I am grateful I found through Workway my best ever organization to volunteer in Virginia. All costs of living and monthly stipend. Great people from around the world and kindness everywhere ❤
Not sure if you’re still reading comments but I’m turning 18 soon and the only thing I want to do with my life is travel the world. I understand that’s not necessarily realistic, but I’d like to try a little. I have no issues with meeting new people and doing new things and I want to see the world and meet new people. Do you think it’s a realistic idea to just go for it and see what happens? Maybe take a gap year a try it out, maybe a couple trips? I feel like I’d regret it so much if I didn’t but I still need to make money somehow lol
Hey! I took 4 gap years, worked my ass off and travel around the world. I have no regrets. I have seen, learned and experienced so much. A life I could never be without. On the other hand, you should absolutely save up some money. You need it and you have to have some money for emergency or in case you suddenly need to go back home. I just went for it when I was 19, but i always had a job lined up somewhere in the world. You can work in hostels, do work away or get a small online job. But other then that, go travel and live life. It’s so worth it. A month, 5 months, a year or forever.. ☀️☀️ Hope that helps !
@@SunnyBondevik thank you for responding!! So you did end up doing college at some point? What are some other places you’ve traveled and worked in? I really want to go to Japan to work for worldpackers at some point but I was thinking I should start somewhere in Europe or south/central America as I have a grasp on those languages better than something like Japanese. Do they generally require like hospitality experience or like bartending experience? I have a surprisingly well paying job teaching swim lessons where I live that I figure I can always fall back on for a little while and work a lot to build up money. I have so many questions I’d love to ask you about this if that’s ok!!
I’m in college now but I had a gap year for 4 years. I have worked all over the world but if you are from Europe I would recommend starting there. Safer, easier and cheaper. You don’t need any experience usually (it depends on the job you wanna do). It’s more about you vibe and energy 😁 Wish you the best of luck!
You should do it! It was scary in the beginning, but oh boy, I learned so much and had so much fun ☺ It's important for me to show the vulnerable side as well because it's also a part of trying new things. Best of luck :D
Hi. I’m an American that loves to travel too. I like these relocation housing ideas. Just some questions. Who pays for the roundtrip airfare and to the location from the airport roundtrip? How do you make money while in another country? What about health insurance and other benefits? In the event you become totally destitute and broke, what happens then? It still looks like fun. It seems to me we should always have money no matter what or where we are. Thank you. 😃
Hey!! Thanks for the comment 🤗 you are responsible for all the cost travelling to and back from the work exchange. Some places do have payed positions although most of the places don’t however they offer free accommodation and food. I have travel insurance which covers everything from my things to my health. But as you said, you need to have money saved up 😄😄
I'm graduating highschool in may this year and I just discovered this. I haven't looked into it a ton so I'm wondering if I need to have some money saved to do this? I don't know much about how it works
Hey! I would definitely recommend having some money saved. Usually you work for a few hours and get food and free stay in exchange. But if you wanna see and explore the area you would need money. Nevertheless, it’s always good to have extra saved up cause you never know.
Hey Jeremiah! You have to pay for the plane ticket, a fee to the agency you use, visa and transport to get there (train, bus ect) so it’s does coast but usually the pay for the camp covers it and a bit more. However, this is nothing you do to earn heaps it’s more for the experience 😄 Hope they helps!
