Apply Now

 

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.