Find out more about our fees and what they include;

How Our Prices Work

We’re often asked “do I have to pay to join Avella Sights Volunteer Program?” The simple answer is – yes. We charge you a fee to take part in our projects. In return, we provide you with:

Here we’ll go into more detail about how our prices work, what you get for your money, and answer some common questions.

How much does it cost to join?

All of our projects require an initial deposit of $100 when you book. This comes off the total price and allows us to confirm your place. The rest is then due 3 months before you start.

With us, you can book your trip and pay with confidence: If your project is cancelled due to COVID-19, we’ll guarantee you a full refund. Read about our risk-free refund policy here.

Beyond this deposit, every project is priced differently. 

Once you identify a field of interest, our Project Experts will be in touch immediately to discuss available projects. You’ll also notice that the price gradually increases depending on how long you go for. For example, a 4 week project is not double the price of a 2 week one. This means that it’s always worth considering staying for longer if you have the time.

We understand that paying one large payment can be daunting. That’s why we’ve created a completely flexible payment plan – putting you in total control of how and when you pay.

Find out more about why we charge a fee.

What’s included in the price?

Every project is different, so it’s worth checking out exactly what you want to do first. However, we’ve put together a general list that applies to most of our projects: 

Included in the price
  • Accommodation
  • Food (three meals a day)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival
  • Transport to and from your work placement
  • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time staff
  • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team
  • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with numerous resources
  • Training and workshops from our experienced staff
  • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns
  • Access to our office lounge with internet connection
  • Certification of project completion
  • Access to our alumni services and discounts
  • Visa support and advice
  • Pre-departure preparation by your own specialist Destination Expert
  • Personalized MyAvellaSights website, with all the information you need about your project, accommodation and destination
  • A free cultural awareness course
  • Membership to our volunteer social media groups, to share information and to get in touch
  • Support to help you complete registration or internship documents, if applicable
Not included in the price
    • Flights
    • Visa costs (can only be arranged if required)
    • Travel and medical insurance

Extending your project

Extensions can easily be made during your project. The extra week price is clearly shown on the booking form. This price also applies per week to children aged 4-14 years old accompanied by an adult. 

For more information on the costs involved of extending while in destination, please contact us.

Discounts

If you’re looking to take part in more than one project, visit more than one destination, or travel with a group or family, it’s always worth giving us a call. We’ll help you build an itinerary and we can normally offer you a discount too.

In addition to this, we offer specific discounts if you’re part of our Alumni Network or volunteering in Uganda with your family.

Alumni Discounts

When you finish volunteering or interning with us, you get two vouchers of $100 that can be put towards a future project! You can choose to keep both alumni volunteer rewards for yourself, or keep one for yourself and give one to a friend, OR you can give them both away! Either way, we want to see you again.

Family Discounts

If you’d like to explore the world with your family, we’ve got good news! We offer a 5% discount to immediate family members volunteering together. This discount applies to adults and teenagers aged 15 or older.

If you’re travelling with children between the ages of 4 and 14, they’ll travel at a reduced price. For more information about what these prices would be per child for a specific destination or volunteer project, contact our Project Experts.

Questions about our prices?

If you have any questions about our prices, get in touch with us:

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