We strongly advise all volunteers to get a travel insurance before their stay abroad. Generally, having a travel insurance is not mandatory in order to book your volunteer program with Volunteer World. However, it might be demanded by the project coordinator of the volunteer program you will join.
We have partnered with battleface to offer travel insurance under a master policy which has been issued to Volunteer World. The contract of insurance is underwritten by Eir Försäkring AB.
The insurance costs €28 per week and provides coverage tailored for the unique needs of volunteers.
After you receive an offer from your project coordinator, follow these steps to include travel insurance with your booking:It is important to secure your travel insurance before your departure and ideally at the time of deposit payment. Retroactive additions are not generally permitted, so making an informed decision early helps ensure coverage.
Choose the insurance option when paying your deposit.
Confirm the insurance during the checkout process to secure your coverage.
If you missed including insurance during the deposit payment, it is generally not permitted to add travel insurance retroactively. Timing your purchase correctly is critical as policies confirmed post-deposit cannot include insurance.
Which address do I need to enter when booking an insurance?
If you are about to book your insurance during the deposit payment, please enter your home address (not the address of the project abroad).
How can I change/extend my dates?
If you took out an insurance package when paying your deposit, we are happy to adjust or extend your dates. Just get in touch with us through our live chat. Please note this can only be done the first 48 hrs after your payment.
Adding insurance after paying the deposit is generally not allowed as it cannot be applied retroactively. Therefore, it is important to purchase travel insurance at the time of deposit payment or earlier.
Am I insured if I need to cancel my trip before leaving?
Please refer to your insurance documents sent upon payment of the insurance premium to see whether cancellation is covered.
What can I do if I am not eligible for any of the insurances?
Please discuss with your project coordinator what the insurance should include at a minimum. Your local insurance providers are eager to help you out!