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Argentina - Buenos Aires

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Volunteer projects available in Argentina - Buenos Aires

Duration
1 week CA$627 Equivalent to CA$90/day
2 weeks CA$937 Equivalent to CA$67/day
3 weeks CA$1155 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1374 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks CA$1592 Equivalent to CA$46/day
6 weeks CA$1811 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2685 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3122 Equivalent to CA$37/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

Explore volunteering in Argentina - Cordoba
Duration
1 week CA$493 Equivalent to CA$70/day
2 weeks CA$796 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1057 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks CA$1318 Equivalent to CA$47/day
5 weeks CA$1578 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1832 Equivalent to CA$44/day
8 weeks CA$2325 Equivalent to CA$42/day
10 weeks CA$2805 Equivalent to CA$40/day
12 weeks CA$3228 Equivalent to CA$38/day
Argentina - Cordoba: Holiday Experience Project
Duration
1 week CA$740 Equivalent to CA$106/day
2 weeks CA$1247 Equivalent to CA$89/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Australia

Duration
1 week CA$1458 Equivalent to CA$208/day
2 weeks CA$2910 Equivalent to CA$208/day
3 weeks CA$4292 Equivalent to CA$204/day
4 weeks CA$5673 Equivalent to CA$203/day
  • Accommodation
  • Weekday lunches
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Bali - Lovina

Duration
1 week CA$599 Equivalent to CA$86/day
2 weeks CA$862 Equivalent to CA$62/day
3 weeks CA$1133 Equivalent to CA$54/day
4 weeks CA$1375 Equivalent to CA$49/day
5 weeks CA$1604 Equivalent to CA$46/day
6 weeks CA$1832 Equivalent to CA$44/day
8 weeks CA$2268 Equivalent to CA$41/day
10 weeks CA$2703 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3139 Equivalent to CA$37/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The School and Community Renovation project has an extra cost of US$50 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in this project.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Bali - Ubud

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Duration
1 week CA$542 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks CA$799 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1055 Equivalent to CA$50/day
4 weeks CA$1319 Equivalent to CA$47/day
5 weeks CA$1568 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1790 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2225 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2661 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3097 Equivalent to CA$37/day
Bali - Ubud: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1081 Equivalent to CA$77/day
3 weeks CA$1570 Equivalent to CA$75/day
4 weeks CA$2052 Equivalent to CA$73/day
5 weeks CA$2471 Equivalent to CA$71/day
6 weeks CA$2896 Equivalent to CA$69/day
8 weeks CA$3635 Equivalent to CA$65/day
10 weeks CA$4381 Equivalent to CA$63/day
12 weeks CA$5119 Equivalent to CA$61/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Belize

Duration
1 week CA$1480 Equivalent to CA$296/day
2 weeks CA$2784 Equivalent to CA$278/day
3 weeks CA$4087 Equivalent to CA$273/day
4 weeks CA$5391 Equivalent to CA$270/day
5 weeks CA$6695 Equivalent to CA$268/day
6 weeks CA$7999 Equivalent to CA$267/day
8 weeks CA$10607 Equivalent to CA$265/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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 and US$30 per week for dive gear rental.
  • Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$550 late change/cancellation fee.

Brazil

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Volunteer projects available in Brazil

Duration
2 weeks CA$803 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1014 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1226 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1437 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks CA$1649 Equivalent to CA$39/day
8 weeks CA$2072 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2495 Equivalent to CA$36/day
12 weeks CA$2917 Equivalent to CA$35/day
16 weeks CA$3763 Equivalent to CA$34/day
20 weeks CA$4609 Equivalent to CA$33/day
24 weeks CA$5455 Equivalent to CA$32/day
  • Accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • If your chosen duration includes the Carnival 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 Carnival. 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.
  • If your chosen duration includes the Carnival festival (scheduled for February 16th - 22nd, 2023) , a one-off surcharge will apply which covers the increase in the cost of accommodation and living in Brazil during Carnival. For those who will be on the program during this time, a US$350 surcharge will be added to the program fee.

Cambodia

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Duration
2 weeks CA$606 Equivalent to CA$43/day
3 weeks CA$796 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks CA$958 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks CA$1120 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1282 Equivalent to CA$31/day
8 weeks CA$1607 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks CA$1931 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$27/day
16 weeks CA$2868 Equivalent to CA$26/day
20 weeks CA$3488 Equivalent to CA$25/day
24 weeks CA$4109 Equivalent to CA$24/day
Cambodia: Medical Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$1240 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1543 Equivalent to CA$44/day
6 weeks CA$1705 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2029 Equivalent to CA$36/day
10 weeks CA$2495 Equivalent to CA$36/day
12 weeks CA$2812 Equivalent to CA$33/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in China

Duration
1 week CA$472 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$725 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$979 Equivalent to CA$47/day
4 weeks CA$1233 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1487 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1740 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2755 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3263 Equivalent to CA$39/day
16 weeks CA$4278 Equivalent to CA$38/day
20 weeks CA$5293 Equivalent to CA$38/day
24 weeks CA$6308 Equivalent to CA$38/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in China generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Costa Rica

