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DESTINATIONS
GHANA Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.13 requierments. KENIA Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.17 requierments. MOROCCO Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.19 requierments.
Who are we, what is our mission and mission and our main features. P.4 We’re a values-led organization and these are the ones that make us tick P.5 Why you should pick us above other volunteering companies P.5 volunteering with IVHQ in africa P.6
TANZANIA Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.25 requierments. UGANDA Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.28 requierments. VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.31 requierments. MADAGASCAR Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.34 requierments.
TIPS & EXPERIENCES
ABOUT IVHQ
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SOUTH AFRICA Basic country information, proyects, dates, fees and P.23 requierments.
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Quick steps to get started on planning your volunteer program. P.38
ABOUT IVHQ Our mission is to change the face of volunteer travel. Established in 2007, we have grown to become the world’s leading volunteer travel company, working in over 40 destinations around the world and placing thousands of volunteers abroad every year. We believe in a future where any traveler, anywhere in the world is empowered to make a meaningful difference in the community they are visiting, and we take pride in making this happen. We’re focused on providing affordable volunteer travel experiences that are responsible, safe and high quality. Our programs heighten global awareness and cultural understanding through the skills and expertise taken by volunteers to their host communities, and through the experiences and lessons that volunteers take back to their own countries and cultures.
Innovative
Innovation has always been central to our success as an organization. We’ve challenged the status quality and changed the face of volunteer travel by making it affordable and accessible to everyone. We know that to keep our fees low and remain a positive contributor to communities around the world, we have to constantly innovate, be smarter about how we serve communities and volunteers, and take a fresh approach to addressing the issues that are important to our sector.
trusted
Being trusted is important to IVHQ.
We think globally and we demonstrate respect for all volunteers, communities and everyone we interact with. We are honest, open and transparent about how we operate and volunteers can count on us to keep them informed, to keep them safe and to always follow through when we make a commitment. We’re not afraid to work hard for our volunteers and we’re fiercely loyal to them, and to every community we operate in.
Responsible
Being responsible in everything we do is a fundamental value at IVHQ. For us it’s about more than just running safe volunteer programs, our programs are designed to deliver sustainable value for communities and for the environment, and we talk openly about the issues and challenges of responsible tourism.
why Choose IVHQ?
QUAL I TY
IVHQ and our local teams are passionate about facilitating rewarding travel experiences and as a result, we are consistently rated as one of the top volunteer travel providers.
EXPER I EN CE
Having placed over 80,000 volunteers abroad since 2007, IVHQ is the world’s most trusted and experienced volunteer travel provider. Our Directors and staff have traveled to our program destinations to experience our programs first-hand. We have visited the placements and inspected the projects that our volunteers contribute to. We have helped thousands of IVHQ volunteers to prepare for their trips and we understand what it is like to travel to a new country for the first time.
SU PPORT
From your first point of contact with IVHQ until the time you finish your volunteer program, you will receive dedicated support and service from us. Once you become a registered IVHQ volunteer, you gain instant access to a number of valueadd features within your My IVHQ account to help you prepare for your trip. These features include interactive volunteer training, information booklets and checklists that help you to remember key things you need to do before you leave home.
AFF OR DA BI L I TY
IVHQ has developed a reputation as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel, with thousands of volunteers traveling with us every year. By working directly with local organizations in the countries where our programs are based, we are able to keep our fees low and ensure these go towards meaningful community projects and local employment.
RESPON SA BI L I TY
At IVHQ we are dedicated to ensuring our volunteer programs are responsibly run. We set tough standards for Responsible Volunteer Travel and we work closely with our partners in each country to ensure our programs meet all of our expectations.
LOYA LTY
Loyalty is one of the foundations that IVHQ has been built on. We show strong loyalty to the communities in which we work through partnerships with local organizations.
SAF ETY
Volunteer safety is a top priority of IVHQ which is reflected in our outstanding safety record. We have clear standards for risk management which we enforce on each program and our volunteers are placed with trustworthy institutions, organizations and families that have all been screened by our local teams. IVHQ staff members and colaborators conduct regular audits of every program to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated.
FRIENDS HIP
In addition to forming life-long friendships with host families and the people they assist while volunteering, our volunteers also form strong bonds with their fellow volunteers. Although they come from vastly different cultures and backgrounds, the experiences that volunteers share forge strong ties that can last a lifetime. As one of the world’s largest volunteer organizations, placing thousands of volunteers abroad annually, IVHQ volunteers are always in the company of like-minded people.
NEED
IVHQ seeks local teams that offer quality projects in genuine need of volunteer assistance. Whether your stay is a short or a long one, our partner organizations will ensure that you make a valuable contribution to support the development goals of your host community.
E NJOYM ENT
At IVHQ we recognize that there is more to an awesome volunteer travel experience than simply volunteering. While we maintain a strong focus on providing top quality programs, we also understand that many IVHQ volunteers are first-time travelers and want to make time for sightseeing and exploring. To ensure that you get the most our of your IVHQ experience, our local teams have established partnerships with local travel companies to provide our volunteers with access to trustworthy travel and tour activities.
