From leading archery sessions to organising campfire stories, Hannes enjoyed every moment. Immersed in an international community of around 70 people, he built lasting friendships and embarked on unforgettable adventures, including road trips through the West.
โI loved working with kids, planning and organising activities, and learning forest skills like making fire. It was epic!โ – Hannes
The Canada Programme Manager, Beata, prepares volunteers for their placements and provides ongoing support.
Beata has worked in international volunteering for 17 years and made over 800 worldwide friends. Her biggest perk is meeting people who are willing to help others. Apart from professional achievements, Beata has a black belt in Aikido and has completed a 48-kilometreย trek in two days in the Tatra mountains, Poland. Her Whippet, Uke, helps Beata stay fit by accompanying her on walks and runs, covering at least 10 km daily. Lastly, Beata is a lover of cinema and enthusiastic about film festivals.ย ย
Why NVW charges a fee
New Ventures Worldwide is a UK-registered nonprofit charity. The fee contributes to our operating costs and allows us to continue our mission of arranging volunteering placements for our global network of nonprofit organisations. A financial report is published annually to the UK Charity Commission.
Included in the fee
Support acquiring a sponsored visa, a thoroughly vetted placement, an appropriate volunteer role based on age, experience and interests, a placement mentor, any necessary training, preparation guidance, ongoing support, accommodation, food and a spending allowance.
Additional costsย
In addition to the placement fee, volunteers pay for flights, a visa, and travel insurance, usually costing around $2,500 USD (depending on the departure destination). Volunteers are reimbursed weekly towards their costs during placement. The reimbursement amount varies.
After completing the application form, our team will check if you are eligible for your chosen program before inviting you to a Welcome Video Call. The interview is where you get to know the New Ventures Worldwide team, ask questions and get matched to your perfect program. Various background checks are then conducted before you are officially enrolled in the program.
Yes, you will need to arrange your own flights and travel insurance. Youโll need to send us your travel insurance policy details before starting a program.
Being on a volunteering placement means youโll always have a network of people around you, including locals and other volunteers. Providing a readymade community with local knowledge to explore, share, and create incredible memories. However, if you want to travel with a friend from home, let us know, and we can usually arrange for you to be on the same placement.
New Ventures Worldwide has a Ladder of Support so you can see who to contact if you need help. Your placement will assist you in almost all situations. However, we also offer background support, mainly if a more serious issue arises.