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Duration
1 week CA$627 Equivalent to CA$90/day
2 weeks CA$1036 Equivalent to CA$74/day
3 weeks CA$1430 Equivalent to CA$68/day
4 weeks CA$1776 Equivalent to CA$63/day
5 weeks CA$2065 Equivalent to CA$59/day
6 weeks CA$2354 Equivalent to CA$56/day
8 weeks CA$2932 Equivalent to CA$52/day
10 weeks CA$3510 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks CA$4087 Equivalent to CA$49/day
16 weeks CA$5243 Equivalent to CA$47/day
20 weeks CA$6399 Equivalent to CA$46/day
24 weeks CA$7555 Equivalent to CA$45/day
Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Projects
Duration
3 weeks CA$1642 Equivalent to CA$78/day
4 weeks CA$2008 Equivalent to CA$72/day
5 weeks CA$2297 Equivalent to CA$66/day
6 weeks CA$2586 Equivalent to CA$62/day
8 weeks CA$3164 Equivalent to CA$57/day
10 weeks CA$3735 Equivalent to CA$53/day
12 weeks CA$4313 Equivalent to CA$51/day
16 weeks CA$5469 Equivalent to CA$49/day
20 weeks CA$6625 Equivalent to CA$47/day
24 weeks CA$7781 Equivalent to CA$46/day
Costa Rica: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
Duration
1 week CA$2565 Equivalent to CA$367/day
2 weeks CA$4672 Equivalent to CA$334/day
3 weeks CA$7062 Equivalent to CA$336/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Turtle Conservation, Healthcare, Dental, Eco-Agriculture, Holiday Experience and Construction projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$790
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$150 - US$200 per week to be sufficient for expenses. For Turtle Conservation and Eco-Agriculture projects, volunteers can bring less spending money as the location is remote and all meals will be provided.

Croatia

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Duration
1 week CA$852 Equivalent to CA$122/day
2 weeks CA$1374 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks CA$1895 Equivalent to CA$90/day
4 weeks CA$2417 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks CA$2939 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3460 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4503 Equivalent to CA$80/day
10 weeks CA$5546 Equivalent to CA$79/day
12 weeks CA$6590 Equivalent to CA$78/day
Croatia: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$1515 Equivalent to CA$216/day
2 weeks CA$2530 Equivalent to CA$181/day
3 weeks CA$3686 Equivalent to CA$176/day
4 weeks CA$4842 Equivalent to CA$173/day
5 weeks CA$5857 Equivalent to CA$167/day
6 weeks CA$6872 Equivalent to CA$164/day
8 weeks CA$8901 Equivalent to CA$159/day
Croatia: Bear Conservation Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$2755 Equivalent to CA$98/day
5 weeks CA$3305 Equivalent to CA$94/day
6 weeks CA$3855 Equivalent to CA$92/day
8 weeks CA$4954 Equivalent to CA$88/day
10 weeks CA$6054 Equivalent to CA$87/day
12 weeks CA$7153 Equivalent to CA$85/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$415 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$599 Equivalent to CA$43/day
3 weeks CA$789 Equivalent to CA$38/day
4 weeks CA$986 Equivalent to CA$35/day
5 weeks CA$1205 Equivalent to CA$34/day
6 weeks CA$1395 Equivalent to CA$33/day
8 weeks CA$1762 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks CA$2213 Equivalent to CA$32/day
12 weeks CA$2537 Equivalent to CA$30/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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.

Ecuador - Santa Elena

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Duration
1 week CA$549 Equivalent to CA$79/day
2 weeks CA$733 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$965 Equivalent to CA$46/day
4 weeks CA$1155 Equivalent to CA$41/day
5 weeks CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$40/day
6 weeks CA$1578 Equivalent to CA$38/day
8 weeks CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks CA$2410 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2720 Equivalent to CA$32/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Animal Care and Environmental Education projects also have an extra cost of US$40 for materials and the logistics involved in this project.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Santa Elena generally find US$50 - US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, Spanish language lessons, and local tours and activities. 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

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Volunteer projects available in Fiji

Duration
1 week CA$634 Equivalent to CA$91/day
2 weeks CA$904 Equivalent to CA$65/day
3 weeks CA$1182 Equivalent to CA$56/day
4 weeks CA$1453 Equivalent to CA$52/day
5 weeks CA$1695 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2444 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2943 Equivalent to CA$42/day
12 weeks CA$3442 Equivalent to CA$41/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
2 weeks CA$2001 Equivalent to CA$143/day
3 weeks CA$2734 Equivalent to CA$130/day
4 weeks CA$3467 Equivalent to CA$124/day
5 weeks CA$4200 Equivalent to CA$120/day
6 weeks CA$4933 Equivalent to CA$117/day
8 weeks CA$6399 Equivalent to CA$114/day
10 weeks CA$7865 Equivalent to CA$112/day
12 weeks CA$9331 Equivalent to CA$111/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: national park entry fees, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, spending money, public transportation and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Program Fees for the Galapagos Islands program are non-refundable once inside 30 days of the program start date. Any changes or cancellations within 30 days of the program start date are subject to a US$500 late change/cancellation fee.

