IVHQ Flights

Here are a few things to keep in mind when booking your flight to participate in an volunteer program with International Volunteer HQ:

• We strongly recommend waiting until your registration has been fully confirmed by IVHQ before booking flights.
• The airport you need to fly into is listed in your IVHQ Program Guide within the Arrival section. Click here to log into your MyIVHQ account.
• For most IVHQ programs, you should arrive no later than the day before your program start date. However, some programs differ. Please check the specific arrival instructions for your program in your IVHQ Program Guide.
• Should you wish to arrive earlier or depart later, extra nights of accommodation may be booked through your IVHQ Program Manager at an extra nightly cost (subject to availability).
• Double check your departure and arrival dates, times, and cities. This is particularly important when crossing time zones and when booking overnight flights.
• You should plan to arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to your international departure. Be sure to factor this time into your itinerary planning.
• When you arrive at your destination, you will be greeted at the airport by a representative of the local IVHQ team and transported to your volunteer accommodation. Your transfer from the airport and accommodation during your volunteering is covered by your IVHQ Program Fee.
• If you plan to arrive at your destination prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up on the day before your program orientation. Please contact your IVHQ Program Manager to arrange this.
• Give yourself plenty of layover time between flight segments: at least one hour for domestic and 2 hours for international flights. Flight delays happen. Plan as if you will be delayed to minimize the risk of missing your connecting flight.
• Review all the terms and conditions that apply to your ticket prior to purchase, particularly around refundability.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all IVHQ volunteers - click here to read why.

The vast majority of volunteers take out travel insurance specifically for their IVHQ program. We’ve partnered with CISI to offer specialist travel insurance for volunteers who hail from more than 150 countries around the world. Learn more about IVHQ Travel Insurance here..

Depending on your country of origin and the type of passport you hold, you may require a visa or other endorsement to enter countries in which our programs operate.

You can find essential travel advice, including passport and visa information, security details and local regulations, on the government website of your home country.

Here are some helpful links:

Residents of other countries should refer to the travel advice provided by your own government or local consulate.

Entry requirements can change at any time, so it’s important you monitor this right up until you depart your home country.