Why is volunteer work so expensive?

Question

I've always had a want to travel and also recently i've felt i should "give something back" from all the privledges i've had growing up. I searched online to find out information about volenteering abroad (i was looking at Africa) but the main issue is it cost about £1k - £2k for less than a month, plus flights. I dont have the sort of money to put aside £2k for less than a month. Is there any volunteering I can do that either cost less or are for longer so I can do more than turn up and leave without making an impact?

Thanks

Answer 1

Try finding some agencies that are doing humanitarian work in places you are interested in helping and contact them.They may offset your cost of transport etc.,or absorb it for a set term of conditions.Maybe do something in an area that costs less.Much luck,and peace.

Answer 2

it always depends where you doing the volunteer work and i am doing it this summer but not paying nothing..