Laos
Foster community growth in the heart of Luang Prabang.
Ways to get involved in Laos
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 Laos
Luang Prabang is a small, walkable UNESCO town, and the placements match that scale: English practice with students in monasteries and primary schools, or construction work renovating rural classrooms and medical centers. The pace is slow in a way that suits people coming off an intense service year. Weekly costs are among the lowest anywhere on this site, so a full award can cover a multi month stay including housing. Placements run one to twelve weeks. Expect basic facilities and a lot of walking.
- Teaching opportunities in local monasteries and village schools
- Construction projects to renovate medical centers and classrooms
- Service based in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Laos
These are our partners' published fees for Laos, 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 Laos
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Luang Prabang · International Volunteer HQfrom $624 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $295 | $624 | $89 |
| 2 weeks | $460 | $789 | $56 |
| 3 weeks | $625 | $954 | $45 |
| 4 weeks | $785 | $1,114 | $40 |
| 5 weeks | $945 | $1,274 | $36 |
| 6 weeks | $1,105 | $1,434 | $34 |
| 8 weeks | $1,325 | $1,654 | $30 |
| 10 weeks | $1,545 | $1,874 | $27 |
| 12 weeks | $1,765 | $2,094 | $25 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Meals
- Airport pick-up
- Transport to and from volunteer project
- 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
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- 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 Laos numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Laos
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Laos?
- Yes. Placements in Laos 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 Laos?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Laos?
- We list 3 placements in Laos, spanning Community Development, Education & Youth.
Get the details for Laos
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 Laos, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.