Preparation program includes training in project skills and facilitation methods. The fee for this program covers the preparation, but participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements. Host organisations provide housing and food. Institute for International Cooperation and Development Places individuals in 4 month and longer service projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Applicants must be at least eighteen.
Participants pay a fee for each program that covers all expenses.
International Medical Volunteers Association Serves as a clearinghouse of medical service projects around the world for long and short term projects. There are no fees for the referral service. The details of each project vary. Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. Places individuals over the age of 18 in 2 or 6 week or 12 month service projects around the world. Volunteers then pay a fee depending upon the organization with which they choose to work, and need to make their own travel arrangement.