With the onset of the coronavirus frenzy, the issue of travel and travel has somewhat lost relevance, but the crisis is not eternal. Someday it will end, and pretty impoverished people will discover the question of how and where you can go in new conditions, cheaper, and ideally for free.
Couchsurfing – "Couchsurfing"
We are talking about the largest network for guest accommodation. The goal and mission of the project is to help as many people as possible in their trips around the world with minimal monetary costs. At the moment, more than 4 million people from 220 countries of the world are registered in the project.
Turtle Teams
This method is the optimal solution for lovers of tropical latitudes and wildlife. This is the name of the association of people involved in the fight against extinction and extermination of sea turtles.
Conservation Volunteers
Another option is to spend time in an unusual place and benefit the world around us. Representatives of this organization are engaged in the proactive development of ecological tourism and invite volunteers who are not indifferent to environmental activities to their ranks. There are many options for activities, and you will definitely find yourself in one of the areas, you will be able to realize talents and abilities, as well as have a good rest.
Sudan Volunteer Programme
This option is suitable if you are over 22 years old, you have a good command of English and are ready to engage in pedagogical activities. If you pass the selection (it is not very strict), you will be sent to Sudan, where you will show local children and adolescents the values of multiculturalism and European choice, as well as teach the skills of speaking English.
If you are not killed by local guerrillas or representatives of some tribe are not taken prisoner in the hope of ransom, this will be a great opportunity to learn the culture of the country, earn extra money and benefit humanity in its best part.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
This American organization sets itself and its volunteers to preserve in its current form for future generations its heritage - almost a hundred thousand hectares of land stretching from Maine to Georgia. Among the priorities of volunteers is to leave our children the opportunity to breathe clean and fresh air and admire the pristine beauty of wildlife, not disfigured by civilization.
Everyone receives shelter and food in exchange for work. Mostly they recruit vegetarians.
Trip Leader for HF Holidays – Weekend Walking
The European program operating in the United Kingdom and has become very popular. Its meaning is the organization of hiking trips for everyone. Get involved, and together with new friends you can take an exciting and full of adventures journey, raft or kayak along the river, overcome mountain spurs and descend into foggy valleys!
Help Exchange — "Help Exchange"
This resource is aimed at communication between those who need help and those who want to help in exchange for the opportunity to live in someone else's house with payment for food for help with household chores. If you are ready to pick vegetables, clean the house or take care of children, the elderly or pets, this solution is for you.
Peace Corps
An unparalleled association of volunteer organizations that allows hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to exercise the right to freedom of residence.
If you intend to live abroad, but do not have the opportunity for material or any other reasons, the Peace Corps will come to the rescue: you will have the opportunity to make a career in various fields and industries (the choice of a specific one depends on your personal abilities). Keep in mind that the Corps is a non-governmental agency within the U.S. federal executive system, and cooperating with them can make you a "foreign agent" — unless, of course, this law is repealed.
United Nations Volunteers
Another volunteer project related to the United Nations. If you have a whimper from a craving for adventure and a desire to visit other countries, this is your choice.
Cooperation with the UN provides an opportunity for employment in one of the structures at the UN.
WWOOF – "Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms"
The world's largest organization that allows people who have a desire to work on agricultural farms to travel and benefit agricultural workers.
The rules of work are strictly regulated: the working day of volunteers is limited to six hours, and the rest of the time is reserved for rest, leisure and adventure. Accommodation and a table are provided by the farmer who invited you to his post.
