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

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

Комментарии • 159

  • @ssimms8995
    @ssimms8995 Год назад +301

    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 Год назад +13

      @@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 Год назад

      @@smd5980 yeah good luck with that

    • @morgangayla4762
      @morgangayla4762 Год назад +12

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

    • @azariahforrest1510
      @azariahforrest1510 Год назад +25

      this is why you budget and save your money.

    • @emmacottaa
      @emmacottaa Год назад +16

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

  • @leahbuteau1856
    @leahbuteau1856 3 месяца назад +19

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

  • @GotUrRain
    @GotUrRain Год назад +134

    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 Год назад +3

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

    • @GotUrRain
      @GotUrRain Год назад +6

      @@NancyHerrera-mn4ch probably within a day

    • @NancyHerrera-mn4ch
      @NancyHerrera-mn4ch Год назад +2

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

    • @vapula4006
      @vapula4006 Год назад +2

      Is it all paid for?

    • @andreabenavides420
      @andreabenavides420 Год назад +3

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

  • @morganriddick6880
    @morganriddick6880 Год назад +18

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

  • @dashapryhodko6045
    @dashapryhodko6045 10 месяцев назад +8

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @venusdabratt
    @venusdabratt Год назад +12

    immediately subscribed! your energy is amazing.

  • @planetalarimar
    @planetalarimar 3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @zippytyro
    @zippytyro Год назад +4

    Well narrated. This was helpful.

  • @dance_toot
    @dance_toot 9 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @pantmis
    @pantmis 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @aelefilms000
    @aelefilms000 Год назад +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  Год назад +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!

  • @nellierodriguez6927
    @nellierodriguez6927 2 года назад +10

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 года назад +3

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

  • @pallabi.5
    @pallabi.5 Год назад +6

    Thank you, this was really helpful✨

  • @josperchristian886
    @josperchristian886 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @duaneowens7777
    @duaneowens7777 26 дней назад

    great video. With destination did you visit with world packers

  • @travelingbabybat
    @travelingbabybat 11 месяцев назад +1

    So helpful thank you!

  • @Haneenfarwan
    @Haneenfarwan 2 года назад +2

    I love this it was sooooo helpful thank you

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  2 года назад +1

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

  • @dj.dharmesh_
    @dj.dharmesh_ 7 месяцев назад +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  7 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @dj.dharmesh_
      @dj.dharmesh_ 7 месяцев назад

      @@lillyloulijia thank you miss

    • @arshr6964
      @arshr6964 4 месяца назад

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

  • @sadhbh9855
    @sadhbh9855 Год назад +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 9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @doreloloier4066
    @doreloloier4066 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks
    Bella❤

  • @francisco.mel0
    @francisco.mel0 Год назад

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

  • @lisataefangirl4961
    @lisataefangirl4961 Год назад +3

    My dreams is traveling world wish that came true soon

  • @MoumitaMeghROY
    @MoumitaMeghROY 10 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  7 месяцев назад +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

  • @SpicySin
    @SpicySin Год назад

    thank you for this !!

  • @oscarayala7672
    @oscarayala7672 4 месяца назад +2

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

  • @Carlo1111-m1s
    @Carlo1111-m1s 2 месяца назад

    Gratitudes!

  • @jamieavernaa
    @jamieavernaa Год назад +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  Год назад +5

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

  • @ikin_Asheiki
    @ikin_Asheiki 3 месяца назад +2

    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.

  • @jonatanmauriciomanjarres3429
    @jonatanmauriciomanjarres3429 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @BORANATRAVEL
    @BORANATRAVEL 9 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  7 месяцев назад +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

  • @rwofshjs
    @rwofshjs Год назад +9

    Is the visa a tourist visa or work visa?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +16

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

    • @nirajanpradhan5416
      @nirajanpradhan5416 Год назад +1

      ​@@lillyloulijiawhy? Then what should we say?

    • @enzokrug6635
      @enzokrug6635 Год назад +1

      ​@@lillyloulijiawhat do you say then?

    • @merys9511
      @merys9511 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@enzokrug6635 that you are for holidays there

    • @AlexanderPochertPiano
      @AlexanderPochertPiano 22 дня назад

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

  • @marlasinger8274
    @marlasinger8274 11 месяцев назад +4

    how much money did you have saved up before volunteering?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  7 месяцев назад +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

  • @maxim9346
    @maxim9346 Год назад +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 Год назад +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!

  • @findinggreatness
    @findinggreatness 4 месяца назад +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  3 месяца назад +2

      make sure your opening messaging is engaging!

