Why should I pay to volunteer?
Good question! A lot of people are initially surprised when they realize they have to pay to volunteer. However, the cost of volunteering includes accommodation, food, transport and in-country support staff - basically everything you need to support you while you give your time and energy to a worthy service project. When you consider the costs you might incur at a hotel or eating at restaurants, the costs are minimal.
Our local partners are grass-root organizations who, in many cases, are solely funded by volunteer fees so these are an essential element in continuing with the programs. Ultimately, it is a decision of where your money goes... to a hotel, or to a local community. We know which one we'd choose!