So...I have a question? I just learned about this yesterday. MY situation is different to a LARGE extent. First, I'm older... like, 58. And I have a dog. I'm single, selling my house, thinking of moving from US to ?? Portugal, Italy? This looks like a good testing zone to explore a country, it's customs, the area, language barriers, etc. BEFORE I take that final step! The benefits (I feel) that apply to ME? I'd that I am older, so with that- maturity. Although I'm down to play some beer pong, lol...I'm not going to be 22 and hanging out at the bar. I'm hitting the sack at 9pm. #2- Experience. I have a LOT! 14 years Army Veteran, former operating room tech, cowboy, carpenter-woodworker-retail- computer coding- umm..been to 8 countries, traveled all U.S. but 5 states, dog trainer, professional musician, 2 degrees, business owner, Landscape Architect...like I said, a LOT. Soooo at 58, I can, and DO! Climb trees and fell them with chainsaws, axes, run heavy equipment, re-roof my house, shovel snow, work on engines... Yesterday, I replaced my radiator, and today? Re-wiring my electric for my stove in my house. Can I tend horses? Yup! Work a farm? Yup....So there's the PROS! The CONS? AGE. I see that the majority of people are 23-36? Have you run into any OLDER folks doing this? If so? Tell me what we're your impressions? We're the hosts accommodating to these workers? We're the younger not as open? I'm curious... If I went to work at a place..my "old school" work ethic is that I am there to fulfill my obligations...as well as to enjoy myself. So, yeah..fill me in? Thanks! 😊
Hey James!! Thanks for the comment😁 First of all, great question. When it comes to age it all comes down to your attitude and vibes. My boss at the hostel I worked at was 45++ and he was awesome!! In my experience age gap doesn’t really matter, I’ve worked and traveled with ppl way older then me and loved it. Sounds like you have a lot of experience in everything which is a huge plus. You can help out so many people and also teach them the many things you know. Just go for it. Try it. And see. It might be a match it might not but again in all depends on your attitude 😁 Remember, people from all backgrounds and ages travel. There is no age limit ;)
Do it!!! Im 30 and have done workaway for 5 years, its amazing people are so kind and Ive met several people over 50, theyre always kind and fun.. Unless theyre creepy. anywho, probably dont work at a hostel, but do farm or house work. It will be amazing!
Hi, i have plans to travel to latin America and central America but i have difficulties having a volunteer program. I really want to travel the world and give a helping to local communities. please is there anyway you can assist me?
Thank you for this! Enjoyed it. & straight to the point. The views are amazing! I’ve definitely heard good things about workaway in Panama !
Thank you so much, im glad you liked the video and found it helpful :D
I am grateful I found through Workway my best ever organization to volunteer in Virginia. All costs of living and monthly stipend. Great people from around the world and kindness everywhere ❤
Wow this is amazing!! Such a happy story and I am glad you had a good experience ✨✨✨
thats exaclty what i was looking for!
Happy to hear!!😁
It was nice to learn more about volunteering. Thx so much. Take care.
I’m so happy you found it helpful! Wish you all the best ☺️☺️
Beautiful viewing
Thanks for sharing my friend 🙋
Thank you!!
Workaway should pay you for that advertisement. I would definitely go volunteering after this video!😁
haha I wiiiish... You should try it ;)
I hope you will visit my place to become a volunteer for children's education in rural areas in Eastern Indonesia.
Hey , hit me up if you need a travel buddy
I need your email address please and whatsap no
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Ofc! I hope you found it helpful ✨
Wow!! Beautiful way to experience and live life in 2023, I definitely would love to volunteer after hearing your story🙏💯❤️
It is!! Be safe and have fun volunteering!❤️
Thank you Sunny❤️..
Hey , hit me up if you need a travel buddy
Not sure if you’re still reading comments but I’m turning 18 soon and the only thing I want to do with my life is travel the world. I understand that’s not necessarily realistic, but I’d like to try a little. I have no issues with meeting new people and doing new things and I want to see the world and meet new people. Do you think it’s a realistic idea to just go for it and see what happens? Maybe take a gap year a try it out, maybe a couple trips? I feel like I’d regret it so much if I didn’t but I still need to make money somehow lol
Hey!
I took 4 gap years, worked my ass off and travel around the world. I have no regrets. I have seen, learned and experienced so much. A life I could never be without. On the other hand, you should absolutely save up some money. You need it and you have to have some money for emergency or in case you suddenly need to go back home.
I just went for it when I was 19, but i always had a job lined up somewhere in the world.
You can work in hostels, do work away or get a small online job.
But other then that, go travel and live life. It’s so worth it. A month, 5 months, a year or forever.. ☀️☀️
Hope that helps !
