Is it true that this young international volunteer travels?

It's true, but now many youth brigades are in the name of volunteers! Free labor in exchange for accommodation. But some of them are really tired, not to mention working only for three or four hours, or even longer! But there are also good bosses. You have to think for yourself. But if the time is really long, it is better to find a part-time job.

Now it is true that many organizations will enhance their influence through free places, which is just like the trial and tasting of merchants, which is normal. Just be vigilant when you participate, choose reliable institutions and activities, and keep a normal heart, because there is definitely a probability of losing in the selection activities.

It is not excluded that some institutions will make false propaganda in order to absorb powder. For example, only 1-2 people were actually recruited, but the publicity did not indicate how many people were selected, which may lead to thousands of people participating in the final majority; Or charge extra fees later, and the itinerary does not match the publicity.

Here are some suggestions you can refer to (not for any organization):

First of all, it is clear that regular volunteer travel needs to be charged, which involves various operating costs and travel service costs. Only a few free activities can be selected, which requires psychological preparation before participating.

1, the key depends on whether this institution has any feedback from previous free selection activities. Such as the real travel videos of previous experience officials.

2. See if their choice requirements are very detailed or broad. For example, the detailed requirements include photography skills, rich travel experience, public welfare experience, etc ... If it is very broad, such as kindness, enthusiasm and friendliness, it is to lower the threshold and increase the heat, which will naturally attract a large number of applicants, and many candidates will not be selected.

3. Finally, contact their staff and ask about the specific situation of the project, such as how many people have been selected, how to arrange the itinerary after selection, how about the accommodation and meals of the project, and whether there is any extra charge. The more detailed the answer, the more professional the customer service staff will be.

Is "volunteer travel" really as easy as you think?

Work is the theme, and play is just accompaniment. I'm so busy with my work that I hardly have time to rest. One day off a week becomes one day off two weeks. I volunteered in Dalian, and I actually took two days off in a month, the first time I went to Bangqu Island and the second time I went to the Gold Coast.

Before going home, I visited Xinghai Square. First of all, I'm too tired to go home and rest. Second, I got sick and chose to go home after the expiration, and I didn't stay there for a few days.

Youth hostels may give you loneliness in a noisy place.

Alone in a completely strange city, with no relatives and friends, I face stop-and-go tourists. Even if we play killing games together, play guitar and sing, and share the fun of traveling, after three or two days, the last sight left is also a distant figure. After all, we are all passers-by, so don't expect to make good friends in just a few days. This is not realistic at all, and the anguish in my heart needs to be digested by myself.

Alone in a completely strange city, with no relatives and friends, I face stop-and-go tourists. Even if we play killing games together, play guitar and sing, and share the fun of traveling, after three or two days, the last sight left is also a distant figure. After all, we are all passers-by, so don't expect to make good friends in just a few days. This is not realistic at all, and the anguish in my heart needs to be digested by myself.

Like a coin, one side may be a beautiful pattern, and the other side may be a rigid number. You can choose to pay for a romantic trip with money, or you can choose to exchange long-term hard work for short-term comfort, but don't expect to exchange fantasy in your head for real comfort.

When packing, at the moment when I decided to throw out the coin of "volunteer travel", I hope you can see two completely different sides of it, one is carefree and chic, and the other is hard and lonely.

I still support and encourage people with dreams to try "volunteer travel". After all, they should always have some madness to remember when they are alive, but not only with that beauty, but also bravely prepared for hardship. I hope you can hold this coin tightly and cast your own beautiful arc.