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Dates and Costs - Africa and Asia Venture

Dates and Costs

Departure dates linked to school terms

The departure dates of our long ventures link to the academic year. The length of time on project matches the school term, ensuring stability for the students as volunteers coming and going can be very disruptive.  Term dates are subject to change at short notice therefore the dates below are for planning purposes only. As soon as we have official confirmation of dates we will let you know.

Upcoming Project Dates + Costs:

Departs  
Returns 
Project Length  
Project Cost
4 September 2012 30 November 2012 12 Weeks (Project only) £2,985 (approx £33 per day)
22 December 2012 16 Weeks (Project + Travel) £3,285 (approx £28 per day)
Late January 2013 Late April 2013 12 Weeks (Project only) £2,985 (approx £33 per day)
Late May 2013 16 Weeks (Project + Travel) £3,285 (approx £28 per day)
May 2013 July 2013 12 Weeks (Project only) £2,985 (approx £33 per day)
August 2013 16 Weeks (Project + Travel) £3,285 (approx £28 per day)


To see a summary of all of the AV project Dates + Costs please click here

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before departure:

  • Pre-departure information, support and advice
  • A nominated member of the UK volunteer support team
  • One-to-one face to face briefing for UK applicants
  • Telephone briefing for non-UK applicants
  • References taken up
  • Comprehensive online health check
  • Advice on group flight booking or individual flight arrangements
  • Briefing for group departure from London airport

In-country:

  • In-country representative
  • 24/7 in-country backup
  • Meet and greet at airport (if arriving with the group)
  • Airport transfer (if arriving with group)
  • In-country induction course
  • Transfer from induction course to school/project
  • Accommodation (except during independent travel)
  • Food allowance (except during independent travel)
  • Management of emergencies, including lost passport, illness, etc. whilst in-country

Upon returning home:

  • Returning home advice
  • Full telephone debriefing

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Country visas
  • Meeting of non-group arrivals
  • Accommodation for early/late arrivals
  • Medical expenses, e.g. inoculations, malaria prophylactics
  • In-country medical expenses
  • Drinks
  • Tips/gratuities - No tips/gratuities for AV staff are necessary or expected
  • Spending money
  • Extra activities that you choose to do
  • Food, transport and accommodation on independent travel

Still got questions?

We’re here to answer them and remember if you want to talk to an AV volunteer who has been there and done it just let us know and we’d be happy to put you in touch! Contact the AV office on +44(0)1380 729009 or info@aventure.co.uk

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