@@SunnyBondevik thank you for responding!! So you did end up doing college at some point? What are some other places you’ve traveled and worked in? I really want to go to Japan to work for worldpackers at some point but I was thinking I should start somewhere in Europe or south/central America as I have a grasp on those languages better than something like Japanese. Do they generally require like hospitality experience or like bartending experience? I have a surprisingly well paying job teaching swim lessons where I live that I figure I can always fall back on for a little while and work a lot to build up money. I have so many questions I’d love to ask you about this if that’s ok!!
Hey man exact same situation here, turning 18 this march and I can’t wait to start travelling independently :’) keep it up, I’m sure we’ll make it 🤝
I’m in college now but I had a gap year for 4 years. I have worked all over the world but if you are from Europe I would recommend starting there. Safer, easier and cheaper.
You don’t need any experience usually (it depends on the job you wanna do). It’s more about you vibe and energy 😁
Wish you the best of luck!
It’s gonna be amazing!! Have fun travelling😄😄
I want to do it but I feel so uncomfortable 😢thank you for sharing your emotions about being nervous and crying at the beginning ❤
You should do it! It was scary in the beginning, but oh boy, I learned so much and had so much fun ☺ It's important for me to show the vulnerable side as well because it's also a part of trying new things. Best of luck :D
Thank you so much for your wishes ❤☺️
You earned a new sub❤ I am definitely signing up!
Yey!! Welcome ✨☀️
This girl is just a crystal 🔮 🤷♂️
What about looking for the old will it be possible
Hi. I’m an American that loves to travel too. I like these relocation housing ideas. Just some questions. Who pays for the roundtrip airfare and to the location from the airport roundtrip? How do you make money while in another country? What about health insurance and other benefits? In the event you become totally destitute and broke, what happens then? It still looks like fun. It seems to me we should always have money no matter what or where we are. Thank you. 😃
Hey!! Thanks for the comment 🤗 you are responsible for all the cost travelling to and back from the work exchange. Some places do have payed positions although most of the places don’t however they offer free accommodation and food. I have travel insurance which covers everything from my things to my health. But as you said, you need to have money saved up 😄😄
So cool! I am from Panama! Pure coincidence :)
Eyy! That’s so so cool 😄😄
I'm graduating highschool in may this year and I just discovered this. I haven't looked into it a ton so I'm wondering if I need to have some money saved to do this? I don't know much about how it works
Hey! I would definitely recommend having some money saved. Usually you work for a few hours and get food and free stay in exchange. But if you wanna see and explore the area you would need money. Nevertheless, it’s always good to have extra saved up cause you never know.
Awesome 👌 well narrated
Thank you ☺️☺️
that s nice it is a good information thank u so much lm searching for a volunteering in Germany l wish u help me
So overall do you only really pay for the plane ticket? Not to be nosey but how much did the whole thing cost if you don’t mind to tell?
Hey Jeremiah!
You have to pay for the plane ticket, a fee to the agency you use, visa and transport to get there (train, bus ect) so it’s does coast but usually the pay for the camp covers it and a bit more. However, this is nothing you do to earn heaps it’s more for the experience 😄
Hope they helps!
@@SunnyBondevik ok Thankyou, if I save only £200 you think that’ll be enough excluding the plane ticket?
Hey love the video, just wondering if it’s common to volunteer in new places with the people you meet or whether people tend to move on solo?
Hey!
It’s normal to move on solo work wise. Although a lot of people do go travelling together afterwards 😁
As a boy, I would put on my scout uniform and knock on doors and do jobs for one shilling (a 'bob'). This was known as 'BOB A JOB'.
