Service Program Discounts*

Volunteers make all the difference on projects that change lives. Volunteer abroad discounts make it easier for you to serve.  Your tax-deductible service program fee reflects our actual costs – to engage you in genuine service and to support local people.

Alumni Volunteers: Receive a $200 discount on international and a $50 discount on USA service programs. This may be combined with the Companion/Family Discount. More on our Alumni Program.

Full-time students: Receive a $200 discount on international and $50 on USA programs. Provide a photocopy of your current student I.D. card and fee statement.  Can’t be combined with any other discounts.

Companions/Family Members: Bring a first-time volunteer companion (paying the standard fee) on your international service program, and receive a $200 discount (up to $800 for four companions) on your service program fee. ($100-$400 for USA service programs). Not available with the student discount. Additional savings for groups of six or more.

Children 12 and Under: Volunteer with your family! One child (ages 6-12), traveling with one adult, pays 60% of the international program fee for all programs except India, USA and Poland summer camps. Children must meet minimum age requirements. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

*The standard India service program fee already includes all these discounts – no additional discounts apply.

Credits and Fundraising

Volunteer Referral Credit: Earn a $100 credit toward your next service program for each individual (not already in our database) who joins a service program. There’s no limit to the number of volunteers you may refer. Submit referrals to get started!

Fundraising for your Fee: Engage friends, family members and colleagues in your service through “social fundraising.” Join hundreds of our volunteers who raise all or part of their service program fee and travel costs by starting your own fundraising initiative. You can do this!  Even if you’ve never raised funds before, your personalized webpage makes your appeal. Encourage others to contribute to an important project. This isn’t just for students!  You’ll be surprised how many people are willing to donate to your effort. Contact your Volunteer Coordinator today for assistance.
Register your fundraising page and get started!
Read our Fundraising Terms and Conditions.

Matching Gifts and Scholarships

Matching Gifts: Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift! Matching gifts can either be a donation to Global Volunteers or used towards your service program fee. Search HEPdata matching gift database below:

Scholarships: Many scholarships are offered by foundations and other third parties for volunteer service with a 501 ©(3) NGO. Research these opportunities online or in foundation directories. One source is Fast Web.

If you’re planning to serve in Latin America, you may be eligible for a LIV Fund Scholarship

The Ambassadors Scholarship Foundation: awards funds for participants in programs that enhance international understanding and friendship.

Read on for additional sources of scholarships and grants.

“Global Volunteers always does a good job preparing their people before they go out, so that they are well-organized and well-focused when they are out in the field. They are definitely an organization that we look up to.”

David MinichDirector of Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village work camp program

“Global Volunteers was one of about a dozen NGOs I researched. We chose Global Volunteers because they supplied excellent information, and we liked the fact that all projects are in partnership with local people.

Judi LeesSt. Lucia, Peru and India Volunteer