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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 | £370 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £553 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 3 weeks | £682 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 4 weeks | £811 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £940 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1069 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1327 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1585 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1843 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 £273) 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 | £291 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 2 weeks | £470 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £624 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 4 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £931 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 8 weeks | £1372 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 10 weeks | £1655 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 12 weeks | £1905 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 | £436 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 2 weeks | £736 Equivalent to £53/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £273) 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 | £861 Equivalent to £123/day |
| 2 weeks | £1718 Equivalent to £123/day |
| 3 weeks | £2533 Equivalent to £121/day |
| 4 weeks | £3349 Equivalent to £120/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 £273) 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 | £353 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 2 weeks | £509 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 3 weeks | £668 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 4 weeks | £812 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £946 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 8 weeks | £1338 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1595 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1853 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 £273) 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 | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £471 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £623 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 4 weeks | £778 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £926 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 6 weeks | £1056 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1313 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1570 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 12 weeks | £1828 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 | £638 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 3 weeks | £926 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 4 weeks | £1211 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 5 weeks | £1458 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 6 weeks | £1709 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 8 weeks | £2145 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 10 weeks | £2586 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 12 weeks | £3022 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 £273) 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 | £873 Equivalent to £175/day |
| 2 weeks | £1643 Equivalent to £164/day |
| 3 weeks | £2413 Equivalent to £161/day |
| 4 weeks | £3182 Equivalent to £159/day |
| 5 weeks | £3952 Equivalent to £158/day |
| 6 weeks | £4722 Equivalent to £157/day |
| 8 weeks | £6261 Equivalent to £157/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 £273) 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 | £474 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £599 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £723 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £848 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 6 weeks | £973 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 8 weeks | £1223 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1472 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1722 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 16 weeks | £2221 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 20 weeks | £2720 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 24 weeks | £3220 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 £273) 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 | £357 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 3 weeks | £470 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 4 weeks | £565 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 5 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 6 weeks | £757 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 8 weeks | £948 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 10 weeks | £1139 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 12 weeks | £1327 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 16 weeks | £1693 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 20 weeks | £2059 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2425 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 | £732 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £911 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 6 weeks | £1006 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1198 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 10 weeks | £1472 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1659 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 £273) 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 | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £428 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £578 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £728 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £877 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1027 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1327 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1626 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1926 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 16 weeks | £2525 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 20 weeks | £3124 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 24 weeks | £3723 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 £273) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in China generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Colombia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £287 Equivalent to £48/day |
| 2 weeks | £487 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 3 weeks | £675 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 4 weeks | £858 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 5 weeks | £1041 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 6 weeks | £1224 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 8 weeks | £1557 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 10 weeks | £1890 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 12 weeks | £2223 Equivalent to £31/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £273) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Colombia generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches and dinners, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Costa Rica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 1 week | £370 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £611 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 3 weeks | £844 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 4 weeks | £1048 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 5 weeks | £1218 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 6 weeks | £1389 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 8 weeks | £1730 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 10 weeks | £2071 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 12 weeks | £2413 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 16 weeks | £3095 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 20 weeks | £3777 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 24 weeks | £4459 Equivalent to £27/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 | £969 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 4 weeks | £1185 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 5 weeks | £1356 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 6 weeks | £1526 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1868 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 10 weeks | £2204 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 12 weeks | £2546 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 16 weeks | £3228 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 20 weeks | £3910 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 24 weeks | £4593 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 | £1514 Equivalent to £216/day |
| 2 weeks | £2758 Equivalent to £197/day |
| 3 weeks | £4168 Equivalent to £199/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 £273) 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 | £503 Equivalent to £72/day |
| 2 weeks | £811 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 3 weeks | £1119 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 4 weeks | £1427 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 5 weeks | £1734 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 6 weeks | £2042 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 8 weeks | £2658 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 10 weeks | £3274 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 12 weeks | £3889 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 | £894 Equivalent to £128/day |
| 2 weeks | £1493 Equivalent to £107/day |
| 3 weeks | £2175 Equivalent to £104/day |
| 4 weeks | £2858 Equivalent to £102/day |
| 5 weeks | £3457 Equivalent to £99/day |
| 6 weeks | £4056 Equivalent to £97/day |
| 8 weeks | £5254 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 | £1626 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 5 weeks | £1951 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 6 weeks | £2275 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 8 weeks | £2924 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 10 weeks | £3573 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4222 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 £273) 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 | £245 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 2 weeks | £353 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 3 weeks | £465 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 4 weeks | £582 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 5 weeks | £711 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 6 weeks | £823 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 8 weeks | £1040 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 10 weeks | £1306 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1497 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 £273) 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 | £374 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £534 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £698 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £857 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 5 weeks | £1000 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 6 weeks | £1148 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1442 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1737 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2031 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 £273) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £1181 Equivalent to £84/day |
