Why go with Rustic

Rustic clearly understand that there are numerous volunteer abroad organizations however when exploring the competition you will find that we are the best organization that has BOTH experience and commitment to offering safe, high quality programs and professional services. In Rustic, we are proud of our highly inexpensive fees, experienced staff, host families and carefully selected projects . Volunteer and travel is our specialization; we go beyond to surpass your expectations. We are devoted to delivering a professional service to make your volunteer and travel abroad experience memorable from the beginning to the end.

Best Value and Most Affordable Price
Direct Support to Local communities
Our Experienced Staffs and Coordinators
Rustic offers Program Flexibility
A Complete Volunteer and Travel Experience
Your Personal Advisory Team
Pre-departure booklet
Dedication to Ensuring Your Well-Being
Onsite Orientation
Quality Medical Coverage

Best Value and Most Affordable Price

Rustic Travel is a volunteer/travel service that will provide you with memorable experiences at the most affordable prices available. Many of our volunteer programs start as low as $599 and there are no other organizations in the US can match that. We work with many of the same associations as other volunteer programs and provide every service they do as well, but Rustic Travel does it for a much lower price that can't be beaten.

Direct Support to Local communities

Rustic Travel is genuinely dedicated to the communities and conservations it places its volunteers in. In many countries, we work directly with local organizations. There is no middle man, so not only does that cut our prices down for you, but part of your fee also goes directly to the program you will be helping. When you volunteer with a good portion of us your money goes straight to the local country to support your transportation, room, food, local support, and project

Our Experienced Staffs and Coordinators

The owner and country coordinators of Rustic volunteer travel have many combined years of successful experience in the volunteer/ travel industry. The owner has traveled the world extensively and screened projects, host families, and coordinators very carefully. We have had 99% satisfaction results from previous volunteers and our in country coordinators are constantly commended for doing such a wonderful job.

The in country coordinators we use for Rustic Travel are all mature and responsible adults well seasoned in the travel industry, providing a hospitable environment and an amazing experience. We carefully screened and hand chose all of our coordinators based on their skills as a leader and how well they can work with young people in maximizing their program benefits.

Rustic offers Program Flexibility

Rustic Travel offers programs that will be specifically tailored and adjusted for your well being. Volunteers can generally choose to work anywhere from 1-12 weeks but can stay longer on certain projects if desired. Our coordinators pick out the best local organizations for each individual, as well as your living arrangements and any special requests prior to your arrival. We can customize your project to suit your needs if you will be visiting more than one country as well.

A Complete Volunteer and Travel Experience

Rustic Travel is much more than just a trip to a foreign country for some volunteer work. We don't randomly place you in the country of your choice; we carefully review your goals and set you up with the best possible match. There are several different options available for you which include: volunteering, interning, teaching, and more. It is a life changing experience that will bring meaning to your world. With different travel packages and opportunity, we offer an amazing opportunity for volunteer work and incredible traveling

Your Personal Advisory Team

When you volunteer with Rustic, you will have a team of experienced staffs who will be your volunteer abroad advisors. Your first advisor will help you select a program and assist you with the application process. Your second advisor will be our in-country coordinator. He/she will provide insight into your destination, volunteer project, host family, local issues and more. When you join the field, the local project staffs will help you with the day to day volunteering activities. Rustic works hard in each and every step to enrich your volunteer abroad experience

Pre-departure booklet

Rustic travel and volunteer offers you a comprehensive pre-departure booklet about your upcoming program. This booklet covers information on travel preparation, volunteer rules, expectations, coping with field situations, and much more information that you need to make your volunteer experience more meaningful.

Dedication to Ensuring Your Well-Being

Your well-being is paramount to Rustic Travel. The staff at our headquarters is in constant contact with our onsite staff to ensure you are safe and well at all times. We are fully committed to your health and safety abroad and work quickly to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise.

Onsite Orientation

We will help you make a smooth transition from home to your life abroad. Upon arrival in your host country, you will receive an extensive orientation. The orientation covers the history, geography, safety, cultural issues, volunteers' rules, banking, telephone and more. The basic aim is to get you familiar with your new environment and manage your new independence with confidence.

Quality Medical Coverage

Rustic has partnered with reputed Insurance, a leader in travel insurance, to provide you quality medical insurance while you are abroad. Presently, we offer 3 different types of insurance coverage. Coverage includes most medical expenses, emergency evacuation and a full range of medical assistance available 24-hours a day. Please Travel insurance card offers you 5 amazing services.