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Program Fees

Completing a placement abroad with The Humanity Exchange is an extraordinary experience. It will be a satisfying challenge, give you an opportunity to explore new surroundings, and enable you to develop new skills that are critical to working with diverse cultures.

We must, like the vast majority of international volunteer organizations, charge our participants a fee. Learn about the many ways to fund your program. Also keep in mind that as a participant with The Humanity Exchange, you will receive our Fundraising Kit, which is an excellent guide to help you reach fundraising goals you wish to achieve. Read about The Cost of Doing Good to learn why it is necessary for participants to make a financial contribution.

The cost of participating in an exchange varies depending on your country and program of choice. On this page is a full description of all program costs and what they include. All fees are listed in US dollars.

What the Program Fee Covers

All prices are listed in US dollars.

As fully explained in our application process, we require a 150 dollar deposit. This deposit is not in addition to your program fee. It is considered a part of your program fee. If we can answer any questions or concerns, or provide you with further information, please contact us.

What's Included
  • Pre-departure support: You will have a staff member available 24/7 throughout your time preparing to go abroad. In addition you will be provided with all the resources you need including your Pre-Departure Manual (complete with trip planning and country specific information), Fundraising Kit, and Cultural Preparation Package.

  • Transportation to and from the airport

  • An experienced Exchange Manager who will guide you during your exchange and is available 24/7 while you are in-country

  • Placement with a host family

  • Two meals per day

  • Tuition (Learn Spanish Abroad, Learn French Abroad)

  • Organization placement (Volunteer Abroad, Internship Abroad or Research Abroad)

  • Methodology consultation, identification of research subjects and site, and translation services (Research Abroad)

  • Reference letter and/or compliance with your college or university for course credit

What's Not Included
  • Airfare

  • Medical and travel insurance

  • Any required vaccinations or medications

  • Required travel documents such as passports or visas

  • Local transportation

  • Pocket money

Program Fees by Country

Please note:

If you are learning a language while Volunteering Abroad, Interning Abroad, or Researching Abroad, you will pay the fee listed under the column "French" or "Spanish."

The Ivory Coast
French Volunteer Intern Research
2 weeks 1200 900 n/a 1100
1 month 1550 1100 n/a 1250
2 months 2200 1500 1600 1650
3 months 2950 1900 2000 2050
4 months 3700 2300 2400 2450
Liberia & Sierra Leone
Volunteer Intern
2 weeks 800 n/a
1 month 900 n/a
2 months 1300 1400
3 months 1700 1800
4 months 2100 2200
Peru
Spanish Volunteer Intern Research
2 weeks 1200 900 n/a 1100
1 month 1450 1100 n/a 1250
2 months 2200 1500 1600 1650
3 months 2900 1900 2000 2050
4 months 3300 2300 2400 2450
Colombia
Spanish Volunteer Intern Research
2 weeks 1200 1100 n/a 1350
1 month 1600 1300 n/a 1450
2 months 2400 1900 2000 2050
3 months 3250 2500 2600 2650
4 months 3750 3100 3200 3250

The Cost of Doing Good

At first, it might seem a bit strange to pay to volunteer, especially considering that you are giving your valuable to time to help out. Here is an explanation of our volunteer fee, which we hope will clarify why it is necessary.

Firstly, most organizations do not have the means to cover the cost of your work with them. They will dedicate time, staff, training, and resources, towards ensuring your placement has a positive impact for both you and them. In addition, you will need food, lodging, and guidance while in-country. Your volunteer fee ensures there is no financial burden placed on the host organization, whose resources are already strained.

Secondly, it takes considerable resources to connect volunteers and to prepare volunteers for going overseas. Whether it be print materials, pre-departure information, marketing, or maintaining a website, there are many costs that go into making your volunteer placement happen.

Thirdly, we have a responsibility to reinvest back into the communities where we work by funding partner initiatives. Without charging a volunteer fee, we would not be able to contribute to greatly needed development projects.