“...You can empower orphans,
so they can change Africa”
- David Youngren, Founder
so they can change Africa”
- David Youngren, Founder
How Much & Why
Why Pay to Volunteer?
Why are we charging fees for our volunteers to participate inAfrica ? At first glance it may seem crazy to pay to volunteer in any program. However, after careful consideration of the actual costs involved within the program…it actually makes sense. Please keep in mind that these programs exist because of the financial support of our volunteers:
Why are we charging fees for our volunteers to participate in
Your fees contribute to covering the costs of hosting you in Africa. (Some of these costs include providing you with food, housing and transportation, in addition to many other things.) If SaveAfricaNow had the finances to pay a Task Force Team volunteer, there would be less need for the volunteer program. In fact, it would almost certainly be more cost-effective to hire a local person instead, and they already know the language, live in the culture and are most likely to stay involved.
SaveAfricaNow also has experienced and professional facilitators. This support system also provides for volunteer preparation, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising which is not cheap. Additional expenses include health care, re-entry services and much more, which also increases the cost of the program.
Other significant cost factors include the volunteer recruitment process, production of literature, training materials, phone calls and follow-up, sending mailings, website development, as well as, interviewing potential volunteers.
Ultimately, volunteering as a Task Force Team member is really a labor of love.
How Much?
All program fees are 100% tax-deductible for US & Canadian residents, and many people successfully fundraise. US & Canadian residents should speak with a tax advisor to learn how the cost of international airfare can be tax-deductible.
A deposit of only $295 per person is required to reserve your space today. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your program fee.
Program durations are available for 2 to 12 week stays.
NOTE: After the 2-week base Fee for Volunteer Abroad, each additional week of stay is only $295
Discounts:
• Early bird $400 savings on Program Fee if registration is paid by April 30th for August trip.
• Team leaders or group discounts – a group of 8 would receive an $800 discount, plus a $100 discount for each additional person. Call the SAN office for more detailed information.
• Family discounts – same family receives a $100 discount for each family member (call the SAN office for more details).
Duration and Fees:
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Duration
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Volunteer Fee
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2 Weeks
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$1,949
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3 Weeks
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$2,244
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4 Weeks
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$2,539
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5 Weeks
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$2,834
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6 Weeks
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$3,129
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7 Weeks
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$3,424
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8 Weeks
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$3,719
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9 Weeks
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$4,014
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10 Weeks
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$4,309
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11 Weeks
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$4,604
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12 Weeks
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$4,899
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What does the Fee Cover?
The base fee for 2 weeks covers the costs of:
• An experienced Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator, guide, and liaison with our SaveAfricaNow staff.
• Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
• Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation insurance.
• Important documents, including in-depth volunteer handbook, orientation information, and in-country information material.
• Transportation to and from the airport, to and from cultural and learning activities, and to and from your daily volunteer work placement.
• Local phone calls.
• In-coming international phone service.
• A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
• Accommodations
• Meals
• Coordination of volunteer work
• Visa
• Transportation in Tanzania: (SAN covers all ground transportation in Tanzania; please do proper flight scheduling to ensure you do not incur additional flight charges).
• Government registration and processing in Tanzania.
Financial Information (breakdown)
27% Program Development & Management
18% Outreach
13% Volunteer coordination
16% Administration
22% Field expense
4% In-country start up
The fee for every additional week after two weeks is $295.
(Optional Serengetti Safari or Kilimanjaro climb – not included in program fees)
What is NOT included in the program fee?
• Costs associated with obtaining a visa or immunizations (when needed).
• International and domestic airfare and corresponding airport departure taxes.
• Personal Internet time and long-distance (domestic and international) phone calls.
• Laundry service
Payment Policy | Discount Policy | Cancellation and Refund | Download TF Manual for all information
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