Terms of use and Disclaimer
Voluntouring’s Disclaimer – Voluntouring is committed to promoting safe and meaningful volunteering opportunities around the world. While we strive to publish only volunteering requests that appear decent, interesting, reasonable, educative, and safe, we do not screen or vet any organizations or volunteers and do not endorse or guarantee any opportunities listed on our website. It is important to remember that volunteering involves risks and uncertainties and that the safety and welfare of volunteers and hosts are their own responsibility. As such, Voluntouring cannot be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for expenses, inconveniences, loss of use, data or profits, goodwill or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this service, provision of or failure to provide services, or from information available from this service, unauthorized access to our amendment of your transmissions of data statements or conduct of any third party on the service or any other matter relating to the service.
What can I do to make sure the host/organization featured on this website is legitโ
There are many ways to verify the reliability of hosts and organizations listed on our website. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Check out their website and social media pages
Ask hosts or organizations to show you their website, Facebook page, LinkedIn, Instagram, or other social network profiles. Look for reviews or testimonials from past volunteers. Ask for any photos or information that are proof of the legitimacy of their claims.
2. Communicate with them via video call ๐ฒ
Consider calling them or communicating with them via Zoom, WhatsApp, or Telegram. Having a video call before deciding to travel to them can help reduce the risks of a negative experience.
3. Follow your instincts
Trust your gut. If you don’t feel good about a place, simply don’t go there.
It is extremely important to be cautious when considering any volunteering opportunity, especially those that require you to travel to a different location. Most hosts and organizations are legitimate and well-meaning, but there are always some bad actors who may try to take advantage of travellers & volunteers.
Be sure to take steps to protect yourself and report any suspicious hosts or organizations to us so we can remove them from our website.
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Be cautious of any requests from hosts to advance or send money before arriving at their location.
Unfortunately, fraud can occur in the world of volunteering, and some hosts (or volunteers) may ask for an advance payment for “imaginary” legal or bureaucratic fees. We recommend that you exercise caution and refrain from sending money to hosts until you have verified their legitimacy.
If you encounter any suspicious hosts, please report them to us immediately so that we can take action and remove their listings from our website. Your cooperation in this matter helps us ensure the safety and security of our users.
Thank you for your attention and diligence in helping to prevent fraudulent activity in the volunteering community.
Things you should keep in mind before browsing our pages
By using our website, you agree to hold Voluntouring harmless from any liability, claim, or demand arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or your participation in any volunteering opportunities listed on our website.
- The intent of this service is to promote projects abroad that offer free food and accommodation in exchange for volunteering help (with some exception especially for developing areas of the world where the accommodation cannot always be free). We make this information available without charge.
- If you’ve been a victim of abuse or fraud, please notify us as soon as possible, so we can act accordingly. We will remove the announcement of the abusive host or report/block the abusive volunteer. Also, consider contacting the local authorities if you think the host is committing a crime against you or others (people/animals).
- In no event, however, shall Voluntouring be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages including but not limited to damages for expenses, inconveniences, loss of use, data or profits, goodwill or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this service, provision of or failure to provide services, or from information available from this service, unauthorized access to our amendment of your transmissions of data statements or conduct of any third party on the service or any other matter relating to the service.
- You expressly understand and agree that your use of this service is at your sole risk. Voluntouring.org make no warranty that the service will meet your requirements or your expectations, or that the same will be secure, without error, timely or uninterrupted.
- Furtherly, you expressly understand and agree that the downloading/use of any information from this service is at your own risk.
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