traveling for “free?” my volunteering experience with Worldpackers!

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  • @ssimms8995
    @ssimms8995 Рік тому +317

    I love the concept and am really considering it, but not making money is concerning to me. I don’t have passive income, so going somewhere for sometime spending money but never making it scares me

    • @RadiantRiv
      @RadiantRiv Рік тому +15

      @@smd5980 great answer but you have to get plenty of views and comments before you can’t start earning money off those platforms. If you’re just starting, you won’t be able to get money anytime soon

    • @anthonymacaluso5909
      @anthonymacaluso5909 Рік тому

      @@smd5980 yeah good luck with that

    • @morgangayla4762
      @morgangayla4762 Рік тому +12

      I think I’ll start with doing a 2 week trip

    • @azariahforrest1510
      @azariahforrest1510 Рік тому +25

      this is why you budget and save your money.

    • @emmacottaa
      @emmacottaa Рік тому +16

      @@azariahforrest1510 its the consumerism that stops humans from living i stand by that! i thought exactly the same

  • @GotUrRain
    @GotUrRain Рік тому +146

    I legit just downloaded and signed up for WorldPackers yesterday. I applied and got accepted for a party hostel volunteer opportunity for 6 weeks in Cancun Mexico

    • @NancyHerrera-mn4ch
      @NancyHerrera-mn4ch Рік тому +3

      Hello? How long since you applied did they accept you?

    • @GotUrRain
      @GotUrRain Рік тому +6

      @@NancyHerrera-mn4ch probably within a day

    • @NancyHerrera-mn4ch
      @NancyHerrera-mn4ch Рік тому +2

      @@GotUrRain that’s good!! Is that your first trip your doing right?

    • @vapula4006
      @vapula4006 Рік тому +2

      Is it all paid for?

    • @andreabenavides420
      @andreabenavides420 Рік тому +4

      ​@@GotUrRaindo they pay your travel expenses including flight???

  • @leahbuteau1856
    @leahbuteau1856 4 місяці тому +30

    thanks girl, this was pretty helpful. im planning my first trip at 36.

  • @morganriddick6880
    @morganriddick6880 Рік тому +19

    Love this video and it really gave me an idea of what I should expect when I decide to travel through Worldpacker!

  • @dashapryhodko6045
    @dashapryhodko6045 Рік тому +12

    You have such a great personality. Loved your video!💅😁

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +1

      im so glad!!! :))) thank you so much for

  • @venusdabratt
    @venusdabratt 2 роки тому +13

    immediately subscribed! your energy is amazing.

  • @zippytyro
    @zippytyro Рік тому +4

    Well narrated. This was helpful.

  • @dance_toot
    @dance_toot 11 місяців тому +3

    You did great! It’s the always looking homeless for me lol

  • @josperchristian886
    @josperchristian886 2 місяці тому +2

    wow, Thank you for sharing this video. I'm also Chinese too. I'm 33 years old now. I want to travel and be a volunteer go to Europe countries. But the visa is the big problem. Could you share more details about how to apply for the VISA? Thank you so much.

  • @pallabi.5
    @pallabi.5 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you, this was really helpful✨

  • @pantmis
    @pantmis 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you very much for such a well-detailed review!🥰

  • @aelefilms000
    @aelefilms000 2 роки тому +21

    first of all, loved the video and you seem to be such a fun person to be around, wish i couldve volunteered with you XD
    my question is, do you suggest getting a premium membership early and talk to hosts like months before you want to travel or is it possible to volunteer last minute?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому +6

      aw thank you, that’s so sweet!! i would suggest a good balance between the two - two weeks to a month’s time in advance. because sometimes, the situation of the host is also unpredictable and they might end up cancelling or vise versa. if you want to go on a spontaneous trip then, there are definitely hosts that are open to volunteers to start asap as well!

  • @Valconlawhy
    @Valconlawhy 5 місяців тому +2

    How do you make friends with other people in the hostel?

