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✈️ Are Flights Included in the Program Cost?

No—flights are not included in your program fee. But don’t worry—we make it simple to travel with your group and arrive safely and confidently.

👉 For every destination, we organize optional group flights at competitive rates. These flights typically depart from the region with the highest number of confirmed participants to help you travel together.

✈️ Prefer to book your own flight? That’s absolutely fine! We can also connect you with other volunteers from your area (when possible), so you can coordinate independent travel if you choose.

You’ll receive two key travel documents leading up to your departure:

Published and sent to applicants who have already applied and have been accepted approximately 3 months before departure, this document includes many details including the following:

• Group flight details (dates and times), including departure/return from designated airports
   
• Where to meet for group flight boarding and check-in
   
• Access and attendance information for your required attendance at the pre-departure meeting (held ~3 weeks prior to host country departure)

• General information regarding the in-host country orientation timing at the in-host country arrival airport
   

Sent only to applicants who have already applied and have been accepted approximately 3 weeks before departure; this document will also be reviewed in your pre-departure meeting and includes among many other details the following:

• Exact details regarding the in-host country orientation time and location at the designated in-host country airport
   
• Note the required airport meeting point in the host country will be after immigration, outside security, but still within the airport itself (e.g,, typically at a lobby area within the airport)
   
• Details on your private all participant transportation plan to start your volunteer immersion and to check into lodging with the group
   
• Emergency contacts and contingency plans
   
• Your final check-out meeting details and return airport transportation information that will occur on the last day of your immersion.
   

All participants—whether on a group or individual flight—must arrive at the same host country airport at or before the latest group flight arrival time.

📍 There will be a Required Airport Arrival Orientation, held:

• Inside the arrival airport lobby
   
• After you pass through immigration and customs
   
• About 1–2 hours after the last group flight arrives
   

This is the first official in-host country meeting of your program and attendance is mandatory.

After your brief orientation in the airport, you’ll board required private transportation to your host community volunteer focused lodging.

✔️ All transport is pre-arranged and included at no cost to you.

⏰ It departs only once—from a specific location at a specific time.

📌 No alternate free transportation options are available. If you miss this, you’ll be responsible for any additional transportation costs. Please know not staying with the group is not following our safety regulations, and you may be asked not to continue in the program if you are putting yourself at risk, we are here to help keep you safe as our top priority.

Typically the day will start with an early breakfast, always a final check-out for all participants, and a warm goodbye. You'll then board your return airport transportation, included for:

• All group flight participants
   
• Independent travelers with matching or later flight times on the same day as the group flight departure(s).

✔️ This return trip is optional for independent travelers, but remember:

👉 There is only one shared shuttle to the airport—no alternate free return transport will be offered.

📍 A brief check-out meeting is required for all participants, and will be held about 3 hours before the group flight departs—typically in the accommodation lobby prior to anyone leaving to the airport.

🕒 Don’t book flights until your Generalized Program Plan is published (~3 months before departure) and only after your have been accepted into your program plan of choice.

📩 Your Detailed Program Plan, will be emailed to all accepted applicants and reviewed in your pre-departure meeting, ~3 weeks before departure and will include: 

• Emergency contacts and contingency plans
   
• Airport in-host country required orientation meeting point and to and from airport transport details

• Final  check-out locations, dates, and times 

📝 Independent Travelers:

Match your arrival and departure times to the group flight(s) and remember you are required to use the included airport transportation from the host country arrival airport.

🚨 You must attend the scheduled 1) in-host country orientation at the designated in-host country arrival airport on the first day of your trip and 2) departure check-out meeting at the final accommodation location lobby on the last day of your trip—to insure safety and coordination.

📩 ~3 Months Before Departure

• Review group flight information made public for those who have not already applied and which will also be emailed to accepted applicants
   
• Only after you have been accepted to your program of choice, purchase your group ticket or match your independent flight to the same airport and times and purchase your airline ticket.
   

📩 ~3 Weeks Before Departure

• Review your final program plan carefully
   
• Attend your mandatory pre-departure meeting
   
• Be ready and on time for the Required In-Host Country Airport Orientation
   

💬 Have questions? Need help coordinating your flights? We’re here to support you.

🌍 You came here to serve, stayed to grow, and will leave transformed.

From the moment you land to your final airport goodbye—you’ll be part of a team, a mission, and a movement that stays with you forever.

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Once you’re accepted into an immersion program, you’ll receive a personalized link to reserve your seat on one of our pre-arranged group flights departing from major U.S. hubs to your host country. These group itineraries are designed to ensure a smooth, coordinated travel experience—and more than 95% of our students choose this option.

You’ll have two booking options:

• Reserve immediately with full payment
• Or hold your seat with a small deposit, then complete payment later

We know that some students may prefer to book their own flights—perhaps using frequent flyer miles or a family member’s discount. While this is allowed, we strongly recommend traveling on the group flight whenever possible to ensure everyone arrives together and can take advantage of our coordinated ground transportation.

⏳ Note: Students who apply late in the season may be required to book their own international flights if group seats are no longer available. If that happens, our team will still gladly help you find the best available travel option.

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Absolutely! First-time travelers are always welcome. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to help you feel safe, supported, and included every step of the way. You’ll be part of a team, guided by experienced leaders, and surrounded by like-minded peers on the same journey.