World-packers comes from two words World and Backpackers. It means travel the world. So, basically it is platform that helps you travel different parts of the world for free. It is platform that helps you in getting numerous volunteering opportunities across the globe requiring various skill set including teaching, Painting, content creation, gardening, helping NGOs and many more. You do not need to be professional in these skills, just basic is enough to began. Even I started with basic skills.
How to Start?
The first thing you need to do is Sign Up. It’s very simple just Sign Up using your Google or Facebook account. After Signning Up you will be able to see lots of volunteering opportunities however you won’t be able to connect with the host. For that you need to purchase a membership.
There are three categories of membership program starting from $59 most budget friendly, $109 this plan is recommended by Worldpackers and $139 which is a premium plan. It does not make much difference. The main difference is of WP Safeguard claim. What is WP Safeguard?
It is a type of volunteering insurance. Let’s suppose you have applied for a volunteering opportunity and it is confirmed by the host. But when you go there the host does not behave properly or asks you to do something completely different than what you both had agreed on. Then you can claim this insurance by explaining and showing proofs your situation. If you have purchased $59 membership then you can claim maximum
$59, if you have purchased the recommended plan of $109 then you can claim $199, and if you have purchased $139 plan then you can claim upto $399. I personally have $59 membership plan and this insurance have helped me once. You can also purchase extra insurance with any of the plans. This insurance gives you a back up to travel for free without worrying much. The best thing about purchasing a membership now is you will get 3 months of membership for free and by using my coupon code “SHRUTI” you can avail $10 discount. So, the most basic plan will cost you $49 and if you purchase it before 31st August you will also get 3 extra months of free membership.
Now, you have purchased the membership and thinking about how to get selected for the volunteering opportunities?
How to get selected for the volunteering program?
First thing is complete your profile. Write all the information properly. Make a Introduction video, choose all your skillset. After completing your profile search for the place you want to travel and volunteer. Now comes the applying part. All the hosts ask some questions to know you better. Answer all the questions properly giving detailed explanation. Do not sit after applying for one volunteering opportunity apply for multiple opportunities to get fast results. Mostly you will get response within few days. Then pack your bags and get ready for the new experience.
You can also watch my video about Worldpackers here and travel for free by volunteering.
Here’s the link you could use to avail discount on your purchase or use my coupon code “SHRUTI”.
That’s all from my side for today. Let me know if you have any questions.
Untill next time keep traveling and take care of nature.