| 3 weeks | £1614 Equivalent to £77/day |
| 4 weeks | £2046 Equivalent to £73/day |
| 5 weeks | £2479 Equivalent to £71/day |
| 6 weeks | £2912 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 8 weeks | £3777 Equivalent to £67/day |
| 10 weeks | £4642 Equivalent to £66/day |
| 12 weeks | £5508 Equivalent to £66/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £273) 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 | £316 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £469 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £585 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £702 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £818 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £935 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1218 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1793 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 16 weeks | £2399 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £3005 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3611 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 £273) 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 | £503 Equivalent to £72/day |
| 2 weeks | £811 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 3 weeks | £1119 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 4 weeks | £1427 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 5 weeks | £1734 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 6 weeks | £2042 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 8 weeks | £2658 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 10 weeks | £3274 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 12 weeks | £3889 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 £273) 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 | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £528 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £840 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 5 weeks | £994 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1148 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1763 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2071 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 16 weeks | £2687 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 20 weeks | £3303 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 24 weeks | £3919 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 £273) 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 | £287 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 3 weeks | £386 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 4 weeks | £486 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 5 weeks | £586 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 6 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 8 weeks | £886 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 10 weeks | £1085 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 12 weeks | £1285 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 16 weeks | £1684 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 20 weeks | £2084 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2483 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 £273) 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 | £370 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £490 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 3 weeks | £611 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £732 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £852 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 6 weeks | £973 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 8 weeks | £1214 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1697 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 £273) 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 | £1052 Equivalent to £75/day |
| 3 weeks | £1476 Equivalent to £70/day |
| 4 weeks | £1901 Equivalent to £68/day |
| 5 weeks | £2325 Equivalent to £66/day |
| 6 weeks | £2749 Equivalent to £65/day |
| 8 weeks | £3598 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 10 weeks | £4447 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 12 weeks | £5296 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 £273) 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 | £436 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 2 weeks | £768 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 3 weeks | £1073 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 4 weeks | £1359 Equivalent to £49/day |
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £273) 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 | £710 Equivalent to £102/day |
| 2 weeks | £1035 Equivalent to £74/day |
| 3 weeks | £1359 Equivalent to £65/day |
| 4 weeks | £1684 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 5 weeks | £2008 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 6 weeks | £2333 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 8 weeks | £2982 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 10 weeks | £3631 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 12 weeks | £4280 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 £273) 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 | £312 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £428 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £545 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 4 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 5 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £894 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 8 weeks | £1127 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1360 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1593 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 £273) 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 | £237 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 2 weeks | £374 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 3 weeks | £511 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 4 weeks | £644 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £911 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1094 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1277 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 12 weeks | £1460 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 £273) 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 | £416 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 2 weeks | £632 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 3 weeks | £857 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 4 weeks | £1081 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 5 weeks | £1306 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 6 weeks | £1531 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1980 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 10 weeks | £2429 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2878 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 | £1747 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 5 weeks | £2076 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 6 weeks | £2404 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 8 weeks | £3045 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 10 weeks | £3702 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 12 weeks | £4360 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 £273) 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 | £287 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £453 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £611 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £753 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £869 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1010 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1293 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 10 weeks | £1576 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1859 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 16 weeks | £2425 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 20 weeks | £2991 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3557 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 £273) 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 | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £503 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 3 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 4 weeks | £819 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 5 weeks | £977 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1135 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1451 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1684 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 12 weeks | £1917 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 16 weeks | £2383 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £2849 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 24 weeks | £3315 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 £273) 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 | £995 Equivalent to £71/day |
| 3 weeks | £1467 Equivalent to £70/day |
| 4 weeks | £1940 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 5 weeks | £2413 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 6 weeks | £2885 Equivalent to £69/day |
| 8 weeks | £3567 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 10 weeks | £4181 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 12 weeks | £4850 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 16 weeks | £6450 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 20 weeks | £7917 Equivalent to £57/day |
| 24 weeks | £9491 Equivalent to £57/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £273) 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 | £445 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 4 weeks | £553 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 5 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 6 weeks | £769 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 8 weeks | £969 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 10 weeks | £1169 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 12 weeks | £1368 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 | £395 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 2 weeks | £790 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1139 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 4 weeks | £1489 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 5 weeks | £1838 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 6 weeks | £2188 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 8 weeks | £2887 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 10 weeks | £3586 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4285 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 £273) 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 | £890 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 3 weeks | £1298 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 4 weeks | £1705 Equivalent to £61/day |
