Volunteer Fees
Since A Broader View Volunteers is a 501c(3) charitable organization, US tax payers' program fees and related travel expenses are tax deductible. Our programs strictly adhere to the IRS requirement that you volunteer/work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. For questions on tax exemptions refer to IRS publication form 526. Our charity number is 26-0594308. We accept volunteers from all countries, submit a reservation form only if you are ready to follow the 5 step registration in the time line (7 days).
South America - Central America - Special Programs - Language Immersion - Africa - Asia
| South America / US$ | ||||||||||||
| Country | 1 Wk | 2 Wks | 3 Wks | 4 Wks | 5 Wks | 6 Wks | 7 Wks | 8 Wks | 9 Wks | 10 Wks | 11 Wks | 12 Wks |
| Argentina | 895 | 1050 | 1295 | 1295 | 1395 | 1395 | 1730 | 1730 | - | - | - | - |
| Chile | 895 | 1050 | 1295 | 1295 | 1495 | 1495 | 1730 | 1730 | - | - | - | - |
| Colombia | 895 | 995 | 1195 | 1195 | 1395 | 1395 | 1640 | 1640 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecuador | 895 | 1050 | 1340 | 1340 | 1570 | 1570 | 1860 | 1860 | 1920 | 2030 | 2180 | 2330 |
| Peru | 910 | 1025 | 1255 | 1255 | 1485 | 1485 | 1760 | 1760 | 1925 | 2090 | 2255 | 2420 |
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Central America / US$ | ||||||||||||
| Country | 1 Wk | 2 Wks | 3 Wks | 4 Wks | 5 Wks | 6 Wks | 7 Wks | 8 Wks | 9 Wks | 10 Wks | 11 Wks | 12 Wks |
| Belize | 895 | 995 | 1195 | 1195 | 1395 | 1395 | 1640 | 1640 | - | - | - | - |
| Costa Rica | 910 | 1025 | 1240 | 1355 | 1470 | 1580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Guatemala | 895 | 995 | 1195 | 1195 | 1395 | 1395 | 1640 | 1640 | 1790 | 1940 | 2090 | 2240 |
| Honduras | 895 | 995 | 1195 | 1195 | 1395 | 1395 | 1640 | 1640 | 1790 | 1940 | 2090 | 2240 |
| Nicaragua | 895 | 995 | 1195 | 1195 | 1395 | 1395 | 1640 | 1640 | 1790 | 1940 | 2090 | 2240 |
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Special Programs / US$ | |||||
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Costa Rica (Sea Turtles) | 1300 | 1490 | 1720 | 1950 | 2170 |
| Galapagos Islands | 2135 | 2375 | 2585 | - | - |
| Language Immersion / US$ | |||||||||
| Country | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||||
| Honduras | 995 | 1290 | 1530 | 1790 | |||||
| Nicaragua | 995 | 1290 | 1530 | 1790 | |||||
| Costa Rica | 1070 | 1375 | 1685 | 1995 | |||||
| Guatemala | 995 | 1290 | 1530 | 1790 | |||||
| Chile | 1140 | 1480 | 1820 | 2160 | |||||
| Colombia | 995 | 1290 | 1530 | 1790 | |||||
| Ecuador | 1065 | 1340 | 1615 | 1990 | |||||
| Peru | 1070 | 1375 | 1735 | 1895 | |||||
| Argentina | 1070 | 1375 | 1685 | 1995 | |||||
| Nepal | 1050 | 1310 | 1650 | 1950 | |||||
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Week | 12 |
| Costa Rica (Sea Turtles Internship) | 3499 |
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Africa / US$ | ||||||||||||
| Country | 1 Wk | 2 Wks | 3 Wks | 4 Wks | 5 Wks | 6 Wks | 7 Wks | 8 Wks | 9 Wks | 10 Wks | 11 Wks | 12 Wks |
| Cameroon | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | - | - | - | - |
| Ghana | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | 1840 | 1990 | 2140 | 2290 |
| Kenya | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | - | - | - | - |
| Rwanda | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | - | - | - | - |
| Tanzania | 850 | 1000 | 1150 | 1300 | 1450 | 1600 | 1750 | 1900 | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | 1840 | 1990 | 2140 | 2290 |
| Zambia | 820 | 995 | 1290 | 1290 | 1490 | 1490 | 1690 | 1690 | - | - | - | - |
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Africa / US$ | |||||
| Country | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| South Africa | 890 | 1190 | 1490 | 1750 | |
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
| Asia / US$ | ||||||||||||
