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

4.7

Format

4.7

Learning

4.8

Top Endorsements

229 I learned new interpersonal skills

183 It brought me more self-awareness

144 I learned basic concepts

138 I learned how to plan my trip

105 I discovered useful tools and materials

92 I learned new technical skills

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Maha Malaysia

This was a great experience you had shared! Cheers to many more to come!

14 days ago

5

Yeni Indonesia

Perfect

14 days ago

5

Kate Brazil

Great insights! The tips are practical and gave me more confidence for my upcoming exchange.

17 days ago

5

Joanna Philippines

This lesson provided excellent frameworks for relationship-building. It has successfully shifted my perspective on the social dynamics of volunteer work, allowing me to approach my first exchange feeling more confident and strategically prepared to engage with hosts and fellow travelers.

17 days ago

5

Yuv India

Good info

20 days ago

5

Gerónimo Argentina

Me encanto, gracias por la informacion

22 days ago

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