There is no APPLICATION FEE required when applying to participate in our volunteer program. All you need to do is to fill out the online volunteers application and your application will be reviewed with in 24 hours for you to get a feedback from our volunteer program coordinator.

Once your application has been received, you will then be advised whether you have been accepted into our program and how you can deposit your program fee to secure your  spot.  The program fee cost is as follow:

• Cost for 1 week –      USD $150
• Cost for 2 weeks –    USD $300
• Cost for 1 month -    USD $600

Our program fees include the following services:

• Prompt customer service answering your call and emails.
• Pre-departure Orientation Guide. Includes detailed travel, safety & cultural information and many tips that will make your trip planning easier.
• Detailed Fundraising Guide that will help you raise the funds needed to travel, as well as provide donations to the project. Ask us about a Widget
• Accommodations: Home stay, shared volunteer residence, guesthouses. Safe, clean, comfortable local housing, inspected by our local project coordinator.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Special meals at request.
• Airport meet and greet by our IVN project coordinator (At any time, any day!)
• Guidance and support of a local project coordinator, 24/7 in case of emergency
• Orientation/city briefing on arrival by our IVN project coordinator.
• Placement in a quality project, allowing you to maximize your time and efforts in a good cause.
• Transportation to project site with our IVN project coordinator. Includes introduction to local staff and community members with whom you will be working with.
• Departure transfer by our IVN project coordinator.
• A Feedback page on our IVN website with pictures of your trip.
• The Presidents Volunteer Service Award lapel pin (Bronze, Silver or Gold)
• Personalized Presidents Volunteer Service Award certificate of achievement.
• Letter of completion from International Volunteers Network

Not included: Airfare and travel expenses; passports, entry/customs requirements, all applicable visa fees, airport departure taxes, travel medical insurance, meals outside the program, sightseeing and free-time expenses, items of personal nature (such as laundry, medicine, emails/phone calls).

Note:

• By request, A Letter of Recommendation provided by IVN detailing the activities developed by the volunteer during his or her stay.
• Last minute applications received 45 days or less require full payment made with a bank wire transfer to IVN bank account in Uganda. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us any time.