Ghana

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Duration
1 week CA$415 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$613 Equivalent to CA$44/day
3 weeks CA$782 Equivalent to CA$37/day
4 weeks CA$951 Equivalent to CA$34/day
5 weeks CA$1120 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1332 Equivalent to CA$32/day
8 weeks CA$1740 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks CA$2149 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2572 Equivalent to CA$31/day
16 weeks CA$3446 Equivalent to CA$31/day
20 weeks CA$4320 Equivalent to CA$31/day
24 weeks CA$5194 Equivalent to CA$31/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Medical, Agriculture and Construction and Renovation projects have an extra cost of US$49 per week for additional supervision, materials and logistics involved. The Health Education and Outreach project has a one-off payment of US$545.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Ghana generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including water, toilet paper, transport and miscellaneous spending.

Greece - Athens

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Duration
1 week CA$852 Equivalent to CA$122/day
2 weeks CA$1374 Equivalent to CA$98/day
3 weeks CA$1895 Equivalent to CA$90/day
4 weeks CA$2417 Equivalent to CA$86/day
5 weeks CA$2939 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3460 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4503 Equivalent to CA$80/day
10 weeks CA$5546 Equivalent to CA$79/day
12 weeks CA$6590 Equivalent to CA$78/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$542 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks CA$895 Equivalent to CA$64/day
3 weeks CA$1162 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1423 Equivalent to CA$51/day
5 weeks CA$1684 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2466 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2988 Equivalent to CA$43/day
12 weeks CA$3510 Equivalent to CA$42/day
16 weeks CA$4553 Equivalent to CA$41/day
20 weeks CA$5596 Equivalent to CA$40/day
24 weeks CA$6639 Equivalent to CA$40/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Medical, Dental, Construction, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Mayan Cultural Immersion and Holiday Experience projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$555.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Guatemala generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Beach and Turtle Conservation and Mayan Cultural Immersion volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

India - Delhi

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Volunteer projects available in India - Delhi

Duration
1 week CA$387 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$486 Equivalent to CA$35/day
3 weeks CA$655 Equivalent to CA$31/day
4 weeks CA$824 Equivalent to CA$29/day
5 weeks CA$993 Equivalent to CA$28/day
6 weeks CA$1162 Equivalent to CA$28/day
8 weeks CA$1501 Equivalent to CA$27/day
10 weeks CA$1839 Equivalent to CA$26/day
12 weeks CA$2177 Equivalent to CA$26/day
16 weeks CA$2854 Equivalent to CA$25/day
20 weeks CA$3531 Equivalent to CA$25/day
24 weeks CA$4207 Equivalent to CA$25/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$627 Equivalent to CA$90/day
2 weeks CA$831 Equivalent to CA$59/day
3 weeks CA$1036 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1240 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1444 Equivalent to CA$41/day
6 weeks CA$1649 Equivalent to CA$39/day
8 weeks CA$2058 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2466 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2875 Equivalent to CA$34/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • There is a surcharge of US$60 per week for the Women's Empowerment project (covers resources, supervision and equipment used on the project) and the Medical + Physical Therapy project (covers training and resources used on these projects). Also, a US$50 per week surcharge is incurred for the Dentistry project to help cover training and resources too.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kerala generally find US$50 - US$100 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Italy - Rome

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Duration
2 weeks CA$1783 Equivalent to CA$127/day
3 weeks CA$2502 Equivalent to CA$119/day
4 weeks CA$3221 Equivalent to CA$115/day
5 weeks CA$3939 Equivalent to CA$113/day
6 weeks CA$4658 Equivalent to CA$111/day
8 weeks CA$6096 Equivalent to CA$109/day
10 weeks CA$7534 Equivalent to CA$108/day
12 weeks CA$8972 Equivalent to CA$107/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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.
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, some meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jamaica generally find US$400 -$500 per week to be sufficient for additional expenses.

Jordan

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Duration
1 week CA$986 Equivalent to CA$141/day
2 weeks CA$1423 Equivalent to CA$102/day
3 weeks CA$1903 Equivalent to CA$91/day
4 weeks CA$2382 Equivalent to CA$85/day
5 weeks CA$2861 Equivalent to CA$82/day
6 weeks CA$3340 Equivalent to CA$80/day
8 weeks CA$4299 Equivalent to CA$77/day
10 weeks CA$5257 Equivalent to CA$75/day
12 weeks CA$6216 Equivalent to CA$74/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jordan generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Kenya

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Duration
1 week CA$528 Equivalent to CA$76/day
2 weeks CA$725 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$923 Equivalent to CA$44/day
4 weeks CA$1120 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks CA$1318 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1515 Equivalent to CA$36/day
8 weeks CA$1910 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks CA$2304 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks CA$2699 Equivalent to CA$32/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Laos

