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

[@ssimms8995]

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]

@@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]

@@smd5980 yeah good luck with that

[@morgangayla4762]

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

[@azariahforrest1510]

this is why you budget and save your money.

[@emmacottaa]

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

[@leahbuteau1856]

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

[@GotUrRain]

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]

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

[@GotUrRain]

@@NancyHerrera-mn4ch probably within a day

[@NancyHerrera-mn4ch]

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

[@vapula4006]

Is it all paid for?

[@andreabenavides420]

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

[@salyhh5t7]

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

[@ikin_Asheiki]

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.

[@dj.dharmesh_]

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]

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

[@dj.dharmesh_]

@@lillyloulijia thank you miss

[@arshr6964]

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

[@aelefilms000]

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]

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!

[@sadhbh9855]

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]

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

[@planetalarimar]

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

[@LewDawn]

a "one time" payment that only gives 12 months of membership? and then what? another "one time" payment? what, do you work for them or something? what's with the shady phrasing?

[@morganriddick6880]

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

[@BethJackson-v2d]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

it’s open to everyone

[@dashapryhodko6045]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@jonatanmauriciomanjarres3429]

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

[@marlasinger8274]

how much money did you have saved up before volunteering?

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@pantmis]

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

[@findinggreatness]

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]

make sure your opening messaging is engaging!

[@MoumitaMeghROY]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@rwofshjs]

Is the visa a tourist visa or work visa?

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@nirajanpradhan5416]

​@@lillyloulijiawhy? Then what should we say?

[@enzokrug6635]

​@@lillyloulijiawhat do you say then?

[@merys9511]

​@@enzokrug6635 that you are for holidays there

[@Carlo1111-m1s]

Gratitudes!

[@jamieavernaa]

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]

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

[@pallabi.5]

Thank you, this was really helpful✨

[@maxim9346]

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]

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!

[@chimonnac2975]

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

[@keeshad6075]

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

[@chimonnac2975]

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

[@bluesky618]

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

[@majamala-l8s]

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

[@venusdabratt]

immediately subscribed! your energy is amazing.

[@dance_toot]

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

[@tamtamxtam]

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

[@oscarayala7672]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

we have to pay!

[@lisataefangirl4961]

My dreams is traveling world wish that came true soon

[@lillyloulijia]

i wish the same for u

[@nellierodriguez6927]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@gonzalomarmol5766]

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]

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

[@totolelevlogs2456]

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

[@forextradingsignals2022]

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]

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

[@zippytyro]

Well narrated. This was helpful.

[@lillyloulijia]

thank u so much!!!

[@irishunter6858]

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

[@ovo_faygss1440]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

thank u, u get me!!

[@lillyloulijia]

i literally mentioned all details in the video

[@harzallahguergab558]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

watch the video haha

[@mstrxxx0072]

not for free

[@francisco.mel0]

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

[@eilyl]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@doreloloier4066]

Thanks Bella❤

[@Rikiita623]

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]

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

[@BluEx22329]

Wednesday

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@travelingbabybat]

So helpful thank you!

[@Haneenfarwan]

I love this it was sooooo helpful thank you

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@enzokrug6635]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@TheDingus47]

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]

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

[@BORANATRAVEL]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@NianjiaHuang]

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]

是的！一次性付款，可以用一年

[@NianjiaHuang]

@@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

[@sushmithasuresh3819]

Do they pay for us

[@lillyloulijia]

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!!

[@Kurdedunaysiri]

Does any of them pay for the plane tickets ?

[@danielapereira6247]

hi, I don´t think so.

[@bobbychan3750]

No you have to pay for all kind of your transportation

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@bobbychan3750did you try it

[@BORANATRAVEL]

which hostel did u stay in in tirana?

[@lillyloulijia]

golden rooster

[@tahirhussain2542]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

they wouldn’t. it’s a volunteering opportunity

[@sircasino614]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@aniket4627]

Her dressing sense 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

[@audiovibez6479]

She looks cute I love her outfit

[@SpicySin]

thank you for this !!

[@Polgal1]

Nice

[@mprsnl902]

do they also allow pet dogs ?

[@lillyloulijia]

u have to check with the host on that!

[@СюзаннаСплавская-г7я]

thanks a lot

[@lillyloulijia]

glad u found it helpful!

[@zydsha.]

Wht abt flight tickets

[@lillyloulijia]

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

[@Queen_of_daforsaken]

I like ur accent

[@lillyloulijia]

aw thank u!

[@بشرى-س8ي]

🙏🏻🌷🌷

[@jewelfrias6873]

How old are you?

[@lillyloulijia]

21 right now

[@ДианаМесхадзе-и5и]

was very interesting!!

[@lillyloulijia]

im glad to hear :)

[@zzz12331]

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

[@vbb963]

what sort of things do you suggest packing?

[@adamfuterman7095]

Ok so you DID pay for your plane ticket?

[@misssearthangel]

Yes

[@lillyloulijia]

yes obv 😭😭 it’s a volunteering trip, not a paid vacation lol

[@ybunn7605]

How long ago you waited for that day to come?

[@emilykadosh71]

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

[@lillyloulijia]

the volunteers ive met ranged from 18 to 35!

[@emilykadosh71]

@@lillyloulijia Great thanks !

[@kapzaicom]

Do you have the promo code for signup discount?

[@ハナビ-o1j]

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]

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

[@salmaabiyya2129]

this was helpful 🤍 gotta try one day!