If you are looking for a less expensive way to travel and are adventuresome, try volunteering in another country.
There are a few organizations that have programs with reduced fees that include housing, three meals a day, travel insurance coverage, airport pickup, in-country orientation and some tours. You usually have to provide your own transportation to the country, personal expenses, and visa (if required). The requirements usually are: Min age 18, basic English, good physical fitness, full medical insurance, and immunizations. Each program has a different age restriction. There are specific programs for teens and seniors. Also, the time you are required to spend in the country varies by program.
Accommodations vary from cabins to dormitory type buildings. All houses have a communal area where you can eat, relax meet fellow participants or use the free Wi-Fi. No alcohol is permitted in any of the houses.
Accommodation during teaching placements: volunteers stay in accommodations arranged by their specific school placement. Some schools cover the cost of these accommodations for their teachers, where others may take a small amount from your paycheck to cover the cost of these accommodations.
GoEco is one of the organizations that work with volunteers. They look for people that are enthusiastic about making the world a better place, independent and determined to work hard, and open-minded about new cultures and experiences. They want to provide volunteers from around the world with exciting and meaningful experiences abroad, while giving much needed assistance to communities which suffer from harsh circumstances and benefit greatly from the services of our volunteers.
You have a variety of countries to choose from including: Africa, Central America, Asia, South America, Europe, and Australia.
They also categorize experiences into: wildlife, conservation, education, internships, development, medical, senior, teenage, family.
One of the programs is a South African Photography and Conservation Program. The length of time ranges from 4 to 8 weeks. The mission is wildlife photography and conservation education. The cost starts at $2950 for four weeks.
Here is testimonial from one of the volunteers that went on this adventure.
"I feel I have achieved a lot on a personal level. This is mainly because I had never travelled to this part of the world or lived in this kind of environment before. I have learnt a lot about photography, a new culture and country. They have also allowed me to challenge myself and I shall leave feeling a little more self-confident and happy I achieved many new happenings in such a short space of time; safe in the knowledge that I can have an incredible time and hopefully give something back to a situation, despite initially feeling very nervous and apprehensive about what lies before me."- Kirsty, Photography and Conservation Volunteer
It is recommended that you apply at least 4 months prior to when you want to travel.
For more info visit: [email protected]
There are a few organizations that have programs with reduced fees that include housing, three meals a day, travel insurance coverage, airport pickup, in-country orientation and some tours. You usually have to provide your own transportation to the country, personal expenses, and visa (if required). The requirements usually are: Min age 18, basic English, good physical fitness, full medical insurance, and immunizations. Each program has a different age restriction. There are specific programs for teens and seniors. Also, the time you are required to spend in the country varies by program.
Accommodations vary from cabins to dormitory type buildings. All houses have a communal area where you can eat, relax meet fellow participants or use the free Wi-Fi. No alcohol is permitted in any of the houses.
Accommodation during teaching placements: volunteers stay in accommodations arranged by their specific school placement. Some schools cover the cost of these accommodations for their teachers, where others may take a small amount from your paycheck to cover the cost of these accommodations.
GoEco is one of the organizations that work with volunteers. They look for people that are enthusiastic about making the world a better place, independent and determined to work hard, and open-minded about new cultures and experiences. They want to provide volunteers from around the world with exciting and meaningful experiences abroad, while giving much needed assistance to communities which suffer from harsh circumstances and benefit greatly from the services of our volunteers.
You have a variety of countries to choose from including: Africa, Central America, Asia, South America, Europe, and Australia.
They also categorize experiences into: wildlife, conservation, education, internships, development, medical, senior, teenage, family.
One of the programs is a South African Photography and Conservation Program. The length of time ranges from 4 to 8 weeks. The mission is wildlife photography and conservation education. The cost starts at $2950 for four weeks.
Here is testimonial from one of the volunteers that went on this adventure.
"I feel I have achieved a lot on a personal level. This is mainly because I had never travelled to this part of the world or lived in this kind of environment before. I have learnt a lot about photography, a new culture and country. They have also allowed me to challenge myself and I shall leave feeling a little more self-confident and happy I achieved many new happenings in such a short space of time; safe in the knowledge that I can have an incredible time and hopefully give something back to a situation, despite initially feeling very nervous and apprehensive about what lies before me."- Kirsty, Photography and Conservation Volunteer
It is recommended that you apply at least 4 months prior to when you want to travel.
For more info visit: [email protected]