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Low Cost Volunteering
Find out what is included in our fees and how we compare to other volunteer providers.
Low Cost Fees
Our Abetifi projects weekly program fees are a low cost $58* with no registration fees so that we can offer this experience to as many people as possible across the globe. We’re a social enterprise with a small team and don’t have any fancy international offices so that we can ensure we can offer this at such a low price. Any fees charged are used for the development of the program and volunteer housing along with more support staff to increase local employment. This low cost price is applicable to our Abetifi based placements in Ghana.
* Average cost per week. Weekly fees vary in terms of duration pricing bands so that we are able to offer cheaper pricing to longer term volunteers.
Click here to view our Coastal Sea Turtle Conservation program fees.
Pricing Table
| 1 week | $65 | |
| 2 weeks | $130 | |
| 4 weeks | $260 | |
| 8 weeks | $520 | |
| 12 weeks | $780 | then reduces to $55 per week |
| 24 weeks | $1320 | then reduces to $50 per week |
| 50 weeks | $2500 | then reduces to $30 per week |
Average weekly cost / $58 per week
What Is Included?
Accommodation
Housing is provided in a shared volunteer house. You will be supplied with a single/bunk bed and bedding.
Utility Bills
Your utilities will be covered by us in the housing this includes; water, electricity and gas.
On Site Support Staff
Our local Ghanaian team will be on hand in your volunteer accommodation and placement site should you have any questions or advice needed.
Pre Departure Support
Although not covered by your fees, we provide this service free of charge. The management team will be available to answer any queries you may have before your arrival to us to keep the cost as low as possible for you.
Orientation & Welcome Tour
On your first day you will receive a welcome breakfast whilst you rest from your journey, you will then be shown around the local area to get any shopping you may require and to get to know local points of interest.
Introduction Fees & Running Costs
Factored into your fees is the introduction commission charged by platforms such as VolunteerWorld for using their application services. As a small group this also covers any online presence costs such as hosting, email servers and social media marketing.
What Is NOT Included?
Flights & Travel
You will need to cover your flights and travel costs. Flights will arrive into Accra – Kotoka International Airport. We will arrange an airport collection for our support team to meet you upon arrival in one of our vehicles or a taxi straight to Abetifi which will need to be paid for by yourself.
Food & Grocery Shopping
This is a self catering placement so you will have use of the kitchen in the houses to prepare your food or buy from the plenty street vendors in town.
Visa & Travel Injections
Although we are on hand to offer support and advice on visa applications, these will need to be covered by yourself along with travel injections such as the required yellow fever injection and certificate.
Placement Site Travel
For people with a lower budget for their trip we can assign you to a project site closer to the accommodation however if you wish to delve deeper in the rural communities or visit a specific project site for renovation then this transport will need to be covered by yourself in a shared taxi which our support staff will assist with.
Initial Deposit Payment
After submitting your application, a member of our support team will contact you by email within 24 to 48 hours to inform you whether your application has been accepted or if we require further details.
Once the application has been accepted we ask you to secure your trip with a deposit of $100 (It is non-refundable if you choose not to go). The program deposit is later deducted from your total program fee with us. If for any reason we are required to cancel your trip, we will refund your $100 deposit.
Once we receive your initial deposit, we shall send you your welcome pack via email which will provide more information on how to prepare for your trip.
The remaining balance of your program fees is due no later than 14 days before your arrival, you are able to pay via card by requesting an invoice or a direct bank transfer with the details below. Exceptions can be made if you need to pay cash on arrival.
Payment Options
Bank Transfer Option
Bank Name: Absa Ghana
Bank Address: Nkawkaw
Swift Code: BARCGHAC
Account Name: Atlas Volunteers
Atlas Address: PO Box 38, Abetifi
Account Number: 0431036037
Credit/Debit Card Option
Request an online payment invoice via contact@atlasvolunteers.com to be able to pay via a credit/debit card.
Payment Schedule
- Cancellation after acceptance and prior to placement confirmation – the deposit is forfeited.
(After paying deposit – before completing confirmation form and securing your space.) - Cancellation after confirmation of placement – 50% of the program fee is forfeited.
(After paying program fees – upto two weeks before planned arrival date.) - No Show or Early Departure from Program – 100% of the program fee is forfeited.
