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This table gives an approximate financial costs for undertaking a short-term mission service with Interserve. You should be aware that costs will vary widely depending on the country of service and the length of stay.
|
Item |
Cost |
Average 1 Month |
Average 6 Months |
Average 12 Months |
| 1 |
Interserve fee
This contributes towards Interserve’s costs for your selection, screening, medical clearance, CRB check, arrangement of placement, orientation, pastoral care in the UK and overseas, contact with your church and debriefing. For placements over 3 months we charge extra £20 pm. For placements over 6 months we charge extra £300 for health clearance. |
£300 |
£300 |
£660 |
£780 |
| 2 |
Expenses before going
Flights, visa, insurance, inoculations
(Please note these estimates can vary depending on the country of travel and the individual. This is worth a little research before you budget.) |
£550-£1300 |
£850 |
£850 |
£850 |
| 3 |
Expenses in country*
Accommodation, food, travel, etc
This varies depending on location and type of accommodation (guest house, hospital compound, school hall, rented flat). |
£200-£600 Per Month |
£400 |
£2400 |
£4800 |
| 4 |
Extras
Don’t forget to budget extra money to make the most of your trip (i.e. holiday, language study). |
Varies |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total |
|
£1550 |
£3610 |
£6130 |