  • @tamtamxtam
    @tamtamxtam 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @ДианаМесхадзе-и5и
    @ДианаМесхадзе-и5и Год назад +4

    was very interesting!!

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад

      im glad to hear :)

    • @zzz12331
      @zzz12331 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @harzallahguergab558
    @harzallahguergab558 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @chimonnac2975
    @chimonnac2975 Год назад +4

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

    • @keeshad6075
      @keeshad6075 Год назад +1

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

    • @chimonnac2975
      @chimonnac2975 Год назад

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

  • @bluesky618
    @bluesky618 4 месяца назад

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

  • @Kurdedunaysiri
    @Kurdedunaysiri Год назад +2

    Does any of them pay for the plane tickets ?

  • @СюзаннаСплавская-г7я
    @СюзаннаСплавская-г7я 8 месяцев назад

    thanks a lot

  • @forextradingsignals2022
    @forextradingsignals2022 9 месяцев назад +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  7 месяцев назад +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

  • @Polgal1
    @Polgal1 Год назад

    Nice

  • @TheDingus47
    @TheDingus47 Год назад

    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  Год назад +4

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

  • @Rikiita623
    @Rikiita623 11 месяцев назад

    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  10 месяцев назад

      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

  • @NianjiaHuang
    @NianjiaHuang 7 месяцев назад

    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  7 месяцев назад

      是的!一次性付款,可以用一年

    • @NianjiaHuang
      @NianjiaHuang 7 месяцев назад

      @@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

  • @emilykadosh71
    @emilykadosh71 Год назад

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +2

      the volunteers ive met ranged from 18 to 35!

    • @emilykadosh71
      @emilykadosh71 Год назад

      @@lillyloulijia Great thanks !

  • @vbb963
    @vbb963 Год назад +1

    what sort of things do you suggest packing?

  • @tahirhussain2542
    @tahirhussain2542 Год назад

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад

      they wouldn’t. it’s a volunteering opportunity

  • @mprsnl902
    @mprsnl902 11 месяцев назад

    do they also allow pet
    dogs ?

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  10 месяцев назад

      u have to check with the host on that!

  • @BORANATRAVEL
    @BORANATRAVEL 9 месяцев назад

    which hostel did u stay in in tirana?

  • @ybunn7605
    @ybunn7605 Год назад

    How long ago you waited for that day to come?

  • @enzokrug6635
    @enzokrug6635 Год назад

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +1

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

  • @eilyl
    @eilyl 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  10 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @AlexanderPochertPiano
      @AlexanderPochertPiano 22 дня назад

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

  • @بشرى-س8ي
    @بشرى-س8ي Год назад

    🙏🏻🌷🌷

  • @sircasino614
    @sircasino614 Год назад +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 Год назад

      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 Год назад +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 Год назад

      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 Год назад

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

  • @adamfuterman7095
    @adamfuterman7095 Год назад +2

    Ok so you DID pay for your plane ticket?

  • @majamala-l8s
    @majamala-l8s 11 месяцев назад

    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

  • @salyhh5t7
    @salyhh5t7 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @jewelfrias6873
    @jewelfrias6873 Год назад

    How old are you?

  • @zydsha.
    @zydsha. Год назад

    Wht abt flight tickets

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +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

  • @BluEx22329
    @BluEx22329 Год назад +2

    Wednesday

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад

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

  • @totolelevlogs2456
    @totolelevlogs2456 Год назад

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

  • @sushmithasuresh3819
    @sushmithasuresh3819 Год назад +1

    Do they pay for us

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +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!!

  • @Queen_of_daforsaken
    @Queen_of_daforsaken 11 месяцев назад

    I like ur accent

  • @irishunter6858
    @irishunter6858 Год назад +1

    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 Год назад

      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  Год назад

      thank u, u get me!!

    • @lillyloulijia
      @lillyloulijia  Год назад +1

      i literally mentioned all details in the video

  • @aniket4627
    @aniket4627 Год назад

    Her dressing sense 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

  • @musicislife8012
    @musicislife8012 2 месяца назад

    a

  • @salmaabiyya2129
    @salmaabiyya2129 Год назад

    this was helpful 🤍 gotta try one day!

  • @gonzalomarmol5766
    @gonzalomarmol5766 11 месяцев назад

    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  7 месяцев назад +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 5 месяцев назад

    not for free

  • @kapzaicom
    @kapzaicom Год назад

    Do you have the promo code for signup discount?

  • @ハナビ-o1j
    @ハナビ-o1j Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

  • @BethJackson-v2d
    @BethJackson-v2d 11 месяцев назад +3

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