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.