Top Host Program

Making a lasting positive impact, one collaborative experience at a time!

The Program

The Top Host Program is a way to recognize hosts who join Worldpackers’ mission: foster the development and transformation of the world into a more socially & environmentally sustainable place.

Every month, Worldpackers’ hosts get the chance to become or to keep on being Top Hosts by offering transformative experiences to at least 10 travelers a year, with over 4.8 average ratings.

+2 million

hours of social and ecological impact volunteering facilitated since 2014

4439

social and ecological projects registered

4.7

star average review for Travelers

74%

of our Applicants finish our Volunteering & Collaborative Exchange Certificates

Benefits of Being a Top Host

Get recognized by the exclusive Top Host badge on your profile

Become eligible to join the Worldpackers Social and Ecological Impact US$20,000 Annual Award*

Be found by more interested travelers through the Top Host filter

Have your project featured in Worldpackers’ marketing channels and drive more attention to your purpose

Earn commissions for new travelers referred by you to our community and reach more people aligned with our mission**

Get a free membership to become a Worldpackers’ traveler and learn from other projects around the world***

*Exclusive to Social & Ecological Impact Hosts

**Eligible for Top Hosts with active promo codes

***One membership per host account, valid for Trips Solo and Trips Couples/Partners Plans

How can I become a Worldpackers Top Host?

Every month, hosts that meet the criteria below automatically become or keep on being part of the Top Host Program, with no need to claim your badge and its benefits

10 trips

Confirm at least 10 trips with volunteers within the last 365 days

6 positive reviews

Get at least 6 trips reviewed by travelers within the last 365 days

4.8 average rating

Share amazing experiences with them, getting ratings above 4.8

Worldpackers Top Host Rules & Conditions

  • Host Performance Assessments will be held on the 1st business week of every month, being reviewed only in the upcoming month. If a participant no longer meets the requirements within the assessment period, benefits will get suspended until their performance meets the conditions again.
  • Worldpackers reserves the right to monitor, discontinue or suspend the participation in the Top Host Program of any hosts who do not comply with the Use Terms and Worldpackers' Policies for the Quality and Safety of Experiences previously agreed upon.
  • Worldpackers reserves the right to change any Top Host Program’s rules and conditions without prior notice.
  • Program benefits are available for active participants only.
  • In case of any changes regarding the benefits offered, the Worldpackers Team will notify the current program participants.

Want to become a Top Host?

Learn more

Learn all about collaborative management models, see tips on how to recruit and manage volunteers, and get inspired by stories and best practices shared by top hosts from our community at the Worldpackers Academy for Hosts.

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