COOPERANT
BENEFIT PACKAGE
For more detailed information on the benefit package for long-term
placements and short-term placements, please refer to our Cooperant
Policy Manual, available on the website.
These are VOLUNTEER
placements!
CUSO provides a benefit package that enables cooperants to live
modestly overseas. Benefits are not linked to the type, level
or value of the work cooperants do, but are intended to cover
the basic living and housing expenses while on placement.
Placements
Cooperants are eligible for the following benefits:
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Return economy air travel
for the most direct and cost-effective route between Canada
and the country of placement, for the Cooperant and accompanying
dependants |
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Re-imbursement for necessary
visas and other entry documents |
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In-Canada and In-country
Orientation |
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Health Insurance benefits
and immunizations |
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Simple and modest housing |
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Living Allowance to cover
basic and modest needs |
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Settling-in support |
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Annual and special leaves |
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Relocation Allowance: CUSO
provides assistance with relocation expenses for cooperants
who meet specified income criteria |
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Couples and Families: CUSO
will accommodate accompanying spouses / children to a maximum
of two dependants |
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