  • @dj.dharmesh_
    @dj.dharmesh_ 8 місяців тому +13

    Is there any place away from worldly affairs where there is an atmosphere of peace, where there are mountains, greenery all around, flowing waterfalls, where the heart gets peace, where introspection can be done, where there is solitude, where one can do yoga, where one can experience heaven, where one can work as a volunteer? You can stay for as many days as you want, where you can live without money, where you can stay away from depression. If there is such a place, then I want to go there for some time or for the whole life. I want to stay away from the noise of the world. Is there anyone there? such a place

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +3

      there’s so many places as such. there’s a few in Turkey that fits your criteria actually

    • @dj.dharmesh_
      @dj.dharmesh_ 8 місяців тому

      @@lillyloulijia thank you miss

    • @arshr6964
      @arshr6964 6 місяців тому +1

      @@lillyloulijiaim 19 and im in college and this is the only thing that i crave

    • @smil3y193
      @smil3y193 16 днів тому

      On foenem chicago Chirac is what u need on foenem

  • @nellierodriguez6927
    @nellierodriguez6927 2 роки тому +10

    thank you!!! ive been looking into world packers and im so excited yet nervous

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому +3

      You’re going to have loads of fun, but make sure to read the host reviews so you get the best experience!!

  • @Haneenfarwan
    @Haneenfarwan 2 роки тому +2

    I love this it was sooooo helpful thank you

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad!! Let me know where you decide on going :)

  • @sadhbh9855
    @sadhbh9855 Рік тому +19

    i've always wanted to do this but everyone is so skeptical, telling me it's unsafe, did you get this from family members to and how can you make them more at ease?

    • @forextradingsignals2022
      @forextradingsignals2022 10 місяців тому +1

      How can you really trust?
      When some say it is safe and some say no

    • @matheuscastelhano3442
      @matheuscastelhano3442 5 днів тому +2

      they just try to replicate theirs fears into yours, dont allow it

  • @travelingbabybat
    @travelingbabybat Рік тому +1

    So helpful thank you!

  • @doreloloier4066
    @doreloloier4066 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks
    Bella❤

  • @MoumitaMeghROY
    @MoumitaMeghROY 11 місяців тому +3

    Is it a reliable platform? Do they look after your safety and security in a foreign country?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +4

      yes and no. they do a background check on all the hosts before putting them on the platform to ensure you’re not getting into shady places, but whatever happens to you within the country is not really up to them

  • @duaneowens7777
    @duaneowens7777 2 місяці тому +1

    great video. With destination did you visit with world packers

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 дні тому

      Serbia, Albania, South Korea and Japan!

    • @duaneowens7777
      @duaneowens7777 День тому

      @@lillyloulijia do you have the contact. details on WhatsApp for the instructors.

  • @lisataefangirl4961
    @lisataefangirl4961 Рік тому +3

    My dreams is traveling world wish that came true soon

  • @jonatanmauriciomanjarres3429
    @jonatanmauriciomanjarres3429 7 місяців тому +2

    That hostal is belgrade is the best , stay there my first time in europe

  • @ikin_Asheiki
    @ikin_Asheiki 5 місяців тому +4

    Do you have to speak the native language of the country if you are doing hostile work while volunteering?
    Like I want to do volunteering in Vietnam or Thailand, but I only know how to say Hello, Thank you, and Please.

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 дні тому +1

      That’s okay! There’s plenty of language cafe opportunities available so you could apply for those if you speak fluent English!

  • @BORANATRAVEL
    @BORANATRAVEL 10 місяців тому +1

    how did u find ur experiences? can u make reviews of them?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +2

      i liked the experience in Serbia a lot mostly because the people i was volunteering with all shared the same sense of humor with me, and i loved Belgrade’s bars and coffee shops. Tirana’s experience for me was slightly more dull but that’s also because I didn’t do a lot of exploring during the weekends and the people I volunteered with didn’t all speak English

  • @francisco.mel0
    @francisco.mel0 Рік тому

    I'm also always the youngest LOL, I understand you perfectly.

  • @jamieavernaa
    @jamieavernaa 2 роки тому +6

    Would you recommend this for someone with a full time job who would only do this maybe a few weeks out of a year? ☺

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому +6

      absolutely!! there are lots of opportunities that only require 2 - 4 weeks of your input!