Duration
1 week CA$401 Equivalent to CA$57/day
2 weeks CA$634 Equivalent to CA$45/day
3 weeks CA$866 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks CA$1092 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks CA$1318 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1543 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1853 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks CA$2163 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2473 Equivalent to CA$29/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$704 Equivalent to CA$101/day
2 weeks CA$1071 Equivalent to CA$77/day
3 weeks CA$1451 Equivalent to CA$69/day
4 weeks CA$1832 Equivalent to CA$65/day
5 weeks CA$2213 Equivalent to CA$63/day
6 weeks CA$2593 Equivalent to CA$62/day
8 weeks CA$3354 Equivalent to CA$60/day
10 weeks CA$4116 Equivalent to CA$59/day
12 weeks CA$4877 Equivalent to CA$58/day
Madagascar: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
4 weeks CA$2960 Equivalent to CA$106/day
5 weeks CA$3517 Equivalent to CA$100/day
6 weeks CA$4073 Equivalent to CA$97/day
8 weeks CA$5159 Equivalent to CA$92/day
10 weeks CA$6272 Equivalent to CA$90/day
12 weeks CA$7386 Equivalent to CA$88/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Madagascar generally find US$50-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Mexico - Merida

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Volunteer projects available in Mexico - Merida

Duration
1 week CA$486 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks CA$768 Equivalent to CA$55/day
3 weeks CA$1036 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1275 Equivalent to CA$46/day
5 weeks CA$1473 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2192 Equivalent to CA$39/day
10 weeks CA$2671 Equivalent to CA$38/day
12 weeks CA$3150 Equivalent to CA$38/day
16 weeks CA$4109 Equivalent to CA$37/day
20 weeks CA$5067 Equivalent to CA$36/day
24 weeks CA$6026 Equivalent to CA$36/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$65 to cover training and resources used in this project.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunches, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Mexico generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches and local tours and activities.

Morocco

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Duration
1 week CA$472 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$852 Equivalent to CA$61/day
3 weeks CA$1120 Equivalent to CA$53/day
4 weeks CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$50/day
5 weeks CA$1656 Equivalent to CA$47/day
6 weeks CA$1924 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2459 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2854 Equivalent to CA$41/day
12 weeks CA$3249 Equivalent to CA$39/day
16 weeks CA$4038 Equivalent to CA$36/day
20 weeks CA$4828 Equivalent to CA$34/day
24 weeks CA$5617 Equivalent to CA$33/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Morocco generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses.

Nepal

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Duration
1 week CA$387 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$570 Equivalent to CA$41/day
3 weeks CA$754 Equivalent to CA$36/day
4 weeks CA$937 Equivalent to CA$33/day
5 weeks CA$1120 Equivalent to CA$32/day
6 weeks CA$1303 Equivalent to CA$31/day
8 weeks CA$1642 Equivalent to CA$29/day
10 weeks CA$1980 Equivalent to CA$28/day
12 weeks CA$2318 Equivalent to CA$28/day
Nepal: Elephant Conservation - Chitwan Project
Duration
1 week CA$585 Equivalent to CA$84/day
2 weeks CA$965 Equivalent to CA$69/day
3 weeks CA$1346 Equivalent to CA$64/day
4 weeks CA$1726 Equivalent to CA$62/day
5 weeks CA$2107 Equivalent to CA$60/day
6 weeks CA$2488 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks CA$3221 Equivalent to CA$58/day
10 weeks CA$3954 Equivalent to CA$56/day
12 weeks CA$4687 Equivalent to CA$56/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in New Zealand

Duration
2 weeks CA$1508 Equivalent to CA$108/day
3 weeks CA$2199 Equivalent to CA$105/day
4 weeks CA$2889 Equivalent to CA$103/day
5 weeks CA$3566 Equivalent to CA$102/day
6 weeks CA$4243 Equivalent to CA$101/day
8 weeks CA$5568 Equivalent to CA$99/day
10 weeks CA$6886 Equivalent to CA$98/day
12 weeks CA$8197 Equivalent to CA$98/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and lunch (Monday to Friday)
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$542 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks CA$895 Equivalent to CA$64/day
3 weeks CA$1162 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1423 Equivalent to CA$51/day
5 weeks CA$1684 Equivalent to CA$48/day
6 weeks CA$1945 Equivalent to CA$46/day
8 weeks CA$2466 Equivalent to CA$44/day
10 weeks CA$2988 Equivalent to CA$43/day
12 weeks CA$3510 Equivalent to CA$42/day
16 weeks CA$4553 Equivalent to CA$41/day
20 weeks CA$5596 Equivalent to CA$40/day
24 weeks CA$6639 Equivalent to CA$40/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Jungle Conservation, Eco-Agriculture Conservation, Construction and Renovation, Holiday Experience, Medical and Andean Immersion projects also have an extra cost of US$85 per week for supervision, materials, meals (if applicable) and the logistics involved in these projects. The Medical Campaign has a one off payment of US$560.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches (except for Jungle Conservation, Andean Immersion, and Eco-Agriculture Conservation volunteers), in-country tours, and Spanish language lessons.