| 5 weeks | £2105 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 6 weeks | £2504 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 8 weeks | £3286 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 10 weeks | £4064 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 12 weeks | £4838 Equivalent to £58/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 £273) 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 | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £528 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 3 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £840 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 5 weeks | £994 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 6 weeks | £1148 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 8 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 10 weeks | £1763 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 12 weeks | £2071 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 16 weeks | £2687 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 20 weeks | £3303 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 24 weeks | £3919 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 £273) 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 | £406 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 3 weeks | £582 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £694 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £810 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £926 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1168 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 10 weeks | £1401 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 12 weeks | £1634 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 £273) 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 | £316 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £442 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £602 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £745 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £888 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1031 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1318 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1604 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1890 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 16 weeks | £2462 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 20 weeks | £3035 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 24 weeks | £3607 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 £273) 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 | £511 Equivalent to £73/day |
| 2 weeks | £779 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1047 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 4 weeks | £1315 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 5 weeks | £1583 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 6 weeks | £1851 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 8 weeks | £2387 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 10 weeks | £2968 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 12 weeks | £3504 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 | £844 Equivalent to £121/day |
| 2 weeks | £1445 Equivalent to £103/day |
| 3 weeks | £2046 Equivalent to £97/day |
| 4 weeks | £2646 Equivalent to £95/day |
| 5 weeks | £3247 Equivalent to £93/day |
| 6 weeks | £3848 Equivalent to £92/day |
| 8 weeks | £5049 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 | £821 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 4 weeks | £1357 Equivalent to £48/day |
Portugal: Biological Park Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £946 Equivalent to £68/day |
| 3 weeks | £1338 Equivalent to £64/day |
| 4 weeks | £1731 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 5 weeks | £2124 Equivalent to £61/day |
| 6 weeks | £2517 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 8 weeks | £3302 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 10 weeks | £4133 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 12 weeks | £4919 Equivalent to £59/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- 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 £273) 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 | £520 Equivalent to £74/day |
| 2 weeks | £790 Equivalent to £56/day |
| 3 weeks | £1035 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 4 weeks | £1306 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 5 weeks | £1575 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 6 weeks | £1843 Equivalent to £44/day |
| 8 weeks | £2340 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 10 weeks | £2795 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 12 weeks | £3290 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 | £1705 Equivalent to £244/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 £273) 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 | £419 Equivalent to £60/day |
| 2 weeks | £721 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 3 weeks | £943 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 4 weeks | £1165 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 5 weeks | £1384 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 6 weeks | £1603 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 8 weeks | £2041 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 10 weeks | £2478 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2904 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 16 weeks | £3756 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 20 weeks | £4593 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 24 weeks | £5425 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 £273) 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 | £370 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 3 weeks | £511 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 4 weeks | £653 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £794 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £936 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1218 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1501 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1784 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 16 weeks | £2350 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 20 weeks | £2916 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 24 weeks | £3482 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 | £287 Equivalent to £41/day |
| 2 weeks | £486 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 3 weeks | £686 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 4 weeks | £886 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 5 weeks | £1085 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 6 weeks | £1285 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 8 weeks | £1684 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 10 weeks | £2084 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 12 weeks | £2483 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 16 weeks | £3282 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 20 weeks | £4081 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 24 weeks | £4880 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 £273) 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 | £811 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 4 weeks | £1343 Equivalent to £48/day |
| 6 weeks | £1876 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 8 weeks | £2408 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 10 weeks | £2941 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 12 weeks | £3473 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 £273) 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 | £291 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 2 weeks | £474 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 3 weeks | £715 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 4 weeks | £973 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 5 weeks | £1223 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 6 weeks | £1464 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 8 weeks | £1947 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 10 weeks | £2429 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2912 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 16 weeks | £3877 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 20 weeks | £4842 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 24 weeks | £5807 Equivalent to £35/day |
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £328 Equivalent to £47/day |
| 2 weeks | £565 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 3 weeks | £757 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 4 weeks | £1002 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 5 weeks | £1264 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 6 weeks | £1506 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 8 weeks | £1988 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 10 weeks | £2462 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 12 weeks | £2945 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 16 weeks | £3902 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 20 weeks | £4867 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 24 weeks | £5832 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 £273) 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 | £540 Equivalent to £77/day |
| 2 weeks | £877 Equivalent to £63/day |
| 3 weeks | £1214 Equivalent to £58/day |
| 4 weeks | £1551 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 5 weeks | £1888 Equivalent to £54/day |
| 6 weeks | £2225 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 8 weeks | £2899 Equivalent to £52/day |
| 10 weeks | £3573 Equivalent to £51/day |
| 12 weeks | £4247 Equivalent to £51/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 | £811 Equivalent to £116/day |
| 2 weeks | £1327 Equivalent to £95/day |
| 3 weeks | £1843 Equivalent to £88/day |
| 4 weeks | £2358 Equivalent to £84/day |
| 5 weeks | £2874 Equivalent to £82/day |
| 6 weeks | £3390 Equivalent to £81/day |
| 8 weeks | £4422 Equivalent to £79/day |
| 10 weeks | £5454 Equivalent to £78/day |
| 12 weeks | £6485 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 £273) 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 | £316 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 2 weeks | £442 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £602 Equivalent to £29/day |
| 4 weeks | £745 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 5 weeks | £888 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1031 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1318 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1604 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1890 Equivalent to £23/day |
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £604 Equivalent to £43/day |
| 3 weeks | £877 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 4 weeks | £1144 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 £273) 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 | £245 Equivalent to £35/day |
| 2 weeks | £345 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 3 weeks | £490 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 4 weeks | £607 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 5 weeks | £732 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 6 weeks | £857 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 8 weeks | £1119 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1393 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 12 weeks | £1668 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 16 weeks | £2217 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 £273) 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.
