IDENTITY VERIFICATION
Identity verification helps keep our community safe and spam-free, protecting Hosts from unwanted messages. Without Hosts, VB wouldn’t exist, so their safety is a priority. Volunteers need to be verified before contacting Hosts.
For our first 8 years online, anyone could contact Hosts right after signing up. But by 2022, spam skyrocketed with messages asking for paid work, visa letters, and more. We had to take action! As a non-profit, we couldn’t afford an expensive third-party system, so we introduced a simple solution: a one-time donation as proof of identity.
This helps confirm your name, protect hosts, and support the cost of running VB ❤️ There’s no set amount, you choose what feels fair. For comparison, other platforms like WorkAway/WorldPackers charge €60 per year! 😞
The following logo will be displayed in verified profiles and verified projects.