VOLUNTEER WITH IVHQ IN
AFRICA
Volunteer in Africa with IVHQ, the world’s most affordable and trusted organization for volunteering in Africa. IVHQ has over 10 years experience in placing international volunteers on Africa volunteer programs in South Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, Victoria Falls and Morocco. As a volunteer in Africa with IVHQ, you will be making an important contribution to a local community while learning from a diverse range of inspiring landscapes, people and cultures. IVHQ makes it easy and affordable to organize volunteer trips to Africa and specializes in providing safe, affordable and responsible volunteer opportunities in Africa.
These are all of the countries that you could volunteer in africa, each one with it`s own culture and character
Between 20 and 50 volunteers start each month IN GHANA
Essential country information Capital: Accra Population: 25.37 million Languages: English Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Time zone: UTC+00:00 Weather: Ghana has a tropical climate, average temperature falls between 21째C to 28째C (70째F to 82째F) Grater Accra region
GHANA
PROYECTS
Childcare
Teaching
Medical program
Agriculture
Construction & renovation
Sports teaching
DATES
FEES
Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month.
From US$270 (1 week) to US$3170 (24 weeks)
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
PROYECTS
Childcare
Teaching
Music
Sports teaching
Special needs care
Women´s education
DATES
FEES
Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month.
From US$270 (1 week) to US$3170 (24 weeks)
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa
KENIA Essential country information Capital: Nairobi Population: 43.18 million Languages: Swahili & English Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES) Time zone: UTC+03:00 Weather: Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north.
Essential country information Capital: Rabat Population: 32.52 million Languages: Arabic and Berber Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Time zone: UTCÂą00:00 Weather: Morocco has a Mediterranean climate that is generally hot and dry.
Rabat and surroundings / Marrakesh and the nearby Atlas Mountains
MOROCCO
Women´s education
Amazigh immersion
Childcare
Teaching English
Teaching French
DATES
FEES
REQUIREMENTS
Programs start every first and third Monday of the month /every second and fourth Monday of the month.
From US$270 (1 week) to US$3170 (24 weeks)
- Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
PROYECTS
Ramadan proyect
Sports teaching
Between 10 and 30 volunteers start each month
Childcare
Childcare
Kindergarten
Special needs care
Teaching
Sports teaching
PROYECTS
Surf outreach
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
Between 20 and 50 volunteers start each month
DATES
FEES
Programs start every Monday
From US$265 (1 week) to US$5520 (24 weeks)
SOUTH AFRICA Cape town & surraundings
Essential country information Capital: Cape Town Population: 51.19 million Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Swati, Tswana Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) Time zone: UTC+02:00 Weather: Warm temperatures
TANZANIA Arusha & surraundings
Essential country information Capital: Dodoma Population: 47.78 million Languages: Swahili and English Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Time zone: UTC+03:00 Weather: Tanzania is hot throughout the year and is humid on the coast and dry on the central plateau
PROYECTS
Medical program
Childcare
Teaching
Animal welfare
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
DATES
FEES
Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
From US$270 (1 week) to US$1705 (16 weeks)
Between 30 and 60 volunteers start each month
HIV/AIDS Support
Essential country information Capital: Kampala Population: 36.35 million Languages: Swahili and English Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Time zone: UTC+03:00 Weather: Equatorial climate, which provides plenty of sunshine.
UGANDA Kampala
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
Childcare
DATES
FEES
Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
From US$270 (1 week) to US$2315 (24 weeks)
Teaching
Medical program
HIV/AIDS Support
Sports teaching
Special needs care
Women´s education
Between 10 and 30 volunteers start each month
zimbabwe Private game reserve, Victoria falls
Essential country information Capital: Accra Population: 25.37 million Languages: English Currency: Ghanaian Cedi Time zone: UTC+00:00 Weather: Ghana has a tropical climate, average temperature falls between 21째C to 28째C (70째F to 82째F)
PROYECT
Wildlife conservation
DATES
FEES
Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
From US$880 (2 weeks) to US$4080 (12 weeks)
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
Between 5 and 15 volunteers start each month
madagascar Island of Nosy Komba and Nose Be
Essential country information Capital: Antananarivo Population: 22.29 million Languages: Malagasy and French Currency: Malagasy Ariary (ARA) Time zone: UTC+03:00 Weather: Typically the climate is tropical along the coast, temperate inland and arid in the south.
PROYECTs
Island outreach
Forest conservation
Teaching
Turtle conservation
Marine conservation
Community development
DATES
FEES
Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
From US$550 (2 weeks) to US$2300 (12 weeks)
REQUIREMENTS - Only 18 years and over are eligible. - English speakers
Between 5 and 15 volunteers start each month
HOW TO GET STARTED Pick a destination + project Discover a volunteer opportunity that works for you - there are 40+ destinations and 200+ projects to choose from! Tell us where you want to go and what you want to do. It’s free to apply and only takes 5 minutes.
Secure your place Log in to MyIVHQ to pay the registration fee and gain full access to your preparation tools. Registering early is smart so you don’t miss out on a place when the program fills up. Your upgraded MyIVHQ account will have exclusive access to our interactive volunteer training and a helpful program guide.
Meet your volunteer expert With the guidance of your dedicated volunteer travel expert, you can be confident that you’ve made the right decision to volunteer with IVHQ. We have the answers to all your questions and will ensure you are well supported at every stage of your volunteer journey.
Get ready It’s time to start ticking off your preparation checklist. We’re here to support you every step of the way and your MyIVHQ account makes it super easy to prepare for a life-changing trip!