All about Worldpackers' Hosts Approval Process

All profiles registered at Worldpackers are submitted to a detailed checking process to guarantee the safety and integrity of our travelers and hosts - in order to, of course, offer the best experience in this exchange for both sides! :)

Here are the most common doubts about the Worldpackers' Hosts Approval Process:

• How do I start the process to become a Worldpackers host?
• What's the criteria used to get approved as a host?
• How long does it take for my profile to be approved?
• My profile hasn’t been approved yet. Why?
• My profile has been rejected in the approval process. Why?

• How do I start the process to become a Worldpackers host?

To be a host in Worldpackers, the first step is to create a profile (you can do that here) and create one or more volunteer positions.

The volunteer positions must be created according to the abilities you need help with, and you can recruit more than one persona at the same time for the same position. That means if you need help in cleaning and at the bar, the recommended is that you create two positions, one to each function, and recruit the volunteers you need in each one of them. This article tells you everything about how to plan your volunteer position. 

• What's the criteria used to get approved as a host?

At this point, we require the following information to get your profile approved:

• At least 8 pictures on your Photo Gallery, including pictures from where volunteer installations;
• References with reviews from travelers that have already been in your project (reviews above 7 or the equivalent - both overall and in subcategories) in other platforms;
• A complete description of the activities volunteers will have to help you. 

With that, we can get in touch with you to ask for any further information before approving your profile. Since we use emails as the main channel for this type of communication, we kindly ask you to check your inbox and spam boxes. 

• How long does it take for my profile to be approved?

From the day you create your first volunteer position, your profile will go through our approval process and our team will get in touch with you in up to 4 working days by email.

• My profile hasn’t been approved yet. Why?

There is probably something missing, like pictures or a clear description of the volunteer position. We have a team dedicated to verifying hosts and making improvements to their profiles, and they won't approve profiles until their information gets crystal clear for our travelers. So make sure you have uploaded a nice photo gallery, since that's usually what slows down the process.

If we need any further information, we'll reach out to you through one of the contact info registered on the platform; therefore, we kindly ask you to check your inbox and spam boxes. 

• My profile has been rejected in the approval process. Why?

The possible reasons for a profile to be rejected are:

• Low ratings or negative ratings (overall average ratings below 7 or equivalent, or one or more categories below 7) on other platforms;
• Applications without photos or photos not compatible with the platform (images that have no direct relation with the property or the experience);
• Applications without clear description of what the volunteer would do;
• Applications with inconsistent availability;
• Applications charging extra fees that are either out of community standards or unsuitable for the type of property;
• Offers a paid position, which is not in accordance with the purpose of collaborative relationships provided by the platform;
• Misalignment of the understanding of the value of collaborative relationships in the questionnaires about experiences with Volunteers and/or position descriptions;
• We believe you didn't understand our platform and you're offering a position that does not fit the standards of our platform.

We've prepared an article session especially to help you get started on Worldpackers. Click here to check it out 💙