Egypt
Support local communities in the historic capital of Cairo.
Ways to get involved in Egypt
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Egypt
Cairo is loud, huge, and rewarding if you go in with patience. Placements run through community centers and schools in teaching, childcare, animal care, women's programs, and social media support, so alumni from education and community development roles slot in fastest. You live with a host family, which is the main reason people come back saying the homestay was the trip. Stays run one to twelve weeks and weekly costs are low. Arabic is the working language outside the placement, so expect to rely on your host family for the first week or two.
- Placements based in the capital city of Cairo
- Living with a local family in a traditional homestay
- Animal care, teaching, and women's empowerment roles
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Egypt
These are our partners' published fees for Egypt, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Egypt
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Cairo · International Volunteer HQfrom $1,058 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $729 | $1,058 | $151 |
| 2 weeks | $1,019 | $1,348 | $96 |
| 3 weeks | $1,309 | $1,638 | $78 |
| 4 weeks | $1,599 | $1,928 | $69 |
| 5 weeks | $1,889 | $2,218 | $63 |
| 6 weeks | $2,179 | $2,508 | $60 |
| 8 weeks | $2,759 | $3,088 | $55 |
| 10 weeks | $3,339 | $3,668 | $52 |
| 12 weeks | $3,919 | $4,248 | $51 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Weekday (Sunday to Thursday) meals and basic meals supplies on weekends
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Egypt numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Egypt
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Egypt?
- Yes. Placements in Egypt run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Egypt?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Egypt?
- We list 5 placements in Egypt, spanning Animal Care & Wildlife, Business & Marketing, Community Development, Education & Youth.
Get the details for Egypt
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Egypt, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.