Prices for United Planet Volunteer Abroad Programs

Long-term program fees: 6 months or 1 year, 2013

gap year international volunteeringUnited Planet works hard to make our prices as reasonable as possible, while maintaining our personalized service and standards of excellence. Our fees reflect unparalleled support for the volunteer, and real service to sustainable projects in the community. Notably, our program fees, which cover all living expenses during your time abroad, are often times less costly than living expenses (food, lodging, transportation) at home.

Fees | Deadlines | Discounts


Fees for Long-term Quests Starting August 2013** and January 2014 

Program Country 6 months 1 year

Bolivia | Ghana | Indonsia | Kenya | Moldova | Mozambique Nepal | Nigeria | Philippines | Togo | Uganda | Vietnam

Early Bird $6,565

Regular $6,865

Early Bird $9,565

Regular $9,865

Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Honduras | India | Mexico | Russia | South Africa | South Korea | Taiwan

Early Bird $7,665

Regular $7,965

Early Bird $10,625

Regular $10,925

Austria | Denmark | Finland | Germany | Iceland | New Zealand | Sweden | Switzerland | United Kingdom

Early Bird $8,665

Regular $8,965

Early Bird $11,625

Regular $11,925

*Please note that United Planet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the United States. All fees associated with your Volunteer Abroad Quest are tax-deductible for U.S. citizens; this includes the Program Fee, and may include your airfare as well.

**The enrollment period for August 2013 programs is now closed. 

Program Fees Include:
  • Extensive pre-departure preparation including a training weekend with UP staff
  • Food & lodging in your host country (host family or shared residence)
  • Airport transfers
  • Emergency medical insurance
  • In-country orientation, language training, mid-year camp (for 1 year volunteers only), and final camp
  • On-going support and supervision
  • Monthly stipend for incidental expenses
Program Fees Do Not Include:
  • Visa processing charges (volunteers are responsible for aquiring the necessary Visa)
  • International airfare (volunteers are responsible for coordinating travel itineraries with expected program start dates)
  • Any required vaccinations or immunizations

Deadlines for Enrolling in Long-Term Programs 

  August 2013** Start Date January 2014 Start Date
Early bird enrollment deadline Friday, March 22, 2013 Friday, August 23, 2013
Regular enrollment deadline Friday, May 17, 2013 Friday, September 20, 2013
50% of total fee due Friday, June 14, 2013 Friday, October 18, 2013
Remainder of fee due Friday July 12, 2013 Friday, November 15, 2013

*$500 deposit needed upon acceptance to confirm placement in host country. This deposit will be credited directly toward program fees.

**The enrollment period for August 2013 programs is now closed.  

Please note late enrollments are NOT accepted.


Discounts 

Program Fees Discount

United Planet is proud to announce a discounted program fee for 2 volunteers who host international volunteers here in the US! United Planet strives to create cross-cultural understanding through volunteer work around the world. Part of this mission is completed by hosting international volunteers here in the United States. Families will be asked to host international volunteers while their son or daughter is abroad on one of our programs! Your program fee will then be determined in consideration of the room and board your family will be providing.  If your family is interested in hosting an international volunteer or learning more about this option, please let us know!

Special Discounts:

  • If you are participating in a long-term Quest and refer someone who participates in a Short-or Long-term Quest, you will receive 5% off your total program fee
  • Participate in 2 Long-term Quests (or a Short-term Quest followed by a Long-term Quest) and receive 5% off of your second Quest.

To enroll in a Long-Term Quest, fill out the Enrollment Application or contact a Quest Coordinator for more information.