agreed, great tips. The one I definitely agree with is "don't have expectations". I've had the best workaway experiences and my expectations were low so I was never disappointed!
Did you have to buy the plane tickets when you went? How did you get around from the airport? I think that this is the scariest thing to think about getting from point a to b in a foreign country.
thanks for this video. I just joined Workaway,Helpex and WWOOF UK andcam starting my first position next week. It's a little more complicated because I am bringing my dog along. (I couldn't bear to leave her behind) and also because I'm a bit older than most volunteers, but better late than never!
This was super useful, thanks so much! Looking into doing this myself in the spring, should make for even more interesting vlogging. Its great to see others experiences and opinions on it though, thanks for sharing.
- Thanks for uploading this video. I feel really happy. I'm going to join Workaway.info. My friend and I are thinking in traveling around and work as a volunteers. Thank you guys !! This video has a lot of inspiration :')
Fantastic video guys! We're just digging in to the world of Workaway (just signed up!) and this is crazy helpful. We've signed up with Workway, but we see that you do Helpx as well? Should we do both to cast a wider net or has one site been more helpful to you? Thanks much!
+Because We Camp Hey! What an honour to hear from you two. We love your channel. You're an inspiration! We use all three: Helpx, Workaway, various WWOOF countries (plus wwoof us + Hawaii). There are more of these work exchange sites starting up every day, but these are the ol' faithfuls. Helpx has been the most helpful to us - it has more hosts in more countries and has been around longer. It also provides much more variety in work placements. You'll find a lot of accommodation businesses and homestays on Workaway. However, we have plenty of volunteer friends that find Workaway more reliable. It's all relative. Both are very useful. We like to cast that wider net so we can be picky with hosts - the same way hosts can and should be picky with their helpers. I say subscribe to both! A couple Helpx account is only $20 and lasts 2 years.
Hi! I would like to find out more about Patricia, the last host in the video, what what her volunteer work opportunity is about. could you direct me to where exactly I'd be able to find information about this particular opportunity and others similar to it?
Is money needed for this? I understand you are provided room and food in exchange for work, but sometimes you need cash on you for unexpected reasons. Has anyone ever found themselves in a situation were you had to use cash that you had brought with you. Or are there ways to work extra hours in exchange for small amounts of cash or extra benefits. Asking because I am a broke college student.
Money and car, if you do not want to become a hostage to the conditions that you may find deplorable. A lot of hosts feed you garbage food inadequate in quality or quantity, while you are expected to do hard physical labor. At some places, where hosts were particularly stingy, we opted for buying our own food. And even if you have that extra money, but do not have your own transport, you may have to wait a week or longer until your hosts finds time to take you to a grocery store. Remember that you are invited with a sole purpose to cut the host's expenses on hired labor, not for any other reason. A lot depends on your own standards of living. If you are used to surviving under the bridge, you should be OK for most part.
Thanks for the video! It's very nice & down to earth as I suppose is approriate for the topic.I'm tempted to click the thumb down just to make it slightly imperfect to be more realistic ;-P
You can try it at 70 if you do not mind to play the part of a sycophant, are in good shape and enjoy physical work, or have some special trade skills, and would like a taste of what mass media calls a "human slave labor" in reference to Ukrainian refugees in EU. HelpX, Workaway are just alternative names for the same thing.
Daniela Rodriguez .....the experience, accomodation and food is free.. not all places have wifi. Travel to your host is your responsibility. You need your own funds for any extras.. some people do paid fruitpicking etc on route to build up funds. ( hard job)
If you are an omnivore, you better have extra money for food in order to keep your strength. Some hosts choose to become "vegans" when volunteers visit, because meat is expensive in EU.
