Travel and medical information
Do you arrange flights?
We work a very experienced travel agent which organises flights for our volunteers, so you can contact them to help you find the best flight for your trip. They are ATOL bonded and insure your flight tickets against airline failure so you can book with confidence. Make sure you quote ‘PoD’ so they know you are one of our volunteers.
Round the World Experts
UK : 0844 453 5925
International: +44 (0) 1223 321 946
Email: podvolunteer@rtwexperts.co.uk
Do I need travel insurance?
We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential. In particular we require that you have extensive medical travel insurance cover. It is important to check that you are covered for doing the voluntary work as well as any activities you may do. Please note that many of the travel insurance policies that are available will NOT cover you while you are doing a volunteer placement.
We work with a specialist travel insurance broker called Campbell Irvine that can arrange cover for you. For more details of the travel insurance that can be arranged through Campbell Irvine please click here.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on the country and how long you are going to be there for. We send out an information booklet after we receive an application which provides full details of the requirements. In some cases you will need a supporting letter from PoD before you can apply.
Do I need any immunisations or malaria tablets?
For most of the countries we place volunteers in, you will need to have some immunisations and for some countries malaria tablets are also advised.
You should arrange a visit to your doctor to receive the latest health advice and arrange immunisations. Some immunisations require a series of injections, so this visit should be arranged as soon as possible. Make sure you inform your doctor that you will be volunteering and tell them the nature of your project work.
We send out an information booklet after we receive an application which provides full details of the requirements.
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH PoD?
We are passionate about volunteering and are dedicated to providing well supported projects where there is genuine 2 way benefit.
