Global Humanitarian Expeditions

Global Humanitarian Expeditions service project fee reflects the actual costs of establishing and maintaining the program in each country. Eighty-five percent of the project fee goes to program costs such as food, lodging, ground transportation, team leader expenses, project materials, volunteer coordination, program development and coordination, volunteer materials and communication and on-site consultants. The balance is used for overhead. Global Humanitarian Expeditions and our partnering Non-profit organizations with which we organize our service programs are not affiliated with any religious or governmental organizations or agencies.

*** The average cost for a three week project in 2005 is $3,500. Contact Us for the exact fee for the project you are interested in.

What is Included in The Fee?

Food: All meals are provided during your volunteer period. While traveling enroute to the host country and during leisure time in the host country, breakfast is included in the program fee. Please see your detailed itinerary which denotes meals included by (B/L/D).

Accommodations: Volunteers stay in culturally appropriate hotels, guest houses or camping (accommodation type is listed in the detailed itinerary of your service project). Lodging is generally double occupancy. Single rooms are available at some sites for an additional cost. Please ask your Global Humanitarian Expeditions representative if you would like to apply for a single room.

Ground Transportation: Transportation between the scheduled airport of arrival/departure, accommodations and the service program site within the country are provided.

Team Leader: Teams are led by experienced North American or indigenous Global Humanitarian Expeditions staff who have been trained for their management skills, cultural sensitivity and commitment to Global Humanitarian Expeditions philosophy of service. Local consultants, translators, guides and organization staff from our partner non-profit organizations will also assist the team.

Project Materials and Consultants: Depending on the site, between $25 and $200 per volunteer is contributed directly to the community for which the service program is intended.

Program Coordination: Project start-up, site visits, orientation materials, volunteer preparation, international airfare from a Global Humanitarian Expeditions designated gateway city and host communications are included in the project fee.

Administration: Administration costs are covered in the service program fee.

What Is Not Covered In The Service Program Fee:

Domestic airfare to the designated US gateway city, visa fees, free-time expenses, beverages, Medical Insurance and Trip Interruption and Cancellation Insurance. Our office will be happy to assist you in applying for your visa and obtaining the necessary insurance. Domestic airfare reservations to the designated US gateway city should be made directly by you or your travel agent.

Please carefully read the Booking Terms and Conditions on your Volunteer Application Form to learn more about: Expenses Covered, Participation and Requirements and Global Humanitarian Expeditions responsibility. See Application Documents for the Volunteer Application Form and other forms required to apply to a project.