I’ve noticed that most that are willing to take risks are young people, retirees, older folks don’t seem to take such a risks. Most of us would love to travel the world, but is it really feasible to do when you’ve gotten older in life and want to experience something more fulfilling in life before they leave this earth to another world… 🤔
"Risk" is the key word here. In addition, older people are used to a certain standard of living and have set ideas of how they and people in general should be treated. They may have hard time adapting to the need to suck up to their hosts, to match their hosts' political ideology while withholding their own, to being abused, or to watching other volunteers of family members around them being abused. A young volunteer, who was hosted in Peru, told me how she had to dodge plates of food and hot pans, which the father of the family threw at the other members when he was displeased with something. The volunteer, who was 18, was blaze about the whole thing. Her mother though was upset that she might have been seriously injured or killed. This is the reality that volunteers have to prepare themselves for if they want to live in an unfamiliar household in a different culture.
aesthetic arthona ...the experience, accomodation and food is free.. not all places have wifi. Travel to your host is your responsibility. You need your own funds for any extras.. some people do paid fruitpicking etc on route to build up funds. ( hard job)
creative make Depends on were you are from and where you are going. If you are a US citizen this site should help travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html
Want to know more about work exchange, then this blog post might be perfect for you: dreamtravelingforlife.com/blog/f/work-for-free-room-and-boardwhere-can-i-work-for-room-and-board Not only does it describe what it means, but also tell you which websites that does work exchange
what a great video; succinct, informative and inspiring seven years on
agreed, great tips. The one I definitely agree with is "don't have expectations". I've had the best workaway experiences and my expectations were low so I was never disappointed!
Did you have to buy the plane tickets when you went? How did you get around from the airport? I think that this is the scariest thing to think about getting from point a to b in a foreign country.
Thank you so much for this. It really clears up some of my nerves! I can't wait to set off on my travels now :D
thanks for this video. I just joined Workaway,Helpex and WWOOF UK andcam starting my first position next week. It's a little more complicated because I am bringing my dog along. (I couldn't bear to leave her behind) and also because I'm a bit older than most volunteers, but better late than never!
Courtney Coleman How did it go?
How was it traveling with dog and doing work for others? Were most accommodating? I'm looking to do the same with my pup!
@@OurAdventureAltas Most hosts have their own dogs, cats, or farm animals and will not accept your dog.
This was super useful, thanks so much!
Looking into doing this myself in the spring, should make for even more interesting vlogging. Its great to see others experiences and opinions on it though, thanks for sharing.
this is the first time I don't see any dislikes in a video , so i think heaters don't like volunteering hh
Zakaria Nahmad don't u dare make me do this
Ahah 😊@@Lyonlionify
beautiful video, beautiful people, especially the lovely lady at the end!
Awesome video 🙏 thank you for making it. Really excited to try this life style of work and travel
Gracias from El Salvador, I am about to start my trip in South America and I am definitely will do Workaway!
This video is so helpful! thanks so much for your hard work I am planning to go on an adventure like this later this year :)
Hey Lydia! Did you ever heed the adventurous call?
Fabulous video!
i want to try this for some time already, i will definitely go for it in the next few years
thank you very much for sharing it!!
- Thanks for uploading this video. I feel really happy. I'm going to join Workaway.info. My friend and I are thinking in traveling around and work as a volunteers. Thank you guys !! This video has a lot of inspiration :')
Great! Thanks for that video, I was looking for something to "picture" how it's like to friends. Totally agree!
Thanks for video.
I host in workaway
Are you read to come in South Italy?
Awesome vid, thanks
Great tips
Fantastic video guys! We're just digging in to the world of Workaway (just signed up!) and this is crazy helpful. We've signed up with Workway, but we see that you do Helpx as well? Should we do both to cast a wider net or has one site been more helpful to you? Thanks much!
+Because We Camp Hey! What an honour to hear from you two. We love your channel. You're an inspiration!
We use all three: Helpx, Workaway, various WWOOF countries (plus wwoof us + Hawaii). There are more of these work exchange sites starting up every day, but these are the ol' faithfuls. Helpx has been the most helpful to us - it has more hosts in more countries and has been around longer. It also provides much more variety in work placements. You'll find a lot of accommodation businesses and homestays on Workaway.
However, we have plenty of volunteer friends that find Workaway more reliable. It's all relative. Both are very useful. We like to cast that wider net so we can be picky with hosts - the same way hosts can and should be picky with their helpers. I say subscribe to both! A couple Helpx account is only $20 and lasts 2 years.
Great video. I'm gonna do it in 6 months. Looking at Australia(i'm American)
Best of luck!
@@hatchbackertv They'll need it.