  • @oscarayala7672
    @oscarayala7672 5 місяців тому +2

    Do we have to pay for our plane tickets or they pay for it 😅

  • @findinggreatness
    @findinggreatness 5 місяців тому +2

    I just joined world packers and I can't figure out how to connect to the host can you help me i paid 100$ i want to travel asia

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  5 місяців тому +2

      make sure your opening messaging is engaging!

  • @SpicySin
    @SpicySin Рік тому

    thank you for this !!

  • @Carlo1111-m1s
    @Carlo1111-m1s 4 місяці тому

    Gratitudes!

  • @marlasinger8274
    @marlasinger8274 Рік тому +4

    how much money did you have saved up before volunteering?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +2

      id suggest to have at least a good amount of money with you before you apply for a position. now that amount can change depending on which city/ country you’re headed to

    • @waspsnswords
      @waspsnswords 5 днів тому

      @@lillyloulijiawhat is a “good amount” if you don’t mind sharing 😅 for example if you were to travel to rural Italia

  • @rwofshjs
    @rwofshjs Рік тому +9

    Is the visa a tourist visa or work visa?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +16

      tourist visa!! and avoid telling the customs about your volunteering program to prevent any complications!!

    • @nirajanpradhan5416
      @nirajanpradhan5416 Рік тому +1

      ​@@lillyloulijiawhy? Then what should we say?

    • @enzokrug6635
      @enzokrug6635 Рік тому +1

      ​@@lillyloulijiawhat do you say then?

    • @merys9511
      @merys9511 11 місяців тому

      ​@@enzokrug6635 that you are for holidays there

    • @AlexanderPochertPiano
      @AlexanderPochertPiano 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@enzokrug6635 Maaaaybe that you are just travelling? Because you have a travel visa. So you are travelling. Problem solved.

  • @tamtamxtam
    @tamtamxtam 6 місяців тому +1

    Is 1 week viable (im not looking to earn) just an experience

  • @ghoulusion7558
    @ghoulusion7558 14 днів тому

    wait so it’s not free travel tho? u have to pay to get there ?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 дні тому

      yes, you have to pay for your own flights. there’s nothing truly free in this world lol, thus the quotation marks

    • @ghoulusion7558
      @ghoulusion7558 2 дні тому

      yeah ik. i was just confused lol

  • @harzallahguergab558
    @harzallahguergab558 9 місяців тому

    Hello, how can I join and volunteer and help you in this good work that you are doing?

  • @bluesky618
    @bluesky618 5 місяців тому

    Do you need to pay in world pecker ?bc they’re charging amount

  • @Rikiita623
    @Rikiita623 Рік тому

    Hi
    thanks for the video
    i have a question, how long before the travel should i apply? Is it for example possible that i apply one month before and still get an answer? or is it too late?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  11 місяців тому

      yes, one month is just fine! usually 1.5 - 2 months is ideal, and sometimes host might also change your arrival time to their requirement too

  • @TheDingus47
    @TheDingus47 Рік тому

    So i cant tell, if you want to travel specifically to work and tour, can you worldpacker to an employer and make a decent wage or do you have to have money laying around

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +4

      u need to have money by ur side. it’s a volunteering opportunity, not a job

  • @maxim9346
    @maxim9346 Рік тому +22

    hey, i‘m from germany and want to travel around europe just like you did. But i’m scared that I won‘t get answers on my applications or there are too many other competitors, so I pay the 49$ without getting a job…
    Is this really a big deal or a problem with worldpackers?

    • @mariarubio1619
      @mariarubio1619 Рік тому +19

      I had the same concern and I ended up paying: two days later I had my trip secured. It’s all about not getting stuck on a specific host you really like, write to a lot of them that seem cool and you’ll find one for sure!

  • @СюзаннаСплавская-г7я
    @СюзаннаСплавская-г7я 9 місяців тому

    thanks a lot

  • @Kurdedunaysiri
    @Kurdedunaysiri Рік тому +2

    Does any of them pay for the plane tickets ?