Peru - Lima

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Duration
1 week CA$387 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$687 Equivalent to CA$49/day
3 weeks CA$986 Equivalent to CA$47/day
4 weeks CA$1177 Equivalent to CA$42/day
5 weeks CA$1373 Equivalent to CA$39/day
6 weeks CA$1570 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1979 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks CA$2373 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2768 Equivalent to CA$33/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in the Philippines

Duration
1 week CA$535 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$749 Equivalent to CA$54/day
3 weeks CA$1020 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1263 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks CA$1505 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks CA$1747 Equivalent to CA$42/day
8 weeks CA$2232 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2717 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3202 Equivalent to CA$38/day
16 weeks CA$4172 Equivalent to CA$37/day
20 weeks CA$5142 Equivalent to CA$37/day
24 weeks CA$6112 Equivalent to CA$36/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$866 Equivalent to CA$124/day
2 weeks CA$1320 Equivalent to CA$94/day
3 weeks CA$1774 Equivalent to CA$85/day
4 weeks CA$2228 Equivalent to CA$80/day
5 weeks CA$2682 Equivalent to CA$77/day
6 weeks CA$3136 Equivalent to CA$75/day
8 weeks CA$4044 Equivalent to CA$72/day
10 weeks CA$5029 Equivalent to CA$72/day
12 weeks CA$5937 Equivalent to CA$71/day
Portugal: Environmental Scuba Diving Project
Duration
1 week CA$1430 Equivalent to CA$204/day
2 weeks CA$2448 Equivalent to CA$175/day
3 weeks CA$3466 Equivalent to CA$165/day
4 weeks CA$4484 Equivalent to CA$160/day
5 weeks CA$5501 Equivalent to CA$157/day
6 weeks CA$6519 Equivalent to CA$155/day
8 weeks CA$8555 Equivalent to CA$153/day
Portugal: Wolf Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1391 Equivalent to CA$99/day
4 weeks CA$2299 Equivalent to CA$82/day
Portugal: Wildlife Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1602 Equivalent to CA$114/day
3 weeks CA$2268 Equivalent to CA$108/day
4 weeks CA$2933 Equivalent to CA$105/day
5 weeks CA$3598 Equivalent to CA$103/day
6 weeks CA$4264 Equivalent to CA$102/day
8 weeks CA$5594 Equivalent to CA$100/day
10 weeks CA$7003 Equivalent to CA$100/day
12 weeks CA$8333 Equivalent to CA$99/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers on Lisbon based projects and on the Wildlife Conservation project generally find US$65 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses. For those on the Wolf Conservation project, we recommend a weekly budget of US$150.
  • Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.

Puerto Rico

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Duration
1 week CA$881 Equivalent to CA$126/day
2 weeks CA$1339 Equivalent to CA$96/day
3 weeks CA$1755 Equivalent to CA$84/day
4 weeks CA$2213 Equivalent to CA$79/day
5 weeks CA$2668 Equivalent to CA$76/day
6 weeks CA$3122 Equivalent to CA$74/day
8 weeks CA$3965 Equivalent to CA$71/day
10 weeks CA$4736 Equivalent to CA$68/day
12 weeks CA$5575 Equivalent to CA$66/day
Puerto Rico: Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Project
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$710 Equivalent to CA$101/day
2 weeks CA$1222 Equivalent to CA$87/day
3 weeks CA$1598 Equivalent to CA$76/day
4 weeks CA$1974 Equivalent to CA$71/day
5 weeks CA$2345 Equivalent to CA$67/day
6 weeks CA$2716 Equivalent to CA$65/day
8 weeks CA$3457 Equivalent to CA$62/day
10 weeks CA$4199 Equivalent to CA$60/day
12 weeks CA$4921 Equivalent to CA$59/day
16 weeks CA$6364 Equivalent to CA$57/day
20 weeks CA$7782 Equivalent to CA$56/day
24 weeks CA$9192 Equivalent to CA$55/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa

Duration
1 week CA$387 Equivalent to CA$55/day
2 weeks CA$627 Equivalent to CA$45/day
3 weeks CA$866 Equivalent to CA$41/day
4 weeks CA$1106 Equivalent to CA$40/day
5 weeks CA$1346 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1585 Equivalent to CA$38/day
8 weeks CA$2065 Equivalent to CA$37/day
10 weeks CA$2544 Equivalent to CA$36/day
12 weeks CA$3023 Equivalent to CA$36/day
16 weeks CA$3982 Equivalent to CA$36/day
20 weeks CA$4940 Equivalent to CA$35/day
24 weeks CA$5899 Equivalent to CA$35/day
South Africa: Surf Outreach Project
Duration
1 week CA$486 Equivalent to CA$69/day
2 weeks CA$824 Equivalent to CA$59/day
3 weeks CA$1162 Equivalent to CA$55/day
4 weeks CA$1501 Equivalent to CA$54/day
5 weeks CA$1839 Equivalent to CA$53/day
6 weeks CA$2177 Equivalent to CA$52/day
8 weeks CA$2854 Equivalent to CA$51/day
10 weeks CA$3531 Equivalent to CA$50/day
12 weeks CA$4207 Equivalent to CA$50/day
16 weeks CA$5561 Equivalent to CA$50/day
20 weeks CA$6914 Equivalent to CA$49/day
24 weeks CA$8267 Equivalent to CA$49/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Kruger

