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COST
Cost
$ 600 per month.

Includes:
Accommodation with local family
All meals with the family
School materials for English classes and other activities
Wages and living costs for local staff (includes volunteer coordinator)
Mobility and transportation to insure contact between the coordinator and the volunteers
Other internal costs of the program

Administrative costs
I. Advertising in order to attract volunteers
II. Communication between coordinators, volunteers, administration
III. Infrastructure (office space, accountant, etc.)
IV. Unexpected expenditures

* Any and all profits are reinvested in the communities.

Volunteers are responsible for their own travel documents, vaccinations and health insurance, their travel costs to the project areas and any personal costs (internet, laundry, shopping etc.).

 
       
   
       
 
 
 
     
 
Benefits

Benefits for the Community
- Cultural exchange: exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking, learning to communicate with people from different countries, potential international support
- Opportunity to learn English and thus have more job opportunities and a higher earning potential
- Support for the local schools and the education system
- Support in development projects depending on local need

Benefits for the Volunteers
- Personal realization for helping and supporting those in need
- Cultural exchange: opportunity to live and work with rural communities, share day-to-day experiences, customs and traditions
- Learn new languages: the best and fastest way to learn a language is by immersing yourself in the language and its culture
- Development of personal skills: ability to work independently, adapt to a new culture, communication skills, leadership, etc.

     
     
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