  • @ДианаМесхадзе-и5и
    @ДианаМесхадзе-и5и 2 роки тому +4

    was very interesting!!

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому

      im glad to hear :)

    • @zzz12331
      @zzz12331 8 місяців тому

      @@lillyloulijiaDid you travel alone? If so, do you think the experience is less fun that way?

  • @chimonnac2975
    @chimonnac2975 Рік тому +4

    im a high school graduate, i want to volunteer at worldpackers, can I apply tho?

    • @keeshad6075
      @keeshad6075 Рік тому +1

      You have to be 18 to apply. (I believe that’s the only requirement) :)

    • @chimonnac2975
      @chimonnac2975 Рік тому

      @@keeshad6075 ahh thank u so much💗 soo i can coz im 19 rn :)

  • @ハナビ-o1j
    @ハナビ-o1j Рік тому +1

    does anyone know anything like this but for younger people?
    I really wanted to do the world packers experience but I just recently realized that you have to be atleast 18 to apply :/
    I’m currently 16 and in my last year of highschool. I will turn 17 during my travels though

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +1

      u can try babysitting or looking after pets in ur local region!! a lot of places provide accommodation and meals too

  • @enzokrug6635
    @enzokrug6635 Рік тому

    What do you say when u get in the country? Because they could think you came to be ilegal

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +1

      for holidays lol. bc u are essentially on a trip, ur not getting paid

  • @omardelmar
    @omardelmar 21 день тому +1

    Seemed good until you realize what it is: work exchange, upfront fess, etc. Good option if you want to sustain that lifestyle, but definitely not for everybody.
    Couchsurfing's still superior.

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 дні тому

      Definitely got its pros and cons. But it’s something to consider if you’re okay with the work and if you want to budget travel

  • @NianjiaHuang
    @NianjiaHuang 9 місяців тому

    Hi! 你好,非常感谢这个视频,它很有帮助。我想请问一下这个Worldpacker是需要交会员费才可以在上面申请到打工换宿的吗?谢谢你。

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому

      是的!一次性付款,可以用一年

    • @NianjiaHuang
      @NianjiaHuang 8 місяців тому

      @@lillyloulijia 之前看到好像是20美金,145人民币一年这样子,不知道有没有涨价

  • @Polgal1
    @Polgal1 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @BORANATRAVEL
    @BORANATRAVEL 10 місяців тому

    which hostel did u stay in in tirana?

  • @mprsnl902
    @mprsnl902 Рік тому

    do they also allow pet
    dogs ?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  11 місяців тому

      u have to check with the host on that!

  • @eilyl
    @eilyl 11 місяців тому

    is there an age limit for this type of volunteer work? i am 37

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  11 місяців тому +2

      not at all!! most hosts are open with the age range as long as you can work hard :)

    • @AlexanderPochertPiano
      @AlexanderPochertPiano 2 місяці тому

      That's rare, and if, it is specified in the relevant profile.

  • @emilykadosh71
    @emilykadosh71 Рік тому

    Love the video! I was wondring what the usual age range is?

  • @بشرى-س8ي
    @بشرى-س8ي Рік тому

    🙏🏻🌷🌷

  • @forextradingsignals2022
    @forextradingsignals2022 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi dear friend
    I recently got acquainted with this program
    The only cost that is necessary is to pay an amount for the reservation at the beginning of the work, right?
    Does it cost anything anymore?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +2

      you have to pay the membership fee, and obviously all your own travel expenses. depending on the host, you’ll need some money for your food as well

  • @tahirhussain2542
    @tahirhussain2542 Рік тому

    Can you tell me how to find host provide visa air ticket

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому

      they wouldn’t. it’s a volunteering opportunity

  • @salmaabiyya2129
    @salmaabiyya2129 Рік тому

    this was helpful 🤍 gotta try one day!

  • @vbb963
    @vbb963 Рік тому +1

    what sort of things do you suggest packing?

  • @salyhh5t7
    @salyhh5t7 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello beautiful❤ Do you know if its prossible to take my cats in a house with one volunteer or alone?