(From two weeks before planned arrival date)
But how do we compare?
We now offer the lowest cost volunteering placements available in Ghana for international travellers.
See how we our low cost volunteering compared below to some similar organisations in Ghana.
Ready to view our placements?
Now you have had chance to read over our fees and what they cover, take a look at our placements and decide which area of interest best suits you.
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Questions
Pricing FAQ
Why do I need to pay to volunteer?
As a not for profit organisation, any donations we raise go directly into project sites. Due to this to cover the housing, utility bills, local support staff, internet etc that our volunteers will be using, we need to charge a weekly fee so we can continue to offer these volunteer placements in a safe and pleasant environment for the volunteers to live. To ensure we’re as cheap as possible and open this up to more people, our management team provide their services and support free of charge.
Do I have to pay all upfront?
You can view our full payment schedule by clicking here.
How are your fees so low in comparison to others?
Our main aim is creating this group was to ensure that volunteering is available to as many people as possible. Our management team provide their support and time free of charge, we employ local Ghanaian support staff, we don’t have any fancy international offices or helpdesks. The fees are just to cover the volunteer house, utility bills and support staff.
How much will the airport collection cost?
To be collected from the airport by a driver and a member of our team is currently 350 Ghana cedis (As of November 2019). This is payable in person or you can send us the payment for this beforehand and we will pass it to the driver.
What currency do I need to pay in?
Our online payments are stated in dollars however you can use the various payment platforms to change to your own currency. If you need to pay in person in Ghana this can be done in Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Ghana Cedis.
Is there any discount if I stay longer?
Yes, the longer you stay the lower the weekly program fees go. You can view our specific fees at the pricing table at the top of this page.
Sea Turtle Conservation Fees
Sea Turtle Conservation Program Fees
Find out what is included in our fees for our coastal conservation project.
Low Cost Fees
Our coastal conservation projects weekly program fees are a low $177* with no registration fees so that we can offer this experience to as many people as possible across the globe. We’re a social enterprise with a small team and don’t have any fancy international offices so that we can ensure we can offer this at such a low price. Any fees charged are used for the development of the program and volunteer housing along with more support staff to increase local employment.
* Average cost per week. Weekly fees vary in terms of duration pricing bands so that we are able to offer cheaper pricing to longer term volunteers.
Pricing Table
| 1 week | $177 | |
| 2 weeks | $354 | |
| 4 weeks | $708 | |
| 8 weeks | $1416 | |
| 12 weeks | $2124 | |
| 20 weeks | $3540 | |
| 28 weeks | $4956 |
What Is Included?
Accommodation
Housing is provided in a shared volunteer house. You will be supplied with a single/bunk bed and bedding.
Utility Bills
Your utilities will be covered by us in the housing this includes; water, electricity and gas.
On Site Support Staff
Our local Ghanaian team will be on hand in your volunteer accommodation and placement site should you have any questions or advice needed.
Pre Departure Support
Although not covered by your fees, we provide this service free of charge. The management team will be available to answer any queries you may have before your arrival to us to keep the cost as low as possible for you.
Orientation & Welcome Tour
On your first day you will receive a welcome breakfast whilst you rest from your journey, you will then be shown around the local area to get any shopping you may require and to get to know local points of interest.
Introduction Fees & Running Costs
Factored into your fees is the introduction commission charged by platforms such as VolunteerWorld for using their application services. As a small group this also covers any online presence costs such as hosting, email servers and social media marketing.
What Is NOT Included?
Flights & Travel
You will need to cover your flights and travel costs. Flights will arrive into Accra – Kotoka International Airport. We will arrange an airport collection for our support team to meet you upon arrival in one of our vehicles or a taxi straight to Abetifi which will need to be paid for by yourself.
Food & Grocery Shopping
This is a self catering placement so you will have use of the kitchen in the houses to prepare your food or buy from the plenty street vendors in town.
Visa & Travel Injections
Although we are on hand to offer support and advice on visa applications, these will need to be covered by yourself along with travel injections such as the required yellow fever injection and certificate.
Placement Site Travel
For people with a lower budget for their trip we can assign you to a school in the local town however if you wish to delve deeper in the rural communities or visit a specific project site for renovation then this transport will need to be covered by yourself in a shared taxi which our support staff will assist with.