| Country | 1 Wk | 2 Wks | 3 Wks | 4 Wks | 5 Wks | 6 Wks | 7 Wks | 8 Wks | 9 Wks | 10 Wks | 11 Wks | 12 Wks |
| Cambodia | - | - | 1250 | 1250 | 1490 | 1490 | 1780 | 1780 | - | - | - | - |
| China | - | 900 | 1050 | 1050 | 1200 | 1200 | 1350 | 1350 | - | - | - | - |
| India | - | 860 | 990 | 1120 | 1250 | 1380 | 1510 | 1640 | - | - | - | - |
| Nepal * | 890 | 1030 | 1170 | 1310 | 1450 | 1590 | 1730 | 1870 | 2010 | 2150 | 2290 | 2430 |
| Philippines | 875 | 990 | 1250 | 1250 | 1490 | 1490 | 1780 | 1780 | - | - | - | - |
| Vietnam | - | 1180 | 1380 | 1380 | 1580 | 1580 | 1780 | 1780 | - | - | - | - |
| Asia / US$ | |||
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| India (Construction) | 1020 | 1230 | 1440 |
| Asia / US$ | |||||||
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| India Jaipur (Elephant) | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | 1400 | 1510 | 1640 |
| Asia / US$ | |||||||
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| China - Mandarin Immersion | 1390 | 1890 | 2290 | 2790 | 3290 | 3790 | 4290 |
*Nepal: Pre-medical and Medical Volunteers required to pay $100/per month administrative fee which will be added to your invoice. This fee is collected by ABV and required by all health related placements.
** Nepal Immersion: Any extra week of “accommodation and meals” will be US$210/week after week 4 until week 12, Extra Nepali lessons can be paid locally to the coordinator.
Not included: Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
What other expenses should I budget for?
Flights, vaccinations, visa, Travel & Health Insurance (US$50), souvenirs, Internet, laundry, local transportation (US$1-2 a day)
We recommend US$50-100 a week spending money for internet, phone use, laundry, and local buses.
What do program fees pay for?
Customized airport meet and greet, in-country orientation & supervision, meals and accommodations while in the project, 24/7 support by in-country ABV Coordinators, departure transfer at the end of the program. Pre-trip orientation guide, fundraising support advice and guidance with trip planning. Fees are used for advertising and marketing costs, office/staff expenses, site inspections and most importantly, financial donations allocated to our local partners overseas.
How do I pay my $120 program deposit?
You can pay the deposit by using PayPal, submitting a credit card authorization form or mailing a personal check to our office. Payments must be paid in US dollars.
When is the balance of my payment due and how can I pay it?
Final payment is due 45 days prior to your start date. If you reside in the USA you have three options to send payment: personal check, money order or bank wire ($). If you live outside of the USA you must send us a bank wire.
A Broader View Volunteer (ABV) allows every traveler to choose their own program start date. This means you can arrive on any flight, any day of the week. Since ABV program fees are 100% tax deductible* we encourage you to fund raise. ABV offers advice and assistance with flight planning, affordable travel insurance, as well as procuring a visa, if necessary. Our ABV staff is available to any your questions. Contact us by email, through the on-line chat feature on our website or call us toll free at 866-423-3258.
WHAT DO MY FEES PAY FOR?
Volunteer Registration Fee – ongoing support from ABV staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, ABV donation Fund, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Volunteer Program Fee – ABV donation fund, airport pick-up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer program period, in-country 24/7 volunteer support and in-country administration costs. As a US Non-Profit Charity Organization all your fees are tax deductible and you can fundraise from our website to pay for the fees.
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