How much is the volunteer allowance and what other benefits are provided by VSO?
Volunteers receive an allowance based on a daily rate designed to meet reasonable costs incurred, so that they are not out-of-pocket, as a result of volunteering. Aside from the allowance, VSO provides a range of benefits to support you before, during and after your volunteer placement. The volunteer allowance consists of two parts: • An in-country funded allowance that is the same on a daily basis for all volunteers working in the same country or region. The allowance is based on a shopping-basket indicator of local prices or the local government salary structure. • A home-country funded allowance that is the same on a daily basis for volunteers no matter where they are recruited. For Kenyan and Ugandan volunteers, this is given in the form of a pre-departure allowance, quarterly allowances during service, and a coming home allowance upon completion of placement. Volunteer allowances are sufficient to allow you to: • have a healthy diet • dress appropriately • live comfortably in a mo
