Lauren Mclachlan @ Worldpackers Community

Building strong relationships through volunteer travel

Learn how confidence, vulnerability, and commitment can assure you an incredible volunteer experience and build relationships that will last for a lifetime.

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Lauren Mclachlan

Worldpackers Community

Hey I’m Lauren! I’m from a small town in sunny (I wish) Scotland and took on my first solo travelling trip after graduating in 2019 My experience was way better than I could’ve imagined – meeting wonderful people, seeing amazing things, great experiences and even teaching weekly yoga! I couldn’t have done all this without Worldpackers, I’m so grateful I came across the website. I think everyone should get to experience travelling at some point in their lives – wherever and whatever it may be! My advice if you’re thinking about it is – don’t think too much! Just do, you won’t regret it. If you want to travel with Worldpackers, you can use my discount code 'LAUREN10' to get your membership a little cheaper. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, I'm more than happy to help :)


5 lessons • 45min

Building strong relationships through volunteer travel - introduction

  • 8min

Trust and preparation

  • 9min

Are solo travelers more vulnerable?

  • 8min

Staying committed and getting involved

  • 8min

Building strong relationships

  • 12min

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4.8
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Communication

4.8

Content

4.8

Format

4.7

Learning

4.8

Top Endorsements

209 I learned new interpersonal skills

164 It brought me more self-awareness

130 I learned basic concepts

122 I learned how to plan my trip

91 I discovered useful tools and materials

82 I learned new technical skills

5

Rafaella Brazil

Amazing experience!

6 days ago

5

Erica Canada

Thanks for the course ! 🙂

12 days ago

5

Vicente United States

This course really opened my eyes to what to expect of myself or others on their first Worldpackers trips. I've done plenty of traveling but this will be my first adventure like this so really helps me prepare.

16 days ago

5

Youssef Egypt

Useful

18 days ago

5

Juda Colombia

AWAY FROM THE BLACK MIRROR

Lauren's voice and pace make you focus on what she's trying to communicate. As an introvert myself, I empathize with the reasons why I would put myself out there. This way of travelling, rather than superficial tourism, it's an adventure to get to know myself, others, and the world through my own senses and experiences away from the black mirror. To convince myself that there are good people out there, that I can be a version of myself beyond imagination...

And hopefully, find the meaning of what Life actually means.

18 days ago

5

Bethany Grace United Kingdom

Great

19 days ago

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