Duration
2 weeks CA$1374 Equivalent to CA$98/day
4 weeks CA$2276 Equivalent to CA$81/day
6 weeks CA$3178 Equivalent to CA$76/day
8 weeks CA$4080 Equivalent to CA$73/day
10 weeks CA$4983 Equivalent to CA$71/day
12 weeks CA$5885 Equivalent to CA$70/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in South Africa - Table View

Duration
1 week CA$493 Equivalent to CA$70/day
2 weeks CA$803 Equivalent to CA$57/day
3 weeks CA$1212 Equivalent to CA$58/day
4 weeks CA$1649 Equivalent to CA$59/day
5 weeks CA$2072 Equivalent to CA$59/day
6 weeks CA$2480 Equivalent to CA$59/day
8 weeks CA$3298 Equivalent to CA$59/day
10 weeks CA$4116 Equivalent to CA$59/day
12 weeks CA$4933 Equivalent to CA$59/day
16 weeks CA$6568 Equivalent to CA$59/day
20 weeks CA$8204 Equivalent to CA$59/day
24 weeks CA$9839 Equivalent to CA$59/day
South Africa - Table View: Surf, Skate & Swim Project
Duration
1 week CA$556 Equivalent to CA$80/day
2 weeks CA$958 Equivalent to CA$68/day
3 weeks CA$1282 Equivalent to CA$61/day
4 weeks CA$1698 Equivalent to CA$61/day
5 weeks CA$2142 Equivalent to CA$61/day
6 weeks CA$2551 Equivalent to CA$61/day
8 weeks CA$3369 Equivalent to CA$60/day
10 weeks CA$4172 Equivalent to CA$60/day
12 weeks CA$4990 Equivalent to CA$59/day
16 weeks CA$6611 Equivalent to CA$59/day
20 weeks CA$8246 Equivalent to CA$59/day
24 weeks CA$9881 Equivalent to CA$59/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$916 Equivalent to CA$131/day
2 weeks CA$1487 Equivalent to CA$106/day
3 weeks CA$2058 Equivalent to CA$98/day
4 weeks CA$2629 Equivalent to CA$94/day
5 weeks CA$3199 Equivalent to CA$91/day
6 weeks CA$3770 Equivalent to CA$90/day
8 weeks CA$4912 Equivalent to CA$88/day
10 weeks CA$6054 Equivalent to CA$87/day
12 weeks CA$7196 Equivalent to CA$86/day
Spain - Barcelona: Marine Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$1374 Equivalent to CA$196/day
2 weeks CA$2248 Equivalent to CA$161/day
3 weeks CA$3122 Equivalent to CA$149/day
4 weeks CA$3996 Equivalent to CA$143/day
5 weeks CA$4870 Equivalent to CA$139/day
6 weeks CA$5744 Equivalent to CA$137/day
8 weeks CA$7492 Equivalent to CA$134/day
10 weeks CA$9240 Equivalent to CA$132/day
12 weeks CA$10988 Equivalent to CA$131/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, dinners, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Spain generally find US$100 to be sufficient for weekly expenses including dinners, transportation and miscellaneous spending.
  • Please note: You will need to budget an extra US$10 per night for the Barcelona City Tax, paid directly to the accommodation upon arrival.
  • Any changes or cancellations within 14 days of your start date are subject to a US$200 late change/cancellation fee.

Sri Lanka

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Duration
1 week CA$535 Equivalent to CA$77/day
2 weeks CA$749 Equivalent to CA$54/day
3 weeks CA$1020 Equivalent to CA$49/day
4 weeks CA$1263 Equivalent to CA$45/day
5 weeks CA$1505 Equivalent to CA$43/day
6 weeks CA$1747 Equivalent to CA$42/day
8 weeks CA$2232 Equivalent to CA$40/day
10 weeks CA$2717 Equivalent to CA$39/day
12 weeks CA$3202 Equivalent to CA$38/day
Sri Lanka: Turtle Conservation Project
Duration
2 weeks CA$1024 Equivalent to CA$73/day
3 weeks CA$1485 Equivalent to CA$71/day
4 weeks CA$1939 Equivalent to CA$69/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Sri Lanka generally find US$50 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Tanzania

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Duration
1 week CA$415 Equivalent to CA$59/day
2 weeks CA$585 Equivalent to CA$42/day
3 weeks CA$831 Equivalent to CA$40/day
4 weeks CA$1029 Equivalent to CA$37/day
5 weeks CA$1240 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks CA$1451 Equivalent to CA$35/day
8 weeks CA$1895 Equivalent to CA$34/day
10 weeks CA$2361 Equivalent to CA$34/day
12 weeks CA$2826 Equivalent to CA$34/day
16 weeks CA$3756 Equivalent to CA$34/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Medical project has an additional surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision, materials, and logistics involved. The Animal Welfare project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. The Sustainable Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 and the Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects. The Maasai Immersion project has an additional surcharge of US$100 for 2 weeks for additional transportation, logistics involved and a donation to the Maasai village.
  • Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$75-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Thailand

