Volunteer Insurance

When you travel to volunteer overseas, you’re likely to face exciting and once-in-a-lifetime moments. While most things go smoothly, it’s smart to expect the unexpected. That’s why volunteer travel insurance isn’t just optional — it’s essential for all IVI volunteers!

Why Book Travel Insurance with IVI?

We’ve created travel insurance tailored specifically for volunteers, so you can focus on making a difference!

At IVI, your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities. That’s why we’ve partnered with CISI, a leading provider of international student and study abroad insurance.

Through CISI’s partnerships with financially secure insurance carriers, all rated A or higher by A.M. Best, we’re able to offer our volunteers comprehensive and reliable coverage at affordable rates.

With 24/7/365 worldwide assistance, you’ll never be alone. From replacing a lost passport to coordinating an emergency evacuation, CISI’s team is ready to help.

Assistance staff includes doctors and multilingual professionals, providing toll-free access to medical care, trusted providers, and emergency help whenever you need it.

IVI Volunteer Insurance Plans

IVI have 2 options for volunteer travel insurance:

Standard Plan

The Standard Plan is perfect for volunteers taking part in everyday projects and low-risk activities. It provides essential protection, including medical coverage for illness or injury, trip interruption or delay, and cover for lost or stolen belongings.

A reliable choice if your program is community-based, classroom-focused, or generally doesn’t involve adventurous activities.

*Price from $30USD per/week

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Affordable option for those on a budget
*Wide range of normal activities covered
Cover for duration of trip, even outside of volunteer work
Includes multi-country trips
Cover for everyone - no age limits
Worldwide cover (excluding travel to USA and Cuba)

Sports & Adventure Plan

The Adventure Plan is designed for volunteers whose projects or free-time activities involve more physical or outdoor challenges. Along with all the benefits of the Standard Plan, it includes 150+ Sports & Activities, such as diving, water sports, and trekking.

This plan offers extra peace of mind if your volunteering experience takes you off the beaten track.

*Price from $66USD for first week, then $33 each week thereafter

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Great for those doing sport, adventure and trek programs
Sport and adventure activities covered for peace of mind
Cover for duration of trip, even outside of volunteer work
Includes multi-country trips
Cover for everyone - no age limits
Worldwide cover (excluding travel to USA and Cuba)

*The IVI standard plan is designed to cover a wide range of normal activities for travelers. Activities that are excluded include mountain climbing, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, parasailing, activities that involve racing (if using a vehicle or animal), and team athletics. These exclusions are designed to address “inherently dangerous” activities and not activities associated with normal travel.

Normal activities such as these are covered in the standard plan: hiking where ropes are not needed (though professionally run/commercial rope courses and professionally run/commercial zip lines are covered), injuries that occur in the course of being a passenger on a commercial vehicle (so issues related to being a passenger on a boat, taxi, bus, plane are covered), recreational water activities are covered such as scuba or snorkeling or boating/kayak/canoe or paddleboarding (noting that adding a sail or parachute or an element of speed likely moves these to “thrill/extreme” activities that would not be covered), and that you may participate in fitness activities (jog, run, lift weights) or even participate in sports and games with others for fun – but that this policy is not designed for the concentrated organized practice and games associated with team sports.

*If your trip involves activities that you believe would be excluded by this policy, please review the list of Adventure Plan Activities on the Adventure Package Brochure and consider upgrading your insurance coverage.

What's Covered?	Standard Plan	Premium Plan
Sports and Adventure Activities		150+ Sports & Activities (full list)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment	$5,000	$5,000
Medical expenses (per Covered Accident or Sickness)	$300,000 at 100% (zero deductible)	$300,000 at 100% (zero deductible)
Emergency Medical Reunion	$5,000 (incl. hotel/meals, max $300/day)	$5,000 (incl. hotel/meals, max $300/day)
Trip Delay	$1,500 ($250/day)	$1,500 ($250/day)
Trip Interruption	$2,500	$2,500
Baggage Delay	$750 ($150/day)	$750 ($150/day)
Personal Property	$1,000 ($500/item)	$1,000 ($500/item)
Emergency Medical Evacuation	$300,000	$300,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains	$300,000	$300,000
Security Evacuation (Comprehensive)	$100,000 ($1M Aggregate)	$100,000 ($1M Aggregate)
24/7 medical, travel, technical assistance	Included	Included

Services & Benefits

PORTAL & CISI TRAVELER APP

Access your insurance materials,
online resources and tools 24/7.

NO AGE LIMITS

Cover has no minimum or upper age requirements.

TEAM ASSIST – ON CALL

24/7/365 medical, travel
and technical support.

BROAD COVERAGE

24/7 help for emergency assistance services and natural disasters.

WORLDWIDE COVERAGE

Coverage includes travel everywhere (except USA & Cuba).

EMERGENCY ASSISTENCE

24/7/365 worldwide, multilingual aid in the event of an emergency.

Why You Need Volunteer Travel Insurance

Typical travel or health policies often don’t cover the kinds of risks volunteers take on. Whether it’s remote clinics, rugged terrain, wildlife conservation, or adventure excursions, these activities can result in situations that standard policies might exclude.

With volunteer-specific insurance, you get coverage built around:

Medical emergencies abroad: hospital stays, treatment, medication.
Evacuation or repatriation if something serious happens.
Trip delays or interruptions, e.g. natural disasters, political unrest.
Loss or damage to baggage, electronics, documents.
Adventure-type activities such as trekking, kayaking, diving.

How to Book Volunteer Insurance?

1. Book a Project with IVI

You need to apply and pay the application fee to secure your spot on one of our projects.

APPLY HERE

2. Add an Insurance Plan to your Project

After securing your spot, you can choose which plan to add onto your final invoice. You will need to tell us your full travel dates (including any time outside the program).