go on a trip

why volunteer?

1040i makes the greatest impact when people volunteer their time and resources. Join us for a life-changing trip, a chance to live in a reality so different than your own, meet new people, and see new places. People all over the world deserve access to clean drinking water, healthcare and education - you can be a part of our mission to provide this for the people of Côte d’Ivoire! 

​Every individual has something to bring to the table; whether it’s medical expertise, construction experience, language/communication skills, or simply a strong desire to help and make a difference in our world.  ALL are welcome!  Print out an application and send it our way!

upcoming trips

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    Doropo, Côte d'Ivoire

    January 30th - February 13th, 2027

    Cost: $3,550

    First Payment: September 15, 2026 - $1775

    Volunteers We Need:

    Medical, Construction, Education, everyone! 

    ​Nature of Project:

    Medical - pre-op, surgery, post-op, nurses, CRNAs, etc.

    Kidz Fest

    Construction/Maintenance Projects - TBD

    Food Service for Team

    Servants - The kind of person who says, "use me wherever you need me"

    Application due no later than August 15th, 2026

Apply today

called to go. Impacted Forever.

Hear directly from those who have experienced the life-changing work of 1040i. These volunteers share how serving in Ivory Coast not only transformed the lives of the people they met—but also deeply impacted their own hearts and faith.

Craig Price

JOY BUMPUS

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Impact XV Recap

FAQs

  • Yes! We believe that every individual has something special to offer whether it is medical expertise, construction, language/communication, or simply a strong desire to help. All are welcome!

  • Tents! We have one house available for some of the women. Couples will be given the option to sleep in a tent with their spouse. The lodging arrangements will be made before you arrive.

    There are NO beds in tents, but there are cots! Consider this project like a camping trip but in Africa!

    • $3,550 – Airfare, traveler’s insurance, transportation, lodging, and food while in country.

    • $85 - e-Visa

    • $200-$300 - Yellow Fever immunization w/ Yellow Card (REQUIRED)

    • $100-$300 - Meningitis and additional immunizations (OPTIONAL)

    • $100-$150 - Food & Snacks for lunch each day

  • Côte d’Ivoire: The cost of this trip includes: flights, travel insurance, all transportation, all lodging, breakfast and dinner every day (due to the nature of this project, each person is responsible for providing their own lunches — we suggest bringing snacks like crackers, candy bars, peanut butter crackers, beef jerky, etc.).

    It does not include: vaccinations required for Côte d’Ivoire, new passport or renewal, and your visa for Côte d’Ivoire.