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|---|---|
| 1 week | £370 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 2 weeks | £436 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £520 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 4 weeks | £628 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 5 weeks | £728 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 6 weeks | £819 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 8 weeks | £1010 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 10 weeks | £1227 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 12 weeks | £1443 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 | £411 Equivalent to £59/day |
| 2 weeks | £520 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 3 weeks | £644 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 4 weeks | £794 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 5 weeks | £936 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 6 weeks | £1069 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 8 weeks | £1343 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 10 weeks | £1643 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 12 weeks | £1942 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 £273) 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 | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
| 2 weeks | £428 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 3 weeks | £578 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £728 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 5 weeks | £877 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 6 weeks | £1027 Equivalent to £24/day |
| 8 weeks | £1243 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 10 weeks | £1460 Equivalent to £21/day |
| 12 weeks | £1676 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 £273) 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 | £515 Equivalent to £74/day |
| 2 weeks | £848 Equivalent to £61/day |
| 3 weeks | £1152 Equivalent to £55/day |
| 4 weeks | £1438 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 £273) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | £869 Equivalent to £62/day |
| 4 weeks | £1485 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 6 weeks | £2100 Equivalent to £50/day |
| 8 weeks | £2716 Equivalent to £49/day |
| 10 weeks | £3332 Equivalent to £48/day |
| 12 weeks | £3831 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 £273) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwe Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Victoria Falls generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £249 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 2 weeks | £382 Equivalent to £27/day |
| 3 weeks | £515 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 4 weeks | £649 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 5 weeks | £782 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 6 weeks | £915 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1098 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1281 Equivalent to £18/day |
| 12 weeks | £1456 Equivalent to £17/day |
| 16 weeks | £1805 Equivalent to £16/day |
| 20 weeks | £2155 Equivalent to £15/day |
| 24 weeks | £2504 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 £273) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
| 2 weeks | £445 Equivalent to £32/day |
| 3 weeks | £594 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 4 weeks | £703 Equivalent to £25/day |
| 5 weeks | £819 Equivalent to £23/day |
| 6 weeks | £927 Equivalent to £22/day |
| 8 weeks | £1144 Equivalent to £20/day |
| 10 weeks | £1360 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 12 weeks | £1576 Equivalent to £19/day |
| 16 weeks | £2009 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 £273) 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £470 Equivalent to £67/day |
| 2 weeks | £624 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 3 weeks | £777 Equivalent to £37/day |
| 4 weeks | £931 Equivalent to £33/day |
| 5 weeks | £1085 Equivalent to £31/day |
| 6 weeks | £1239 Equivalent to £30/day |
| 8 weeks | £1547 Equivalent to £28/day |
| 10 weeks | £1826 Equivalent to £26/day |
| 12 weeks | £2076 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.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | £528 Equivalent to £75/day |
| 2 weeks | £740 Equivalent to £53/day |
| 3 weeks | £952 Equivalent to £45/day |
| 4 weeks | £1164 Equivalent to £42/day |
| 5 weeks | £1377 Equivalent to £39/day |
| 6 weeks | £1589 Equivalent to £38/day |
| 8 weeks | £2013 Equivalent to £36/day |
| 10 weeks | £2408 Equivalent to £34/day |
| 12 weeks | £2774 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 £273) 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.
