Budget

Orientation fee

Your one time Orientation and Transport fee is approx. R7000. Please consult your International office for up to date cost in your country’s currency.

The Orientation Fee includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off from White River or Nelspruit. For more information please refer back to the Preparations Page.

  • All Accommodation for the 8 week duration of orientation

  • ‘Welcome groceries’ for your arrival

  • All transport to and from different communities for program activities. Note: All personal transport will be billed at a per km rate.

  • A weekly shopping trip into White River for groceries during your orientation.

  • A weekly trip to church during your orientation.

How much money will I need for a year?

This is a very difficult question to answer as it depends a lot on how you choose to live, the amount of travel you do and how many mouths you have to feed! It really is best to connect with your International Office to discuss specifics.

Many individual volunteers budget approximately 10,000 ZAR per month, which includes: food, toiletries, accommodation, ground transport (vehicle km), airtime and a small amount for entertainment.

In additional you will need to budget for once off annual costs including:

  • Medical Insurance

  • Annual Flight home

  • At least one round trip flight within Africa (approx. 8, 000 ZAR per flight). However you may want to consider budgeting for leisurely travel during holidays. 

Please note all travel during your time with Hands will be at your own cost, make sure you fund raise accordingly.

For more information on budgeting for couples and families please contact your International Office.

For resources and material to aid in your support raising efforts contact your International Office.

Please note accommodation is not included in this amount and needs to be paid separately.