Pricing/Fees
Our volunteer program is fee-based. Because we are a not-for-profit organization relying entirely on donations, all volunteers, student interns and zookeepers are required to make a mandatory donation to CCF to cover the costs of room, board, training and supervision of volunteers. This fee also contributes to the day-to-day costs of running CCF Namibia or Kenya. It is because of generous donations that we are able to continue to operate our education, outreach and research programs.
PLEASE NOTE:
- All payments are non-refundable except for emergency situations.
- Transport to and from Namibia or Kenya is the responsibility of the individual.
For Kenya fees click here.
Fees for Volunteering in Namibia
We require an initial deposit upon your confirmation into the program (paid in one lump-sum) and then the final balance payment is due 2 months prior to your arrival (also paid in a lump-sum). Payments can be made by the volunteer or someone else. Please ensure that any payments are made using the appropriate payment form so that we have details on who is making the payment and for which volunteer. If you are collecting donations from friends, family or grants/funding YOU are responsible for ensuring that payment is made to CCF in ONE LUMP SUM. Please include a spreadsheet / database (in Microsoft Word / Excel) indicating the payment types, list of donors, etc. with your payment form to help us keep track of payments. Thank you.
| Type of Volunteer | Fees (include a 1% processing charge) |
| Working Guest | US$3,030.00 for 2 weeks US$5,050.00 for 4 weeks Deposit: US$1,140.00 due on approval of application (includes $130 visa fee). An additional room security deposit of US$75 is required for 4-week volunteers, reimbursable upon departure. |
| Student internships and Zookeepers | US$2,020.00 per month Deposit: US$710.00 due on approval of application (includes US$130 visa fee and $75 room security deposit refundable upon departure) |
| Namibian/South African citizens | Please email  Namibia Volunteer Coordinator |
| Namibian working visa application fee | An additional visa fee of $130, due with the deposit, is required for all volunteers regardless of length of stay. Special paperwork and application forms need to be completed and submitted at least 4 weeks prior to your departure date. |
Payment:
CCF prefers payment by bank transfer to our Namibian bank account. In order to cover the processing fee our bank charges us, we are building in a fee of 1%. Please be advised that your bank will also charge you a fee for a foreign bank transfer. Please enquire about these charges in advance and please note that CCF does not have any influence on these charges. We can also accept payments by credit card (VISA and Mastercard) but a processing fee of 5% applies and additional bank charges on which CCF has no influence could be drawn from your account. It might be worth comparing transfer and credit card payment charges.
Questions?
Please check the Namibia Volunteer FAQs here.
Fees for Volunteering in Kenya
A deposit is to be paid to the CCF USA office upon confirmation of application approval. The balance of the fee is due at least two months prior to departure unless otherwise agreed .
| Type of Volunteer | Fees |
| Working Guest | US$1,500.00 for two weeks |
| Master and Ph.D. applicants | Applications will be forwarded to Mary Wykstra to discuss project proposals. |
| Undergraduate internships & Zookeepers | Eligible for a reduced rate. Please use the link below to e-mail us for additional information. |
| Kenyan citizens | Please email Kenya Volunteer Coordinator |
For Kenya volunteers, please pay online by clicking here. Once you have made your payment, Please email your Volunteer Coordinator the following information:
- A copy of your receipt
- Your name, address, telephone/fax number and email address
- Your date of birth
- Your passport number
PLEASE NOTE:
- All payments are non-refundable except for emergency situations.
- Transport to and from Namibia or Kenya is the responsibility of the individual.
