Eligibility and costs

Katimavik offers all Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21 the opportunity to participate in the program. Volunteers come from every region of the country and represent Canada’s contemporary socio-cultural reality.

To be eligible for selection, candidates must:

• Be between 17 and 21 years of age on the first day of the program
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be in good health (a medical form must be filled out and approved by Katimavik before acceptance)
• Meet the requirements of a criminal record and vulnerable sector check

Katimavik pays for the majority of program costs, including:

• Transportation
• Housing
• Food and basic necessities
• Program activities Katimavik volunteers also receive a daily allowance of $2.

In order to participate in Katimavik, volunteers must contribute:

• A $300 non-refundable participation fee, payable once volunteers are officially accepted to Katimavik. This fee covers accident insurance and other administrative costs.
• A $350 travel deposit, payable once volunteers are officially accepted to Katimavik. Volunteers will be reimbursed this amount when they successfully complete the program. Volunteers who quit the program or are asked to leave the program for violating behavioural standards will not be reimbursed the $350.

Methods of payment:

• Online payment
• Certified cheque or money order