The following are ESTIMATES ONLY. The actual cost could vary significantly, depending on an individual volunteer’s personal circumstances, i.e. prior immunizations, prior passport, equipment already owned by the family or that can be borrowed.

 

Immunizations and TB test                                                                    $150

(if you travel to a location that requires yellow fever

 immunization, it will cost an additional $100)

 

Doctor visit co-pay                                                                               $ 20

 

Malaria medication (chloroquine) co-pay                                               $ 20

 

Non-prescription medications                                                               $ 25

 

Passport fees and photos                                                                      $100

 

Backpack                                                                                             $120

 

Sleeping bag (Costco)                                                                          $ 35

 

First aid kit                                                                                           $ 25

 

Iodine tablets (water purification)                                                          $ 15

 

Insect repellant                                                                                     $ 10

 

*Mosquito net                                                                                      $ 25

 

Toiletries                                                                                              $ 30

 

Film and film processing (assumes ownership of a camera)                     $ 75

 

Personal Spending Money                                                                    $150

 

Total:                                                                           $800

 

*We are hoping to arrange a group purchase of suitable mosquito nets pre-treated with permethrin.  More information will be available later and orders taken.