Couchers.org is a non-profit and free platform, built by volunteers and responsible to the couch surfing community, instead of investors. Our goal is to reclaim couch surfing and make it easy and safe for people to connect across cultures, keeping the free-sharing spirit alive and all the amazing travel experiences accessible to everyone. For this we’re including some of the best features from other platforms but tackling the main issues such as: profit incentives, safety, disconnect from community needs, or outdated functionality.
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Last month, after mentioning the phrase "couchers.org" (a free alternative to Couchsurfing) in a private message to another user (who said on her profile that she prefers to be contacted there), I was instantly suspended. Source: 10 months ago
Yep, it's an issue with couchsurfing, nobody wants to leave a negative reference. This was actively being discussed in couchers.org. I myself felt pretty uncomfortable leaving a neutral reference once. Source: 10 months ago
You could also use couchers.org. It's more a follow-up to the broken couchsurfing.com, so a much wider scope. Currently it's free and says it will stay that way, they want to go with volunteer effort. Source: 11 months ago
Couchsurfing: my preferred way of touring: you get to meet great and likeminded people, you don't have to lug around camping gear (although it's good to bring an indoor-sleeping bag). The site with name couchsurfing.com is broken. But the oldschool warmshowers.org and the new couchers.org are great! You have to treat this type of hospitality as a gift and not consider it a free service. If you can, hosting others... Source: 11 months ago
Also, I would suggest joining a hospitality org. The best, original one is Servas - www.servas.org - but there's couchers.org, trustroots.org and others. it could help you immensely. Source: 11 months ago
Workaway.info is a great place to start if you want to volunteer. Source: 5 months ago
Now im really fired up about going to South America, any spanish speaking country in South America. I have my TEFL cert and about 1000 usd saved I just made a workaway.info account and have been sending a bunch of messages. Source: 9 months ago
That Is a great idea. I have many volunteering experiences in many countries in the world. The websites that you can use are worldpackers.com and workaway.info There is a yearly membership but it is totally worth it. Source: 10 months ago
Workaway.info - Workaway, private hosts and cultural exchange programs for all kinds of travelers, with jobs of everything from elder care to farming. Source: 10 months ago
I'm Canadian and I used workaway.info to plan my near-future 6-month trip to Japan. I think it's about $50 USD for an annual membership. Some of the Japanese hosts pay minimum wage in their region or slightly higher in exchange for the working opportunities they provide. You have to specifically find the postings labelled 'paid position' if you're interested in that though. Source: 10 months ago
BeWelcome - Open your door to the world!
WWOOF - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Work off your food and accommodations on organic farms.
Trustroots - Travellers community for sharing, hosting and getting people together.
Worldpackers - Exchange your skills for accommodation
Couchsurfing - CouchSurfing is your ticket to explore the world -- from the road or from your own home.
Hospitality Club - Free network of people around the world who offer free accommodation, advice and help when they are traveling - hospitality exchange. Free membership.