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When planning an adventure abroad, there are a few things to consider. Take the time and discuss everything important about your upcoming trip in a detailed consultation with our support team.

How can we help you?

  • Telephone support

    Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. You can reach us at the following times:

    Office hours:
    Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. - 16 p.m.
    + 49 (0) 89 / 454 537 93

  • Meet us at an information event

    Just drop by at one of our information events. We look forward to getting to know you personally and to advising you.
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  • Email support

    Of course you can also reach us by email. We usually answer you within a few hours.
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What is often asked?

How far in advance do I have to register?

Ideally your registration takes place at least 3-6 months before the desired departure date, But also short-term registrations are up 1-2 months before the planned departure is possible.

But it could be that your dream project is already booked. In this case we will try together to find a suitable alternative for you.

Can I travel with a friend?

Yes! On request we enable a double room if you for two with a friend or a friend, or an apartment or other suitable accommodation for groups

We are very happy to enable our participants to go on a project and share accommodation with friends. Shared accommodation is usually possible both in the volunteer house and with the host family, although the room in the volunteer house may also be shared with other participants. In some locations there is also the option of sharing an apartment.

When registering, please indicate the person(s) traveling with you.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, for some countries there will be one Visa needed! For many RGV destination countries, a visa must be applied for in advance. We will give you thorough instructions and obtain the necessary letters of invitation from your destination country.

Which vaccinations are recommended?

The required vaccinations vary greatly from country to country. For example, more vaccinations are required in the tropics than in the extratropical latitudes. In the health care we recommend using several information channels as a matter of principle:

• Consultation with the doctor
• Information from the Foreign Office

You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.

Are there other volunteers on site?

Yes! At our larger locations and in most animal welfare projects, you can be sure that you will meet other volunteers on site. Only in exceptional cases can it happen that there are no other volunteers on site.

Most of our volunteers come from German-speaking countries and other European countries.

=> Feel free to ask us by phone, how your project and your participation period look like.

Are there contact persons on site?

At all of our locations we have contact persons and RGV teams on site who will be happy to be there for you during your stay.

Can I extend on site if I like it?

Yes, this is possible from our side! The following points must be checked:

  • Availability on site: The project must not be fully booked at the time.
  • Validity of the visa: Your visa may need to be valid long enough.
  • Rebooking the return flight: If you have already booked a return flight, you should be able to rebook it.

How do I change money into local currency?

It is best to take a credit card with you and withdraw money from the machine on site. Here you will find information about a free Visa card.

What additional expenses can I expect on site?

We have already covered most of the costs with your participation fees. Nevertheless, you should have additional costs of average 75 to 130 euros per week plan on. The largest additional costs usually arise from your personal expenses and your leisure activities. The amount varies depending on the country and activities.

During the preparation of the trip, costs for the entry visa may arise. Not every visa has a fee associated with it. 

What are the working hours in the project?

Working hours can vary greatly between individual projects. Most of the time, however, you will be working on the project between 5 and 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. In the social field, the weekends are usually free.

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Our support team

We have traveled all over the world and regularly visit our projects on site.
If you have a question about a specific project or program, we're here to help!

Portrait of Julia Rothhammer
program coordination Julia Rothhammer
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program coordination Catherine Long