Hi guys, I am new to your page [voluntouring.org)]. I was previously logged on Workaway.org – I would like to know where can I read the reviews of the volunteers and references and feedback about the stay so I can relate to the hosts more and then decide.
Thank you!
“anonymous volunteer”
Workaway is a great platform for finding volunteer opportunities abroad, offering many useful and interesting features. Currently, it is arguably the best website in its category.
Voluntouring, on the other hand, is quite different. It primarily provides a list of volunteer projects without advanced features. Unlike Workaway, would-be volunteers can contact hosts without needing to pay or sign up.
(To find volunteer opportunities based on locations you can go here: https://voluntouring.org/volunteer-project-locations/ 🌐)
How reliable are the reviews on workaway, helpx and other websites?
As for reviews/references on voluntouring.org, there is an option to leave them in the “comments” section under each host profile, but few volunteers do so.
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Image/screenshot: a couple of reviews were left under a volunteer project description.
As a former volunteer (and someone who still volunteers abroad whenever possible), I believe the best way to avoid unpleasant experiences when volunteering abroad is to have a phone call with the hosts – ideally a video call. This helps you get a better sense of the people who will be hosting you and the projects you will be involved in.
I recommend that you do the same for Workaway hosts as well. Reviews are not always reliable or trustworthy. Volunteers often leave positive reviews just to avoid retaliation, and vice versa. Read this discussion on Reddit for a better understanding: Are positive references on hosts actually reliable?
Simone
For more information about how all of this works please visit the FAQ for volunteers page.
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