Application Info & Costs
To apply to Volunteer USA please check your eligibility and then follow the simple steps below. Applications must be made to BUNAC no less than six weeks before the intended UK departure date.
Eligibility
To apply to Volunteer USA, you must be:
- A British or Irish passport holder, resident in the UK or Ireland
- Aged at least 18
- Eligible for the US Visa Waiver Scheme
- Positive, proactive, adventurous, flexible, a good communicator, confident and outgoing with a sense of responsibility and a sense of humour.
1. Send the following application documents to BUNAC:
- Downloaded Application Form (including Additional Information sheet)
- 2 completed references (downloaded with the Application Form)
- Your current CV
- Copy of your passport and birth certificate
- Two passport photos
- Programme payment (including £5 BUNAC membership)
2. Participate in a telephone Orientation Interview during which we will discuss all aspects of the programme to ensure that you are fully prepared. This is also an opportunity for you to ask us any further questions. Following a satisfactory interview we will formally accept you onto the programme.
3. Your insurance will be arranged by BUNAC and we can also provide help and advice regarding flights. The project rota will be issued on arrival.
Full terms and conditions for the programme are included with the application form.
| How much will it cost? |
| 10 weeks |
£250 |
| 12 weeks |
£250 |
| 8 weeks |
See below* |
| Additional Costs |
| BUNAC membership |
£5 |
| Insurance |
£130 (3 months)** |
| Flights |
£500 (approximately) |
| Spending/travel money |
£175 per month |
*An 8 week programme option is also available for £475; this includes a US$400 (approx. £225) short-programme administration supplement imposed by the placement provider.
**BUNAC will arrange insurance for participants. Full details will be sent following acceptance on to the programme.
Fundraising
Raising extra funds for your trip needn’t be difficult as there are loads of things you can do to raise money. For further information go to www.bunac.org/fundraising for some ideas to get you started.