QUESTIONS?
What is Charitrip?
A platform that connects travelers with charities with available space to accommodate travelers.
These accommodation may be originally designed for volunteers, but Charitrip aims to destinate it also to welcomes conscious travelers looking for meaningful stays.
Charities can offer experiences and flexible ways to get involved — always optional.
The goal of Charitrip is simple:
to turn travel, especially accommodation, into something more meaningful — supporting real causes and creating real impact.
Is this volunteering?
Not necessarily.
Travelers have full freedom over how they spend their time.
That said, many hosts offer optional volunteering opportunities, as well as experiences connected to their cause and local activities in the area. In most cases, the organizations you stay with will also share how your contribution supports their work.
The best approach is to speak directly with the host to understand what’s available and decide what feels right for you.
How does it work?
1. NGOs, charities, and purpose-driven communities list their accommodation for free.
2. Travelers can explore and search based on the causes they want to support - between other filters.
3. Once they find a place, they connect directly with the host to agree on everything:
dates, activities (if any), type of stay, and price.
4. All payments are arranged directly between both sides,
and the money goes straight to the host.
5. For the traveler: To access the platform and these types of stays, travelers subscribe with an annual fee.
This helps keep Charitrip running and growing — reaching more conscious travelers and supporting more impactful projects around the world.
How does my stay help (as a traveler)?
Your stay directly supports real causes
From social impact to environmental projects and local communities.And by sharing your experience, you help these initiatives grow —
through the most powerful tool: word of mouth.
Is it free? How much does it cost?
For NGOs and hosts, it’s completely free to Responsible travelers pay a €60 annual membership to access full details and connect directly with purpose-driven hosts.This fee helps maintain the platform and supports the growth of a more conscious and responsible way of traveling around the world.
Where do I agree on the terms of my stay?
All payment details - including amount and method - are agreed directly with the host.
Together, you’ll discuss and decide on the option that works best for both sides.
How do I pay for my stay?
On the platform, you’ll find key filters and essential information to help you choose the right accommodation.
Final details such as dates, pricing, and specific conditions are agreed directly with the host.
You’ll be able to contact them once you have an active annual membership.
How do I know hosts aren’t taking advantage of my intention to travel responsibly? What about greenwashing?
Every new listing goes through a careful review process to ensure the organization’s core mission is genuinely focused on creating positive impact.
That said, your feedback is essential.
After you confirm your destination, we’ll reach out by email so you can share your experience and let us know if everything meets expectations.
If we detect even the smallest red flag, the listing is subject to a strict review process and may be removed from the platform.