Contact Worldpackers Travel the World Support

Worldpackers collects $50 from travelers by selling a false expectation that people can get free stays in exchange of volunteer “work” which they pitch in a way that doesn’t sound like work. We were a host on the platform and the first 5 travelers who came really had no interest whatsoever in working at all. The first traveler wanted to tour the island the second day of work, the second traveler never showed up, the third one ended up upgrading to a paid room once they understood there was volunteer work involved otherwise and the fourth went on vacation after two days of volunteering. Don’t waste your $50 for the false hope they sell you. If you’re truly interested in volunteer work, all the NGOs including our our NGO have websites that advertise for volunteer positions. You can Google and you will find them at no cost to you.

I’m tired of traveling app like this that tout Verification by payment of a subscription or fees. That’s only verifying I’m paying for membership services not because I or anyone else is a safe trustworthy person! Where are the requirements for background checks? Personal references? Of both parties. Also, if I can only find one or two opportunities (with no guarantees I’ll get either host spot) and have no plans on making this a yearly lifestyle why should I pay $50 for it?!!! Ridiculous! App doesn’t state membership required to apply for position!

I downloaded the app for the first time today. Unfortunately I was not able to signup with Facebook. When I tried to use email signup, I got stuck at giving my birth date. The datePicker somehow shows blank and I was not able to pick my birth date on the picker so I couldn’t complete the signup process. What’s good about this app if user can’t signup and use it? :(