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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 | £375 Equivalent to £54/day |
2 weeks | £560 Equivalent to £40/day |
3 weeks | £691 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £821 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £952 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1083 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1344 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1605 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1866 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$35 per week, while the Healthcare project and Medical Outreach project has an extra cost of US$65 per week. These extra costs cover the supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Buenos Aires generally find US$160 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.
Argentina - Cordoba
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £294 Equivalent to £42/day |
2 weeks | £476 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £632 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £943 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1095 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1390 Equivalent to £25/day |
10 weeks | £1677 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1930 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2435 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £2941 Equivalent to £21/day |
24 weeks | £3413 Equivalent to £20/day |
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £442 Equivalent to £63/day |
2 weeks | £745 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 £277) 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 | £872 Equivalent to £125/day |
2 weeks | £1740 Equivalent to £124/day |
3 weeks | £2566 Equivalent to £122/day |
4 weeks | £3392 Equivalent to £121/day |
- Accommodation
- Weekday lunches
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) 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 | £358 Equivalent to £51/day |
2 weeks | £515 Equivalent to £37/day |
3 weeks | £677 Equivalent to £32/day |
4 weeks | £822 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £959 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1095 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1356 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1616 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1876 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 £277) 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 | £324 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £477 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £631 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £938 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1070 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1330 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1591 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1851 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 | £646 Equivalent to £46/day |
3 weeks | £938 Equivalent to £45/day |
4 weeks | £1227 Equivalent to £44/day |
5 weeks | £1477 Equivalent to £42/day |
6 weeks | £1731 Equivalent to £41/day |
8 weeks | £2173 Equivalent to £39/day |
10 weeks | £2619 Equivalent to £37/day |
12 weeks | £3061 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 £277) 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 | £884 Equivalent to £177/day |
2 weeks | £1664 Equivalent to £166/day |
3 weeks | £2444 Equivalent to £163/day |
4 weeks | £3223 Equivalent to £161/day |
5 weeks | £4003 Equivalent to £160/day |
6 weeks | £4782 Equivalent to £159/day |
8 weeks | £6342 Equivalent to £159/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 £277) 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 | £480 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £606 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £733 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £859 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £986 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1238 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1491 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1744 Equivalent to £21/day |
16 weeks | £2250 Equivalent to £20/day |
20 weeks | £2755 Equivalent to £20/day |
24 weeks | £3261 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 £277) 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 | £362 Equivalent to £26/day |
3 weeks | £476 Equivalent to £23/day |
4 weeks | £573 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £670 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £766 Equivalent to £18/day |
8 weeks | £960 Equivalent to £17/day |
10 weeks | £1154 Equivalent to £16/day |
12 weeks | £1344 Equivalent to £16/day |
16 weeks | £1715 Equivalent to £15/day |
20 weeks | £2085 Equivalent to £15/day |
24 weeks | £2456 Equivalent to £15/day |
Cambodia: Medical - Phnom Penh Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | £741 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £922 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1019 Equivalent to £24/day |
8 weeks | £1213 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1491 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1681 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 £277) 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 | £282 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £434 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £585 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £737 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £889 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £1040 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1344 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1647 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1951 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2557 Equivalent to £23/day |
