Please note that you must be 18 or over to apply to volunteer with us. Before you start to apply, please make sure you have read our other pages on the destinations where we operate and also the types of volunteering activities we offer.
PLEASE NOTE that we require a fee from our international volunteers in order to cover the costs associated with their stay e.g. airport pick-up and drop-off, transport to & from projects, accommodation and food. To ensure their welfare during their stay we also employ a local crew leader. Some 80% of the volunteer fee is used to cover these costs. The remaining balance of the fee is used to fund the project they are working on. The types of costs we cover are listed below.
The directors, trustees and officers of Greenfield Foundation work voluntarily and receive NO remuneration from fees paid by international volunteers. The only money spent on wages is in the host country to pay for the services of the crew leader, and to hire local tradespeople and other experts, where technical guidance or support is needed e.g. in the construction of buildings, such as schools or clinics. Any further financial support given to the project by volunteers from personal donations or fundraising is more than welcome.
TABLE OF FEES
| DURATION (WEEKS) | VOLUNTEER FEE (£) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 450* / 500 |
| 3 | 530 |
| 4 | 612 |
| 6 | 773 |
| 8 | 935 |
| 10 | 1,097 |
| 12 | 1,259 |
| 12+ | Negotiable |
| * = applies to Ghana only |
SUBSEQUENT VISITS
Please note any subsequent volunteer visits attract a discount of 20% on fees that are in force at the time of booking. This applies to any duration of stay on the very first visit.
These are the types of costs associated with your chosen volunteering program. The remainder of your fee, after costs for your welfare, etc., are spent on the project, or projects, you are working on. It is hard to put a figure on these items because they vary so widely, depending on the project type and the host country. Items that have to be imported are particularly vulnerable to inflation caused by market, or government, devaluations in the local currency.
- BUILDING & REFURBISHMENT – cement, stones, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), wood, sheet roofing, fixings, hire of tradespeople, etc. These are paid for directly by Greenfield. Most of the labour for construction projects is given freely by villagers and, of course, volunteers. Some local tradespeople are hired where technical expertise is required, such as in the construction of buildings.
- MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE – funds donated to projects by Greenfield to buy medication, spectacles, basic medical equipment (syringes, stethoscopes, etc.), clinic furniture, etc.
- TEACHING & ORPHANAGE CARE – funds donated to projects by Greenfield to buy books, stationery, toys, games, arts & crafts materials, sports equipment, classroom or orphanage furniture, clothing for orphans, etc.
- SPORTS - funds donated by Greenfield to buy or hire sports equipment, team strips, use of sports facilities, transport, etc.
- MUSIC, DANCE & ART - funds donated by Greenfield to buy dance costumes, music equipment, art materials, etc.
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- 24 hour airport pick-up and drop-off in host country
- In-country orientation meeting with local crew leader
- Accommodation in main volunteer house
- Accommodation in village volunteer house, if project is remotely located
- Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- 24 hour in-country support and assistance from local crew leader
- Transport to and from project, or projects
- Flights to and from airport in host country
- Travel insurance
- Valid passport
- Visa fee
- Pre-trip vaccinations / anti-malarial medication
- Personal travel (sightseeing visits, etc.)
These costs are APPROXIMATE and effective as of March 2024:
- Return flights from (UK / Europe) to
- Ghana / Kenya: £700 to £1000
- Malawi: £850 to £1300
- Travel insurance: £120 (budget) to £160 (premium) for 4 weeks
- Visa application fee: £60 (Ghana), $50 (Kenya), $50 (Malawi)
- Vaccination (only mandatory for yellow fever): £60 to £85
- Anti-malarial medication: £40 - £110, depending on type of medication
Please note that the cost of flights vary depending on the time between the flight booking and the date of your trip i.e. they get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Once you have paid your volunteer fee, we recommend that you book your flights straight away to avoid extra expense.
