This part explains how financial contributions support the people and structures behind each placement.
Paying to join a volunteer programme might seem unexpected.
It can feel at odds with the idea of giving time and energy freely.
But here, that payment is better understood as an investment in the people who make the experience possible.
Each placement relies on a local network — hosts, coordinators, drivers, guides, and others behind the scenes.
The programme is designed to direct that investment into the local economy, where opportunities are limited and uneven.
For many involved, this is not side work, but a meaningful and reliable source of income.
Accommodation, food, transport, and support are all arranged locally and paid for locally.
The aim is not profit, but shared sustainability — for both volunteers and the communities that receive them.
This is what your contribution supports.