20 weeks | £3164 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3771 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in China generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Colombia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £290 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £493 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £684 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £869 Equivalent to £36/day |
5 weeks | £1055 Equivalent to £35/day |
6 weeks | £1240 Equivalent to £34/day |
8 weeks | £1577 Equivalent to £33/day |
10 weeks | £1914 Equivalent to £32/day |
12 weeks | £2251 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £2825 Equivalent to £29/day |
20 weeks | £3398 Equivalent to £28/day |
24 weeks | £3971 Equivalent to £28/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Colombia generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches and dinners, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Costa Rica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £391 Equivalent to £56/day |
2 weeks | £636 Equivalent to £45/day |
3 weeks | £889 Equivalent to £42/day |
4 weeks | £1120 Equivalent to £40/day |
5 weeks | £1302 Equivalent to £37/day |
6 weeks | £1483 Equivalent to £35/day |
8 weeks | £1845 Equivalent to £33/day |
10 weeks | £2208 Equivalent to £32/day |
12 weeks | £2570 Equivalent to £31/day |
16 weeks | £3295 Equivalent to £29/day |
20 weeks | £4020 Equivalent to £29/day |
24 weeks | £4745 Equivalent to £28/day |
Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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3 weeks | £1029 Equivalent to £49/day |
4 weeks | £1260 Equivalent to £45/day |
5 weeks | £1441 Equivalent to £41/day |
6 weeks | £1622 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £1984 Equivalent to £35/day |
10 weeks | £2343 Equivalent to £33/day |
12 weeks | £2705 Equivalent to £32/day |
16 weeks | £3430 Equivalent to £31/day |
20 weeks | £4155 Equivalent to £30/day |
24 weeks | £4879 Equivalent to £29/day |
Costa Rica: Volunteer Teen Camp Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1550 Equivalent to £222/day |
2 weeks | £2810 Equivalent to £201/day |
3 weeks | £4256 Equivalent to £203/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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Turtle Conservation, Healthcare - San Jose, Healthcare - Manuel Antonio, Dental, Eco-Agriculture, Christmas Holiday Experience and Constructionand Renovation projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$845 for a 1 week duration, and US$1500 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses. For Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture projects, volunteers can bring less spending money as the location is remote and all meals will be provided.
Croatia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £581 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £927 Equivalent to £66/day |
3 weeks | £1272 Equivalent to £61/day |
4 weeks | £1618 Equivalent to £58/day |
5 weeks | £1963 Equivalent to £56/day |
6 weeks | £2309 Equivalent to £55/day |
8 weeks | £3000 Equivalent to £54/day |
10 weeks | £3691 Equivalent to £53/day |
12 weeks | £4382 Equivalent to £52/day |
Croatia: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £998 Equivalent to £143/day |
2 weeks | £1681 Equivalent to £120/day |
3 weeks | £2364 Equivalent to £113/day |
4 weeks | £3046 Equivalent to £109/day |
5 weeks | £3729 Equivalent to £107/day |
6 weeks | £4412 Equivalent to £105/day |
8 weeks | £5777 Equivalent to £103/day |
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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4 weeks | £1820 Equivalent to £65/day |
5 weeks | £2182 Equivalent to £62/day |
6 weeks | £2545 Equivalent to £61/day |
8 weeks | £3270 Equivalent to £58/day |
10 weeks | £3994 Equivalent to £57/day |
12 weeks | £4719 Equivalent to £56/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) 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 | £303 Equivalent to £43/day |
2 weeks | £434 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £564 Equivalent to £27/day |
4 weeks | £695 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £825 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £956 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1217 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1479 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1740 Equivalent to £21/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) 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 | £421 Equivalent to £60/day |
2 weeks | £606 Equivalent to £43/day |
3 weeks | £796 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £981 Equivalent to £35/day |
5 weeks | £1150 Equivalent to £33/day |
6 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £32/day |
8 weeks | £1668 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £2031 Equivalent to £29/day |
12 weeks | £2376 Equivalent to £28/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$75 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Please note that if you choose the Introduction Week option, the surcharge will only start from your second week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Fiji generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Galapagos Islands
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1196 Equivalent to £85/day |
3 weeks | £1635 Equivalent to £78/day |
4 weeks | £2073 Equivalent to £74/day |
5 weeks | £2511 Equivalent to £72/day |
6 weeks | £2949 Equivalent to £70/day |
8 weeks | £3826 Equivalent to £68/day |
10 weeks | £4702 Equivalent to £67/day |
12 weeks | £5579 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: water taxis, bus from airport to ferry (US$5) flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, spending money, public transportation and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Program Fees for the Galapagos Islands program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$500 late change/cancellation fee.