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Volunteer projects available in Thailand

Duration
1 week CA$627 Equivalent to CA$90/day
2 weeks CA$740 Equivalent to CA$53/day
3 weeks CA$881 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks CA$1064 Equivalent to CA$38/day
5 weeks CA$1233 Equivalent to CA$35/day
6 weeks CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$33/day
8 weeks CA$1712 Equivalent to CA$31/day
10 weeks CA$2079 Equivalent to CA$30/day
12 weeks CA$2445 Equivalent to CA$29/day
Thailand: Animal Care Project
Duration
1 week CA$697 Equivalent to CA$100/day
2 weeks CA$881 Equivalent to CA$63/day
3 weeks CA$1092 Equivalent to CA$52/day
4 weeks CA$1346 Equivalent to CA$48/day
5 weeks CA$1585 Equivalent to CA$45/day
6 weeks CA$1811 Equivalent to CA$43/day
8 weeks CA$2276 Equivalent to CA$41/day
10 weeks CA$2784 Equivalent to CA$40/day
12 weeks CA$3291 Equivalent to CA$39/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Duration
1 week CA$472 Equivalent to CA$67/day
2 weeks CA$725 Equivalent to CA$52/day
3 weeks CA$979 Equivalent to CA$47/day
4 weeks CA$1233 Equivalent to CA$44/day
5 weeks CA$1487 Equivalent to CA$42/day
6 weeks CA$1740 Equivalent to CA$41/day
8 weeks CA$2107 Equivalent to CA$38/day
10 weeks CA$2473 Equivalent to CA$35/day
12 weeks CA$2840 Equivalent to CA$34/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Trinidad and Tobago

Animal Care Childcare Childcare Community Outreach Construction and Renovation Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Healthcare Holiday Experience Healthcare Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Sports Education Sports Teaching/Education Teaching/Education Marine Conservation School and Community Renovation Construction and Renovation Environmental Education Health Education Kindergarten Kindergarten Teaching Teaching Sea Turtle Conservation Marine Conservation Carnival Childcare Community Development Sports Teaching English Animal Care Childcare Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Working with NGOs Special Needs Care Summer Outreach Teaching Teaching English Childcare Childcare Community Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Feeding the Homeless Sports Development Teaching English Teaching Animal Care Animal Care Childcare Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Healthcare Healthcare Holiday Experience Medical Campaign Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Turtle Conservation Animal Care Bear Conservation Creative Technologies Marine Conservation Special Needs Support Youth Support Animal Care Community Development Community Development Environmental Education Kindergarten Kindergarten Music NGO Support Physical Education School Break School Break School Support Shelter Support Sports Education Sports Healthcare Street Children Work Teaching English Teaching English Construction and Renovation Kindergarten Sports Education Teaching Conservation Marketing & Social Media Environmental Conservation Giant Tortoise Conservation Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring Sustainable Agriculture & Gardening Teaching English Agriculture Childcare Construction and Renovation Healthcare Outreach and Education Medical Sports Teaching Teaching English Animal Care Community Support Creative Technologies Homeless Support Special Needs Support Sports & Arts With Refugees Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Holiday Experience Mayan Cultural Immersion Medical Campaign Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with the Elderly Childcare Dentistry Medical Kindergarten Medical Campaign Medical Physical Therapy Slum Teaching Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching Women's Empowerment Animal Care Climate Action Creative Technologies Sustainable Farming Teaching English Youth Support Animal Care Business and Community Development Child and Youth Development Feeding the Homeless at Christmas Kindergarten Marine Conservation Special Education Sports Development Sustainable Agriculture & Community Development Teaching English & School Support Veterinary Care Arts and Music Ramadan Special Needs Support Teaching Women's Education Youth Support Kindergarten Special Needs Care Sports Education Teaching Teaching Women's Education Childcare Construction and Renovation Teaching English Community Development Forest Conservation Island Outreach Marine Conservation Teaching Turtle Conservation Animal Care Childcare Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Childcare Ramadan Sports Development Teaching English Teaching French Women's Education Childcare Childcare Construction and Renovation Elephant Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Elective NGO Support Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Women's Education Coast and Waterway Conservation Environmental Education Andean Immersion Animal Care Animal Care Childcare Childcare Community Support Construction and Renovation Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Conservation Holiday Experience Jungle Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching English Construction and Renovation Environmental Conservation Kindergarten Teaching Animal Care Environmental Scuba Diving Food Rescue Forest Conservation Homeless Support Wildlife Conservation Wolf Conservation Youth Support Community Development Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Youth Support After School Support Animal Care NGO Support Special Needs Support Summer Camp Community Gardening Teaching English Animal Care Childcare Holiday Club Kindergarten Sports Development Sports Development Surf Outreach Surf, Skate and Swim Teaching Wildlife Conservation Animal Care Creative Technologies Food Rescue Forest Conservation Marine Conservation Migrant and Refugee Support Special Needs Support Youth Support Childcare Cultural Immersion Medical Rural Community Development Special Needs Care Teaching Construction and Renovation Turtle Conservation Animal Welfare Childcare Construction and Renovation Maasai Immersion Medical Sustainable Agriculture Teaching Women's Education Animal Care Childcare Childcare Construction & Renovation Environmental Conservation Hill Tribe Support Outdoor Volunteer Work Teaching English Teaching English Community Development Community Development Construction and Renovation Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability Youth Support Wildlife Conservation Food Outreach Kindergarten Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Kindergarten Medical Rural Teaching Teaching Rainforest and Coastal Conservation Turtle and Coastal Conservation
Duration
1 week CA$873 Equivalent to CA$125/day
2 weeks CA$1437 Equivalent to CA$103/day
3 weeks CA$1952 Equivalent to CA$93/day
4 weeks CA$2437 Equivalent to CA$87/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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.

