Terms of Use and Safety Notice
Voluntouring.org is committed to promoting safe, ethical, and meaningful volunteer opportunities around the world. While we strive to publish only projects that appear decent, educational, and reasonably safe, we do not screen or verify any hosts, organisations, or volunteers, and we neither endorse nor guarantee any of the opportunitiesย listed on our website.
Volunteering, especially abroad, involves risks and uncertainties. The safety and well-being of both volunteers and hosts are their own responsibility.
๐ซ Our Liability
Voluntouring.org is not liable for any damages, losses, inconveniences, or problems arising from:
- the use or misuse of the website or its content,
- failed or harmful volunteer experiences,
- conduct by third parties,
- or any decision made based on the information shared on our platform.
Use this website and the opportunities listed at your own risk.
๐ How to verify if a host or organisation is legitimate
Before committing to any opportunity, we recommend taking these steps:
1. Check their web presence
Ask for their website, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn profiles. Look for testimonials, reviews, or pictures of past volunteers.
2. Schedule a video call ๐ฒ
Call the host on Zoom, WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram. A video chat before your trip can help you get a real sense of the project.
3. Trust your instincts
If something feels wrong, don’t ignore it. Never feel pressured to go forward with an opportunity that makes you uncomfortable.
๐ Most hosts are well-meaning, but there are exceptions. Be careful, ask questions, and contact us if something feels off.
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๐จ Be wary of money requests
Never send money to a host before verifying them.
Unfortunately, some scammers ask for advance payments for fake fees, visas, or “bureaucratic” costs.
If someone asks you for money before your arrival, report it to us immediately. We will investigate and remove any fraudulent listings.
๐ก Your reports help us keep this platform safe for everyone.
๐ Important things to keep in mind
By using Voluntouring.org, you agree to:
- Take full responsibility for your choices and experiences.
- Release Voluntouring.org from any liability connected with your participation in any opportunity listed.
- Acknowledge that this platform is offered free of charge to promote volunteering projects with free accommodation and food (with occasional exceptions, especially in low-income areas, where full hospitality may not always be possible).
If you are a victim of abuse, fraud, or inappropriate behaviour:
- Please contact us immediately. If the report is serious, we will remove the hostโs listing or, in the case of a problematic volunteer, make efforts to limit further contact, for example, by tracking their IP address or social media profile, when available.
- Also, consider reporting the incident to local authorities, especially in cases involving harm to people or animals.
๐ Your feedback helps us improve the safety of the community โ even if we can’t always intervene directly.
โ๏ธ Final note
We do our best to provide a reliable and inspiring platform, but:
- We make no guarantees that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.
- Any information you use or download from this site is done at your own risk.