Ghana
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £475 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £593 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £711 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £829 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £947 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1233 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1520 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1817 Equivalent to £22/day |
16 weeks | £2430 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £3044 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3657 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Agriculture and Construction and Renovation projects have an extra cost of US$69 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$715.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.
Greece - Alonissos
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1306 Equivalent to £187/day |
2 weeks | £2469 Equivalent to £176/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, transportation (flights, ferries, buses etc.), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, and spending money.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Alonissos generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Greece - Athens
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £581 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £884 Equivalent to £63/day |
3 weeks | £1188 Equivalent to £57/day |
4 weeks | £1491 Equivalent to £53/day |
5 weeks | £1795 Equivalent to £51/day |
6 weeks | £2098 Equivalent to £50/day |
8 weeks | £2705 Equivalent to £48/day |
10 weeks | £3312 Equivalent to £47/day |
12 weeks | £3919 Equivalent to £47/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Athens based projects generally find US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses, including transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Guatemala
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £311 Equivalent to £45/day |
2 weeks | £530 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £692 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £841 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £1005 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1169 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1498 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1827 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2155 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2813 Equivalent to £25/day |
20 weeks | £3470 Equivalent to £25/day |
24 weeks | £4128 Equivalent to £25/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical, Dental, Construction and Renovation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Mayan Cultural Immersion and Holiday Experience projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$590 for a 1 week duration, and US$1015 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Beach and Turtle Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
India - Delhi
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £278 Equivalent to £40/day |
2 weeks | £349 Equivalent to £25/day |
3 weeks | £463 Equivalent to £22/day |
4 weeks | £577 Equivalent to £21/day |
5 weeks | £691 Equivalent to £20/day |
6 weeks | £804 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £1049 Equivalent to £19/day |
10 weeks | £1276 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1504 Equivalent to £18/day |
16 weeks | £1959 Equivalent to £18/day |
20 weeks | £2414 Equivalent to £17/day |
24 weeks | £2869 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, return transport to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Delhi generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
India - Kerala
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £375 Equivalent to £54/day |
2 weeks | £497 Equivalent to £36/day |
3 weeks | £619 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £741 Equivalent to £26/day |
5 weeks | £863 Equivalent to £25/day |
6 weeks | £986 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1230 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1474 Equivalent to £21/day |
12 weeks | £1719 Equivalent to £20/day |
India - Kerala: Medical Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £47/day |
4 weeks | £1057 Equivalent to £38/day |
6 weeks | £1386 Equivalent to £33/day |
8 weeks | £1668 Equivalent to £30/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- There is a surcharge of US$60 per week for the Women's Empowerment project (covers resources, supervision and equipment used on the project) and the Physical Therapy project (covers training and resources used on this project). Also, a US$50 per week surcharge is incurred for the Dentistry project to help cover training and resources too.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Italy - Rome
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1377 Equivalent to £98/day |
3 weeks | £1942 Equivalent to £93/day |
4 weeks | £2507 Equivalent to £90/day |
5 weeks | £3072 Equivalent to £88/day |
6 weeks | £3636 Equivalent to £87/day |
8 weeks | £4766 Equivalent to £85/day |
10 weeks | £5895 Equivalent to £84/day |
12 weeks | £7024 Equivalent to £84/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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Rome generally find US$200 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including lunches, transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Jamaica
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £442 Equivalent to £63/day |
2 weeks | £778 Equivalent to £56/day |
3 weeks | £1087 Equivalent to £52/day |
4 weeks | £1377 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Christmas Break project has a surcharge of US$95, which goes directly to the Christmas gifts and other items distributed
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Jordan
