Money Matters

Why pay to volunteer?

Projects Abroad projects cost from £845 (see our Prices section for the cost of the programme you are interested in). We do not receive any government financial support or outside funding of any kind so volunteers have to fund their projects themselves. The money you pay allows us to provide you with unrivalled, first-class support and service. We have built our reputation on this and we believe it is this that makes our projects work for volunteers and recipients alike. You will be working in places where you are genuinely needed and, in addition, we ensure that our partner organisations, schools and institutions across the world don't have to pay for the help of our volunteers.

Where does the money go?

Food, Accommodation & Insurance

The fee you pay covers all of your food and accommodation costs for the duration of your placement. You will also receive comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

In-Country Support

Projects Abroad employs around 280 members of staff overseas. From the moment you are met at the airport you are part of a team of staff and volunteers in your destination. Our in-country staff are there to make sure your placement runs smoothly and that you are as effective as you can be during your time with us. They also play an important role in organising your placement and accommodation before you arrive in conjunction with our staff at Head Office. We pride ourselves on the attention we pay to each individual volunteer. Tell us you are a vegetarian, for example, and our overseas team will make sure your host-family knows what type of vegetarian you are before you arrive!

New Project Development

We arrange placements for volunteers where you can make a valuable contribution and gain a unique and educational experience. Our Overseas team are always on the look-out for new projects and new destinations so that we can continue to offer you the variety and quality that we believe makes us the leading volunteer project provider.

Worldwide Recruitment

Over 5,500 volunteers join Projects Abroad every year. Individually, our partner schools and organisations benefit from your unique skills and personalities. Collectively, we are able to make a significant difference to the lives of communities around the world. Ever since we were founded in 1992 we have grown and developed and we want this to continue.

The more volunteers we have, the more exciting ventures we can undertake together.

Administration

Our Administration team are responsible for managing your placement from the moment you decide to join us. We run a completely flexible and, therefore, highly complex system. Not only do we deal with the numerous and diverse requests and preferences of all of our volunteers but we also ensure we have all the necessary information to structure your placement as you wish. We are on hand to answer any pre-departure questions you may have, and we help you sort out the right visa and permits. We then let you know exactly where you will be living and working before you leave.