  • @adamfuterman7095
    @adamfuterman7095 Рік тому +2

    Ok so you DID pay for your plane ticket?

  • @BluEx22329
    @BluEx22329 Рік тому +2

    Wednesday

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому

      HAHAHAHA it was definitely inspired by her bc i shot this while season one just got released

  • @ybunn7605
    @ybunn7605 Рік тому

    How long ago you waited for that day to come?

  • @jewelfrias6873
    @jewelfrias6873 Рік тому

    How old are you?

  • @majamala-l8s
    @majamala-l8s Рік тому

    Sorry I got intertested in this topic and I searched for reviews and she literally said I VOLUNTEERED IN BALKANS, which is where I am from hahhahahahahha

  • @sircasino614
    @sircasino614 Рік тому +3

    Sometimes I wonder if people who do this have no job and/or a lot of time and money. I'd love to try it myself, and I do have a remote job (within the US only I think). When you work at these places, do you have that 9-5 time slot open to work on your stuff and do stuff for them after? Then again, that concept leaves one with no time for a personal life and be able to enjoy the area. But on the pro-side, they take care of your housing. It almost sounds like volunteer slavery for a place to stay, lol.

    • @naylie9657
      @naylie9657 Рік тому

      I think the maximum hours per week is like 20 hours though ? And it's so much more enjoyable when you're in another country

    • @GotUrRain
      @GotUrRain Рік тому +2

      I signed up with worldpackers and got a 1 month volunteer job at a party hostel in Cancun Mexico. My job description is “Tour Guide/ Party Planner” that doesnt sound like slavery to me, sounds like fun

    • @GotUrRain
      @GotUrRain Рік тому

      I signed up yesterday and got the job today, im shocked at how fast i got a volunteer opportunity and how cool of a destination i got accepted for. It was super high demand

    • @Camila-tn9ec
      @Camila-tn9ec Рік тому

      @@GotUrRain Hey could you give an update if you already went there!

  • @Queen_of_daforsaken
    @Queen_of_daforsaken Рік тому

    I like ur accent

  • @totolelevlogs2456
    @totolelevlogs2456 Рік тому

    Wow amazing sister ....do they accept Africans pliz

  • @sushmithasuresh3819
    @sushmithasuresh3819 Рік тому +1

    Do they pay for us

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +3

      they do not, because it is an volunteering program after all. however, you can have a look at “workaway” which has a similar concept but you can also earn!!

  • @zydsha.
    @zydsha. 2 роки тому

    Wht abt flight tickets

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 роки тому +8

      that’s on you buddy. as i mentioned in the video, at the end of the day, it IS a volunteering experience. you shouldn’t expect all expenses covered

  • @irishunter6858
    @irishunter6858 Рік тому +2

    why did you put traveling for free when it's not the only thing that's free is your living area

    • @ovo_faygss1440
      @ovo_faygss1440 Рік тому

      Because it is you just to dumb to understand you gotta pay your own transportation 💀 and they give you a room and food..,

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому

      thank u, u get me!!

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Рік тому +1

      i literally mentioned all details in the video

  • @코르사코프
    @코르사코프 Місяць тому

    중국사람?

  • @aniket4627
    @aniket4627 Рік тому

    Her dressing sense 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

  • @musicislife8012
    @musicislife8012 3 місяці тому

    a

  • @gonzalomarmol5766
    @gonzalomarmol5766 Рік тому +1

    For free? But worldpackers charge fees for the membership is not free.
    And the worst part is must to work for the host for free. The volunteering is not vacations

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  8 місяців тому +1

      yeah that’s the point of volunteering. the literal meaning translates to you putting out your work without expecting things in return, the hosts are just nice that they provide accommodation to help you out

  • @mstrxxx0072
    @mstrxxx0072 6 місяців тому +1

    not for free

  • @kapzaicom
    @kapzaicom Рік тому

    Do you have the promo code for signup discount?

  • @BethJackson-v2d
    @BethJackson-v2d Рік тому +3

    Wow amazing sister ....do they accept Africans pliz