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £719 Equivalent to £103/day |
2 weeks | £1048 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1377 Equivalent to £66/day |
4 weeks | £1705 Equivalent to £61/day |
5 weeks | £2034 Equivalent to £58/day |
6 weeks | £2363 Equivalent to £56/day |
8 weeks | £3020 Equivalent to £54/day |
10 weeks | £3678 Equivalent to £53/day |
12 weeks | £4335 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jordan generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Kenya
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £316 Equivalent to £45/day |
2 weeks | £434 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £552 Equivalent to £26/day |
4 weeks | £670 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £906 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1142 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1377 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1613 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, public transport to and from your placement each day, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kenya generally find US$150-200 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Laos
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £240 Equivalent to £34/day |
2 weeks | £379 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £518 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £653 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £922 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1108 Equivalent to £20/day |
10 weeks | £1293 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1479 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Laos generally find US$75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Madagascar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £421 Equivalent to £60/day |
2 weeks | £640 Equivalent to £46/day |
3 weeks | £868 Equivalent to £41/day |
4 weeks | £1095 Equivalent to £39/day |
5 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £38/day |
6 weeks | £1550 Equivalent to £37/day |
8 weeks | £2005 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2461 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2916 Equivalent to £35/day |
Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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4 weeks | £1769 Equivalent to £63/day |
5 weeks | £2102 Equivalent to £60/day |
6 weeks | £2435 Equivalent to £58/day |
8 weeks | £3084 Equivalent to £55/day |
10 weeks | £3750 Equivalent to £54/day |
12 weeks | £4416 Equivalent to £53/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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Morocco
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £332 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £594 Equivalent to £42/day |
3 weeks | £775 Equivalent to £37/day |
4 weeks | £956 Equivalent to £34/day |
5 weeks | £1137 Equivalent to £33/day |
6 weeks | £1319 Equivalent to £31/day |
8 weeks | £1681 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £1951 Equivalent to £28/day |
12 weeks | £2220 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2747 Equivalent to £25/day |
20 weeks | £3270 Equivalent to £23/day |
24 weeks | £3792 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Morocco generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.
Namibia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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2 weeks | £1008 Equivalent to £72/day |
3 weeks | £1486 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1965 Equivalent to £70/day |
5 weeks | £2444 Equivalent to £70/day |
6 weeks | £2922 Equivalent to £70/day |
8 weeks | £3613 Equivalent to £65/day |
10 weeks | £4235 Equivalent to £61/day |
12 weeks | £4912 Equivalent to £58/day |
16 weeks | £6533 Equivalent to £58/day |
20 weeks | £8020 Equivalent to £57/day |
24 weeks | £9613 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations (none legally required), criminal background check.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Namibia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Nepal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £341 Equivalent to £24/day |
3 weeks | £450 Equivalent to £21/day |
4 weeks | £560 Equivalent to £20/day |
5 weeks | £670 Equivalent to £19/day |
6 weeks | £779 Equivalent to £19/day |
8 weeks | £981 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1184 Equivalent to £17/day |
12 weeks | £1386 Equivalent to £17/day |
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £400 Equivalent to £57/day |
2 weeks | £800 Equivalent to £57/day |
3 weeks | £1154 Equivalent to £55/day |
4 weeks | £1508 Equivalent to £54/day |
5 weeks | £1862 Equivalent to £53/day |
6 weeks | £2216 Equivalent to £53/day |
8 weeks | £2924 Equivalent to £52/day |
10 weeks | £3632 Equivalent to £52/day |
12 weeks | £4340 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Elective project has an extra cost of US$60 per week, while the Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week to cover training, resources and materials used in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Nepal generally find US$30 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, and local tours and activities.
New Zealand
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1057 Equivalent to £76/day |
3 weeks | £1542 Equivalent to £73/day |
4 weeks | £2022 Equivalent to £72/day |
5 weeks | £2498 Equivalent to £71/day |
6 weeks | £2970 Equivalent to £71/day |
8 weeks | £3902 Equivalent to £70/day |
10 weeks | £4825 Equivalent to £69/day |
12 weeks | £5743 Equivalent to £68/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in New Zealand generally find US$150 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as weekend breakfast and lunches and all dinners, as well as local tours and activities.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum US$280 late change/cancellation fee.
