FAQs

• How much does an average program typically cost?

  Because every single program is different from another, there is no one-size-fits-all price tag. However, a 4-week program in Costa Rica, for example, costs about $764 and covers meals, accommodation and program support and project coordination. The fees for the same kind of 4-week program with other US volunteer organizations would cost between $1060 and $4976.

• Does all the money go to the host project?

  While many organizations use a larger portion of project fees in staffing and administrative expenses, we stand different by allocating most part of the fee to the projects and host communities. We have adopted a model in order to maintain honesty and financial transparency. The volunteers pay a small fee upfront, and they pay the remaining large part directly to the projects and host families.

• In which countries are the programs located?

  We have 7 destinations in Latin America, 5 destinations in Africa, and 7 destinations in Asia. We carry out projects in some of the most impoverished areas of the world that rightfully deserve volunteers’ help. Remarkably, the locations are also favorite travel destinations among the travelers passionate about trekking, travelling, and adventure.