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Projects Abroad

Costs you

$2,000

Roughly $2,000 per week (from EUR1,975); airfare and insurance typically extra

We take no commission if you enroll and have no relationship with the operator.

These pay you instead

US-Flag Small Ship Crew (Deckhand / Steward)$1,000–$1,400/wk Contract Wildland Fire Crew (Type 2 IA)$18–$29/hr Alaska seafood processing$18–$27/hr

Premium-end volunteer placements at roughly $2,000 per week. The operator's own disclosure puts 24% of the fee toward recruitment and marketing and 2% toward profit.

Term: 1 wk–12 wk
Housing: Provided
Meals: Provided
Airfare: Not covered
Selectivity: Open enrollment
Age: 16+
Citizenship: Any citizenship

Official site

Verified 9/10/2026 · www.projects-abroad.org

Projects Abroad

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