks | £1261 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 6 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1983 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 10 weeks | £2456 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2937 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 16 weeks | £3891 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 20 weeks | £4853 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 24 weeks | £5816 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and airport drop-off.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$80 per week to be sufficient for expenses, not including weekend activities/tours.
Spain - Barcelona
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £539 Equivalent to £77/day |
| 2 weeks | £875 Equivalent to £63/day |
| 3 weeks | £1211 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 4 weeks | £1547 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 5 weeks | £1883 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 6 weeks | £2219 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 8 weeks | £2891 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 10 weeks | £3563 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4235 Equivalent to £50/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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £809 Equivalent to £116/day |
| 2 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £95/day |
| 3 weeks | £1837 Equivalent to £88/day |
| 4 weeks | £2352 Equivalent to £84/day |
| 5 weeks | £2866 Equivalent to £82/day |
| 6 weeks | £3381 Equivalent to £81/day |
| 8 weeks | £4410 Equivalent to £79/day |
| 10 weeks | £5438 Equivalent to £78/day |
| 12 weeks | £6467 Equivalent to £77/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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, dinners, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Spain generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including dinners, transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Sri Lanka
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £315 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £441 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £600 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £743 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £886 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1028 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1314 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1599 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1885 Equivalent to £22/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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £603 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 3 weeks | £874 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 4 weeks | £1141 Equivalent to £41/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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$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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £244 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 2 weeks | £344 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 3 weeks | £489 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 4 weeks | £605 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 5 weeks | £730 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 6 weeks | £854 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 8 weeks | £1116 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1389 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 12 weeks | £1663 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 16 weeks | £2211 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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. The Maasai Immersion project has an additional surcharge of US$100 for 2 weeks for additional transportation, logistics involved and a donation to the Maasai village.
- Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$75-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £369 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £435 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £518 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 4 weeks | £626 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 5 weeks | £726 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 6 weeks | £817 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 8 weeks | £1008 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 10 weeks | £1223 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 12 weeks | £1439 Equivalent to £17/day |
Thailand: Animal Care Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £410 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 2 weeks | £518 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 3 weeks | £643 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 4 weeks | £792 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £933 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1066 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1340 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1638 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1937 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) 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 | £277 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £427 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £576 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 4 weeks | £726 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £875 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1024 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1240 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1671 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the 1-week Introduction, the surcharge will only start from your second week. You can find the schedule outlined on the program page.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Trinidad and Tobago
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £514 Equivalent to £73/day |
| 2 weeks | £846 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 3 weeks | £1149 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 4 weeks | £1434 Equivalent to £51/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day (approx. US$10 per day) and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Trinidad and Tobago generally find US$200 - $300 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Victoria Falls
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £867 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 4 weeks | £1481 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 6 weeks | £2095 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 8 weeks | £2709 Equivalent to £48/day |
| 10 weeks | £3323 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 12 weeks | £3820 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
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwe Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Victoria Falls generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £248 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 2 weeks | £381 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 3 weeks | £514 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 4 weeks | £647 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £779 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £912 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1095 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1277 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 12 weeks | £1452 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 16 weeks | £1800 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 20 weeks | £2149 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2497 Equivalent to £15/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has a surcharge of US$25 per week for training provided and resources used on this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, transport to and from your volunteer placement. criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zambia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £319 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £443 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £593 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £701 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £817 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £925 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1140 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1356 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1572 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 16 weeks | £2003 Equivalent to £18/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$49 per week for additional supervision and materials. The Medical project has a one-off surcharge of US$100 which goes to the Zambian Ministry of Health for use in the public health sector. The Rural Teaching project has a one-off surcharge of US$200 for the additional transport, supervision and logistics involved in this project.
- Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (approximately) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambia Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (subject to exchange rate) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambian Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zambia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zanzibar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £468 Equivalent to £67/day |
| 2 weeks | £622 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 3 weeks | £775 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 4 weeks | £929 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 5 weeks | £1082 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 6 weeks | £1236 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 8 weeks | £1543 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 10 weeks | £1821 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 12 weeks | £2070 Equivalent to £25/day |
Zanzibar: Coastal and Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £526 Equivalent to £75/day |
| 2 weeks | £738 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 3 weeks | £950 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 4 weeks | £1161 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 5 weeks | £1373 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 6 weeks | £1584 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 8 weeks | £2007 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 10 weeks | £2402 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 12 weeks | £2767 Equivalent to £33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £272) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and criminal background check.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for 5 weeks or more will need to budget US$400 to obtain a work permit.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