USA - New Orleans

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Duration
1 week CA$895 Equivalent to CA$128/day
2 weeks CA$1402 Equivalent to CA$100/day
3 weeks CA$1917 Equivalent to CA$91/day
4 weeks CA$2424 Equivalent to CA$87/day
5 weeks CA$2939 Equivalent to CA$84/day
6 weeks CA$3446 Equivalent to CA$82/day
8 weeks CA$4398 Equivalent to CA$79/day
10 weeks CA$5279 Equivalent to CA$75/day
12 weeks CA$6230 Equivalent to CA$74/day
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • The Construction and Renovation project has a surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision and materials.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, most meals, public transportation to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in New Orleans generally find US$300 - US$400 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as meals, and local tours and activities.
  • Any cancellations or changes within 14 days of a volunteers start date is subject to a minimum 25% late change/cancellation fee.

Victoria Falls

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Volunteer projects available in Victoria Falls

Duration
2 weeks CA$1473 Equivalent to CA$105/day
4 weeks CA$2516 Equivalent to CA$90/day
6 weeks CA$3559 Equivalent to CA$85/day
8 weeks CA$4602 Equivalent to CA$82/day
10 weeks CA$5645 Equivalent to CA$81/day
12 weeks CA$6491 Equivalent to CA$77/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

Duration
1 week CA$422 Equivalent to CA$60/day
2 weeks CA$648 Equivalent to CA$46/day
3 weeks CA$873 Equivalent to CA$42/day
4 weeks CA$1099 Equivalent to CA$39/day
5 weeks CA$1325 Equivalent to CA$38/day
6 weeks CA$1550 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1860 Equivalent to CA$33/day
10 weeks CA$2170 Equivalent to CA$31/day
12 weeks CA$2466 Equivalent to CA$29/day
16 weeks CA$3058 Equivalent to CA$27/day
20 weeks CA$3650 Equivalent to CA$26/day
24 weeks CA$4243 Equivalent to CA$25/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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, 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

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Duration
1 week CA$542 Equivalent to CA$78/day
2 weeks CA$754 Equivalent to CA$54/day
3 weeks CA$1007 Equivalent to CA$48/day
4 weeks CA$1191 Equivalent to CA$43/day
5 weeks CA$1388 Equivalent to CA$40/day
6 weeks CA$1571 Equivalent to CA$37/day
8 weeks CA$1938 Equivalent to CA$35/day
10 weeks CA$2304 Equivalent to CA$33/day
12 weeks CA$2671 Equivalent to CA$32/day
16 weeks CA$3404 Equivalent to CA$30/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • 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

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Volunteer projects available in Zanzibar

Duration
1 week CA$796 Equivalent to CA$114/day
2 weeks CA$1057 Equivalent to CA$76/day
3 weeks CA$1318 Equivalent to CA$63/day
4 weeks CA$1578 Equivalent to CA$56/day
5 weeks CA$1839 Equivalent to CA$53/day
6 weeks CA$2100 Equivalent to CA$50/day
8 weeks CA$2621 Equivalent to CA$47/day
10 weeks CA$3094 Equivalent to CA$44/day
12 weeks CA$3517 Equivalent to CA$42/day
Zanzibar: Turtle and Coastal Conservation Project
Duration
1 week CA$895 Equivalent to CA$128/day
2 weeks CA$1254 Equivalent to CA$90/day
3 weeks CA$1614 Equivalent to CA$77/day
4 weeks CA$1973 Equivalent to CA$70/day
5 weeks CA$2332 Equivalent to CA$67/day
6 weeks CA$2692 Equivalent to CA$64/day
8 weeks CA$3411 Equivalent to CA$61/day
10 weeks CA$4080 Equivalent to CA$58/day
12 weeks CA$4701 Equivalent to CA$56/day
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
  • Certificate of International 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 CA$463) 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 CAD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations and criminal background check.
  • Please note: Volunteers ​staying for 2 weeks or more ​will need to budget US$200​ to ​obtain a work permit.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

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