Peru - Cusco
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £311 Equivalent to £45/day |
2 weeks | £530 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £692 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £841 Equivalent to £30/day |
5 weeks | £1005 Equivalent to £29/day |
6 weeks | £1169 Equivalent to £28/day |
8 weeks | £1498 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1827 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2155 Equivalent to £26/day |
16 weeks | £2813 Equivalent to £25/day |
20 weeks | £3470 Equivalent to £25/day |
24 weeks | £4128 Equivalent to £25/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Amazon Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Christmas Holiday Experience, Special Needs Care, Dental, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$95 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$595 for a 1 week duration, and US$1035 for a 2 week duration.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Amazon Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
Peru - Lima
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £411 Equivalent to £29/day |
3 weeks | £589 Equivalent to £28/day |
4 weeks | £703 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £820 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £938 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1183 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1419 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1655 Equivalent to £20/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical Outreach and Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$40 per week to cover materials, supervision and logistics involved in these projects.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Lima generally find US$50 - $100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as snacks, in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.
- Anyone volunteering during the week before Christmas will have a one-off surcharge of US$70 added to their file when registering, for Christmas activities within the community.
Philippines
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £448 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £610 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £900 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1045 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1335 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1624 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1914 Equivalent to £23/day |
16 weeks | £2494 Equivalent to £22/day |
20 weeks | £3074 Equivalent to £22/day |
24 weeks | £3654 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project. Philippines Introduction Week incurs a US$365 and adds a week.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Philippines generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Portugal
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £594 Equivalent to £85/day |
2 weeks | £897 Equivalent to £64/day |
3 weeks | £1201 Equivalent to £57/day |
4 weeks | £1504 Equivalent to £54/day |
5 weeks | £1816 Equivalent to £52/day |
6 weeks | £2128 Equivalent to £51/day |
8 weeks | £2751 Equivalent to £49/day |
10 weeks | £3375 Equivalent to £48/day |
12 weeks | £3999 Equivalent to £48/day |
Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £994 Equivalent to £142/day |
2 weeks | £1677 Equivalent to £120/day |
3 weeks | £2359 Equivalent to £112/day |
4 weeks | £3042 Equivalent to £109/day |
5 weeks | £3733 Equivalent to £107/day |
6 weeks | £4424 Equivalent to £105/day |
8 weeks | £5806 Equivalent to £104/day |
10 weeks | £7189 Equivalent to £103/day |
12 weeks | £8571 Equivalent to £102/day |
Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1051 Equivalent to £75/day |
4 weeks | £1675 Equivalent to £60/day |
Portugal: Biological Park Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1066 Equivalent to £76/day |
3 weeks | £1495 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1925 Equivalent to £69/day |
5 weeks | £2364 Equivalent to £68/day |
6 weeks | £2802 Equivalent to £67/day |
8 weeks | £3678 Equivalent to £66/day |
10 weeks | £4555 Equivalent to £65/day |
12 weeks | £5431 Equivalent to £65/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Lisbon based projects and on the Wildlife Conservation project generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. For those on the Wolf Conservation project, we recommend a weekly budget of US$150.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Portugal - Porto
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £581 Equivalent to £83/day |
2 weeks | £1011 Equivalent to £72/day |
3 weeks | £1441 Equivalent to £69/day |
4 weeks | £1871 Equivalent to £67/day |
5 weeks | £2300 Equivalent to £66/day |
6 weeks | £2730 Equivalent to £65/day |
8 weeks | £3590 Equivalent to £64/day |
10 weeks | £4450 Equivalent to £64/day |
12 weeks | £5309 Equivalent to £63/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Porto generally find US$150 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including transport and miscellaneous spending.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Puerto Rico
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £526 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £800 Equivalent to £57/day |
3 weeks | £1049 Equivalent to £50/day |
4 weeks | £1323 Equivalent to £47/day |
5 weeks | £1595 Equivalent to £46/day |
6 weeks | £1866 Equivalent to £44/day |
8 weeks | £2370 Equivalent to £42/day |
10 weeks | £2831 Equivalent to £40/day |
12 weeks | £3333 Equivalent to £40/day |
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £1727 Equivalent to £247/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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Puerto Rico generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and in-country tours.
- Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.
Romania
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £424 Equivalent to £61/day |
2 weeks | £730 Equivalent to £52/day |
3 weeks | £955 Equivalent to £46/day |
4 weeks | £1180 Equivalent to £42/day |
5 weeks | £1402 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1624 Equivalent to £39/day |
8 weeks | £2067 Equivalent to £37/day |
10 weeks | £2510 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2942 Equivalent to £35/day |
16 weeks | £3805 Equivalent to £34/day |
20 weeks | £4653 Equivalent to £33/day |
24 weeks | £5495 Equivalent to £33/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on language lessons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Romania generally find US$60 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including, transportation, water and miscellaneous spending.
South Africa
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
|
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1 week | £231 Equivalent to £33/day |
2 weeks | £375 Equivalent to £27/day |
3 weeks | £518 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £661 Equivalent to £24/day |
5 weeks | £804 Equivalent to £23/day |
6 weeks | £948 Equivalent to £23/day |
8 weeks | £1234 Equivalent to £22/day |
10 weeks | £1521 Equivalent to £22/day |
12 weeks | £1807 Equivalent to £22/day |
16 weeks | £2380 Equivalent to £21/day |
20 weeks | £2954 Equivalent to £21/day |
24 weeks | £3527 Equivalent to £21/day |
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £290 Equivalent to £42/day |
2 weeks | £493 Equivalent to £35/day |
3 weeks | £695 Equivalent to £33/day |
4 weeks | £897 Equivalent to £32/day |
5 weeks | £1099 Equivalent to £31/day |
6 weeks | £1302 Equivalent to £31/day |
8 weeks | £1706 Equivalent to £30/day |
10 weeks | £2111 Equivalent to £30/day |
12 weeks | £2515 Equivalent to £30/day |
16 weeks | £3324 Equivalent to £30/day |
20 weeks | £4133 Equivalent to £30/day |
24 weeks | £4943 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
South Africa - Kruger
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £821 Equivalent to £59/day |
4 weeks | £1361 Equivalent to £49/day |
6 weeks | £1900 Equivalent to £45/day |
8 weeks | £2439 Equivalent to £44/day |
10 weeks | £2979 Equivalent to £43/day |
12 weeks | £3518 Equivalent to £42/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and a criminal background check.
- Please note: due to the remote location of the camp and limited availability of specialty items, there is an extra charge in order to cater for some dietary requirements (US$20 per week for vegetarian and US$30 per week for vegan, gluten and lactose intolerance).
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa - Kruger generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses, if not joining weekend tours.
South Africa - Table View
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £294 Equivalent to £42/day |
2 weeks | £480 Equivalent to £34/day |
3 weeks | £724 Equivalent to £35/day |
4 weeks | £986 Equivalent to £35/day |
5 weeks | £1238 Equivalent to £35/day |
6 weeks | £1483 Equivalent to £35/day |
8 weeks | £1972 Equivalent to £35/day |
10 weeks | £2461 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2949 Equivalent to £35/day |
16 weeks | £3927 Equivalent to £35/day |
20 weeks | £4905 Equivalent to £35/day |
24 weeks | £5882 Equivalent to £35/day |
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £332 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £573 Equivalent to £41/day |
3 weeks | £766 Equivalent to £37/day |
4 weeks | £1015 Equivalent to £36/day |
5 weeks | £1281 Equivalent to £37/day |
6 weeks | £1525 Equivalent to £36/day |
8 weeks | £2014 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2494 Equivalent to £36/day |
12 weeks | £2983 Equivalent to £36/day |
16 weeks | £3952 Equivalent to £35/day |
20 weeks | £4930 Equivalent to £35/day |
24 weeks | £5908 Equivalent to £35/day |
South Africa - Table View: Marine Conservation
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £1075 Equivalent to £77/day |
3 weeks | £1488 Equivalent to £71/day |
4 weeks | £1766 Equivalent to £63/day |
5 weeks | £1897 Equivalent to £54/day |
6 weeks | £2225 Equivalent to £53/day |
8 weeks | £2932 Equivalent to £52/day |
10 weeks | £3638 Equivalent to £52/day |
12 weeks | £4343 Equivalent to £52/day |
16 weeks | £5756 Equivalent to £51/day |
20 weeks | £7168 Equivalent to £51/day |
24 weeks | £8579 Equivalent to £51/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and airport drop-off.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in South Africa generally find US$80 per week to be sufficient for expenses, not including weekend activities/tours.
