All trip costs include food, transportation, lodging, excursions, and program fees

ABP must do group bookings for flights and coordinate pickup and drop off times among partner organizations and rental car services resulting in the below trip prices.

All of the below costs are per person.

Thanksgiving

  • Revitalizing Endangered Cultures | Herrick, South Dakota $850
  • Entrepreneurship | Oaxaca, Mexico $2,300

Winter

  • Community Support | Lisbon, Portugal $2,300
  • Environmental Preservation | Homestead Florida $800

Spring

  • Microfinance | Quetzaltenango, Guatemala $2,100
  • Food Insecurity | New York, New York $1,200

Please contact Shivam Kumar (sxkumar@iu.edu) or Sahasra Peruri (speruri@iu.edu) with any questions regarding trip finances.


Trip-Cost Breakdowns

Guatemala — Microfinance

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Volunteer Fees$500.00
  • HousingIncluded with program fee
  • Flights$1,377.00
  • FoodIncluded with program fee
  • Airport Shuttle$58.33
  • In-country TransportationIncluded with program fee
  • Tour$45.00
  • Credit Card Fees$63.00
  • ABP Activity Fee$40.00
Total$2,083.33

New York — Food Insecurity

New York, USA
  • Housing$639.33
  • Food$130.00
  • ABP Admin Fee$40.00
  • IU Motor Pool$160.00
  • Public Transportation & Parking$48.00
  • Credit Card Fees$36.00
  • HFA Fee$100.00
Total$1,153.33

Portugal — Community Support

Lisbon, Portugal
  • HousingIncluded with program fee
  • Flights$840.21
  • FoodIncluded with program fee
  • Volunteer Fees$1,020.00
  • Daily Transportation$70.00
  • Airport Shuttle$70.00
  • Credit Card Fees$81.00
  • ABP Activity Fee$40.00
  • Misc$20.00
Total$2,271.21

Florida — Environmental Preservation

Homestead, Florida
  • Housing$366.00
  • IU Motor Pool$200.00
  • Food$130.00
  • ABP Admin Fee$40.00
  • Credit Card Fee$24.00
  • Activities$10.00
Total$769.78

Mexico — Entrepreneurship

Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Volunteer Fees$800.00
  • Housing$200.00
  • Flights$1,326.00
  • FoodIncluded with program fee
  • Airport Shuttle$70.00
  • In-Country TransportationIncluded with program fee
  • Credit Card Fees$69.00
  • ABP Activity Fee$40.00
Total$2,504.92

South Dakota — Revitalizing Native Endangered Cultures

Herrick, South Dakota
  • Volunteer Fee$483.00
  • Housing$80.00
  • Food$50.00
  • IU Motor Pool$160.00
  • Credit Card Fees$26.00
  • ABP Admin Fees$40.00
Total$838.90
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do service trips cost?

Domestic trips range from $500-800, and international trips range from $2000-2500. This cost is all-inclusive, covering food, lodging, and travel.

How are service trips funded?

Funding for our service trips comes from a combination of participant fees, fundraising initiatives, and generous support from donors and sponsors who share our commitment to community service and experiential learning.

What scholarships are available?

We offer various scholarships to help students participate in our service trips. These are listed above. Scholarships aim to make our transformative experiences accessible to a wide range of participants.

When is the first payment due?

A $200 deposit is due at the placement party on 10/6

Who should I contact with finance-related questions?

For any finance-related inquiries or questions about payments, feel free to reach out to Shivam Kumar (sxkumar@iu.edu), Sahasra Peruri (speruri@iu.edu) or Courtney Bidwell Kleindorfer (clbidwel@indiana.edu)