Your Fee

How Much?

All program fees are 100% tax-deductible for US & Canadian residents, and many people successfully fundraise to cover the costs of the trip. US & Canadian residents should speak with a tax advisor to learn how the cost of international airfare can be tax-deductible. A deposit of only $99 per person is required to reserve your space today. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your program fee. Program durations are available for 2 to 12 week stays.

NOTE: After the 2-week base Fee for Volunteer Abroad, each additional week of stay is only $295

Cost for October 23 - November 5 2011 Trip

Regular fee: $1595
Current Special: $1295 (Available if you register on or before May 26)

CLICK TO REGISTER

Regular Program Fees

For information about rates for setting up your own trip, please email: contact@saveafricanow.org.

Why Pay to Volunteer?

Why are we charging fees for our volunteers to participate in Africa? At first glance it may seem crazy to pay to volunteer in any program. However, keep in mind that these programs exist because of the financial support of our volunteers. After careful consideration of the actual costs involved within the program...it makes sense.

Your fees contribute to covering the costs of hosting you in Africa. These costs include providing you with food, housing and transportation, and other necessities during your trip.

SaveAfricaNow also has experienced and professional facilitators. This support system provides for volunteer preparation, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising, which is not cheap. Additional expenses incurred include health care, re-entry services and much more, which increases the cost of the program.

Other significant cost factors include the volunteer recruitment process, production of literature, training materials, phone calls and follow-up, sending mailings, website development, as well as interviewing potential volunteers. Ultimately, volunteering as a Task Force Team member is really a labor of love.