Hi! I would like to find out more about Patricia, the last host in the video, what what her volunteer work opportunity is about. could you direct me to where exactly I'd be able to find information about this particular opportunity and others similar to it?
Is money needed for this? I understand you are provided room and food in exchange for work, but sometimes you need cash on you for unexpected reasons. Has anyone ever found themselves in a situation were you had to use cash that you had brought with you. Or are there ways to work extra hours in exchange for small amounts of cash or extra benefits.
Asking because I am a broke college student.
you should always have cash with you anywhere you go, but it's not required for what's provided. read the description of the hosts ad
Money and car, if you do not want to become a hostage to the conditions that you may find deplorable. A lot of hosts feed you garbage food inadequate in quality or quantity, while you are expected to do hard physical labor. At some places, where hosts were particularly stingy, we opted for buying our own food. And even if you have that extra money, but do not have your own transport, you may have to wait a week or longer until your hosts finds time to take you to a grocery store. Remember that you are invited with a sole purpose to cut the host's expenses on hired labor, not for any other reason. A lot depends on your own standards of living. If you are used to surviving under the bridge, you should be OK for most part.
Nice
Thanks for the video! It's very nice & down to earth as I suppose is approriate for the topic.I'm tempted to click the thumb down just to make it slightly imperfect to be more realistic ;-P
I've never had the opportunity to do a voluntary work.Is it possible to try a workaway experience at 40 years old?
Yes of course!
I'm 64 and I started at 60! I've done 9 placements and they've all been great. Read the work description carefully and choose the right one for you!
You can try it at 70 if you do not mind to play the part of a sycophant, are in good shape and enjoy physical work, or have some special trade skills, and would like a taste of what mass media calls a "human slave labor" in reference to Ukrainian refugees in EU. HelpX, Workaway are just alternative names for the same thing.
Do you have to pay for the trip to the location you are traveling to? and for the trip back
Daniela Rodriguez .....the experience, accomodation and food is free.. not all places have wifi. Travel to your host is your responsibility. You need your own funds for any extras.. some people do paid fruitpicking etc on route to build up funds. ( hard job)
If you are an omnivore, you better have extra money for food in order to keep your strength. Some hosts choose to become "vegans" when volunteers visit, because meat is expensive in EU.
I want to do helpx so badly but I have to be 18 so I have to wait one more year and that is so annoying
Have you done it yet
no haha. i kinda forgot about it and travelled on my own
interesting
I’ve noticed that most that are willing to take risks are young people, retirees, older folks don’t seem to take such a risks. Most of us would love to travel the world, but is it really feasible to do when you’ve gotten older in life and want to experience something more fulfilling in life before they leave this earth to another world… 🤔
"Risk" is the key word here. In addition, older people are used to a certain standard of living and have set ideas of how they and people in general should be treated. They may have hard time adapting to the need to suck up to their hosts, to match their hosts' political ideology while withholding their own, to being abused, or to watching other volunteers of family members around them being abused. A young volunteer, who was hosted in Peru, told me how she had to dodge plates of food and hot pans, which the father of the family threw at the other members when he was displeased with something. The volunteer, who was 18, was blaze about the whole thing. Her mother though was upset that she might have been seriously injured or killed. This is the reality that volunteers have to prepare themselves for if they want to live in an unfamiliar household in a different culture.
Do I have to pay for my plane tickets in all of these sites? I'm so broke T_T
aesthetic arthona ...the experience, accomodation and food is free.. not all places have wifi. Travel to your host is your responsibility. You need your own funds for any extras.. some people do paid fruitpicking etc on route to build up funds. ( hard job)
What is the kind of visa that i will need ?
creative make Depends on were you are from and where you are going. If you are a US citizen this site should help
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html
I want to do helpex
Hi
can i bring my dog
Reyoko360 sometimes yes... ask!
Most hosts do not want outside dogs on their property and state so in their ads for "volunteers".
why are there all couples doing this
Families, couples, singles. For anyone. I'm a host
Hey I would like to contact you
I'm interested in traveling world
Want to know more about work exchange, then this blog post might be perfect for you: dreamtravelingforlife.com/blog/f/work-for-free-room-and-boardwhere-can-i-work-for-room-and-board Not only does it describe what it means, but also tell you which websites that does work exchange