AidCamps International
offers you a unique opportunity for personal involvement in an aid project and the rare chance to learn first hand about the realities of life in the underdeveloped world.

AidCamps International

Short Term Voluntary Aid Projects in the Developing World

Volunteer Placements

We offer the two basic kinds of volunteer placements:

Group AidCamps allow you to join an organised team with other like-minded volunteers to implement a community development aid project. They last for three weeks, run on specific dates, and are guided projects that include an planned itinerary.

Independent AidCamps are individual placements where we match you to a local development aid need. You can undertake one at almost any time and go for weeks or months. They are mainly suitable for self-reliant individuals and couples. In some cases we can organise Family AidCamps.

You can combine the two and do a Group + Independent AidCamp if you want.

We can also organise Private Group AidCamps if you've already got a "team" that would like to do a development aid project together.

Quick Comparison

The following provides a quick comparison between Group and Independent AidCamps. Please see the individual sections for full and detailed information on each.

Group AidCamps

Independent AidCamps

Format

Group projects working on and funding a sizable local development aid project.

Individual and Small Team projects working on and funding local development needs

The Volunteer Work

Light-Medium Manual Work

Everybody works together on the project. No skills, experience, or big muscles needed.

Some Group AidCamps have opportunities to also be involved in other local activities.

See the description of each AidCamp for full details.

Your choice!

We have a wide range of possibilities, from teaching to conservation as well as research trips and more.

We will work to match your requirements and skills with the needs of our partner NGOs and local communities, to offer you a placement matching your desires.

Where your funding goes

The development aid project

By coming on an AidCamp you unite with other volunteers to fund and help implement a much larger local development project than could otherwise be achieved.

Your choice!

Each placement has a number of local needs that require funding. Subject to agreement you can choose which local aid goal(s) your donation will fund.

When

Fixed dates

Almost anytime

How Long

3 weeks

1 week to 3 months+

Registration Fee Asia/Africa

£225/300

£95

Minimum Donation Asia/Africa

£525/700

1-3 weeks	£300
4 weeks	£400
5-13 weeks	£500

(We encourage £50 per week after 5 weeks)

Credit & Debit Card Rates and approximations in other currencies

Donation Due

4 months before project

£100, 3 months before departure
Remainder, 3 weeks before

Age Limits

18+ no upper limit

18+ no upper limit
any age as part of a Family AidCamp

What's included before you go

Individual Placement Service
to provide you with the opportunity you want.

Volunteer Matching Service
if you'd like to team up with someone or want to wait for a particular opportunity

Planning and Budgeting Assistance

Travel Research Assistance *

Flight Information*

Fundraising Information
Website Volunteers' Area
Website Sponsorship Page

Visa Forms **
Detailed Health Information
Preparation & Packing Information
Advice for your Doctor

Fundraising Information
Website Volunteers' Area
Website Sponsorship Page

Visa Forms **
Detailed Health Information
Preparation & Packing Information
Advice for your Doctor

Contact with Other Group Members

E-mail and Telephone Help and Advice
* From Western Europe only ** UK residents only

What's included while you're there

All Accommodation
Most Food
All Ground Transportation

Planned Itinerary
Other Development Aid Project Visits
Local Familiarisation
Cultural and Natural Heritage Site Trips
Cultural Talks

You cover your own and created costs in country.

Typical "no frills" living costs:
£30-£35 per week
plus £15-£45 for arrival and departure
(each way)

Any activities, trips, etc, you'd like to do you undertake independently.

AidCamps International UK Coordinator with the group Full Time

Local Partner Organisation Support
UK based E-mail and Telephone Help

Emergency Contact Point and Details for your Family and Friends

Where the donation goes

30% goes to funding the AidCamps International's charitable work.

70% goes directly into the implementation of the project (bricks, cement, labour costs, etc), and is what makes the project possible.

These two make up the minimum donation.

100% of donations above the minimum will also go directly to the benefit of the project and/or the community.

For example: writing materials, desks, an additional room, etc, depending on the total funds donated and the community's needs.

First £100 goes equally between the host country development organisation you will be working with and AidCamps International to fund both organisations' charitable work.

100% of the rest, including donations more than the minimum, goes directly to the objective(s) agreed with you.

We ask that at least £200 be used to provide for needs within the community of your placement, and agreed before you go.

Agree what you'd like to fund with the rest either beforehand or when you are there.

Application process

Simple application consisting of:

Application Form
Registration Fee
and Photograph.

We will let you know within a few days if we can offer you a place or not.

We won't cash your cheque / charge your card unless we can give you a place.

Application consisting of:

Application Form
Registration Fee
and Photograph

Plus for skilled placements
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Proof of qualifications

We will contact you to discuss your wishes, and then negotiate with our partner organisations to agree a placement suitable for you.

If we cannot offer you a place fitting your stated requirements within 10 days, then you can either:

get a refund
or
enrol into our

Volunteer Matching Service

Once a placement has been agreed we will ask for references, and a health certification from your doctor, and may do a criminal records check.

Group + Independent AidCamp

with the same Partner Organisation

For the Group AidCamp

For the Independent AidCamp

Registration Fee

£225 (Asia) or £300 (Africa)

£95

Minimum Donation

£525 (Asia) or £700 (Africa)

£100 per week for the first 3 weeks
(We encourage £50 per week after that)

Credit & Debit Card Rates and approximations in other currencies

Everything Else

As above

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