Could you attach the host link in Panama please🙏
So...I have a question? I just learned about this yesterday. MY situation is different to a LARGE extent. First, I'm older... like, 58. And I have a dog. I'm single, selling my house, thinking of moving from US to ?? Portugal, Italy? This looks like a good testing zone to explore a country, it's customs, the area, language barriers, etc. BEFORE I take that final step! The benefits (I feel) that apply to ME? I'd that I am older, so with that- maturity. Although I'm down to play some beer pong, lol...I'm not going to be 22 and hanging out at the bar. I'm hitting the sack at 9pm. #2- Experience. I have a LOT! 14 years Army Veteran, former operating room tech, cowboy, carpenter-woodworker-retail- computer coding- umm..been to 8 countries, traveled all U.S. but 5 states, dog trainer, professional musician, 2 degrees, business owner, Landscape Architect...like I said, a LOT. Soooo at 58, I can, and DO! Climb trees and fell them with chainsaws, axes, run heavy equipment, re-roof my house, shovel snow, work on engines...
Yesterday, I replaced my radiator, and today? Re-wiring my electric for my stove in my house.
Can I tend horses? Yup! Work a farm? Yup....So there's the PROS!
The CONS? AGE. I see that the majority of people are 23-36?
Have you run into any OLDER folks doing this? If so? Tell me what we're your impressions? We're the hosts accommodating to these workers? We're the younger not as open? I'm curious...
If I went to work at a place..my "old school" work ethic is that I am there to fulfill my obligations...as well as to enjoy myself.
So, yeah..fill me in? Thanks! 😊
Hey James!!
Thanks for the comment😁
First of all, great question. When it comes to age it all comes down to your attitude and vibes. My boss at the hostel I worked at was 45++ and he was awesome!! In my experience age gap doesn’t really matter, I’ve worked and traveled with ppl way older then me and loved it. Sounds like you have a lot of experience in everything which is a huge plus. You can help out so many people and also teach them the many things you know.
Just go for it. Try it. And see. It might be a match it might not but again in all depends on your attitude 😁
Remember, people from all backgrounds and ages travel. There is no age limit ;)
@Sunny Bondevik yup...no age limit as far as "I'm" concerned! lol... thanks much!
What about Camphill Communities? Have you heard about it?
@@IMPACTsoulTrip I havent! Thanks!
Do it!!! Im 30 and have done workaway for 5 years, its amazing people are so kind and Ive met several people over 50, theyre always kind and fun.. Unless theyre creepy. anywho, probably dont work at a hostel, but do farm or house work. It will be amazing!
Whats your camera and mic haan 🤔
Hi.. Thank you for this video. Do the host provide volunteering or work contract and accommodation letter please?
Hey Line!
Not contract usually but they can provide you with a letter if you ask.
@@SunnyBondevik Thank you for your answer.
Does it pay our flight ticket has well
No it doesn’t! Would be nice tho haha
Big Mexico park restoration! That's next
Hi, i have plans to travel to latin America and central America but i have difficulties having a volunteer program. I really want to travel the world and give a helping to local communities. please is there anyway you can assist me?
What about Rio de Janeiro,Brazil?
I Love You SUNNY :)
The best way to travel
I agree, 100%!
In which program die you Star? Oh whats then Name 0f the Hostel?
Hey! I used Workaway and I was at Lost and Found Hostel :)
Hi
Did you go on a tourist visa to do volunteer work?
Hey! No I did not need a visa to Panama.
Do they pay from your flight there and back?
No, they dont!
Do work way hosts send invitation letter for visa processing
Hey! No most of them does not unfortunately
I thought you would be caring for people there how are at a disadvantage?
Hi do you need travel visa or work visa?
Not everywhere! It depends. If you get paid you would def need it.
How much price for membership??
50 dollars for one year
u have referal link 🖇️ ?
With referal link, can I get any benefit
Do you get paid for doing this ?
Noo, but I get food and accommodation for free!
I will travelle with u
🇹🇷🇹🇷🌼🌼😊😊
A cheap labour?
Free labour
really real feedback
It is not travel for free. You will be paying for your travel and also for your food at many places.
Yes some places other places not! Just depends 😋
girl, you don't have to drink just because you think everyone else is.. .
I know! But it’s easier said then done (for me at least) - but as long as you are confident in your choice it won’t be an issue ☺️