Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I contact hosts?
    • You’ll contact hosts by clicking on the “Send Message” tab in a host’s profile that is visible upon payment.

  • What is expected of me as a work trader?
    • Usually you’ll be expected to volunteer around 3-5 hours per day in exchange for food and accommodation. Conditions and agreements might vary depending on the talents you’ll supply and the necessities of the host. It’s vital you communicate the arrangement in full detail beforehand with your hosts in order to ensure that you each understand each other’s expectations.

  • Can you organize a visa for me?
    • Sorry, we cannot organize visas. We simply provide access to host listings. It’s up to the volunteer to search out any visa information on the country they’re from and the the country they’re visiting.

  • What countries am I able to volunteer in?
    • You’ll be able to contact any of the hosts using our listing service. Our host are located throughout the globe and you can choose any country you desire.

  • Can hosts look for me?
    • Yes, hosts will look for and speak to WorkTraders by skills and country. This is why it essential you offer correct info concerning your skills, dates available, and places you’re interested traveling to.

  • What is the minimum age to use WorkTrade.org?
    • For individual accounts you must be 18 years old to use our service. Couple’s accounts require at least one person to be 18 years of age. Furthermore, certain hosts may have age requirements for their volunteers which will be listed on their profile.

  • Can a group use work trade?
    • Yes, however; every member of the group should have their own WorkTrade.org profile.

  • How does Work Trade work?
    • Once you register as a WorkTrader, you’ll have access to the host list for two years. While your profile is active you will be able to speak to host and establish arrangements. A typical arrangement will consist of volunteering for a few hours each day in exchange for food and accommodation. This will allow you to travel to various places on a budget and contribute to causes of your choosing.

  • How do I reset my password?
    • Simply enter your email address within the “forgot your password” link within the login box and click on on “Reset password”. You will instantly receive AN email containing a link to reset your password. Make sure you enter the e-mail address that you just have registered with the site!

  • How does couples accounts work?
    • Couple accounts are created for either friends, couples, families that always travel together. It means that you’ll share the price instead of having to up as 2 individual members! When you register, you will each fill in your details within the profile, however it’s vital to grasp that any inquiry you create means that you’re applying for 2.

  • Can I use work trade to search out paid work?
    • WorkTrade.org is a cultural exchange or learning opportunity. Our hosts do not use our service to substitute paid staff with volunteers. WorkTrader’s and Host are entitled to depart at any time. We encourage members to be thoughtful and provide the maximum amount of notice as possible if ending a volunteering position sooner than planned.

  • How do I pay?
    • You may choose between our payment methods when registering your profile.

  • How am I able to renew my subscription?
    • Two weeks before your subscription ends you’ll receive AN email reminding you to renew, and a message in your profile. Click on this link to pay and extend your membership for one more for two years.

  • How long is registration for and will it begin from the date you pay?
    • Registration lasts for two years. It starts from the date the payment is received.

  • What information is shown on my profile?
    • Once you’re logged-in, all choices for privacy may be found here in your profile. In addition, you may review our privacy policy

  • I'm not able to receive emails from the host, what do I do?
    • Please ensure emails aren’t being sent to your junk or spam folder. You may choose to whitelist addresses from @worktrade.org in your email program to prevent this.

  • How am I able to modify feedback?
    • Once feedback has been left it’s non-editable. Please make certain that the feedback you add is indeed the feedback you would like published!