Spain - Barcelona
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £657 Equivalent to £94/day |
2 weeks | £1045 Equivalent to £75/day |
3 weeks | £1432 Equivalent to £68/day |
4 weeks | £1820 Equivalent to £65/day |
5 weeks | £2208 Equivalent to £63/day |
6 weeks | £2595 Equivalent to £62/day |
8 weeks | £3371 Equivalent to £60/day |
10 weeks | £4146 Equivalent to £59/day |
12 weeks | £4922 Equivalent to £59/day |
Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £943 Equivalent to £135/day |
2 weeks | £1592 Equivalent to £114/day |
3 weeks | £2241 Equivalent to £107/day |
4 weeks | £2890 Equivalent to £103/day |
5 weeks | £3539 Equivalent to £101/day |
6 weeks | £4188 Equivalent to £100/day |
8 weeks | £5486 Equivalent to £98/day |
10 weeks | £6784 Equivalent to £97/day |
12 weeks | £8082 Equivalent to £96/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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, lunches, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Spain generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including lunches, transportation and miscellaneous spending.
- Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
- Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.
Sri Lanka
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £320 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £448 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £610 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £755 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £900 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1045 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1335 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1624 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1914 Equivalent to £23/day |
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £612 Equivalent to £44/day |
3 weeks | £888 Equivalent to £42/day |
4 weeks | £1159 Equivalent to £41/day |
Sri Lanka: Elephant Welfare Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £851 Equivalent to £61/day |
3 weeks | £1260 Equivalent to £60/day |
4 weeks | £1668 Equivalent to £60/day |
5 weeks | £2077 Equivalent to £59/day |
6 weeks | £2486 Equivalent to £59/day |
8 weeks | £3303 Equivalent to £59/day |
10 weeks | £4121 Equivalent to £59/day |
12 weeks | £4938 Equivalent to £59/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project also have an extra cost of US$45 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Sri Lanka generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Tanzania
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £303 Equivalent to £43/day |
2 weeks | £429 Equivalent to £31/day |
3 weeks | £602 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £783 Equivalent to £28/day |
5 weeks | £965 Equivalent to £28/day |
6 weeks | £1146 Equivalent to £27/day |
8 weeks | £1508 Equivalent to £27/day |
10 weeks | £1871 Equivalent to £27/day |
12 weeks | £2233 Equivalent to £27/day |
16 weeks | £2958 Equivalent to £26/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has an additional surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision, materials, and logistics involved. The Animal Welfare and Sustainable Agriculture projects have a one-off surcharge of US$100 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and for Animal Welfare, goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. The Women's Education project has a one-off surcharge of US$80. The Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects. The Maasai Immersion project has an additional surcharge of US$100 for 2 weeks for additional transportation, logistics involved and a donation to the Maasai village.
- Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$75-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Thailand - Chiang Rai
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £375 Equivalent to £54/day |
2 weeks | £442 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £526 Equivalent to £25/day |
4 weeks | £636 Equivalent to £23/day |
5 weeks | £737 Equivalent to £21/day |
6 weeks | £830 Equivalent to £20/day |
8 weeks | £1024 Equivalent to £18/day |
10 weeks | £1243 Equivalent to £18/day |
12 weeks | £1462 Equivalent to £17/day |
Thailand - Chiang Rai: Animal Care Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £417 Equivalent to £60/day |
2 weeks | £526 Equivalent to £38/day |
3 weeks | £653 Equivalent to £31/day |
4 weeks | £804 Equivalent to £29/day |
5 weeks | £948 Equivalent to £27/day |
6 weeks | £1083 Equivalent to £26/day |
8 weeks | £1361 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1664 Equivalent to £24/day |
12 weeks | £1967 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 £277) 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 | £337 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £463 Equivalent to £33/day |
3 weeks | £623 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £766 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £910 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1053 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1340 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1626 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1913 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 £277) 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 | £522 Equivalent to £75/day |
2 weeks | £859 Equivalent to £61/day |
3 weeks | £1167 Equivalent to £56/day |
4 weeks | £1457 Equivalent to £52/day |
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Turtle Conservation project also has an extra cost of US$75 per week for transportation to and from the volunteering site.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch and dinner meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day (approx. US$10 per day) and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Trinidad and Tobago generally find US$200 - $300 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.
Victoria Falls
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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2 weeks | £880 Equivalent to £63/day |
4 weeks | £1504 Equivalent to £54/day |
6 weeks | £2128 Equivalent to £51/day |
8 weeks | £2751 Equivalent to £49/day |
10 weeks | £3375 Equivalent to £48/day |
12 weeks | £3881 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwe Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Victoria Falls generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £337 Equivalent to £48/day |
2 weeks | £463 Equivalent to £33/day |
3 weeks | £623 Equivalent to £30/day |
4 weeks | £766 Equivalent to £27/day |
5 weeks | £910 Equivalent to £26/day |
6 weeks | £1053 Equivalent to £25/day |
8 weeks | £1340 Equivalent to £24/day |
10 weeks | £1626 Equivalent to £23/day |
12 weeks | £1913 Equivalent to £23/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Medical project has a surcharge of US$25 per week for training provided and resources used on this project.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, transport to and from your volunteer placement. criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zambia
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £324 Equivalent to £46/day |
2 weeks | £450 Equivalent to £32/day |
3 weeks | £602 Equivalent to £29/day |
4 weeks | £712 Equivalent to £25/day |
5 weeks | £830 Equivalent to £24/day |
6 weeks | £939 Equivalent to £22/day |
8 weeks | £1158 Equivalent to £21/day |
10 weeks | £1377 Equivalent to £20/day |
12 weeks | £1597 Equivalent to £19/day |
16 weeks | £2035 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 £277) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in GBP.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$49 per week for additional supervision and materials. The Medical project has a one-off surcharge of US$100 which goes to the Zambian Ministry of Health for use in the public health sector. The Rural Teaching project has a one-off surcharge of US$200 for the additional transport, supervision and logistics involved in this project.
- Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (approximately) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambia Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Please note: Volunteers staying for longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$400 (subject to exchange rate) to obtain a temporary work permit from Zambian Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zambia generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
Zanzibar
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £476 Equivalent to £68/day |
2 weeks | £632 Equivalent to £45/day |
3 weeks | £788 Equivalent to £38/day |
4 weeks | £943 Equivalent to £34/day |
5 weeks | £1099 Equivalent to £31/day |
6 weeks | £1255 Equivalent to £30/day |
8 weeks | £1567 Equivalent to £28/day |
10 weeks | £1849 Equivalent to £26/day |
12 weeks | £2102 Equivalent to £25/day |
Zanzibar: Coastal and Marine Conservation Project
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | £535 Equivalent to £76/day |
2 weeks | £750 Equivalent to £54/day |
3 weeks | £965 Equivalent to £46/day |
4 weeks | £1179 Equivalent to £42/day |
5 weeks | £1394 Equivalent to £40/day |
6 weeks | £1609 Equivalent to £38/day |
8 weeks | £2039 Equivalent to £36/day |
10 weeks | £2439 Equivalent to £35/day |
12 weeks | £2810 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 £277) 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.