Program Fees

We maintain the lowest fees possible given our expenses. We think international volunteering should be affordable. We also make sure our host families and local staff are fairly remunerated. Investing in the local economy is an important way that our presence contributes to long-term development in the countries where we work.

With The Humanity Exchange, you will receive our Fundraising Kit, which is an excellent guide to help you reach your fundraising goals. You can also link your blog or site to ours to gain support for your trip, jut like these volunteers.
Learn about the many ways to fund your program.
Learn more about The Cost of Doing Good to learn why it is necessary for participants to make a financial contribution.

The cost of participating in a program 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 when you register (not when you apply). 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 to support you 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, Guide to Blogging, 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

Accommodation with a host family or in a guesthouse

At least two meals per weekday (varies slighlty by country)

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	1100	900	n/a	1050
1 month	1300	950	n/a	1150
2 months	1700	1150	1250	1350
3 months	2200	1350	1450	1550
4 months	2600	1550	1650	1750
5 months	3100	1750	1850	1950
6 months	3600	1950	2050	2150

Intensive Add-on:
Learn French for 3 hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks prior to placement (includes room & board) for 530 USD, or during placement for 330USD.

Cameroon

	French	Volunteer	Intern
2 weeks	n/a	n/a	n/a
1 month	1500	1100	n/a
2 months	2150	1300	1400
3 months	2850	1500	1600
4 months	3400	1700	1800
5 months	4100	1900	2000
6 months	4750	2100	2200

Intensive Add-on:
Learn French for 3 hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks prior to placement (includes room & board) for 800 USD, or during placement for 600USD.

Liberia & Sierra Leone

	Volunteer	Intern
2 weeks	800	900
1 month	1000	1100
2 months	1400	1500
3 months	1750	1850
4 months	2100	2200
5 months	2450	2550
6 months	2800	2900

Kenya

	Intern
2 weeks	n/a
1 month	1000
2 months	1400
3 months	1800
4 months	2200
5 months	2600
6 months	3000

Peru

	Spanish	Volunteer	Intern	Research
2 weeks	1150	950	n/a	1050
1 month	1450	1150	n/a	1250
2 months	2150	1500	1600	1600
3 months	2850	1850	1950	1950
4 months	3550	2200	2300	2300
5 months	4250	2550	2650	2650
6 months	4950	2950	3050	3050

Intensive Add-on:
Learn Spanish for 3 hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks prior to placement (includes room & board) for 630 USD, or during placement for 420USD.

Virtual Add-on:
Learn Spanish through 30 hours of lessons with live tutor, before placement, from anywhere in the world for 420USD.

Colombia

	Spanish	Volunteer	Intern	Research
2 weeks	1250	1050	n/a	1200
1 month	1600	1200	n/a	1400
2 months	2350	1600	1700	1800
3 months	3100	2000	2100	2200
4 months	3850	2400	2500	2600
5 months	4600	2800	2900	3000
6 months	5400	3200	3300	3400

Intensive Add-on:
Learn Spanish for 3 hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks prior to placement (includes room & board) for 840 USD, or during placement for 630USD.

Virtual Add-on:
Learn Spanish through 30 hours of lessons with live tutor, before placement, from anywhere in the world for 420USD.

Mexico

	Spanish	Volunteer	Intern
2 weeks	875	800	n/a
1 month	1200	1050	1150
2 months	1900	1600	1700
3 months	2600	2150	2250
4 months	3300	2700	2800
5 months	3950	3250	3350
6 months	4650	3700	3800

Intensive Add-on:
Learn Spanish for 3 hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks prior to placement (includes room & board) for 515 USD, or during placement for 240USD.

Virtual Add-on:
Learn Spanish through 30 hours of lessons with live tutor, before placement, from anywhere in the world for 420USD.

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.