Travel Insurance for Volunteering Abroad

We believe that safety and peace of mind are vital when volunteering abroad. It is therefore one of our conditions when booking a volunteer project abroad with us that you have adequate travel & medical insurance in place. With this in mind, we have partnered with Battleface, Go Walkabout and World Nomads who offer a variety of travel insurance policies which you can choose from.

battleface – Travel Insurance cover during Covid

battleface have been voted International Travel & Health Insurer of the Year 2020. Specialised travel insurance for people who need more than ordinary insurance.

battleface covers all destinations, including countries under FCDO and government essential and non-essential travel advisories. For Covid 19, battleface provides medical expenses cover for travellers up to age 59 as well. Cover is for UK residents and up to a further 54 other nationalities – please ask for more details.

battleface is provided by Tangiers Insurance Services Limited, a UK insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Tangiers Underwriting Services SRL, a Belgian mandated underwriter registered with the Authority of Financial Markets and Services and battleface Insurance Services LLC, a US licensed insurance producer. The details provided on this webpage are for information only. Always read the description of cover contained within your policy to ensure it is suitable for your needs.

Go Walkabout – Travel Insurance available to UK residents

Go Walkabout Travel Insurance’s mission is to provide high-quality insurance cover, at affordable premiums, to travellers resident in the UK. They offer policies to the independent traveller, whatever the style of travel. They are also able to offer cover for most adventure activities, backpackers, students, working holidays, conservation projects, and manual labour.

To find out more or request a travel insurance quote from Go Walkabout, please click here.

World Nomads – Travel Insurance available worldwide

World Nomads can offer our volunteers travel insurance policies backed by reputable insurers and 24-hour assistance providers.

Travel insurance: simple & flexible

You can buy and claim online, even after you’ve left home. Travel insurance from WorldNomads.com is available to people from 140 countries. It’s designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities.

7 things you should know about travel insurance from WorldNomads.com

Trusted reliable underwriters
WorldNomads.com is backed by a suite of strong, secure, specialist travel insurers who provide you with great cover, 24 hour emergency assistance and the highest levels of support and claims management when you need it most.
Value for money with the cover you need
WorldNomads.com provides cover for what’s important for travellers from 140 countries. By focusing on what you need and leaving out what you don’t, World Nomads prices are some of the most competitive online.
Flexibility when you need it most
Had a change of plans? You can buy more cover or claim online while you are still away. You can even buy a World Nomads policy if you’re already travelling.
Cover for a range of adventure activities
From skiing & snowboarding in New Zealand to whitewater rafting in Colorado, WorldNomads.com covers a range of adventure activities, giving you peace of mind to get the most from your travels.
World Nomads keeps you travelling safely
All WorldNomads.com members have access to up-to-date travel safety alerts, as well as travel safety advice and tips online through the World Nomads Travel Safety Hub.
More than just great value travel insurance
All WorldNomads.com members can learn the local lingo through a series of iPod & iPhone Language Guides and can stay in touch with family and friends with an online travel journal.
Commitment to exceptional customer service
We want to make sure you get the most from WorldNomads.com. You can find out more about why travel insurance is important for your trip. If you have any questions about your travel insurance or travel safety in general, please contact WorldNomads.com directly.