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Why pay to volunteer?

A common question many people have asked is why many international volunteer programs charge fees – sometimes fairly high – to volunteer in another country. After all, volunteering is supposed to be free, right?

The reality is that most volunteer abroad programs do need to charge fees in order to cover costs; without fees, many NGOs might not be able to afford to spend staff time recruiting, retaining, equipping and supporting volunteers. Fees might be put toward paying staff to oversee program logistics, or toward meals, lodging and transportation for volunteers. International volunteers often need additional training, language support, and introduction to cultural customs and differences. In fact, even if you volunteer abroad independently, you’ll still be looking at costs for things like flights, in-country transportation, housing, meals, and other day to day expenses.